I'd rather play Hereford than Arsenal - Hart

Portsmouth manager Paul Hart has told his local press that he will put out a strong side for ther visit of Hereford United this eveing.

"The Carling Cup is very important to us this season. The game against Hereford is an opportunity to win a football match again and it gives us a chance to progress in a cup competition," said Hart.

"I will be putting out the strongest side I possibly can.

"You always want a home draw and no disrespect to Hereford, but you would rather play them than Arsenal.

"The early rounds of the Carling Cup are generally very low key, but not when you get nearer the final.

"I hear people say that the Carling Cup is not that important, but I think it is."

Meanwhile Hart has signed Ivory Coast striker Aruna Dindane for £4million from Lens.

According to the Sun 'Dindane, Didier Drogba's international strike partner, passed a medical at Fratton Park after agreeing a three-year deal and the 28-year-old should be unveiled to fans before tonight's Carling Cup game with Hereford'.

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