Christian Fuchs pinpoints a "ruthless mindset" has being the key weapon to County gunning down Colchester's garrison in the shadow of Roman ruins on Saturday.
The Exiles travel east to Essex and seek to flash the cultured, yet, no mercy mix, that has underpinned the former Austrian international skipper's ability to create the soccer miracles that studded his 21 years as a top professional.
Just over nine years ago, 78-times capped left-back Fuchs was an integral cog in a Leicester City wheel that lifted the Premiership crown, finishing 10 points ahead of Arsenal. A remarkable triumph for the 5000/1 title outsiders who had escaped the relegation noose by just two wins, having been rock-bottom of their section for much of the previous season of 2014/2015.
Never one to look back, Fuchs is convinced power of the mind WILL see his Exiles prevail and reach safe ground as the flowers bloom come next spring.
Recoveries that see Wales international Matt Smith, central defender Matt Baker and experienced right-back Liam Shepherd available to County after lengthy layoffs buoy Fuchs - as does an option to select tall raider Courtney Baker-Richardson and borrowed Leicester striker Nathan Opoku, who have returned from suspension and an injury scare respectively.
Asked about the importance of phycological and defensive strength, Fuchs said, "Leicester were bottom of the Premier League with eight games to go, the season before I joined. They escaped relegation, of course. Then they signed me!," he laughed.
"Then the club found momentum and everything changed with history created in the following campaign.
"I believe in the process of being patient. it's about continuing and retaining a belief that positivity will happen eventually - this is what we are looking to practice at Newport.
"If we don't get a result at Colchester then we will go again in the home matches with Barnet and Crewe. You need patience and momentum to force a change of fortune.
"Day in and day out at Newport we come in and work at every aspect of our game. It might be building out from the back or counter attacking. It could be winning our individual duels or establishing attacking strategy.
A tight rear guard is so important to Fuchs and number two Mark Smith - both committed to shoring up a County defence that shows shocking frailties at set plays - too many individual errors also undermining improved attacking approach.
Reflected Fuchs, "A good defence is everything in my eyes. Leicester were strong at the back the year we won the Premier League title. Solid defensive qualities gives you the belief that every time you go forward and lose the ball, you will win it back, which will prevent any threat on your goal.
"Too often we [Newport] have fallen asleep at set pieces and second balls. You need to keep your defensive shape.
"I have seen terrific improvement with the boys over the last three weeks. I am confident enough to say we will turn things around."
Fuchs highlights heightened displays in the 2-2 results against Barrow and Crewe - and saw bright daylight, despite crashing 2-0 at home to Fleetwood last Saturday.
He said, "I think it is about game understanding. You have to impose yourself on a game to win it and overcome opponents. How do you counter an opponent's moves during a match? How do you react and shift to nullify a threat?
"Against Barrow we might have won it, but for referring decisions. At Crewe we showed a resilience to fight back, despite the odds. During Fleetwood we had seven shots in the first half - more than Newport have achieved for three years."
County must feel they can damage a Colchester side that crumbled 4-3 to Salford last Saturday - being three-nil up on 55 minutes.
Danny Cowley's U's do possess goal threats in wide man Harry Anderson, on-loan Charlton striker Micah Mbick and Samson Tovide, who have 18 strikes between them.
But Fuchs countered, "it's all about us. We have the two Matts Baker and Smith available for selection again. Up front it's interesting because Courtney [Baker-Richardson], Nathan Opoku and Michael Reindorf bring different styles of play offering a variety of options."
County are expected to recruit three or four new faces in the January window - with some current players being severed to create financial traction.
"Change is part of the business is it not?" acknowledged Fuchs, adding, "I think three or four new faces would freshen us up and potentially give us an extra five or ten percent."