ANDY Lonsdale is Hereford United’s new owner after Alpha Choice Finance ended their association with the club.

The 50-year-old chairman confirmed the news to the Hereford Times earlier this morning, adding that more will be revealed in the coming days.

Alpha Choice Finance said they had ended their association after ‘many weeks of harassment and misinformation.’

The statement reads: “On December 4, Alpha Choice transferred its shareholding in Hereford United FC (1939) Ltd. This stock transfer ends Alpha Choice’s involvement in Hereford United FC.

"We wish those actively involved in restoring the club’s success all the best.”

The company are headed by Alan McCarthy, who never issued a personal statement during his time at the club. Both United and McCarthy were given a deadline of 4pm last Thursday by the FA to adhere to the FA’s owners’ and directors’ test after being fined £500 each, which the FA said was met.

But the governing body said they could not comment on any latest developments.

United are back in court this Monday to contest their ongoing winding up petition.

Last week, Lonsdale said he would personally pay all creditors after investor Doug Carroll withdrew his offer after allegedly receiving threats.