IT is still unclear whether former owner Andy Lonsdale will lodge an appeal over the High Court's winding-up order after he was unvailable for comment this afternoon.

Mr Lonsdale was said to have met with his lawyers today over any appeal of the order and the subsequent taking possession of the Edgar Street club by the council.

Mr Lonsdale would have seven days working days to ladge an appeal and has said he will set foot inside Edgar Street again.

A phone conversation yesterday between Herefordshire Council leader Cllr Tony Johnson and businessman Jon Hale, who is fronting a phoenix club bid, outlined grounds by which talks over a future “Hereford FC” at Edgar Street could start early next year.

The council considers this bid credible and it brings Hereford United Supporters Trust (HUST) on board .

Two other as yet unconfirmed interested parties have also contacted the council.

Their identities may be confirmed over coming days if their interest is substantiated.