EVERY general preparing for battle needs a trusty lieutenant by his side, which is why the impact made by Scott Young has been so instrumental in Newport County's recent revival.

Manager Peter Beadle had cut a forlorn figure trying to turn the fortunes of a club stuck in reverse gear with their foot on the accelerator.

But since the appointment of former Cardiff City man Young, the fortunes of Beadle and the team have drastically improved, County unbeaten in six Conference South games.

Beadle is full of praise for Young's ability as a motivator and a coach and the County players have warmed to Young because of his ability on the training pitch and his successful partnership with Beadle.

He has become a key figure in County's revival and admits it has gone even better than he expected, with the club now looking well placed to avoid relegation which seemed virtually certain.

"I'm really enjoying working for Newport County, the job is even more enjoyable than I expected it to be," said Young.

"Peter Beadle is a top man and an excellent young manager, we see eye to eye on how the game should be played and the players seem to be responding well to us.

"We are both singing from the same hymn sheet and I know what Pete expects from me, but the players have made it easier as well.

"The spirit is as good as I have known in football. We as a club are all in this together and I think that attitude has helped us out."

Young, like Beadle, was disappointed County didn't collect three points at Welling after they were denied a late penalty, but believes they can win at Histon (Saturday, 3pm) and at home to Farnborough (Monday, 3pm).

"I have never in my career seen a linesman give a penalty from so close and be overruled by the referee, it was a terrible decision," he said.

"But we will move on and although we aren't setting a target for what will make us safe, we are confident of picking up plenty more points.

"We have shown we are capable of beating any team in this division at home or away and if we can claim six points at the weekend, we'll be as good as safe, so that has to be our aim."