Mark Cooper: 'Notts County have desire but give possession away too cheaply'

Notts County manager Mark Cooper has claimed his side “give possession away too cheaply” and need to work on controlling games better.

Since taking over at Meadow Lane, the ex-Swindon boss has transformed his side within a matter of days, with promising performances against playoff-chasing Wycombe Wanderers and League Two leaders Northampton Town that led to draws.

Cooper said: "In terms of the players' will to win and their desire, I am pleased, but we have to be better in terms of controlling a game.

"We give possession away much too cheaply. At times we surrender possession when there is absolutely no need.

"If you are going to lump it, then at least lump it into an area where it's not going to come back straight at you. I have lots of work to do on that."

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