The Reds travel to Rodney Parade in 21st place and ahead of the 22nd-placed Exiles only on goal difference. Kazim-Richards won his first game in charge in dramatic fashion last Saturday with a late 2-0 win over Gillingham at the Broadfield Stadium. However, a win for the Exiles and a surprising victory for 23rd-placed Barrow over league-leaders Bromley have given the Reds little breathing space near the bottom. “I don't think it all rides on Good Friday,” the Reds’ boss said. “There are still another five games to play after that logically, and we won't be mathematically safe, but it's massive. “It's the biggest game because it's the next game - simple as that. Because I'm sure after Saturday, you're going to tell me the game on Monday is a massive game as well. So, it's the biggest game because it's the next game, but also it's so important because they are where we are.” The Broadfield was at fever-pitch after the win on Saturday and Kazim-Richards spoke of the positivity felt in the group in the aftermath. He said: “The mood is very good, as it should be. It's difficult when you go through a run of games and you don't you don't pick up a win. You can get used to not winning and vice versa - you get used to winning, so hopefully it's the latter. “We get used to winning and we make winning become a behaviour. I think behaviours first start with habits. “So, let's get into the habit of this feeling - how it is now is the norm. Then we can turn it into a behaviour but all that being said, it is onto the next one really quick.” And on his preparation for Friday’s game, he added: “It's important to see what you did well and it's important to see what you can do better. The details are what separates everybody, so I'm a big believer in being prepared for all aspects, looking over what we did. “We came in Monday and we had an overview post-match meeting, which I think is very important. It's very important to look at specific details and be able to change it around in terms of how we can manipulate the video where I think and where the team, all the coaching staff [think] that players can be in a little better positions in terms of that. “But I thought our structure was very well organised, particularly because we didn't have much time to work on it. But I think our possession organisation was good. There are little details I won't go into in terms of how I believe we can be better, but that is definitely the case of having a post-match meeting. Then today is all focus on Newport - everything.” The Reds are expecting over 450 fans to make the journey to South Wales after agreeing to subsidise four coaches with official partners GH Coaches.
