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** Inside the sky sports studio, Sky sports news reader Martin Fenwick is sat at a desk facing a camera, He is reading the days news from the SAS league in the sports news programme ' SAS today '. He is about to finish reading news concerning the transfer of Gareth Barry from Tottenham to Man Utd **

MF: ......So, it seems that Barry is not yet a Man Utd player, We are expecting Man Utd to respond to Tottenham's offer later today so we will keep you up to date with news from Old Trafford and White Heart Lane.

Now, To the 2nd division and Bradford City, City set off yesterday for a two day trip to Reading, To an army barracks of all places in preparation for their important cup tie against West Ham on Saturday. Hysen has been worried about the fitness of some of his players in recent weeks and apparently arranged the trip after speaking to his brother in law who is in the army and based at the barracks.

Our reporter Del Trotter, unfortunately for him ( smiles ) drew the short straw and got the job of accompanying the Bradford City squad down to the barracks.

** Scene goes to a close up shot of an army sergeant, He shouts..." QUICK MARCH "...The camera then fades out to see the Bradford squad dressed in all the army clothes and marching past the camera, Which is still and focused on the players walking past. All the players march past and then there is a pause of a couple of seconds before Sports reporter Del Trotter walks into view, bending down and sounding very out of breath, He looks up towards the camera and then slowly walks towards it. **

DT: Phew,.....Well as you can see the Bradford players are raring to go and about to tackle the assault course again.... ( pauses )...... I think I'll sit this one out though.

** Scene fades in to show various Bradford players going over various stages of the assault course as Del Trotters voice can be heard in the background **

DT: The Bradford City players seem to be enjoying the change of scenery here in Reading. Although it looks very hard work they are all enjoying it and there is a very good atmosphere here in the camp. Hysen has been joining in the fun but this trip is still being taken seriously and the purpose of this trip, To get the players fighting fit for their cup tie against West Ham is certainly working..........Earlier today I had a chance to speak to Hysen about how things were progressing.

** Scene fades in to show Trotter and Hysen sat on the grass with the army assault course in the background, Both men are wearing army uniforms.....It is very peaceful and both men look very relaxed. **

DT: Buck, This looks like a very extreme way to get the players fit, How is it going?

BH: ( smiles ) Its going very well, We arrived here yesterday morning and we started training early yesterday afternoon. It's very hard work as you know ( laughs ) but the players seem to be enjoying it and there's a good atmosphere among the players.

DT: What exactly have you been doing.?

BH: Well we started yesterday with a six mile run which the players weren't that keen on then we came back and tackled the assault course. We then went down to the gym and had a gentle work out for a couple of hours yesterday evening.

The players were very relaxed last night and although they were tired they seemed to enjoy it.

This morning we put in some light training followed by a 5 a side game.

DT: And are you pleased with how its gone?

BH: Yes very pleased, The players looked extremely sharp this morning and I was pleased the way the training went. They've had their share of fun and laughing about but they all know why we are here and they have been very professional when they've needed to be. They all want to progress to the quarter finals and they are taking it very seriously.

DT: How do you rate your chances against West Ham?

BH: I think we are in the driving seat as we only need a draw and they need a win but we know it will be very difficult. West Ham have been inconsistent this season and we will be hoping to catch them on a bad day. At the end of the day our fate is in our hands, If the score stays as it is now then we are through, We have worked extremely hard to get ourselves into this position and we don't want to loose out at the final hurdle.

DT: And what if you catch West Ham on a good day? ( laughs )

BH: ( laughs ) We pray.......No seriously, We have the ability and the talent to win we just have to take that out onto the pitch and do what's needed on the day. If West Ham are on top form then they will be favourites, they have an ability to score goals and are very dangerous coming forward but their weak spot is conceding goals so we will have to try and exploit that.

DT: There is also the prospect of a £1m bonus for qualifying?

BH: Well I haven't really thought of the money but yes it would come in very handy to a small club like us.

DT: Away from the cup match, You were busy again in the transfer market yesterday, signing Alec Cleland from Everton for £750,000 and selling them Lee Mills for £1.4m.

BH: Yes, we are short of cover in the right back position and feel that Alec was being wasted in the Everton reserves so we decided to put in a bid for him and luckily for us Everton accepted.

Lee is an extremely talented player and very underrated, He has been in terrific form this season but due to our new players coming in I felt he would struggle to hold down a regular first team place. Everton enquired about Lee and Lee asked for permission to talk to them so we agreed. Lee came back to us and said he thought that his chances of first team football were more likely at Everton so we didn't want to stand in his way. The fee was not what we were hoping for as Lee has been in terrific form but we are short of funds so we decided to accept.

DT: Well, Its been hard work talking to you Buck ( looks at the assault course and laughs ) but thanks anyway.

BH: My pleasure Del.