A Boss with Balls

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I wish we had a manager like Neale Cooper who is not afraid to tell his underperforming players that they are crap. You could argue it would be no good for morale, but there appears to be none anyway!

Hartlepool head coach Neale Cooper has told his underperforming players they are free to walk away from the club after Tuesday's 5-0 defeat at Preston.

The loss marked the second time Pools have conceded five goals this season and extended their winless run to three League One matches.

"If anyone wants to leave this club, they can see me and walk out the door tomorrow," Cooper told BBC Tees.

"If they want to stay, they'd better start performing and showing bottle."

Cooper added: "I don't want to watch rubbish defending and people hiding.

Play media"They need to show pride for this club, because this club deserves it."