HEREFORD FC manager Pete Beadle felt referee Robbie Dadley made the right decision in abandoning yesterday's FA Vase game against Leicester Nirvana.

The Bulls were leading 3-1 in the fourth round tie when the game was brought to a halt at half-time due to conditions worsening.

The rearranged game is on Saturday, with supporters asked to keep hold of their tickets.

 "As the half wore on, you could see the ball was starting to drag and and the players were running past the ball and leaving it behind, so you had an inkling that this was going to go down," said Beadle.

"The groundstaff were phenomenal in getting the game on because earlier in the week, the Meadow End was quite wet and under water by about an inch.

"But unfortunately, we had no control over the weather and it just beat us for a change."

Both sides produced an excellent first half of football.

"We had a few reports from them and they didn't surprise us in any way, but when you see them face-to-face and see what they've got, you knew it was always going to be a tough game," added Beadle.

"They've got some fantastic players, as have we, they are top of their league, as are we, and they're on a great run, as are we, so it was always going to be a good game.

"I thought both teams were exceptional and some of the attacking play was great.

"We had 90 minutes' of action in 45 minutes – two penalties, another penalty claim, almost a sending off and four goals."

Centre-back Jamie Willets started the game on the bench for the first time since he joined Hereford.

Beadle said Willets needed a rest.

"Like I said last week, it was the first time Jamie had looked tired," said Beadle.

"He has played 27, 28 games on the trot for a big club and with that, not only comes the physical side, but the emotional side as well.

"And I think the first time last week, it took its toll and he looked tired.

"We've got more than capable players sat waiting and they make my job tough because they're all doing so well.

"Jamie has been fantastic since he's been here, but it's important we look after him."