Despite seeing his Exiles seal an impressive victory at AFC Wimbledon, he insists there won’t be any focus on a top-seven finish just yet.
Goals from Bryn Morris and Kyle Jameson allowed County, beaten play-off finalists in 2019 and 2021, to move within two points of the seventh-placed Dons, who they also have a game in hand on.
Results elsewhere mean the race is now even more congested, with Newport 11th in the table.
But Coughlan has a more immediate target in mind.
He said: “It takes us within two points of 57 points, which we set a target for, which was last year’s total, what we got in the division last year.
“When we get to 57 points, we can maybe realign, reset and set a different target, but at this moment in time we need to get to 57 and surpass what we got last season, which will be an absolute remarkable achievement.
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DANIEL, RICHIE AND MAT LEAD THE WAY
DANIEL Farke, Richie Wellens and Mat Sadler have grabbed the glory in the final Sky Bet EFL Manager of the Month awards of 2024.
MATT FINISHES HELP SADDLERS EASE TO CLUB RECORD-RIN
WALSALL moved 13 points clear at the top by thrashing struggling Tranmere to set a new club record of eight successive league wins.
WEIMANN ATONES FOR HIS HOWLER
JOHN Eustace praised Andreas Weimann for putting one of the misses of the season behind him as the Blackburn striker scored the only goal to knock out Middlesbrough.
RUTTER'S AT THE DOUBLE TO TORPEDO CANARIES.
NORWICH head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup believes this heavy defeat at the hands of Brighton will be an important part of the learning curve for his Championship outfit.
WICKY'S ON HIS WAY AS BAGGIES MOVE ON
CHRIS Brunt admitted that his job “could be done” as West Brom prepare to appoint their successor to Carlos Corberan.
Cifuentes unhappy with his Hoops
QPR manager Marti Cifuentes was less than impressed with his side after they shipped six goals in a heavy defeat at Premier League strugglers Leicester City.
ENNIS' LATE GOAL A BOOST FOR POTTERS
STOKE CITY boss Mark Robins says he’s worried about the lack of fan interest in the FA Cup after seeing his team go through to the fourth round thanks to a late winner from sub Niall Ennis at the Stadium of Light.
RAMAZANI SPARES THE BLUSHES OF WHITES
Sulphurites downed by Yorkshire rivals
Injury-hit Polish ace is getting up to speed
PRZEMYSLAW Placheta has been in England for fourand-a-half years now, but it’s unlikely you’ve noticed.
Starlet Ben should stick with Riverside
BEN DOAK is a Premier League player alright, but what’s the hurry? He’s 19, flying and bang in the race for promotion.
