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  • Company 'worms' its way into recycling market

    A SILENT North Herefordshire workforce is engaged in an undercover job to make sure secrets stay secret. Specially bred worms on a former turkey farm at Kingsland are munching their way through confidential documents and turning them into a compost "with

  • Couple's farewell to shop

    A COUPLE who have retired from the mowers and garden machinery business they founded 30 years ago won't be letting the grass grow under their feet. Walter and Barbara Jones will be keeping up links now that new owners have taken over their Leominster

  • Let there be lights

    THE second stage of a project to restore the two imposing torchre lights at Berrington Hall will shortly be completed, if the weather allows. Specialist decorator David Wynne has been drafted in from Stockport to undertake the re-bronzing of the intricate

  • 'And all I ask is a tall ship'

    TWO Leominster schoolgirls returned from a seagoing adventure in spectacular style last week. Claire Bunce,18, and Rebecca Griffiths,17, from The Minster College, were on board one of Britain's best known tall ships, The Prince William as it sailed under

  • Builders may have to pay up for roads

    HOUSE-builders may have to help pay for major highways improvements - including an east-west bypass to take A44 traffic out of Leominster - say planners. A Herefordshire Council report on housing plans for Barons Cross camp warns the brakes may have to

  • It's time to get things moving, says new boss

    HEREFORDSHIRE'S biggest benefactor - a man who has given millions to county causes incognito - says he is saving his best for last. In a rare interview, Clive Richards, one of Britain's most accomplished businessmen, told the Hereford Times how he wants

  • Anne celbrates 100 years

    A FORMER member of Hereford Cycling Club has pedalled her way to 100. Anne Anthony, who was born in a cottage on Commercial Road near the Hop Pole pub, reached her century last Saturday. Growing up, Anne, who now lives at Kynaston Court Retirement Home

  • Police to target rat-run drivers

    Motorists illegally using an access-only road as a ratrun to avoid traffic queues are to be targeted by police. Vehicles turning off Edgar Street down Moorfield Street, in a bid to jump traffic built up at the roundabout, are breaking restrictions imposed

  • Hospital order for arsonist obsessed with fire brigade

    A HEREFORD man with an urge for starting fires has been detained in hospital indefinitely after deliberately starting a blaze in his maisonette. Anthony Buckley, of Radcliffe Court, Tupsley, was told he would remain in hospital until doctors believed

  • Westfields favoured by luck of the draw

    HEREFORD'S two representatives enjoyed contrasting fortunes when the draws were made for the early stages of the FA Cup and FA Vase. While Westfields were drawn at home in both competitions, Pegasus Juniors face two journeys. In the FA Cup, Westfields

  • 7/10/05 - 100 per cent Bell Inn 98 are setting a high standard

    BELL Inn 98 became the fourth side to go top in five weeks, by maintaining thesoccersite.co.uk Malvern League's only 100 per cent record. Their 3-0 victory over Ledbury Rangers came courtesy of Dan Herbert in the first-half and two from Chris Grubb after

  • Under-18 fixtures

    Week Commencing 15 Sep Ledbury L 0-1 Mussell 22 Sep Leominster 29 Sep Hinton 6 Oct Kington 13 Oct Giantkillers Cup 20 Oct Ludlow 27 Oct LLANDRINDOD 3 Nov Lads Club 10 Nov HAY 17 Nov Knighton 24 Nov Giantkillers Cup 1 Dec LEDBURY 8 Dec LEOMINSTER 15 Dec

  • Aubrey treble books place

    Westfields 3 Sutton Coldfield Town 0 MATT Aubrey cracked an FA Cup preliminary round hat-trick as Westfields completed a giantkilling act over their Southern League Western Division visitors to move into the first qualifying round. Aubrey, a late replacement

  • Fields suffer shock defeat

    Westfields 0 Biddulph Victoria 3 WESTFIELDS found that their lively start counted for nothing as they crashed to their first Midland Alliance defeat of the season. Biddulph had lost both of their first two games but withstood strong early pressure from

  • New signing strikes twice in away win

    Racing Club Warwick 2 Westfields 2 NEW signing Mark Davis struck twice to earn Westfields a useful Midland Alliance point against a strong home side. Davis raced on to a Danny Moon pass in the 25th minute to level the scores after Marcus King had given

  • Unlucky Fields collect a point

    Cradley Town 1 Westfields 1 WESTFIELDS kicked off their Midland Alliance programme with a useful away point at Cradley. But the Hereford side ended up disappointed with their return which could have been much better after dominating for much of the game

  • Jones is latest Fields capture

    WESTFIELDS have added Malvern Town central defender or midfielder Chris Jones to their squad as they prepare to begin their third Midland Alliance season. The city club, who have included Jones in their squad for a pre-season friendly visit to Huntingdon

  • 7/10/05 - Mistakes cost town the game

    LEDBURY were left chasing the game after going behind to a direct free-kick while the wall and keeper were getting positioned. BUSTLEHOLME 3, LEDBURY TOWN 2 For the first 20 minutes, the visitors had had all the play and they continued to battle after

  • 7/10/05 - Turning the advantages into points

    UNBEATEN Stratford played with the wind and the slope in their favour in the first half at Ledbury. They made the advantages count by racing to a 33-0 half-time lead, with five tries, four of them converted by Simon Brain. Ledbury rallied after the break

  • 7/10/05 - Sisters follow family tradition

    TWO sisters from Hollybush have won coveted places at the Horse of the Year Show, at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham from October 12-16, writes Tony Kendall. Qualification follows fierce competition during regional-level events. As the youngest

  • 7/10/05 - Triathlon is tough work

    AROUND 160 competitors slogged around the course at the Newent Triathlon on Sunday morning. The fastest local man home was Pool Hill's Roger Perry (male 40+) in 1.01.53. The fastest local female was Dymock's Annie Fox, of Ledbury Harriers, (female 25+

  • Mark Hopkins - Goalkeeper.

    30 years old, born in Hereford. Played at senior level for Bromyard Town and Kington Town before joining Westfields in season 2002/03.

  • Paul Price - Defender.

    20 years old, born in Hereford. Nephew of former Hereford United, Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers player Chris Price. Joined Westfields from junior soccer in season 1999/2000 and has been ever present in the senior side and attracting attention of League

  • Matthew Phillips - Defender.

    Captain. 29 years old, born in Gloucester. Now in his seventh season for Westfields, he joined the club at the age of 21 years and moved on to Llandrindod Wells and Eastbourne Town. Received Westfields Player of the year Award in season 2002/03.

  • Kevin Jinks - Defender.

    24 years old, born in Birmingham. Joined Westfields at 16 years old moving on to Evesham United and Bromsgrove Rovers. Re-joined Westfields in season 1999/2000.

  • Alec Winstone - Central Defender.

    23 years old, born in Hereford. Alec is a commanding central defender and was a schoolboy and YTS player with Wolverhampton Wanderers leaving in 1998 for Bromsgrove Rovers. He joined Westfields in season 2000/01.

  • Mark Hibbard - Attacker.

    26 years old, born in Hereford. A quick and highly mobile player Mark commenced his career with Hereford Untied as a YTS player finally turning professional. He left in 1995 for Worcester City where a knee injury curtailed his career. He later joined

  • Timothy Powell - Attacker.

    28 years old, born in Hereford. Played junior soccer in Hereford before joining Westfields in season 1999/2000.

  • Lee Fernyhough - Attacker.

    24 years old, born in Hereford. Commenced at senior level with Pegasus Juniors moving to Kington Town. Joined Westfields in season 1999/2000 the following season sustaining a broken leg reducing his appearances. Returned to first team squad season 2003

  • Sean Edwards - Manager.

    34 years old, born in Hereford. Sean was an apprentice with Hereford United where sadly his career was cut short due to a cruciate ligament injury. After regaining fitness played for Bridgnorth Town and in 1991 joined Westfields as player/coach. Became

  • Mark Newman - Physio.

    47 years old, Mark has been Hereford County physio at under-16 and -18 level and physio for Pegasus Juniors. He joined Westfields in season 2001/02 and is a valued member of staff.

  • 7/10/05 - Good first-half

    THIS was a good performance by the visitors, scoring twice in the first 25 minutes. WOLVERHAMPTON CASUALS 1, BROMYARD TOWN 3 Ryan Broadhurst opened the scoring from close range, after good work down the left-hand side by Craig Malins in the 12th minute

  • 7/10/05 - FA Vase reward

    Bromyard's reward for their FA Vase heroics is a tough tie at home to Chasetown. Chasetown finished second in the Travel Factory Midland Alliance last year, three places higher than Malvern, won the Walsall Senior Cup and were semi-finalists in the Staffordshire

  • 7/10/05 - Victorious Bromyard marching on

    BROMYARD shrugged off a poor run in the West Midlands League premier division by reaching the FA Vase first round proper. BROMYARD TOWN 2, HEATH HAYES 1 They beat league rivals Heath Hayes 2-1 at Delahay Meadow after starting well and taking a 12th minute

  • Staff step back for anniversary

    CUSTOMERS visiting Barclays Bank in Kington got value for their money last week. Staff at the bank dressed in period costume and served refreshments to celebrate 150 years of the bank's trading in the town. An exhibition put on for the event provided

  • 8/10/05 - Loan star progress pleasing Alex boss

    DARIO Gradi spoke of his delight at Matt Bailey's progress at Hereford United -- insisting the lanky teenage striker will blossom under Graham Turner's tutorship. Bailey, 19, joined the Bulls from Championship side Crewe Alexandra on an initial one-month

  • 3/9/05 - Bulls manager not surprised by table

    GRAHAM Turner does not expect to see the Nationwide Conference take shape for another month. Despite an inconsistent first month to the season, winning three and losing two, Hereford United are already among the league front-runners in fourth position

  • 8/8/05 - United collect some early silverware

    HEREFORD United retained the Herefordshire Senior Cup with a comfortable 3-0 win over their city rivals Westfields in a final held over from last season. The Bulls controlled the match for long periods with goals from Tamika Mkandawire, Jon Brady and

  • 2/8/05 - Coldicott pens two-year Bulls deal

    HEREFORD United take on Welsh Premier League side Aberystwyth Town tonight (7.30pm) without trialist Andy Ferrell. The midfielder, released from Watford this summer, has also attracted the interest of League Two side Darlington. But boss Graham Turner

  • 1/8/05 - Ipoua looks destined to be a hero

    NEW signing Guy Ipoua looks set to be a firm fans' favourite at Edgar Street after scoring one goal and playing a part in the other in the Bulls' first home win of the pre-season. Ipoua, who signed a 12-month deal with Hereford on Friday after his release

  • 28/7/05 - Evans stunner caps Bulls success

    A CLASSY strike by Graham Evans sealed a 2-0 victory for Hereford United at the Victoria Ground to see off spirited Bromsgrove Rovers last night. Trialist Evans rifled in a powerful second goal in the 60th minute, but only after a strong Hereford line-up

  • 22/7/05 - Coldicott poised for United bow

    STACY Coldicott may figure for Hereford United as Graham Turner's side head to-wards a busy pre-season programme. The Bulls lock horns with League Two side Bristol Rovers at Edgar Street tomorrow (3pm), followed by away trips to Ludlow and Bromsgrove

  • 21/7/05 - Summer signing Brady is on target

    NEW-BOY Jon Brady hit the scoresheet as Hereford United drew 2-2 with Wrexham in last night's pre-season friendly at Edgar Street. Brady, a summer signing from Dagenham and Redbridge, and striker Adam Stansfield gave the Bulls a two-goal lead before the

  • 19/7/05 - Turner wants Bulls to bounce back

    GRAHAM Turner will be eager for a positive response against Football League opposition tomorrow night (7.45pm) when Hereford United host Wrexham. The Bulls were outclassed in their opening pre-season friendly on Saturday when Coca-Cola League One side

  • 12/7/05 - United sign defender

    GRAHAM Turner has bolstered his Hereford United side by clinching the signing of former Gillingham defender Dean Beckwith on a one-year deal. The 21-year-old Londoner was re-leased by the Coca-Cola League One club last month after earlier coming through

  • 2/7/05 - Ex-Baggie keen on Edgar Street move

    STACY Coldicott admits talks were 'positive' over a move to Hereford United. The Grimsby Town midfielder is out-of-contract at Blundell Park and wanted by United's director of football Graham Turner as he builds for the forthcoming Nationwide Conference

  • 30/6/05 - Turner eyeing double swoop

    GRAHAM Turner confirmed that he is in talks with defender Dean Beckwith and midfielder Stacy Coldicott, writes Gary York. Hereford United's director of football is determined to secure the pair as he looks to assemble a squad of 22 ahead of the new Nationwide

  • 18/6/05 - Agents are testing patience -- Turner

    FOOTBALL agents are making life a misery for managers, according to Hereford United boss Graham Turner. His efforts to bring players into the Edgar Street club are being hindered by those looking to steer their clients to where the money is. "They think

  • 11/6/05 - Brady brought in to repeat title success

    GRAHAM Turner is confident Jon Brady can achieve Conference success for a second time at Edgar Street. Right midfielder Brady, 30, became Hereford United's first summer signing following his move from rivals Stevenage Borough. Earlier this week, former

  • 8/6/05 - Williams off to club rivals

    DANNY Williams has joined Nationwide Conference club Stevenage Borough within a month of being released by Hereford United. The 24-year-old right-sided midfielder app-eared 108 times for the Bulls after arriving at Edgar Street from Chesterfield. Despite

  • 6/6/05 - Tretton signs for Accrington

    ANDY Tretton became the second player to leave Hereford United this summer after agreeing to sign for Nationwide Conference rivals Accrington Stanley. The 28-year-old central defender penned a two-year-deal at the Interlink Express Stadium and will link

  • 31/5/05 - Robinson quits Bulls

    MARK Robinson is leaving Hereford United to join his former manager Chris Turner at Stockport County. The clubs have not revealed whether a fee is involved for the 23-year-old full-back, who made 48 appearances last season and scored two goals. Robinson

  • 25/5/05 - Bulls' stars in England win

    FOUR Hereford United players represented England National Game XI last night in their 1-0 Four Nations tournament victory over Ireland. Bulls' full-backs Simon Travis and Mark Robinson both started the Cork fixture, along with striker Adam Stansfield,

  • 21/5/05 - Bulls can't wait to renew local rivalry

    JOHN Trewick has ruled the roost over Hereford United's newest league rivals -- admitting the non-league return of Kidderminster Harriers provides the most spice. Harriers are one of five new clubs gearing up for Nationwide Conference action next season

  • 30/4/05 - Bulls boss confident of play-offs success

    GRAHAM Turner is confident his Hereford United side will hold their nerve to swat aside Stevenage Borough in the Nationwide Conference play-offs. Around 1,400 travelling supporters are gearing up to roar the Bulls on during Monday's semi-final first-leg

  • 23/4/05 - Brown prepared to make odd return

    HEREFORD United old boy David Brown believes it will be a strange experience to step out at Edgar Street today in red and white. Striker Brown, 26, left the Bulls last month after falling out with Hereford's management team over training arrangements

  • 19/4/05 - Turner targets a Woking win

    HEREFORD United chief Graham Turner has called on his side to "finish the job" at Woking tonight and book their Nationwide Conference play-off place (7.45). The Bulls require just one point from their last two games to cement a top-five spot. But United

  • 16/4/05 - Loan star struck by injury at Hereford

    A TWISTED knee seems to have ended Daryl Taylor's handy loan spell at Hereford United. The midfielder, signed from Walsall, picked up the injury in the 2-0 win over York City last weekend and now looks set to miss the rest of the season. Taylor, 20, made

  • 9/4/05 - Mills making up for lost time at Hereford

    LEE Mills is eager to put a turbulent three months behind him to help steer Hereford United back into the Football League. The 34-year-old striker began back-to-back Conference games for the first time in 2005 when partnering Adam Stansfield against Stevenage

  • 22/3/05 - Turner set to go on the attack

    GRAHAM Turner will stick with his attacking principles tonight when his play-off chasing Hereford United side visit Morecambe in the Nationwide Conference (7.45). The Bulls are on a run of six unbeaten league games but have been forced to settle for draws

  • 19/3/05 - Bust-up caused my exit insists Brown

    STRIKER David Brown insists he wanted to stay at Edgar Street and claims he left following a confrontation with Hereford United's management team. Brown had his contract terminated by the Bulls last week and joined Accrington Stanley where he is poised

  • 16/3/05 - James injury adds to Bulls' cup woe

    HEREFORD United endured double heartache last night as captain Tony James suffered a serious ankle injury during his side's shock 1-0 FA Trophy quarter-final defeat at Hucknall Town. The extent to James' injury is unknown but it is feared United's inspirational

  • 15/3/05 - Captain calling for extra bite in replay

    HEREFORD United captain Tony James believes his side require a "10 percent" improvement to see off Hucknall Town in tonight's FA Trophy quarter-final replay at Watnall Road (7.45). The Bulls were handed a second chance to dispose of the Nationwide North

  • 12/3/05 - United boss shrugs off Brown's exit

    HEREFORD United's director of football Graham Turner insists the departure of David Brown to Nationwide Conference rivals Accrington Stanley is "not a big loss". Striker Brown had his contract at Edgar Street terminated and moves on after scoring 27 goals

  • 11/3/05 - Confident Bulls on Trophy trail

    HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner is confident away-day specialists Hucknall Town won't find it too comfortable at Edgar Street tomorrow in the FA Trophy's last eight. The Bulls are firm favourites to lift the Trophy at Villa Park in May after being

  • 9/3/05 - Accrington move in to sign Brown

    STRIKER David Brown has made the switch to Nationwide Conference club Accrington Stanley following his release from Hereford United. The 26-year-old was looking to move closer to his Wigan home and he has initially signed a deal until the end of the season

  • Accrington 2 Hereford 1

    Saturday, October 8, 2005 OVER five matches stretching back more than 70 years, Hereford have still not won at Accrington al-though they enjoyed rather less than their fair share of fortune in this latest Nationwide Conference defeat. Once again it was

  • 8/3/05 - Turner hoping for a Lamb feast in Conference hunt

    HEREFORD United director of football Graham Turner has emphasised the importance of beating Tamworth in the Nationwide Conference tonight (7.45). The Bulls are still in the play-off fight as their 1-1 home draw with Morecambe last Saturday left them just

  • 1/3/05 - Hereford's Trophy hopes are lifted

    COACH John Trewick believes Hereford United have a "good opportunity" of progressing into the last four of the FA Trophy following the quarter-final draw. The Bulls will host Nationwide North side Hucknall Town on Saturday, March 12, if Graham Turner's

  • Hereford 0 Altrincham 0

    Saturday, September 3, 2005 DESPITE dominating virtually all of Saturday's Nationwide Conference encounter at Edgar Street, Hereford United had to settle for a point against in-form Altrincham. The visitors had won their last three games but, with just

  • 28/2/05 - Pitch made life difficult, admits Bulls captain

    HEREFORD United skipper Tony James admitted the conditions were the winner after the Bulls got away with a 1-1 FA Trophy draw at lowly Eastwood Town. James scored the equaliser from the penalty spot with 10 minutes to go following a foul on substitute

  • Hereford United 0 Grays Athletic 2

    Saturday, August 27, 2005 AFTER thrilling their supporters with a sparkling display in their previous home game against Scarborough, Hereford showed the other side of the coin as they blundered to defeat against Conference newcomers Grays Athletic. A

  • 26/2/05 - Stansfield has eyes on his second final

    STRIKER Adam Stansfield may get his wish of appearing in a second FA Trophy final if Hereford United continue their good pro-gress in non-league's top cup competition. The Bulls have failed to lift the Trophy in its 34-year history, but it has not stopped

  • Crawley Town 0 Hereford United 2

    Saturday, August 20,2005 HEREFORD United moved back to second place in the Nationwide Conference after success on one of their most potentially difficult trips of the season. Crawley lost only four times at their impressive Broadfield Stadium last season

  • 25/2/05 - Bulls are pitched into test at Town

    GRAHAM Turner is adamant his Hereford United players won't get stuck in the mud when they lock horns at lowly Eastwood Town in the FA Trophy fifth round tomorrow. The Bulls chief believes the biggest hurdle to United's chances of progressing to the competition's

  • Cambridge United 2 Hereford 1

    Tuesday, August 16 HEREFORD United fell to their first Nationwide Conference defeat with a 2-1 loss at Cambridge United last night. Guy Ipoua hauled the Bulls level in the second-half but they failed to build on Saturday's 4-0 thrashing of Scarborough

  • Hereford 4 Scarborough 0

    Saturday, August 13 HEREFORD United's bid to win promotion back to the Football League could hardly have had a more convincing start than this excellent win over their old league rivals. The Bulls built on their good pre-season form with the sort of commanding

  • 19/2/05 - Turner targets new signings at United

    GRAHAM Turner admits he is pursuing a couple of fresh faces -- which includes capturing winger Joe Anyinsah for a second spell -- to boost Hereford United's promotion charge. The Bulls chief aimed to keep 20-year-old Anyinsah for a further month's loan

  • 11/2/05 - Turner looking to upset Barnet's slick title push

    HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner is more than confident his side can throw a spanner in the works of Barnet's championship ambitions. The Bees are the Nationwide Conference's runaway leaders, 15 points clear of second-placed Aldershot, and massive

  • 7/2/05 - Opportunity as Bulls get Badgers tie

    HEREFORD United were handed an excellent chance to progress into the last eight of the FA Trophy after being drawn away at Eastwood Town in the fifth round. The Badgers are the lowest placed club remaining in the competition, currently lying ninth in

  • 5/2/05 - Danny relishing his big chance at Bulls

    DANNY Carey-Bertram loves leading the line for Hereford United and is intent on nailing down a permanent place up front following a magical January. The former West Bromwich Albion trainee lashed in six goals from four starts last month, his most productive

  • 4/2/05 - United have no Hyde-ing place

    HEREFORD United chief Graham Turner is not expecting an easy ride tomorrow as Hyde United arrive at Edgar Street in the FA Trophy fourth round. The Tigers from Greater Manchester have reached the semi-finals of the competition on three occasions and are

  • 21/1/05 - New winger has Daggers out for visitors

    MIDFIELD maestro Joe Anyinsah has become an instant favourite with the Edgar Street faithful after playing a key part in Hereford's demolition of Accrington Stanley in their FA Trophy replay in mid-week. The Bristol City ace, on loan to the Bulls for

  • 14/1/05 - Hard work is critical to cup hopes -- Bulls boss

    GRAHAM Turner is calling for a much-improved performance from his Hereford United side ahead of tomorrow's FA Trophy third round clash at Accrington Stanley. The Bulls' director of football watched his charges slump to a 3-0 Nationwide Conference defeat

  • 11/1/05 - Bulls' Burton misery can be erased

    HEREFORD United return to Burton Albion and the scene of Saturday's horror show tonight hoping to progress in the third round of the GLS Cup (7.45). Bulls manager Graham Turner takes his side to bogey ground Eton Park intent on wiping clean the memory

  • 7/1/05 - Bulls aiming to recover from Exeter hangover

    HEREFORD United coach John Trewick reckons victory over Burton Albion at Eton Park tomorrow would be the perfect tonic after a lousy points haul over the festive period. The Bulls lost further ground on Nationwide Conference leaders Barnet by grabbing

  • 18/12/04 - Striker Brown sets United title target

    STRIKER David Brown insists Hereford United would need to win every remaining game to finish top of the Conference. Today's fixture against Gravesend and Northfleet at Edgar Street marks the midway point of the season, in which fourth-placed United languish

  • Williams sale gives 17/12/04 - Bulls chance to bolster squad

    HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner revealed ahead of tomorrow's Nationwide Conference clash at home to Gravesend and Northfleet that he aims to bolster his side in three key areas. The Bulls' chief has made enquiries into bringing in fresh faces after

  • 11/12/04 - Tamika out to beat off the competition

    IN-FORM defender Tamika Mkandawire is intent on nailing down his place in Hereford United's side for the rest of the season -- despite the fierce competition for places. The former West Brom trainee has landed a starting spot in each of the Bulls' last

  • 3/12/04 - Pressure is not on us -- coach

    HEREFORD United coach John Trewick turned the screw on tomorrow's FA Cup opponents Boston United by insisting all the pressure is on the visitors to succeed. The Bulls have the chance to enter the third round for the first time in five years if they overcome

  • 2/12/04 - Turner collects second award

    HEREFORD United's giant-killing boss Graham Turner has scooped the Nationwide Conference Manager of the Month award for the second time this season. Turner guided his side to three victories in cup competitions during November and seven points from the

  • 19/11/04 - Conference quest on the agenda again at United

    HEREFORD United return to the cut and thrust of the Nationwide Conference at new boys Canvey Island tomorrow in a desperate attempt to rejuvenate their league campaign. The Bulls have basked in the limelight of their exploits in the FA Cup and LDV Vans

  • 12/11/04 - Now it's the Bulls' turn to be the cup favourites

    GRAHAM Turner has warned his players of the pitfalls ahead of them as Hereford United head to Nationwide North club Southport in the FA Cup first round. The Bulls have enjoyed their own giant-killing cup feats in recent weeks after dumping both Coca-Cola

  • 22/10/04 - Gould recall leaves onus on United rookie

    ROOKIE goalkeeper Ben Scott is to be thrown into the lion's den tomorrow as he makes his Nationwide Conference debut at Carlisle United. The 20-year-old has been handed the tough task of keeping the Cumbrians at bay following the move by Preston North

  • 16/10/04 - Stansfield's waiting to snatch his chance

    NOBODY was more gobsmacked at Adam Stansfield scooping the Nationwide Conference player of the month award than the man himself. The Hereford United striker polled 68 per cent of the vote for the September gong following his goal against Halifax Town

  • 15/10/04 - Bulls can get over poor run says boss

    HEREFORD United chief Graham Turner is not worried about his side's poor run of form as they prepare to host mid-table Woking in the Nationwide Conference tomorrow. The Bulls have failed to chalk up a league victory this month, after a goalless draw at

  • 13/10/04 - Bulls striker bags Conference award

    HEREFORD United striker Adam Stansfield has been rewarded for his goalscoring prowess by scooping the Nationwide Conference Player of the Month for September. Stansfield, 26, a summer signing from Yeovil Town, bagged three goals from five appearances

  • 9/10/04 - Mills continuing to set goals standard

    HEREFORD United's veteran striker Lee Mills admits to setting the same personal target of a goal every two games at each of his clubs - and there have quite a few down the years! Mills, 34, has proved prolific at every level of English football during

  • 7/10/05 - Fixtures ...

    SATURDAY FOOTBALL HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL MIDLAND FOOTBALL ALLIANCE Quorn v Malvern Town WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Kington Town v Bromyard Town; Ledbury Town v Lye Town Division One: Bridgnorth Town Reserves v Malvern Rangers; Malvern Town Reserves

  • 2/10/04 - Stanley looking to bolster goals tally

    MIDFIELD dynamo Craig Stanley enjoyed his superb solo strike against Scunthorpe United in midweek - but admits he should be scoring more for Hereford United. The 21-year-old had Edgar Street rocking when he gave United a 35th minute lead in their LDV

  • 1/10/04 - Midfield star aims to end the Bulls' Burton blues

    HEREFORD United midfielder Craig Stanley has spoken of the importance of maintaining a winning mentality as bogey club Burton Albion visit Edgar Street tomorrow in the Nationwide Conference (3pm). The feel-good factor is as strong as ever at United following

  • 29/9/04 - Manager praises young heroes at Edgar Street

    HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner hailed his young stars for holding their nerve to dump Scunthorpe United out of the LDV Vans Trophy in a penalty shoot-out last night. The Bulls kept their cool in a dramatic first round northern section cup tie at Edgar

  • 18/9/04 - Teams putting onus on defence

    DAVID Brown is like every other striker in that he wants to score plenty of goals. But the 25-year-old Hereford forward admits it is much tougher hitting the net at Edgar Street this season because of the defence-first approach from visiting teams. Brown

  • 17/9/04 - Turner wants to banish Hereford's home blues

    HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner has underlined the importance of getting the club's home form back on track as Scarborough head to Edgar Street tomorrow. The Bulls extended their unbeaten Nationwide Conference away run to 16 games after overthrowing

  • 10/9/04 - Pitman targets Gravesend win

    HEREFORD United midfielder Jamie Pitman believes his side have 'nothing to fear' as they take on in-form Gravesend and Northfleet tomorrow. Two of the most impressive unbeaten runs in the Nationwide Conference come head to head when the two clubs meet

  • 3/9/04 - Halifax will not lie down for us warns Bulls boss

    HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner is warning fans not to expect a repeat performance of last year's clash with Halifax Town when the sides meet at Edgar Street tomorrow. The Shayman were thumped 7-1 last November, with Steve Guinan bagging a hat-trick

  • 28/8/04 - Brown showing he still has goals thirst

    DAVID Brown was rubbing shoulders with the great and the good of Manchester United seven years ago. Now, after a roundabout route, he is plying his trade in the not so glamorous world of non-league football. Instead of running out on the hallowed turf

  • Green and 27/8/04 - Carey-Bertram poised to boost Hereford

    INJURED pair Ryan Green and Danny Carey-Bertram could be back in contention as Hereford United face a testing weekend in the Nationwide Conference. The promotion-chasing Bulls play host to Stevenage Borough at Edgar Street tomorrow before heading north

  • 9/8/04 - Late goals sink gutsy Wellington

    HEREFORD United ultimately emerged with a comfortable 6-2 win from their Herefordshire Senior Cup quarter-final at Edgar Street. But, with 15 minutes to play and the score at 3-2, West Midlands League Premier Division Wellington still harboured hopes

  • 7/08/04 - Manager pins faith on Bulls newscomer

    MANAGER Graham Turner is backing striker Adam Stansfield to score plenty of goals for Hereford United this season. The new signing opened his account with a brace in an impressive display against a strong West Brom XI in midweek. Turner believes he can

  • 5/8/04 - Stansfield on the goal trail

    NEW signing Adam Stansfield grabbed Hereford United's first goals of the season at Edgar Street with a strike in each half last night giving them a 2-0 win over West Bromwich Albion. Overall it was also the Bulls best performance so far against a strong

  • 4/8/04 - Baggies next test at United

    HEREFORD United continue their pre-season build-up tonight when they host a West Brom XI at Edgar Street (7.45). The friendly pits Tamika Mkandawire against his former club, while Ben Scott will once again bid to stake a claim for the keeper's jersey

  • Hyde eyes Turner trial

    GRAHAM Hyde is hoping to impress Hereford United boss Graham Turner and earn a contract. The former Sheffield Wednesday, Birmingham and Bristol Rovers midfielder has been training with the Bulls. Turner meanwhile admits talks have been dragging as he

  • 7/7/04 - Wrexham move in to sign Baker

    GOALKEEPER Matt Baker is the latest player to join the exodus of star names from Hereford United. But 24-year-old Baker joins Wrexham with the best wishes of manager Graham Turner who has paid tribute to his services to the club. Baker ended weeks of

  • 3/7/04 - Baker pondering his future

    MATT Baker is set to reveal whether he will stay at Hereford United early next week. The sought-after keeper is still weighing up his options but Bulls boss Graham Turner has said he expects to hear a decision on either Monday or Tuesday. Turner has 14

  • 8/6/04 - One in, one out

    Hereford United have signed 20-year-old former Telford United midfielder Craig Stanley but have seen the departure of coach Richard O'Kelly to Second Division Bournemouth.

  • 29/5/04 - Bulls keeping an eye on Williams interest

    HEREFORD United will be keeping a close eye on developments regarding Gavin Williams at Yeovil Town. The former Bulls ace is reportedly a target for several clubs including Hull City who have been linked with a £75,000 move for the player. Huddersfield

  • 15-5-04 - James still suffering

    TONY James admits he's been knocked for six by Hereford United's failure to get promotion to the Football League. Such was the impact of their dramatic play-off defeat to Aldershot Town, that the Edgar Street captain is still coming to terms with it,

  • 12/5/04 - Hereford hit by Guinan blow

    HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner has suffered another blow with the departure of star striker Steve Guinan to Cheltenham Town on a free transfer. The 29-year-old was an integral part of the Bulls' record-breaking season, scoring 29 goals as they

  • 08/05/04 - Hereford lose star Rose

    HEREFORD United defender Michael Rose has signed for Third Division play-off chasers Yeovil Town on a two-year contract. The 21-year-old was one of the Bulls most impressive players in their unsuccessful Nationwide Conference promotion quest. The two

  • Raising a glass to club's diamond anniversary

    MANY diamond anniversaries are marked with a drink or two but not many people can claim to have had their own beer brewed especially for the occasion. But the Morgan three wheeler club celebrated their 60th party with help from the Wye Valley Brewery

  • 4/5/04 - Bulls pay price for penalty flop

    GRAHAM Turner and his Hereford United team were waking up today to the prospect of another year in the Conference after play-off heartbreak against Aldershot Town. The Bulls yesterday missed out on a play-off final place against rivals Shrewsbury Town

  • 1/5/04 - Pitman out to erase unhappy memories

    ONE Hereford United player has greater desire than most to see his side regain their Football League place. Midfielder Jamie Pitman is the only player surviving from the squad that slipped out of the league seven years ago on that fateful day against

  • 1/5/04 - Guinan set for United return

    HEREFORD United's top scorer Steve Guinan is confident of being fit for the second leg of their play-off semi-final against Aldershot Town at Edgar Street on Monday (3pm). Guinan was forced to sit out Thursday's first leg, which ended 1-1, with a neck

  • 23/4/04 - Bulls search for play-off boost

    GRAHAM Turner has promised no let-up in tomorrow's clash with champions Chester City. The Edgar Street club could be forgiven for easing up ahead of the play-offs. But instead of resting weary limbs, United's manager will send his side out with all guns

  • 17/4/04 - Aldershot manager in Hereford praise

    IF there is any justice in football, Hereford United will earn promotion to the Third Division this season. They've played a brand of football that was won them plaudits across the country and, but for Chester City's resilience, would surely have clinched

  • 10/4/04 - Pitman, Williams in booster for United

    HEREFORD United duo Jamie Pitman and Danny Williams have given the club a boost ahead of their crunch Easter weekend programme by signing new deals with the club. The midfielders have been an integral part to the Bulls' success this season and manger

  • County role for Sir John

    NEXT year's High Sheriff of Herefordshire and Worcestershire is set to be Sir John Foley, a former London-based director of the SAS. Sir John, who enjoyed a distinguished military career and, like his wife Lady Foley, originally from Herefordshire, will

  • 10/4/04 - United in match of the day

    HEREFORD United will bid to keep their title hopes alive with victory at Aldershot Town on Monday in the Conference match of the day. Second against and third will battle it out for supremacy and if the sides' Edgar Street encounter in August is any pointer

  • 9/4/04 - Tough weekend ahead for Bulls

    GRAHAM Turner has hailed his Hereford United side ahead of their biggest weekend of the season. The Edgar Street team go into a Bank Holiday double-header against Barnet and Aldershot Town with praise ringing in their ears from United's manager. "Our

  • Footballers hurt in crash

    FOUR Cardiff City footballers on their way home from a match with Hereford United were hurt when their car was in collision with a lorry. One of the players, 21-year-old midfielder Nick Fish, is still in hospital with severe injuries, where his condition

  • Lady Cotterell dies, aged 65

    THE contribution of Lady Cotterell - who has died aged 65 - to Herefordshire life ranged from a quarter-century of delivering meals on wheels to performing the ceremonial duties of High Sheriff. Many county causes can be grateful for Alexandra Cotterell's

  • 2/4/04 - Bulls search for seventh straight win at Halifax

    HEREFORD United can clinch a play-off spot at Halifax Town's Shay Stadium tomorrow - the scene of heartache last year when their faint promotion hopes ended in a 1-0 defeat. But the Bulls have returned a different animal this season insists midfielder

  • 1/4/04 - Turner the top boss for March

    GRAHAM Turner has been named Nationwide Conference manager of the month for March. The Hereford United boss guided his team to five victories including two away wins at Telford United and Margate. Victory at Halifax Town on Saturday will guarantee the

  • 26/3/04 - Bulls out to hit top spot again

    JIMMY Quinn may have thrown in the towel on Shrewsbury Town's title hopes but Hereford United go into tomorrow's derby still with a realistic chance of the top prize. Victory against the Shrews at Edgar Street will take the Bulls back to the summit of

  • 20/3/04 - Cozic gets a pat on back from Turner

    NEW signing Bertrand Cozic impressed against Forest Green Rovers in midweek but Hereford United boss Graham Turner is unlikely to start him at Margate this afternoon. The Bulls boss praised the midfielder's display in the 3-1 Herefordshire Senior Cup

  • 19/3/04 - Turner refusing to write off championship hopes

    GRAHAM Turner is refusing to throw in the towel in the race for the Nationwide Conference championships. The Hereford United boss is talking up his side's hopes ahead of tomorrow's clash against Margate at the Hoverspeed Stadium but admits they must win

  • 11/3/04 - Bo on target in Harriers victory

    A BO Henriksen goal gave Kidderminster Harriers a 1-0 win over Hereford United in a hastily-arranged friendly at Aggborough last night. Both sides included a sprinkling of first-teamers in their line-ups, although Harriers defender Lee Jenkins had to

  • 27/2/04 - Bulls bid to get back on

    HEREFORD United's promotion credentials go under the microscope in front of Sky's television cameras at Dagenham & Redbridge tonight. Bulls captain Tony James admits it's a must-win game after seeing Conference leaders Chester extend their lead at

  • 21/2/04 - Bulls can overcome Smith blow - boss

    GRAHAM Turner is confident the rest of his Hereford United squad can make up for the devastating loss of Ben Smith. The in-form midfielder will almost certainly miss the rest of the season after dislocating his shoulder in the 5-2 win at Gravesend last

  • 17/2/04 - 'Gentle Giant' flies home

    FORMER Hereford United and Wales striker John Charles has returned to England after more than a month recovering from vascular surgery in Milan. Charles was transferred to Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield over the weekend to continue treatment following

  • 13/2/04 - Tretton's return is good news for United

    A BAD week is poised to get a lot better for Hereford United tomorrow with the return of Andy Tretton for the trip to Gravesend & Northfleet. The defensive linchpin is available to beef up a suspect back four which has conceded eight goals in its

  • 7/2/04 - Turner is surprised by underdogs tag

    GRAHAM Turner insists he's not bothered that Hereford United have been overlooked as Chester City's main challengers. Pundits have been backing Jimmy Quinn's Shrewsbury Town for that role with some even marking Chester down as Conference champions-elect

  • 6/2/04 - Home form could prove crucial in promotion bid

    HEREFORD United's promotion dream rests on their home form, according to boss Graham Turner. The Edgar Street club chief believes how they perform in their own backyard will be crucial as they bid for a return to the Football League following five seasons

  • 3/2/04 - United back on title trail

    HEREFORD United will bid to cash in their chips at Scarborough's McCain Stadium tonight (7.45) and stay in the hunt for the Conference title. Second-placed Hereford, out of action for a fortnight, resume their campaign six points adrift of leaders Chester

  • 30/1/04 - Turner philosophical about break

    HEREFORD United are confident that a second successive blank Saturday won't seriously affect their Nationwide Conference title push. Graham Turner's men must sit it out again tomorrow before travelling to Scarborough on Tuesday for their first match in

  • 29/1/04 - Purdie wins call-up to take on Italy

    HEREFORD United's Rob Purdie has earned his first call-up into the England National Game XI squad. The forward's impressive displays this season have seen him win a place in the squad to face Italy at Telford on February 11. Full-back Michael Rose is

  • 23/1/04 - Extra time for key pair

    HEREFORD United's enforced break from action will give key players Steve Guinan and Andy Tretton extra time to recover from injury. The Edgar Street club face two free Saturdays due to scheduled opponents Telford United's FA Cup clash with Millwall tomorrow

  • 14/1/04 - Uddin extends Bulls loan deal

    HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner has extended Anwar Uddin's loan deal for another month. The Bristol Rovers defender has impressed alongside Tony James at the heart of the Bulls defence, covering for the injured Andy Tretton. The Bangladesh-born 22-

  • 9/1/04 - Bulls target Trophy tonic

    LIFE after Paul Parry begins for Hereford United tomorrow with their FA Trophy clash at Exeter City but there is still plenty to play for says manager Graham Turner. The exciting winger's exit to pursue his dream of League football leaves Turner with

  • 8/1/04 - Parry may net United £200,000

    PAUL Parry's imminent departure to Cardiff City could net Hereford United as much as £200,000. The 23-year-old winger is poised to join the first division club today, subject to a medical, for an initial fee of £75,000. Bulls' manager Graham Turner admitted

  • 31/12/03 - Beesley poised to start for Bulls

    MARK Beesley is poised to make his first start for Hereford United in their New Year's Day clash at Exeter City (1pm). The ex-Chester City striker, who made his bow for the Bulls in the Boxing Day 1-1 draw with the Grecians, will come in to replace the

  • 30/9/05 - Second-half woe for Ledbury

    SILHILLIANS 38PTS, LEDBURY 0 AN injury-hit Ledbury travelled up the M42 to play Silhillians in the North Midlands Three South (West) and although the result did not reflect the game, it did reflect the Ledbury defence. For the first 25 minutes there was

  • 31/12/03 - Bulls ace handed draw honour

    HEREFORD United striker Steve Guinan is to team up with Liverpool and Wales legend Ian Rush to make the draw for the FA Cup fourth round on Monday. The Bulls marksman has been rewarded for his efforts in this year's competition when fans on the official

  • 19/12/03 - Parry in Cardiff link-up

    CARDIFF City manager Lennie Lawrence could move to sign Hereford United's Wales semi-professional international midfielder Paul Parry next week. Parry recently spent a week training at Ninian Park and played in the reserves' friendly at Derby. "Cardiff

  • 17/12/03 - Turner hits out at referees

    HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner has hit out at the standard of refereeing in the Nationwide Conference. Turner's frustrations boiled over following Ryan Green's dismissal in the 1-0 defeat to Tamworth at the weekend and four other yellow cards for

  • 13/12/03 - Uddin's pedigree is first class for Bulls

    HEREFORD United's latest signing Anwar Uddin is a peer of England stars Rio Ferdinand and Joe Cole. Boss Graham Turner will be hoping he can display similar skills in today's home clash against Tamworth with the 22-year-old in the frame to start alongside

  • 11/12/03 - Turner closes on Rovers capture

    HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner expects to tie up the loan signing of Bristol Rovers defender Anwar Ud-din in time for Saturday's Conference clash with Tamworth. The 22-year-old will add cover to the Bulls defence which is still without the long-term

  • 6/12/03 - Turner is looking to boost United squad

    GRAHAM Turner believes he still needs three players to boost Hereford United's promotion hopes. The Edgar Street boss has one of the smallest squads in the Conference, leaving it susceptible to injury and suspension. Defender Andy Tretton is currently

  • 2/12/03 - Turner facing Exeter treble

    HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner has his eye on a money-spinning FA Trophy run but not at the expense of their Conference ambitions. The Bulls must get past Exeter City on January 10 in the third round but, with £50,000 cash prize for the winners

  • 1/12/03 - Bulls travel

    HEREFORD United face a difficult trip to Exeter City in the FA Trophy third round draw. The Bulls, who are due to play their Conference rivals twice over the festive period, travel to St James' Park on January 10.

  • 28/11/03 - Smith wary of basement boys

    HEREFORD United playmaker Ben Smith insists it's crucial they avoid any slip-ups against visitors Farnborough Town tomorrow. The midfield star has already seen the Bulls come a cropper to lowly Leigh RMI at Edgar Street and is wary of avoiding a repeat

  • 26/11/03 - United back on song

    HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner hailed his side after their 7-1 thrashing of Halifax Town last night. The victory, including a Steve Guinan hat-trick, leaves the Bulls second in the Conference, a point behind Chester. Halifax took a second minute

  • 22/11/03 - Baker shrugging off Hereford slide fears

    MATT Baker has shrugged off fears about Hereford United's recent sticky patch while claiming the Bulls have the best starting eleven in the Conference. Victory against Margate last weekend brought a run of two draws and two defeats to an end but Baker

  • 21/11/03 - No sentiment for Turner

    GRAHAM Turner will boot sentiment into touch when he takes his Hereford United side to Shrewsbury Town tomorrow for the Conference match-of-the-day. The Bulls' boss may have cut his managerial teeth during six years at Gay Meadow from 1978-84 but remains

  • 15/11/03 - Turner's men facing key time in title bid

    IT'S still early days but Hereford United face a crucial seven days if they are to put their Conference challenge on track. After a sensational start to the campaign Graham Turner's side have stuttered of late, piling on the pressure for them to achieve

  • 14/11/03 - Bulls desperate to bounce back

    LETHARGIC Hereford United must shrug off recent disappointments to put their Nationwide Conference campaign back on track says manager Graham Turner. The Bulls entertain Margate at Edgar Street tomorrow looking to rediscover their league form following

  • 11/11/03 - Hereford aiming to beat cup tie blues

    LEADERS Hereford United return to Nationwide Conference league action tonight with a trip to Accrington Stanley (7.45). The two clubs enjoyed contrasting fortunes in the FA Cup first round at the weekend with the Bulls losing 2-0 to Second Division Peterborough

  • 7/11/03 - We've nothing to fear: Guinan

    TWO divisions may separate Peterborough United and Hereford United but hot-shot striker Steve Guinan insists there is nothing to fear. The two sides meet at London Road tomorrow in the first round of the FA Cup with buoyant Bulls confident of upsetting

  • 6/11/03 - Turner is top boss

    HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner has been named the Nationwide Conference manager of the month for the second time this season. The Bulls' boss shares the October award with Shrewsbury Town's Jimmy Quinn and Aldershot's Terry Brown.

  • 31/10/03 - Bulls must prove credentials against Leigh

    HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner has told his players to prove their title credentials by beating lowly Leigh RMI tomorrow. The Nationwide Conference leaders entertain the Railwaymen at Edgar Street in confident mood after pummelling Harrow for six

  • 24/10/03 - Turner anxious for Bulls to avoid banana skin

    IF anyone is aware of the pitfalls of falling prey to FA Cup giant-killers it must be Graham Turner and Hereford United. The Edgar Street club's cup exploits stretch back to possibly the most famous giant-killing act of all time when Ronnie Radford's

  • 18/10/03 - James in backing for Turner's motto

    GRAHAM Turner has got a simple motto for his Hereford United players - play your best and respect your team-mates. It's worked wonders for the Edgar Street club to date who travel to rivals Chester City today sitting two points clear at the top of the

  • 7/10/03 - United looking to tame Victoria

    HIGH-flying Hereford United visit strugglers Northwich Victoria tonight (7.45) bidding to chalk up a 10th win of the season. Bulls boss Graham Turner is set to name an unchanged squad for the Nationwide Conference leaders with striker Rob Purdie (ankle

  • 3/10/03 - We must defend as team says Turner

    NATIONWIDE Conference leaders Hereford United must begin defending as a team again, warns manager Graham Turner ahead of tomorrow's clash at Woking (3pm). The Bulls' impressive start to the season faltered last weekend with a 3-3 draw against Gravesend

  • Smith's creativity is set to face the test

    HEREFORD United midfielder Ben Smith loves scoring goals but admits he gets even more satisfaction out of creating them for his team-mates. The Bulls ace, no stranger to finding the net after six goals this season, is likely to find his creativity tested

  • 26/9/03 - Win is essential for Bulls - Smith

    BEN Smith believes Hereford United must turn Edgar Street into a fortress to rubber-stamp their promotion credentials. On the eve of Gravesend & Northfleet's visit, the Bulls' midfielder insists nothing less than victory will do if they are serious

  • 25/9/03 - Hereford fear FA action on pitch raid

    HOOLIGANS are threatening to undermine Hereford United's success on the football field. Bulls' manager Graham Turner fears the FA could hit the Edgar Street club with a points deduction or heavy fine if they fail to eradicate the problem which has dogged

  • 12/9/03 - Confident Bulls have no fears

    TABLE-topping Hereford United can expect a few pot-shots from Conference rivals according to boss Graham Turner but he's backing his side to dodge the bullets. The Bulls are likely to be unchanged for their Edgar Street clash with Scarborough tomorrow

  • 6/9/03 - Turner prize tinged by sadness at Bulls

    IT was a mixed week for Hereford United with celebrations for a manager-of-the-month award but sadness at the death of the former club doctor. Graham Turner's happiness at winning the Nationwide Conference Manager Of The Month award was tempered by the

  • 2/9/03 - Turner is manager of month

    HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner is the Nationwide Conference Manager of the Month for August. This follows his team's unbeaten start to the new campaign which sees them leading the table into the season's second month. The Bulls were certainly on song

  • 30/8/03 - Brown pays tribute to his team-mates

    HEREFORD United today visit Stevenage Borough still on a high from Monday's 4-3 win against Aldershot Town. Substitute David Brown who grabbed the winner with a spectacular overhead kick paid tribute to his team-mates after they battled back from two

  • 23/8/03 - Turner needs luck

    GRAHAM Turner is keeping his fingers crossed his Hereford United side steer clear of injuries for Monday's Bank Holiday clash at home to Aldershot (3pm). The Bulls are in action at Barnet today but with such a small squad Turner is hoping fortune smiles

  • 22/8/03 - Flying Bulls aim to take sting out of Barnet

    HEREFORD United are in the mood to take the sting out of Barnet tomorrow, according to manager Graham Turner. The Bulls travel south to face the Bees (3pm) in great spirits, buoyed by three straight wins that sees them sitting proudly on top of the Nationwide

  • United's title odds starting to tumble

    HEREFORD United's impressive start to the season has seen their odds to lift the Nationwide Conference tumble. The Bulls entertain Morecambe today on the back of wins against Tamworth and For-est Green Rovers which has seen bookmakers cut prices as low

  • 15/8/03 - Confident Bulls face tough test

    FREE-scoring Hereford United will have an early test of their Nationwide Conference credentials tomorrow with the visit of last year's runners-up Morecambe. Jimmy Harvey's side did the league double over the Bulls last season before they were beaten in

  • 8/8/03 - Bulls bid to quell challenge of new boys

    FAMILY fortunes will be split tomorrow when Graham Turner's Hereford United clash with son Mark's Tamworth side at the Lamb Ground (3pm). Injury has ruled Mark out of the Lambs' line-up but the impending Nationwide Conference opener has dominated talk

  • 2/8/03 - Goals the name of the game for Rose

    MICHAEL Rose is hoping to boost his goals tally in Hereford United's forthcoming campaign. The free-kick specialist managed four last season, three from dead ball duties which he shares with midfielder Danny Williams, but has set his sights for a higher

  • 28/7/03 - Bulls continue to pile up the goals

    THE goals keep coming in Hereford United's pre-season programme after a 7-0 win against Bromyard Town at Delahay Meadow on Saturday took their tally to 30 in five games. But United didn't have things all their own way against the West Midlands Leaguers

  • Honoured from the top

    A HEREFORDSHIRE company has won a top accolade from British sports car manufacturer, Lotus. Bromyard-based Polytec Holden Ltd were named Lotus's best performing supplier for 2004/2005 and received the QCD Award, which stands for quality, cost and delivery

  • 15/7/03 - Murray keeps United at bay

    A SUPERB display from Wolves' first-choice goalkeeper Matt Murray held a promising Hereford United to a 1-1 draw at Edgar Street in a lively pre-season friendly last night. The giant goalkeeper made a string of fine saves to stop the Bulls from opening

  • 12/7/03 - Turner warning for Premier new boys

    GRAHAM Turner believes the hard work has only just started for his former club Wolves. The Molineux club visit Edgar Street on Monday night for the first of their pre-season friendlies with the Premiership new boys poised to send a strong contingent of

  • 2/7/03 - Turner's players back in action

    HEREFORD United's players reported back to Edgar Street for the start of pre-season training yesterday. New signings David Brown and Jordan King were joined by several trialists who will be hoping to impress manager Graham Turner in the programme of pre-season

  • 10/6/03 - Rose named in top XI

    MICHAEL Rose has capped an impressive first season for Hereford United by being named in a Nationwide Conference XI. The left-back was selected in a poll among Conference managers. Bulls' boss Turner has also had informal talks with a goalkeeper, which

  • Preservation plea

    A PRESERVATION group made a last-ditch plea this week to save part of Leominster's Second World War heritage from being blitzed by developers. Barons Cross Camp Preservation Group was making a bid yesterday (Wednesday) to save a derelict H block - the

  • Remember 'make do and mend'

    NORTH Herefordshire pensioners are to rekindle the 'make do and mend' wartime spirit by making rugs - from rags. Age Concern Leominster is to launch a rag rug project at its day centres in Leominster, Leintwardine, Kington and Staunton-on-Wye. The Home

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  • Bund may mean red card for club

    THE final whistle may have been blown at one of Hereford's oldest sports clubs after planners ordered a controversial earthwork to be removed from its land. Hereford City Sports Club, which was formed in 1946, faces an estimated bill of £30,000 to get

  • Boss hits at Carfax 'no'

    Tim Evans, managing director of IE Developments which won a national award for its last project in the city and is in contention for a second accolade says he can't believe proposals for the Carfax House site, have been rejected. "We are a small business

  • £1m China order sets a delivery problem

    ROTHERWAS-based KGD has won a £1 million plus order to supply equipment for an off-shore oil platform in China. It is the first of its kind in the world and KGD, leading manufacturers of fluid handling systems for the petrochemical industry, hope it will

  • Happy days of centenarian

    WHEN someone approaches their 100th birthday they get a visit from social services to see if they are happy to get the card from the Queen and to assess their care needs. But Denis Doyly from Clehonger who is 100 today (Thursday) has no care allowance

  • Community mourns death of Dom Alan

    MEMBERS of the Benedictine Community at Belmont Abbey are mourning the sudden, and tragic death of former Abbot, Dom Alan Rees. He died in Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham on Sunday a day after being found, with injuries, at the bottom of stairs at the

  • Police warning to golf course vandals

    YOUTHS who are damaging greens and ruining games for golfers with acts of vandalism and stone throwing are running the risk of arrest and a court appearance, police have warned. The problems, mainly occurring on the 12th green at Belmont Golf Course,

  • Laurie's legacy

    AGED 13 with months left to live, Laurie Engel knew what his too short life had to be about. If he was to die with so much to offer, then his death must make a difference. Matthew and Hilary Engel, from Bacton, in the Golden Valley, buried Laurie last

  • 7/10/05 - Junior Soccer Scene

    Ross Juniors U11s 4 Ledbury Swifts U11s 0 A VISIT to the free-scoring league leaders was always going to be tough and Swifts, playing with the wind in the first-half, found themselves pegged back by slick-passing. The back four of David Preece, David

  • 30/9/05 - Herbert's volley is late saver

    LEDBURY Town played host to Wednesfield on Saturday in the WM premier division and were very unlucky not to get something out of the game in the first half. LEDBURY TOWN 1, WEDNESFIELD 1 The visiting goalkeeper made fine saves from Jimmy Harris, Tom Hobbs

  • Fixtures 2004-5

    WESTFIELDS FIXTURES 2004-5 (Home matches in capitals) Sat Aug 14 Romulus Tue Aug 17 STOURBRIDGE Sat Aug 21 COALVILLE TOWN Tue Aug 24 Oldbury United Sat Aug 28 Quorn Mon Aug 30 LUDLOW TOWN Sat Sep 4 Corby Town (F.A Cup) Tue Sep 7 Bridgnorth Town Sat Sep

  • Fixtures and Results 2003-4

    First team fixtures 16 Aug Oadby Town L 0-3 19 Aug LUDLOW TOWN L 0-1 23 Aug BOLDMERE ST MICHAELS W 3-0 25 Aug Bridgnorth Town L 1-3 30 Aug Alvechurch D 1-1 3 Sep STUDLEY L 1-4 6 Sep Rocester D 1-4 10 Sep STOURBRIDGE L 0-1 13 Sep Stratford Town L 1-2 17

  • Strikers held as Fields go down

    Coalville 1 Westfields 0 WESTFIELDS are still searching for their first Midland Alliance away win after returning empty-handed from their 200-mile round trip to Leicestershire. The city side defended well but struggled in attack where the twin strike-force

  • Burton shoots Westfields to home victory

    Westfields 1 Alvechurch 0 WESTFIELDS notched their first win of the Midland Alliance season thanks to a goal from experienced striker Paul Burton. Burton struck in the 28th minute, turning smartly in the area to fire under the body of the Alvechurch goalkeeper

  • Late penalty equaliser

    Kington Town 1 Westfields 1 A LAST-minute penalty earned Kington a draw against their Midland Alliance opponents. Westfields had dominated the first 45 minutes but managed to score just once through former Kington striker Mark Davis as the home goalkeeper

  • Fields suffer narrow defeat

    Buckingham Town 1 Westfields 0 UNITED Counties League side Bucking-ham gained some measure of revenge for an FA Vase defeat 19 years ago with a single-goal success over Westfields. Paul Burton shot wide and Scott Jackson headed powerfully but just off

  • 7/10/05 - Opening with a win

    MAGPIES' Worcester Winter League season started with a win. LEDBURY MAGPIES 35, TARKETT 13 Keeping possession of the ball well in centre court, Jackie Dixon and Cheryl Evans got it up to the new shooter duo, Alison Earp and Zoe Jones, who both scored

  • The Squad that gained promotion

    The successful Westfields side from last season is pictured here: (Back row, l-r) Sean Edwards (joint manager), Clive Harris (joint manager), Darren Lynch (player/coach), Richard Legdon, Scott Jackson, Alex Winstone, Matt Winstone, Jon Hill, Steve Higgins

  • Jon Pugh - Goalkeeper.

    26 years old, born in Hereford. Played for the Lads Club Hereford before moving to Pegasus Juniors at the age of 17 years. He later joined Westfields and after joining Knighton Town returned to Westfields in 2000. He assists the English Blind soccer team

  • Jon Hill - Defender.

    23 years old, born in Cape Town, South Africa. At 16 years of age he was a YTS player with Hereford United. On being released he played for Pegasus Juniors and Kington Town. Jon then made eight Nationwide Conference appearances as a semi professional

  • Anthony Rivett - Defender.

    31 years old, born in Hereford. Commenced at senior level for Westfields before moving on to Merthyr Tydfil where his career was interrupted through a broken leg. He returned to Westfields before joining Kington Town and Wellington. Re-joined Westfields

  • Sean Davies - Defender.

    25 years old, born in Hereford. Commenced his football career as a YTS player with Hereford United moving on to Cinderford Town, Bromsgrove Rovers, Moor Green, Kington Town, Bromyard Town and Malvern. Joined Westfields in season 2002/03.

  • Liam Craig - Defender.

    19 years old, born in Hereford. Joined Pegasus Juniors, before moving on to Wellington in season 2002/03. Joined Westfields at the start of season 2003/04.

  • Scott Jackson - Midfielder.

    24 years old, born in Manchester. Widely experienced commencing his career as a Manchester United schoolboy and then joining Hereford United as a YTS player. Had trials with Scarborough and played for Newport County and Kington Town joining Westfields

  • Wayne Hoskins - Midfielder.

    31 years old, born in Hereford. Joined Bromyard Town at 18 years and after a period in lower level football re-joined in 1998. Moved to Westfields in season 2000/01 scoring nine goals in championship campaign.

  • James Watkins - Midfielder.

    27 years old, born in Hereford. Apprentice with Hereford United and moved at the age of 21 years to Total Network Solutions and then Pegasus Juniors joining Westfields in season 2002/03. Member of our championship winning squad.

  • Matthew Beale - Midfielder.

    21 years old, born in Hereford. From the age of 11 years to 19 years he was a schoolboy and YTS player with Hereford United turning professional for a short period and being released in season 2000/01. He then joined Bromyard Town moving to Westfields

  • Christopher Jefferson - Attacker.

    26 years old, born in Wolverhampton. Chris is the son of former Wolves, Ipswich Town, Birmingham City, Hereford United player Derek. He has played for Bromsgrove Rovers, Worcester City and Bromyard Town and is now in his third season for Westfields.

  • Derek Craddock - Attacker.

    24 years old, born in Hereford. Played local soccer until season 1999/2000 when he joined Westfields. A combative and determined player, he scored 21 goals in season 2002/03.

  • Roy Jordan - Attacker.

    25 years old, born in Plymouth. Widely experienced Roy commenced his career with Hereford Untied as a YTS player turning professional for one season. Released, he moved on to Newport County, Merthyr Tydfil, Worcester City, Gloucester, Pegasus Juniors

  • Paul Burton - Attacker.

    30 years old, born in Hereford. Another player with a side experience Paul commenced his career with Hereford United remaining for three years as a YTS and professional. He joined Westfields in season 1992/1993 moving on to Newport County, Redditch United

  • Darren Lynch - Assistant Manager/Coach.

    31 years old, born in Gloucester. Played at junior level with Cardiff City and Hereford United. He then moved to Bromyard Town, Westfields and Kington Town. He re-joined Westfields in season 2000/01 as player/coach becoming assistant manager the following

  • 10/10/05 - Tough test for City

    WORCESTER City have arguably the toughest task of the four local sides following today's FA Cup fourth qualifying round draw. City, Bromsgrove Rovers, Kidderminster Harriers and Hereford United were all in the hat as Conference sides entered the competition

  • 2/9/05 - Bulls squad is fit to cope with player loss: Turner

    INJURIES are beginning to bite at Edgar Street -- but Graham Turner admits there is plenty in the Hereford United locker to dampen the spirits of new boys Altrincham. The Bulls were without crocked quartet Tamika Mkandawire, Guy Ipoua, Simon Travis and

  • 26/8/05 - Bulls aiming to spoil Grays' day

    GRAHAM Turner will bank on his set-piece kings to cut Conference new boys Grays Athletic down to size. Hereford United host last season's FA Trophy winners and Conference South champions at Edgar Street for the first time in their history. The Bulls,

  • 20/8/05 - Past regulars have fight to win places

    HEREFORD United coach John Trewick admits the pressure is on last season's regulars to grasp the nettle when handed a chance. The Bulls kept to an unchanged line-up in their first two Nationwide Conference fixtures against Scarborough and Cambridge United

  • 19/8/05 - Away attitude can lead us to success: Trewick

    JOHN Trewick admits Hereford United's winning mentality on the road could see them to promotion glory. The Bulls travel to Crawley Town tomorrow looking for a positive response after crashing 2-1 to Nationwide Conference new boys Cambridge United. Cambridge

  • 16/8/05 - Bulls hope to shine on television

    FREE-scoring Hereford United will strive to keep the momentum going when they head to relegated Cambridge United tonight (8.05). The Bulls made an incredible start to the Nationwide Conference season on Saturday with a 4-0 thrashing of Scarborough at

  • 12/8/05 - Turner praises his squad after big summer reshuffle

    GRAHAM Turner believes he has assembled one of the strongest Hereford United squads in recent years. The Bulls' supremo senses a confident air of expectation that the Edgar Street club can finally end nine years of hurt and regain their Football League

  • 6/8/05 - Trewick backs the Bulls strike-force

    JOHN Trewick is confident that Hereford United have enough firepower to shoot the club to promotion next season. The Edgar Street club strengthened their attacking options this summer with the signings of Guy Ipoua and Graham Evans. Both newcomers will

  • 5/8/05 - New signings are set for cup final

    HEREFORD United are set to give competitive debuts to new signings Andy Ferrell and Graham Evans tomorrow. The duo completed their move to Edgar Street and may figure when the Bulls challenge neighbours Westfields in the HFA Senior Invitational Cup final

  • 3/8/05 - Stansfield on the spot for Hereford

    LAST season's top scorer Adam Stansfield was on target as Hereford United won 1-0 at Aberystwyth Town last night. Stansfield bagged the only goal in the second-half to give United another pre-season victory. But the Bulls had a tough job beating their

  • 30/7/05 - Turner close to his first-choice eleven

    DIRECTOR of football Graham Turner believes he has a good idea of his first choice starting 11 for the new season. With just two weeks to go until the start of the Conference campaign, the Hereford United supremo is beginning to formulate a side he hopes

  • 29/7/05 - James and Green set to return for Bulls

    HEREFORD United hope to welcome back two of last season's first-team regulars for the visit of Notts County tomorrow (3pm). Tony James and Ryan Green both sat out the Bulls' 2-0 victory at Bromsgrove Rovers on Wednesday night, but should feature against

  • 27/7/05 - Brown to compete for jersey

    HEREFORD United head to Bromsgrove Rovers tonight after spicing up competition for the goalkeeper's jersey (7.45pm). The Bulls have signed Chester City 'keeper Wayne Brown on a 12-month loan deal after he was told by manager Keith Curle that he was no

  • 30/6/05 - Festive derby hopes scuppered

    HOPES of a festive clash between Hereford United and local rivals Kidderminster Harriers have been crushed. They first face Harriers at Aggborough on Saturday, October 29, and then at Edgar Street on Saturday, March 25. The Bulls begin their campaign

  • 25/6/05 - The price is right at Bulls: Fennessy

    HEREFORD United may be among the favourites to secure a place in the Football League next season but their fans can still snap up a bargain. Figures released by Nationwide Conference bosses show supporters of the Edgar Street side are bottom of the league

  • 24/6/05 - Hereford snap up French full-back

    FRENCHMAN Alex Jeannin has finally become Hereford United's second summer signing. The 27-year-old put pen to paper on a two-year deal with Graham Turner's side, ending weeks of speculation linking the left-back with a move to Edgar Street. Jeannin arrived

  • 10/6/05 - Turner moves in to sign Brady

    JON Brady has become Graham Turner's first summer signing at Hereford United. The former Stevenage winger pen-ned a 12-month contract at Edgar Street as director of football Turner assembles a squad capable of clinching next season's Conference title.

  • A brief history of Westfields Football Club

    Westfields FC were formed in November 1966 when a group of lads from the Westfields area of Hereford used to bike down to Widemarsh Common to play their friendly games against the likes of Danish Bacon, Oxford Arms, Post Office and College Rovers. Now

  • 4/6/06 - James still eyeing Football League bid

    TONY James admits to a touch of jealousy following Mark Robinson's move to Coca-Cola League Two side Stockport County. The long-serving Hereford United captain, who signed a fresh 12-month deal at Edgar Street, has made no secret of his desire to feature

  • 28/5/05 - Green day for Bulls as Ryan signs deal

    WALES international Ryan Green handed manager Graham Turner another major boost by agreeing a new deal. The 24-year-old right full-back ended speculation of a move away from Hereford United by becoming the seventh player to commit himself to next season