IT’S bottom against top at Rodney Parade tomorrow and the form of Newport County AFC and Plymouth Argyle could hardly be more different - but Exiles boss Graham Westley insists his side has nothing to fear.

Basement boys County have gone 11 games without a win in all competitions, while table-toppers Plymouth are 11 unbeaten in League Two.

The Exiles’ last win – their only win of the season – came at Leyton Orient on August 13 And Plymouth’s last defeat in the league was at Carlisle United on the same day.

In fact the Pilgrims are currently on their longest unbeaten league run since their 2001-02 title-winning campaign.

And they thumped Warren Feeney’s County team 4-1 in the Checkatrade Trophy in August.

But Westley says his players cannot and will not be intimidated by the league leaders.

“I wouldn’t ever disrespect any opponent,” said the new manager. “Their record right now is very good.

“They’re in a good run of form and they’ve got some players at the top of their game but they are a League Two team.

“Last year I faced some big clubs in League One and there were some really tough challenges.

“Going to Bramall Lane and winning in January was tough.

“We’re in League Two and we’re facing League Two opponents.

“We mustn’t underestimate them but we mustn’t overestimate them.

“What’s gone is history,” he added. “It’s what happens next that matters.

“Whatever happened last Saturday, it’s what happens this Saturday that is going to dictate this Saturday’s points.”

Defender Darren Jones is also keen to ensure that the Exiles don’t show Plymouth too much respect.

“They’re top of the league and they get things right consistently but they’re a League Two team so we’ve got nothing to fear,” said the 33-year-old.

“They’re not Man United. They’re in this league for a reason. They haven’t got world-beaters, they’re only humans.

“We’ll just work hard and try to get some goals.”

Tuesday night provides what many would consider a more winnable match with the visit of struggling Barnet – a match rearranged after the first encounter was abandoned at half-time due to a waterlogged pitch.

“I thought we did really well against them last time,” said Jones. “I know we were 1-0 down but we did really well.

“It’s another game. We’ve got to do well against Plymouth and improve again on Tuesday and I’m sure of we do that we will win.

“We’ve got two games in hand and if we win those games in hand we’re back in there.”