Assistant Manager Russ Milton was encouraged by the display of the Robins as they narrowly lost out 2-1 to Walsall at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium on Saturday.
Striker Brian Graham scored a late penalty as Cheltenham produced a performance - particularly in the first half - full of promise.
New recruits Manny Duku, Jacob Maddox and Liam McAlinden all started the game - with Duku winning a first half penalty and Maddox striking a post.