HEREFORD FC have appointed Martin Brain as their new commercial manager.

Brain has spent more than 30 years in business development and commercial roles in the county and replaces outgoing commerical manager Chris Ammonds.

Club chairman Jon Hale said: "We are delighted to welcome Martin to the club, he will be an important part of our team.

"Martin has strong links with the business community in Herefordshire and surrounding counties and comes with a proven track record of attracting advertising and sponsorship.

"He is a well known face and brings with him plenty of local contacts.

"This is an important time of year for the commercial arm of Hereford FC, and Martin will complement the experience we have amongst our staff.

"Supporters will see much more of Martin as the new season starts, and he is on hand to take bookings for hospitality and sponsorship and advertising enquiries from this point forward.

Brain can be contacted by emailing him at commercial@herefordfc.co.uk or on 07468 495731.