HAYDEN White announced his arrival at the JD Stadium with a blistering run that took him the full length of the pitch.

The turn of speed that saw the 19-year-old Bolton Wanderers defender leave a handful of Newport players in his wake provided instant proof why David Flitcroft was prepared to sign a player suspended for the first three matches of a two-month loan spell.

And while White’s debut was marred by a 3-1 defeat and his inexplicable role in Newport County’s second goal, the former Sheffield Wednesday player is keen to build on the positive side of his opening game.

“That (opening run) is a big part of my game, I am hoping that I can show people a bit more of that,” he said.

“I want to get as many assists as possible, score a few goals and keep my place in the team.”

The extent of the role White will play for Bury before his loan contract runs out on January 4 could largely depend on the availability of established wing-back Craig Jones.

Flitcroft revealed after Saturday’s defeat that Jones had undergone a hernia operation and could be out for at least another two weeks.

But White will have to improve on the defensive side of his game if he is to keep the Bury vice-captain out of the starting line-up.

A breakdown in communication with goalkeeper Scott Loach – a fellow loanee – saw him block an attempted clearance, which bounced straight into the path of Newport hat-trick hero Aaron O’Connor.

“I am not too sure what happened,” admitted White. “He (Loach) has probably called and I have not heard it. It is a mistake.

“The first half wasn’t the best, but I am hoping the fans can see there was a big reaction in the second half and that is something for us to build on.”

White also showed a committed streak, “tweaking” his knee in a sliding challenge that was almost identical to that which earned him a straight red card in the final match of a loan spell at Carlisle earlier in the season.

The young defender dismissed concerns he had picked up a serious injury in the tackle and expected to be available for this weekend's match at home to Dagenham.

And he admitted he is eager to make up for lost time.

“Obviously it was not the best result for us, but I am sure it will get better and I really enjoyed it personally,” he added.

“It is always difficult watching from the sidelines because you would rather be on the pitch, but I am done with that now and hopefully I can keep my place in the team.

“There is a good squad here and they are looking for promotion and I am only 19 so that is something I am looking to do.”

Flitcroft saw enough promise in White’s debut to believe he can have an impact in that quest for promotion.

“He’s very quick and direct, and I thought he had a good performance,” said the Bury boss, who put the blame for his side’s second goal down to his keeper rather than White.

“He’s a very committed player and one we are glad to have in the building.

“He will develop and get better, I am sure, as the season progresses.”