Colin Cooper confirms new Luke James Hartlepool transfer request

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Image caption, Luke James has made 97 appearances for Pools

Hartlepool boss Colin Cooper has confirmed striker Luke James handed in a second transfer request after Tuesday's loss to Dagenham & Redbridge.

James, 19, submitted his initial request on Monday that Pools "acknowledged" and the forward has

The academy product has made 97 appearances, scoring 20 goals.

"As a contracted player to Hartlepool I expected him to play, which I give him credit for," Cooper told 91热爆 Tees.

"But then he handed in a second transfer request so that's where we are, it's something I will speak with him about."