A NUMBER of former Bulls players congratulated Hereford FC following their 4-0 win at Salisbury on Saturday.

The victory – coupled with Taunton losing at Evesham – meant Pete Beadle's side were crowned Southern League Division One South & West champions, their second promotion in two years.

Here are just some of the messages that came in.

Marc Pugh: Congratulations to @HerefordFC on your promotion! The fans deserve it, I really enjoyed my time at your club, buzzing for everyone involved.

Jarrod Bowen: Congrats @HerefordFC champions again,

Sam Clucas: Huge congrats to @HerefordFC on promotion.

Steve Guinan: Huge congratulations to all involved @HerefordFC on gaining promotion, perhaps more importantly the fans who've been through the mire.

Richard Rose: Massive congrats to @HerefordFC on your promotion today!! More of the same next season.

Kris Taylor: Congrats to all @HerefordFC its about time the supporters had something to cheer again.

Mustapha Bundu: Congrats to @HerefordFC for gaining promotion #hfc #bulls #2in2

Aaron Birch: Congratulations to @HerefordFC another massive achievement! Well deserved! Enjoy the celebrations!

Fellow Herefordshire clubs, as well as teams who have previously faced Hereford, also tweeted their congratulations.

Pegasus Juniors: Congratulations to all @HerefordFC on sealing a second successive title-winning promotion.

Hereford Lads Club: Congratulations to @HerefordFC on their title winning season 2 years in a row.

Morpeth Town: Congratulations to @HerefordFC on their second successive promotion.

Coventry Sphinx: Congratulations to @HerefordFC on gaining a second successive promotion after winning the MFL Premier title at Sphinx Drive last season.