HEREFORD FC have signed midfielder Billy Murphy from Bath City.

The 21-year-old was part of manager Pete Beadle's youth side and made his first team debut for Hereford United in April 2014.

He joined Bristol City during that summer, captaining their under-21 side, before joining Bath City initially on loan in February 2016.

In total, Murphy made up more than 60 appearances in 18 months for the National South side.

Murphy trained with Hereford last night and today and is eligible for both te FA Cup and FA Trophy having been an unused substitute for Bath in both competitions.

He will travel with the squad to Fleetwood for tomorrow’s match.