ROB Purdie will not be the new manager of Hereford FC, saying that he does not believe he has the necessary experience.

The popular ex-Hereford United player, who is currently coaching United in the Community, was widely tipped by many people to potentially be one of the frontrunners for the job.

But Purdie has confirmed he did not apply for the post.

"I don't think it's my time," he said.

"Whoever the manager is needs a good network of players and has to work from scratch at a level which I'm not particularly familiar with.

"So I didn't apply for it.

"I would have loved to have given it a go, but I don't think I would have been good enough now to do it."

Purdie did add that he would still love to be involved with the new club in whatever capacity should an offer arise.

"I am on the HUST (Hereford United Supporters Trust) board now and I would like to be open to any type of offer that they could give me, whether it be playing or as an assistant manager or coach," said Purdioe.

"I can then choose to see if it's the best decision for me.

"In the best case scenario, I would love to be involved at some point,

"I will behind any manager they bring in.

"I think it's a really good project to get them back to where they should be.

"Whoever they choose to bring in, I will be right behind and hopefully they can achieve their goals."

Purdie said he would like to see a mixture of young players in the team, blended in with more experienced heads.

"It would be really good for four or five homegrown players for the fans to get behind, built around a few experienced players and who knows the leagues," he said.

"I think it's something that hasn't happened in Hereford for over the last few years where the fans can sit and enjoy watching a team and say where he's from."

A total of 42 people applied for the job.

And the man deemed be many supporters to be United's greatest ever manager has also offered to help the Hereford FC board.

Graham Turner, who managed a side full of ex-Hereford United players against the HUST fans's side, bossed by Beadle, said he will sit down with Jon Hale as soon as possible.

"I've said if there's anything I can do to help, I will gladly do it.

"It's not in any major capacity, but it will be just advice after having so many years in the game.

"If I can pass on any words of wisdom, then I would be happy to do it.

"It's not the end of Hereford United, it's just an episode in their history.

"A lot of clubs have gone through it and bounced back and I'm sure Hereford FC will do just that.

"It might take a few years, but one of the issues is to manage expectations because I think everyone will expect a club of this size to race through the leagues.

"It's not going to be that straight forward, but it's a club with great tradition and Mistry at Edgar Street and I'm sure with the amount of enthusiasm, the expertise and the hard work being out into the club, it will succeed."