Cooper To Pick 'Strongest Team' In JPT

Hartlepool United manager Neale Cooper says he will pick his strongest side as his side face Bradford in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy.

Cooper's side have not won in seven matches and the boss says the cup competition represents a chance for his side to record a long overdue win.

''We want to do well in any competition. Tuesday's no different, we'll put out our strongest team to get a home win and get our confidence back.

''If they play like they did against Crewe and create chances, it's only a matter of time before we bang a few goals past someone.'' he told the BBC.

Despite recording only one win all season, Cooper insists that his side are improving, and that results will come.

''Things are getting a lot better, we've played some of the best stuff we've played for a long time.

''But I still think one or two boys are off form at the moment. They need to do better, we need a bit of quality from one or two and we've lost Andy Monkhouse at the start of the match.

''Things kick you in the teeth, but the performances at Sheffield and Crewe were very good - that said, I'd rather be bad and win.''

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