Status
League One and Two clubs which compete in the Football League Trophy are also eligible to enter the FA Cup which is for the top ten levels of the football pyramid, and the Football League Cup which is for all four of the professional divisions. With the prospect of meeting bigger teams in those competitions, and with the financial importance of doing well in the league competition, the Football League Trophy is not considered a priority by many clubs, with some opting to field below-strength teams, particularly in the earlier rounds. This has earned the competition affectionate nicknames derived from the competitions sponsor, including "The Paint Pot" and/or "The Piss Pot".
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