Source: PA
Wadsworth to give competition respect
Hartlepool caretaker boss Mick Wadsworth wants Hartlepool to go as far as they can in the Johnstone`s Paint Trophy after they booked a quarter-final place with a 1-0 win against Bradford.
Leon McSweeney was Pools' matchwinner for the second consecutive game, turning the ball home from close range.
Wadsworth said: "It's a good competition. I like to pay respect to all competitions and I don't like it when teams change around for the sake of it. You are duty-bound to play the strongest team.
"I felt in the changes we made, the players missing out have played a lot and they needed and were due a rest. It was a good chance for others to come in and do well and they did.
"Everyone gave a good account of themselves out there. I thought at times we played some really good, quick passing and incisive football. It was a bit like in the last round against Northampton when we were on top and were waiting for the goal to come.
"It was a poacher's goal if you like, a gritty performance, solid. The back four did well, I was pleased with them."
