Nik Tzanev says it was a "no-brainer" to join Newport County following his summer switch from Northampton Town. The 28-year-old has started each of the Exiles' three League Two fixtures so far this season having been identified as the club's replacement for Nick Townsend. "I'm really enjoying it, it's been really nice," he told BBC Sport Wales.
Nik Tzanev says it was a "no-brainer" to join Newport County following his summer switch from Northampton Town.
The 28-year-old has started each of the Exiles' three League Two fixtures so far this season having been identified as the club's replacement for Nick Townsend.
And Tzanev has also revealed manager David Hughes and head of goalkeeping Lee Kendall were pivotal in his decision to make the switch to Rodney Parade.
"I'm really enjoying it, it's been really nice," he told BBC Sport Wales.
"The group we have is really good and there's no bad eggs and no egos. The goalkeeping department we have is top.
"The big thing was the gaffer and what he wanted to instil and the environment he wanted to create.
"Also Kends [head of goalkeeping Lee Kendall] because I think we've crossed paths for about six years now, so he was a big part to bring me in. Once it all got laid out it was a no-brainer."
Newport suffered their first league defeat of the campaign last time out as they conceded in second half added time to lose 2-1 at Grimsby Town.
Tzanev was among the away side's star performers as he saved a Jaze Kabia penalty in addition to making a string of impressive stops at Blundell Park.
"It's really frustrating, right at the end, I thought second half we were the better team," Tzanev said of the loss to the Mariners.
"Just a little lapse of concentration is all that it was in the 94th minute, but that's football for you.
"Ultimately it's down to points. It's frustrating not coming away from there without at least a point. It's nice to have a good game, but it's a team sport so it's frustrating."
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