Regan fronted the media after a heavy training session on Thursday just hours after the club had announced they had extended the contract of the in-form 23-year-old for another two seasons

And he said that not too much should be read into the massive loss in Wellington last month.

"We always struggle across the ditch but we are at home now and it is a completely different story," he said.

"We don't like to lose here and we are trying to make this our own fortress, so I think they are the ones that have to worry.

"It was an off day for us in Wellington, there is not too much more I can say about that. I was an unhappy spectator on the bench that day and it didn't look good.

"But I think we have rectified those problems."

Regan said he'd been encouraged by Newcastle's recent performances against Melbourne Victory and Central Coast Mariners, especially defensively, and he said the confidence and consistency gained from those matches have given the team a boost.

"Our defensive record isn't great and it has been hard with suspensions and injury chopping and changing the line-up," Regan said.

"But I think we are starting to fine some form. We did well against Victory except for two unlucky own goals which, touch wood, won't ever happen again, and we did well against the Mariners and only switched off during a corner.

"So we've been quite solid and this Friday, if we look to build on what we did down the road, we will do all right."

Regan said the contract extension would boost his own game, but admitted he was concentrating on securing selection in the squad each week rather than thinking about any off-field praise.

"To get the Men of Football to get points each week you must be doing something right," he said.

"But I am only young and I am a week to week proposition so I just worry about making the squad for the next game.

"The contract was a bonus but talking awards at the end of the year is a long shot. Your form can change in one week.

"I just hope to continue doing what I am doing."