Source: Northern_Echo
Cooper still wants a striker
Darlington manager Mark Cooper says he remains determined to bring in a forward as he seeks to bolster a team that has found goals hard to come by in recent weeks.[LNB] He had been hoping to bring one in before Tuesday's trip to Rushden, which Quakers lost 2-1.[LNB] But Cooper was unable to arrange a deal in time ahead of a game which saw Danny Powell score what was Quakers' only second goal in four matches.[LNB] It's difficult to get players to come, sometimes because of the location and clubs don't want to let their best players go, said Cooper.[LNB] There's lots of different factors. Money is one but I'm sure if we find the right player the chairman will let us bring him in.[LNB] We're limited with what we've got. We're trying to get Tommy Wright back as soon as possible, though Tuesday was probably too soon for him but I thought he did well.[LNB] At least he showed a bit of fight to get hold of the ball.[LNB] Darlington are at home to Hayes & Yeading on Saturday when Cooper, frustrated at the performance of his team on Tuesday, is likely to make more changes.[LNB] He made three at Nene Park and switched the 3-4-3 formation but still did not get the desired outcome.[LNB] He said: I'm sick of watching the DVDs because I watch them after every game and I see the same things.[LNB] You either have to stick with it or replace the players and bring in some leaders.[LNB] It's not ideal to keep bringing new players in, but when you get performances like that and the players keep making the same mistakes there's only one thing to do.[LNB] Meanwhile, former Darlington assistant manager Mark Proctor is in the running to become the next Lincoln boss.[LNB]
