"AT the age of 12, I went to every FA cup match both home and away. I was at the time a ball boy at United and for the Newcastle match sat on top of the Newcastle dug-out (until Ricky George scored) and then leapt off the dug-out and almost knocked the Newcastle's manager's head off."

Martin Brain

"I WAS a policeman on duty at Edgar Street when we played Newcastle. It was no problem being in the right place to guide the fans off the pitch after Ronnie Radford's goal because in the excitement I'd run on with them."

Grenville Smith MBE, now a United director

"I NEVER scored one from that distance. It was not only a terrific goal but Hereford were one down at the time. Radford had to win the ball. Then he set up a great one-two and banged it into the net."

England legend Sir Bobby Charlton.

"THEY have done a wonderful job of putting the city on the map."

Hereford's then mayor, Alderman Hugh Thomas

"I WAS particularly impressed with the quality of Hereford's football. They are obviously an exceptional non-league side."

West Ham manager Ron Greenwood.

"OUR lads are really sick. We failed to take our chances, but you have got to give credit where credit is due. Hereford put up a tremendous performance."

Newcastle skipper Bobby Moncur

"HEREFORD stunned us with a magnificent equaliser and after that we were really struggling. They never gave up and I wish them the best for the future."

Newcastle manager Joe Harvey.