This fixture for me just sums up where we are at the moment. All new teams take time to gel. I'd say the defence is far more solid than I expected under Brady and has settled quicker than I would have expected although most of the players in it have good pedigree for this level.
Forest Green have had lots of time to build a side and play the way they do.
I've got loads of patience for Brady this season and I hope others do as well. Nobody manages to sign all the players they need in one window. It's a buidling process that has started but not yet finished. Some of the signings will fail and fall by the wayside while others will thrive.
I know this will sound negative but I hope we have a good season but I genuinely wouldn't mind us not getting promoted as I worry the foundations aren't in place and moving forward too quickly may damage the long term foundations we need to put in place.
I've no doubt the football will get better from an attacking perspective just need to be patient and not expect too much too soon.
Sensible summary MCH - I too feel that the football may get better but unlike you hope that Brady does secure promotion this season. I also believe that the foundations have already been laid with the appointment of J Brady. With Newport appearing to be improving game by game and we still a puzzle in midfield!