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GRAHAM Turner is backing his Hereford United side to rise to the occasion when Rushden and Diamonds visit Edgar Street in the Nationwide Conference tonight (7.45). United go into the clash with the big-spending title favourites on the back of two successive

SKIPPER Ian Wright will return to the Hereford United line-up for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference game at Dover Athletic (3.00). Wright has recovered from the broken nose that kept him out of the 2-1 home defeat against leaders Stevenage last week, and

THERE will no easing up for Hereford United when they visit Exeter City for Saturday's FA Trophy third round tie, kick-off 1pm. "We are treating it as importantly as every other game," said Bulls director of football Graham Turner. "We want to win because

HEREFORD United have boosted their strike power with the signing of former Chester and Preston forward Mark Beesley. The 23-year-old has been released from the Deva Stadium where he scored 32 times in 96 Nationwide Conference appearances. Beesley scored

SKIPPER Ian Wright is poised to return to Hereford United's line-up for tonight's Nationwide Conference home clash with Forest Green Rovers (7.45). Central defender Wright missed Saturday's 1-0 win at Southport with a head injury sustained in the early

HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner has called on his defenders to try and sharpen up their act. United, who visit Yeovil Town in the Nationwide Conference tonight (7.45), beat Doncaster 5-3 in an Edgar Street thriller on Saturday. And

HEREFORD United have moved to boost their squad ahead of Saturday's visit by Tamworth with director of football Graham Turner reaching agreement to take central defender Anwar Uddin on loan from Bristol Rovers for a month. The 22-year-old, 6ft 2in Uddin

HEREFORD United will be bidding for their first double of the season when they take on struggling Farnborough Town, whom they beat 5-0 in September, at Edgar Street on Saturday. Tamika Mkandawire is serving a one-match suspension, however.

HEREFORD United's resources could be stretched to the limit for tonight's Nationwide Conference match at Morecambe (7.45). Midfield man Ian Rodgerson (hamstring) and defender Tony James (back) were added to the casualty list during Saturday's 4-2 win

THOSE who were there will never forget Steve Kindon's devastating performance for Wolves at Edgar Street 27 years ago when his powerful running led the Midlanders to a 6-1 success. Kindon's latest performance in Hereford, as an after-dinner speaker at

HEREFORD United could hand a debut to defender Paul Sturgess in tonight's Nationwide Conference clash with Nuneaton Borough at Edgar Street (7.45). The former Charlton and Millwall defender has agreed to join the Bulls for a month with a view to a permanent

TWO of Hereford United's second-placed team will have a special reason to want to shine when the Bulls visit sixth-placed Shrewsbury for Saturday's important Nationwide Conference local derby clash. Leading scorer Steve Guinan and utility player Dean

HEREFORD United's Independent Supporters' Association has bought a 10 per cent stake in the club. The association is believed to have paid around £4,000 to former director Mike Hancocks for 2,276 shares. HUISA chairman Richard Tomkins said the move would

STEVE Guinan's hat-trick has brought him a nomination as the FA Cup Player of the Round award, run in partnership with Umbro. He is one of three players short-listed by the FA, who want fans to decide the winner by voting on-line at www.TheFA.com before

HEREFORD United's reward for their 6-1 FA Cup demolition of Harrow is a tough trip to Second Division Peterborough United for a first round tie on Saturday week. But the Bulls have every right to feel that Barry Fry's 'Posh' are there for the taking as

HEREFORD United embark on their annual FA Cup adventure on Saturday with a trip to Harrow Borough in the competition's fourth qualifying round, writes Richard Prime. United have never before met the Ryman League Premier Division outfit who are currently

HEREFORD United will eagerly await the return of striker Steven Piearce after their 2-0 defeat by Shrewsbury Town in a friendly at Edgar Street last night. The Bulls have scored only once in their four home pre-season games and badly need the marksmanship

HEREFORD United face their biggest test of the season so far when they travel to Chester on Saturday, needing at least a draw to prevent their Cheshire rivals from taking over at the top of the Nationwide Conference. But, with an excellent away record

HEREFORD United will be entering unknown territory as they broaden their footballing education with a trip to Harrow Borough in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round on Saturday week. Borough came through their third-round replay with Newport, Isle of Wight

HEREFORD United could be closing in on another new signing. Director of Football Graham Turner says he is having talks with a left-back who played for a Football League club last season. Turner said there is a possibility that a deal could be completed

THERE was a Champagne surprise for Hereford Times sports writer Ian Morgan when he arrived at the Hereford United bus to travel to Northwich on Tuesday. For it was to be Ian's last report on the Bulls - for some time at least - and Graham Turner was on

Hereford United 5 Hinckley 1 HEREFORD registered their first win in the Premier Division of the Midland Floodlit Under-18 Youth League with an emphatic victory at Bridge Street SC. United dominated the first half but led just 1-0 at the interval after

TABLE-topping Hereford United will be thrust into the national spotlight on Monday when their Nationwide Conference clash with Dagenham & Redbridge at Edgar Street is televised live on Sky Sports 1. The Bulls have won five and drawn one of their opening

HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner fears that the club faces disciplinary action from the Football Association unless the 'hooligan element' is stamped out of their following. The United chief believes the FA will not hesitate to impose a points deduction

HEREFORD United star Paul Parry has been put on the transfer list - but will only leave Edgar Street if the deal is acceptable for the club. The Welsh semi-pro international is in his sixth Conference season with United and wants to fulfil his ambition

HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner had a champagne moment this week when he was presented with the Conference's Manager of the Month Award for August. Turner was voted the Conference's leading boss after the Bulls had rampaged their way to the top

FOOTBALL legend John Charles returned to Hereford on Tuesday to sign copies of his new autobiography for dozens of doting fans. The former Wales, Leeds United, Juventus and Roma football genius spent a full hour signing copies of 'King John' in Waterstone's

HEREFORD United's reserve team will play competitive matches this season in the Sygnus Central Conference Reserve League. The Bulls have rejoined the new-look league which will include teams from Hednesford Town, Nuneat-on Borough, Stafford Rangers and

EARLY Nationwide Conference leaders Hereford United will face their toughest challenge of the season so far at Barnet on Saturday, according to Bulls manager Graham Turner. Hereford have won their opening three Conference matches, scoring 11 goals, but

LAST season's promotion and relegation shake-up has provided United with a chance to renew acquaintance with five old - and in some cases very old - friends, writes RICHARD PRIME. With the relegation of Shrewsbury Town and Exeter City from the Nationwide

HEREFORD United launch their eagerly-awaited Nationwide Conference campaign with an intriguing trip to newly-promoted Staffordshire outfit Tamworth at the Lamb on Saturday. Hereford manager Graham Turner knows the Bulls face a tricky assignment against

HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner has strengthened his squad ahead of the final two pre-season warm-up games at Edgar Street against Birmingham City tonight and Kidderminster Harriers on Saturday, writes Glyn Wictome. He has signed striker Daniel Carey-Bertram

HEREFORD United continue their busy pre-season build-up with three games in eight days, starting with tonight's visit to officially open Ludlow Town's splendid new Coors Stadium, kick-off 7.30pm. They visit Bromyard Town on Saturday, kick-off 3pm, and

HEREFORD United players may be enjoying a summer break but for director of football, Graham Turner, the work goes on. He is supervising alterations to the pitch, fixtures, contract negotiations and a pre-season training schedule. Turner has re-signed

HEREFORD United are putting up adult terrace ticket prices at Edgar Street by 50p next season to £8. Children's and old age pensioner's admission prices will remain the same, as will the membership scheme. The £1 increase in admission, should the Bulls

HEREFORD United have responded to complaints by a few season-ticket holders about admission to the Wolves game. In a statement issued this week the club point out that season tickets were advertised to cover 21 league matches, and that obviously excluded

GAZZA and Duncan Ferguson could be among the big names playing at Edgar Street in the summer, writes NAT SYLVESTER. Hereford United chief scout Ron Jukes has used his extensive contacts to fix up a friendly against an Everton XI on Saturday, August 11

HEREFORD United face the stiff challenge of Premiership new-boys Wolverhampton Wanderers at Edgar Street in their first pre-season friendly this Monday, writes Ian Morgan. United boss Graham Turner is looking forward to the friendly against the club which

TICKETS will go on sale this week for Hereford United's plum pre-season friendly against a Manchester United XI. The match, on Saturday, August 4 (3pm), is expected to attract a bumper crowd and supporters are strongly advised to buy tickets in advance

WHEN Forest Green Rovers run out for the FA Umbro Trophy final with Canvey Island at Villa Park tomorrow, there will be many Hereford United fans sitting at home thinking: "It should have been us." But the Bulls' disastrous semi-final defeat at Edgar

EVESHAM United defender Andy Smith has held off all challengers to win the Evening News' Ray Mercer Memorial Trophy. The 29-year-old full-back was a model of consistency in the Common Road club's best-ever season in the Dr Martens League, helping them

HEREFORD United director of football Graham Turner has spoken to a young goalkeeper about joining the Edgar Street outfit for next season, writes IAN MORGAN. The former Wolves chief was not prepared to name the player but said that the talks were at a

THE scrapping of the YTS scheme at Edgar Street could pay dividends for Hereford United youngster Nick Plotnek, writes ANDY HOLMES. The 19-year-old defender has joined the club as part of a project run by the Bulls in conjunction with North Birmingham

HEREFORD United have completed the signing of former Manchester United trainee David Brown on a one-season deal. The 24-year-old striker turned down a new contract from rivals Telford United in favour of a switch to Edgar Street. Brown finished last season's

HEREFORD United's youth team have equalled the feats of past winners Birmingham City, West Bromwich Albion and Wolves in landing the Midland Floodlit Under-18 Youth League Southern Division title. The United side, who are linked with the Pershore Group

INJURY plagued Hereford United striker Steve Piearce is anxious to erase a nightmare two year spell at Edgar Street by getting back to full fitness in time for next season, writes ANDREW HOLMES. Piearce has again missed a large chunk of the season and

HEREFORD United striker Rob Elmes is again leading the goalscoring charts at Edgar Street, writes Andy Holmes. After finishing level with Paul Fewings on 15 in all competitions last year, the popular part-timer has gone one better already this season

HEREFORD United's hopes of returning to the Football League have been boosted with a move for two promotion places from the Nationwide Conference moving ever closer. The League has offered the Conference an additional promotion place, and the Conference

HEREFORD United are setting their sights on eighth place in the Nationwide Conference, according to Director of Football Graham Turner. The Bulls, who entertain lowly Kingstonian tonight (7.45), have had spirits revived by Saturday's 3-1 win over leaders

HEREFORD United defender James Wall will swap the bleak British weather for the sun of the United States after joining Nashville Metros, writes Andy Holmes. The deal, which is on a full-time basis, came to fruition after months of preparation. "I would've

HEREFORD United are targeting victory over Nationwide Conference title favourites Rushden and Diamonds tomorrow to help lift them out of the doldrums. The league leaders come to Edgar Street (3pm) to face a Bulls side low on confidence after their FA

HEREFORD United's failure to reach the FA Umbro Trophy final could have cost them £100,000. That's the amount Director of Football Graham Turner believes the cash-strapped Bulls could have made from a trip to Villa Park, through their share of gate and

DEFENDER Matt Clarke has rejected a new contract from Hereford United and opted to sign a two-year deal with Conference rivals Telford United. The 28-year-old joined the managerless Shropshire club yesterday after finalising the deal with chairman Andy

HEREFORD United central defender James Wall has been released to play in the United States. Wall, 20, flies out to America on Wednesday to join Nashville Metros. The former Derby County trainee joined Hereford two years ago and made 29 first team appearances

HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner is warning his players not to start looking forward to Villa Park just yet. The Bulls drew 2-2 in the first leg of their FA Umbro Trophy semi-final at Forest Green on Saturday, courtesy of two goals from

HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner has made significant steps towards keeping the backbone of his squad at Edgar Street for next season and is now looking to sign a goal scorer. Matt Clarke, Ben Smith, Jamie Pitman and Steve Guinan, have all agreed to

Coalville 0 Westfields 2 WESTFIELDS produced an impressive team performance to complete a Midland Football Alliance league double over Coalville and dent their Leicestershire hosts' aspirations of a top-four finish. Coalville opened at a cracking pace

HEREFORD United hope to have star striker Gavin Williams back in action for tomorrow's FA Umbro Trophy semi-final first leg clash at Forest Green Rovers (3pm). He has been sidelined recently with a calf injury but the Bulls are optimistic about him being

DONCASTER Rovers' millionaire owner John Ryan is set to make an appearance against Hereford United this Saturday in the final Nationwide Conference match of the season at Edgar Street. The 52-year-old businessman has invested more than £4million into

Westfields 3 Bridgnorth Town 1 TWO goals from striker Paul Burton helped Westfields gain their 19th Midland Alliance win of the season at allpay.park on Monday and extract revenge for a defeat by a similar scoreline at Bridgnorth back in August. Westfields

HEREFORD United boss Gra-ham Turner is urging his players to banish the memory of their last-minute Leigh agony by upsetting Southport to-night (7.45). The Bulls, who went down 2-1 at Leigh RMI on Friday night after a last-minute goal, have now lost three

Stafford Town 0 Westfields 3 PAUL Burton bagged a fine hat-trick as Westfields completed a Midland Alliance double over struggling bottom club Stafford. Having beaten their hosts 4-0 at their temporary Stourport headquarters earlier in the season, Westfields

Alvechurch 0 Hereford United 2 TABLE-topping Hereford stren-gthened their title bid in the Southern Division of the Midland Floodlit Under-18 Youth League with a crucial away win. The Bulls stepped up a gear after an even first half and deservedly opened

Westfields 1 Grosvenor Park 0 WESTFIELDS, suitable lifted by the Midland Alliance 'team of the month' and 'manager of the month' awards prior to the kick-off, made a whirlwind start to grab what proved to be the decisive goal in the third minute. With

HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner is hoping to bring a First Division player in on loan before the transfer deadline. Turner, whose side entertain Dagenham and Redbridge in the Nationwide Conference tomorrow (3pm), has been tracking an

HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner has given his backing to Matt Baker after the goalkeeper was beaten by a 45-yard effort in the shock 3-2 home defeat against Margate. Turner described Margate's second goal from Phil Collins as a 'total freak' and

HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner is delighted his side have been paired with Forest Green Rovers in the semi-finals of the FA Umbro Trophy. The Bulls will visit their Nationwide Conference rivals in the first leg on Saturday, March 31

HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner will be instructing his players that three points remain vital in the club's quest to keep alive their Nationwide Conference play-off dreams. Still smarting from last weekend's dramatic defeat against Margate, Turner

MANY of British football's greatest names gathered in Leeds on Monday to pay a final tribute to John Charles, whose funeral took place at St-Peter-at-Leeds parish church. The Charlton brothers , Sir Alex Ferguson and Denis Law, as well as the Gentle Giant's

HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner is confident his side can get to the FA Umbro Trophy final at Villa Park. United reached the semi-finals for the first time in 30 years with a 1-0 victory over Burton Albion at Edgar Street on Saturday

HEREFORD United defender Michael Rose has signed a one-year extension to his contract with the Nationwide Confer-ence outfit, writes Ian Morgan. The former Manchester United youngster has been an influential figure in Hereford's push for a play-off spot

IT'S a shame that Hereford United's big day in front of the Sky TV cameras has been overshadowed by a row about cash. United and their FA Umbro Trophy quarter-final opponents Burton Albion will get a miserly £2,500 each for today's Edgar Street clash

HEREFORD United are out to justify their tag of FA Umbro Trophy favourites when they entertain Burton Albion in the quarter-finals tomorrow (12 noon). The Bulls have been rated as 3-1 by bookmakers William Hill to lift the Trophy for the first time at

HEREFORD United's players will be playing for their FA Umbro Trophy places when they entertain Woking in the Nationwide Conference tonight (7.45). That's the clear message from Director of Football Graham Turner. It's not only with Saturday's Sky-televised

HEREFORD United have assured fans that their two home matches this week will go ahead despite the foot and mouth crisis. United are due to entertain Woking in the Nationwide Conference tomorrow night and then take on Burton Albion in the FA Umbro Trophy

SUPPORTERS' association chairman Keith Dodd believes Hereford United will secure a place in the inaugural Nationwide Conference play-offs, writes IAN MORGAN. The Hereford United Independent Supporters Association chairman has given his wholehearted backing

HEREFORD United skipper Ian Wright is eager to return for Saturday's important Nationwide Conference clash with former Football League rivals Scarborough at the McCain Stadium. Wright, who turned 31 this week, has been plagued by injury this season but

Stourbridge 1 Westfields 2 WESTFIELDS put an end to their run of five consecutive Midland Alliance defeats with an excellent win at fancied Stourbridge. But things hardly looked bright for the city side in the first minute, when Alec Winstone, returning

THE only Hereford United player to win full international honours whilst plying his trade at Edgar Street will be remembered for his immaculate ball control, writes Ian Morgan Brian Evans, who died last week at the age of 60 following a short illness,

HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner is confident his side can go all the way in the FA Umbro Trophy -- providing they win tonight's fifth round replay with Morecambe at Edgar Street (7.45). With sides like Yeovil and Rushden and Diamonds

Barwell 2 Westfields 1 IN SPITE of staging a late rally Westfields rarely looked capable of completing a Midland Alliance League double over their Leicestershire hosts. Westfields won the first encounter by the same score-line. Substitutes Derek Craddock

HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner is set to appeal against the dismissal of John Grant in last Saturday's defeat against Nation-wide Conference title-favourites Yeovil Town, writes Ian Morgan. The United manager has now had time to review video evidence

Studley 3 Westfields 0 MIDLAND Alliance title chasers Studley completed a league double over Westfields with the visitors contributing to an excellent game but paying the penalty for not converting three good chances. All the goals came in an action packed

Westfields 0 Quorn 0 WESTFIELDS produced a disciplined performance to gain a valuable Midland Alliance League point against high-riding opponents. This result stretches their unbeaten run to four games and consolidates their place in mid-table. Roy Jordan

THE big news at Hereford United recently has been the sale, due to financial problems, of two of the club's biggest assets Chris Lane and Michael McIndoe, writes Andy Holmes. Another of the potential departures could be goalkeeper Scott Cooksey, whose

HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner has called on his players to produce a repeat performance as they try to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Umbro Trophy. United produced all their battling qualities to win a replay at Leigh RMI in midweek

HEREFORD United duo Paul Parry and Ian Wright look to have lost their battle to be fit for Saturday's FA Umbro Trophy fifth round tie at Morecambe. Winger Parry played for half of last night's Central Conference home clash with Telford to continue his

HEREFORD United travel to Northwich Victoria on Saturday with the aim of avenging an earlier 2-1 defeat and consolidating their challenge for the play-offs, writes Glyn Wictome. The game will be played at Witton Albion's ground as Northwich are currently

Westfields 4 Stafford Town 0 WESTFIELDS returned to winning ways after three successive defeats and consolidated their Midlands Alliance mid-table ranking with a fine performance against struggling Stafford, aided by a brace of penalties from Mark Hibbard

DEFENDER Michael Rose played for Hereford United in their Nationwide Confer-ence match at Margate on Tuesday after the Conference clubs decided to withdraw their players from the English National Game XI squad for the friendly against Belgium, writes

HEREFORD United defender Michael Rose is the centre a club versus country problem after being chosen in the England National Game XI squad for a friendly in Belgium this Tuesday, writes Ian Morgan. The former Chester City player has been a key figure

HEREFORD United chief Graham Turner is urging his high-fliers to batten down the hatches after watching a 'video nasty' of Saturday's defeat against play-off rivals Morecambe. The Edgar Street boss wants the whole team to tighten up defensively for Tuesday's

HARD-up Hereford United have been forced to make another "sale for survival" by selling midfielder Michael McIndoe to arch Nationwide Conference rivals Yeovil Town for £25,000. "Without income from transfers we would go out of business, it's as simple

HEREFORD United's play-off credentials should be given a serious test this Saturday against a Morecambe side also vying for a top-five finish in the Nationwide Conference. The fifth-placed Bulls travel to Christie Park on the back of an outstanding league

Westfields 1 Biddulph Victoria 0 WESTFIELDS responded to a passionate appeal from manager Sean Edwards for more commitment when they bounced back from their midweek defeat at Causeway with a hard-earned, but deserved, Midland Alliance home win. Paul Burton

HEREFORD United are now our last hope of local honour in the FA Umbro Trophy. Evesham United's 4-1 defeat at Morecambe in a midweek fourth round replay leaves the Bulls flying the lone flag on the road to Villa Park. But Graham Turner's men are going

HEREFORD United's board will be looking into a complaint from Forest Green Rovers concerning the Gloucestershire club's manager, Colin Addison, at their next meeting. As previously reported in The Hereford Times, a small group of supporters targeted former

Coalville Town 3 Westfields 2 (aet) WESTFIELDS gifted Coalville a place in the first round proper of the FA Vase when they failed to take advantage of their depleted Leicestershire hosts who had two players sent off before extra time was needed. Coalville

Stratford Town 2 Westfields 1 WESTFIELDS are still chasing their second Midland Alliance win and, despite a spirited second-half performance, came away from their first ever visit to Stratford empty handed. Fields failed to adjust to the pace of the game

FORMER Hereford United manager Colin Addison acknowledges that he always receives a warm welcome when he returns to Edgar Street, but he was recently put out by the reaction of a very small minority of supporters. Now manager of Forest Green, he said,

Rocester 1 Westfields 1 LEADING goalscorer Mark Hibbard notched a goal to claim a useful away point as Westfields gave an impressive display to share the spoils with their much fancied and high flying Midland Alliance hosts. Rocester, relegated from the

MANAGER-of-the-month Graham Turner will be plotting to extend Hereford United's outstanding run this Saturday when they entertain FA Trophy holders and Nation-wide Conference leaders Yeovil Town in the third round of the competition. The in-form Edgar

MIDLAND Alliance leaders Studley benefited from a couple of dubious penalty awards and the run of the ball in an action packed mid-week match against a battling Westfields in their tempoprary Stourport home. Westfields made the early running with Derek

Alvechurch 1 Westfields 1 WAYNE Hoskins netted the goal as Westfields came from behind to secure their first away point of the season in the Midland Alliance. They created enough chances to win the game but paid the penalty for some hesitancy in front

HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner has welcomed the FA Trophy third-round draw which has given the Bulls a plum home tie against Yeovil Town, the trophy holders and Nationwide Conference leaders. "It's a cracking draw, though I would have liked as easy

FORMER Hereford United defender Dean Clarke was red-carded as Westfields crashed to a 3-1 away defeat against Bridgnorth in the Midland Football Alliance on Monday. Clarke, who has joined from Merthyr Tydfil, was dismissed late in the game following a

Westfields 0 Ludlow Town 1 WESTFIELDS were unlucky to finish empty-handed from their second Midland Football Alliance fixture but went down to a soft goal right on half-time on Tuesday. Following their 3-0 defeat at Oadby Town in their debut in the competition

Oadby Town 3 Westfields 0 HOME striker Ashley Warner netted a hat-trick to remind newly-promoted West Midlands champions Westfields that life in the Midland Alliance will be no holiday. Westfields gave a good account of themselves on their Alliance debut

Westfields 0 Pegasus Juniors 1 THE ninth annual game between the two Hereford city sides for the Denis Hartland Memorial Trophy was decided by a single Gavin Stone goal in the ninth minute of a closely-fought, entertaining game. Westfields, hosting the

HEREFORD United will be thrust into the national spotlight again this Saturday, aiming to knock big-spending Second Division leaders Wigan Athletic out of the FA Cup at Edgar Street. United manager Graham Turner and his Nationwide Conference side will

HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner says an FA Trophy run is crucial to the club's future survival. Turner's men entertain fellow Nationwide Conference outfit Leigh RMI tomorrow (3pm), knowing that defeat will effectively end their season

HOW are Hereford United going to extricate themselves from their latest financial crisis? It's another tough situation for the Bulls, whose very existence has been threatened several times in recent years. Director of Football Graham Turner, who has described

HEREFORD United face a defensive crisis as they look to put their off-the-field problems behind them at Telford United tomorrow (3pm). Skipper Ian Wright (hamstring) and Matt Gardiner (ankle) were both injured in last week's 3-2 Nationwide Conference

TWO Hereford United players have been named in England's revamped semi-professional squad for the trip to Italy later this month. Goalkeeper Matt Baker and left-back Michael Rose, a summer signing from Chester City, will line-up for the England National

HEREFORD United may have to sell more of their star players to ease a financial crisis. The Bulls' board of directors have issued a statement outlining the club's "critical" situation, following criticism by fans of the recent £12,500 sale of defender

HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner will tell his players to focus firmly on the job in hand before Saturday's Nationwide Conference clash with high-flying Southport at Edgar Street. The FA Cup tie with Wigan Athletic the following week is attracting

Projects tackling drug misuse are being launched in Bromyard. The Bromyard Area Drugs Forum is working with young people to reduce the problem. Donna Kemp, community development worker for Herefordshire's Drug Forums, said: "The projects are currently

HEREFORD United have signed 21-year-old striker Chukki Eribenne on a month's loan from Third Division AFC Bourne-mouth. The former Coventry City trainee made his United debut against Halifax Town and he has been given the all clear by Bournemouth to appear

HAVE Hereford United lost their chance of getting a player into the England semi-professional side? That may well be the case after the Bulls sold right-back Chris Lane, who had been a hot tip for an England call-up, to their Nationwide Conference rivals

A new planning application has been submitted by the Hope Family Centre for land behind Top Garage, Bromyard. It was expected that a multi-sensory room, training room and consultation room on the site would be finished by now. However, the project ran

A Thai buffet raised more than £4,300 for the tsunami appeal. The event, at the Bromyard Centre on Sunday evening, was organised by Oui Holmes, of the Old Satang Thai Restaurant on High Street. Oui, along with staff and friends, spent the weekend preparing

A HALIFAX Town supporter was the first visiting fan ejected from Edgar Street this season after throwing a pie at an assistant referee. The fan, alleged to have also thrown other objects at the official, was escorted from the ground shortly before half-time

HEREFORD United skipper Ian Wright could make a surprise return for Saturday's vital FA Cup fourth qualifying round clash with minnows Arlesey Town at Edgar Street, writes Ian Morgan. The Bulls defender was anticipated to face a lengthy spell on the sidelines

BRIGHTON substitute Robbie Reinelt's 62nd- minute goal at Edgar Street on Saturday left Hereford fans utterly desolate as it ended their club's 25-year membership of the Football League and plunged them into the GM Vauxhall Conference. Both clubs started

HEREFORD United will be bidding to improve their poor home record by securing two victories at Edgar Street in the space of four days. First, the Bulls host newly-relegated Halifax Town in the Nationwide Conference this Saturday. And then they will be

TROUBLED Hereford United striker Steve Piearce has returned to his former club Halesowen Town on a month's loan. Piearce has been banished from Edgar Street by Director of Football Graham Turner until he gets his fitness sorted out, having started only

HEREFORD United will be looking for swift revenge when Chester City come to Edgar Street in the Nationwide Conference on New Year's Day (3pm). Chester beat the Bulls 2-1 on Boxing Day, and Graham Turner's men desperately need the points to revive their

HALFWAY house and fourth place for Graham Turner and his Hereford United charges, writes Andy Holmes In any other year, and with any other squad, fourth would be good enough. But this season, with a seemingly open Conference and with United's squad being

HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner says he will not stand in the way of Steve Bull's management ambitions. Bull, who has been helping out Hereford in a voluntary coaching capacity this season, has been linked with the manager's job at

MEMBERS of the Hereford United Supporters' Trust working party hope to have the organisation up and running before the end of the year. The working party is finalising details on several key points and will be informing fans on the launch date of the

HEREFORD United are without midfielder John Snape for their Boxing Day trip to Chester City in the Nationwide Conference (3pm). Snape begins a three-match suspension for accumulated bookings, so the experienced Ian Rodgerson is his likely replacement.

THE Welsh Dragon will be flying high at Edgar Street after all - following a flag fiasco that sparked frantic activity on Hereford United Football Club's official web- site. Angry fans flooded the official fans' forum and some even threatened to boycott

DARREN Peacock has been forced to quit the game, bringing a premature end to a career that included a spell with Hereford United. While on loan at Wolves, he received a blow to his neck and doctors feared for his long-term health if he played again. At

HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner is refusing to give up hope in the Nationwide Conference title race. Last week's 1-0 home defeat against Doncaster Rovers saw the fourth-placed Bulls slip 10 points adrift of leaders Yeovil Town, having

PREMIERSHIP players and clubs have once again got together to lend their support to cash-strapped Hereford United. The club is staging an auction of sports memorabilia at the city's Green Dragon Hotel tomorrow, with all proceeds going to the club. And

A VICIOUS free-kick by Brian McGorry a minute before half-time sealed this victory which eased relegation tension at Edgar Street and gave Hereford their first home win in six Third Division outings. His first goal for the Bulls since his transfer deadline

HEREFORD United have a trio of key fitness worries for tonight's LDV Vans Trophy first round tie with Yeovil Town at Edgar Street (7.45). Both first-choice central defenders, Tony James and Ian Wright, are struggling with hamstring and ankle injuries

CHAIRMAN Peter Hill and managing director Robin Fry pumped a further £36,000 into club funds prior to last week's transfer deadline, shareholders heard at the 49th annual meeting of Hereford United Football Club (1939). The money was required to repay

HEREFORD United may lie in fourth place in the Nationwide Conference - but they're top of the league when it comes to discipline. The Bulls are currently leading the way in the Conference's Fair Play League, having finished second to today's opponents

HEREFORD United winger Paul Parry has been dealt a big injury blow. Parry, who shone in United's FA Cup run last year but who has been dogged by a succession of niggles this year, has received confirmation that he will need surgery on damaged ankle ligaments

ADRIAN Foster and Trevor Wood were Hereford's heroes as the rampant Bulls turned the tables on league leaders Carlisle United to score a priceless victory. Foster took home the match ball after notching up a hat-trick, while Wood saved a penalty in the

HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner is confident his side will be back to their best tomorrow despite an enforced two-week break. The Bulls hope to stay in Nationwide Conference title contention when they entertain Boston United (3pm).

PAUL Sturgess is hoping to emerge from his injury nightmare and re-establish himself in the Hereford United line-up. The 25-year-old full-back had to wait until last Saturday to make his first Bulls first-team appearance of the season following a knee

HEREFORD'S ultimately disappointing Nationwide Conference season came to an entertaining - if pointless - conclusion at York Road on Saturday. Although Hereford had the bonus of a second minute opener from Paul Parry, they contributed to their own downfall

VETERAN striker Jimmy Quinn looks likely to have played his last game for Hereford United. The former Blackburn, Swindon, Reading and Northern Ireland front man signed for the Bulls from Northwich Victoria on a short-term basis but only played three games

A SPECIAL delivery from 'flying postman' John Williams earned Hereford a point in the Nationwide League Third Division on Saturday. Former Coventry striker Williams, who earned his nickname from his former profession and his win in a sprint competition

IT had to happen eventually - a goalless draw for Hereford in the Nationwide League Third Division. It is almost a year since the Bulls previously figured in a scoreless league match against Scarborough at Edgar Street on February 24 last year. The point

PAUL Sturgess will make his long-awaited first appearance of the season for Hereford United in tomorrow's home Nationwide Conference clash with Forest Green Rovers (3pm). The former Charlton, Millwall and Brighton defender has yet to appear for the first

FORMER Hereford United midfielder Gareth Stoker's emotions changed dramatically from bounding elation to utter desolation on his return to Edgar Street for Cardiff City's derby Nationwide League Third Division match against his old club. He could hardly

FORMER Hereford United and Westfields physiotherapist Simon Shakeshaft has been given the all clear in his fight against cancer, writes IAN MORGAN. The 37-year-old Hereford United supporter has been told to rest for a month and hopes to return to full-time

HEREFORD United have this week been counting the cost of their early FA Cup exit. Last year the Bulls made a cool £250,000 from their excellent run to the third round before bowing out to Premiership side Leicester City in a third round replay. But their

HEREFORD United will be striving to maintain their promising form when they entertain two of the Nationwide Conference title favourites in the space of four days, writes IAN MORGAN. First, unbeaten Chester City, managed by former Liverpool and England

THE return of top scorer Gavin Williams will be a major boost for Hereford United as they travel to Scarborough in the Nation-wide Conference tomorrow (3pm). A one-match suspension ruled Williams out of last week's FA Cup defeat at Woking, and Director

HEREFORD'S dismal run of 13 league games without victory finally came to an end with a hard-fought victory at fourth-placed Cambridge in the Nationwide Third Division on Saturday. United's first victory since a 3-1 success at Chester on October 26 came

HEREFORD United's leading scorer Jamie Pitman is relishing Monday's trip to former club Woking for the Sky-televised Nationwide Conference clash at the Kingfield Stadium, writes Ian Morgan. The midfielder has made a dream start to his second stint at

A 78th-MINUTE goal from substitute Paul Fewings, his first for the club, put Hereford on the way to their third successive Football Conference win without conceding a goal. Hereford are proving something of a bogey team to Morecambe, managed by former

HEREFORD's problems continued to mount after this hammering at Scunthorpe in the Nationwide League Third Division on Saturday. United's run of 13 league matches without a victory equals their worst run since election to the Football League 25 years ago

HEREFORD United started their campaign in the Midland Floodlit Under-18 Youth League with a convincing 7-1 victory at Cinderford Town. Striker Richard Harrison grabbed a first-half hat-trick for Hereford, while Chris Mortlock, skipper Simon Gwilliam,

A WONDER goal by centre-back Ian Wright gave Hereford their second 1-0 away success in four days on Tuesday, writes RICHARD PRIME. The goal came on 28 minutes and followed Hereford's second corner of the game when Mark Taylor's flag-kick was half-cleared

HEREFORD'S hopes of a first ever FA Umbro Trophy final were eclipsed inside half an hour of Saturday's second leg at Edgar Street. By then, the unfancied visitors were two goals to the good, although the Bulls had had much the better of play. But a combination

THAT long-awaited win still eluded Hereford as their run of games without a victory stretched to 14 after an 80th-minute goal by Johnny Walker saw Mansfield complete their first double of the campaign in the Third Division. Twelve of those matches have

NEW marksman John Grant has told the Hereford United fans to remain upbeat despite two defeats over the Bank Holiday weekend. The former Crewe Alexandra striker is still confident that the Bulls will finish in the top five of the Nationwide Conference

HEREFORD brought a run of four games without a win to an end with a narrow success at the Holker Street ground on Saturday. The first-ever meeting between United and their Cumbrian rivals -- the side they replaced in the Football League in 1972 -- was

HEREFORD'S dismal Nationwide Conference form continued at Edgar Street with a second successive home defeat against in-form Woking on Tuesday, writes Richard Prime. United have now failed to win in five matches since their FA Umbro Trophy quarter-final

HEREFORD United wasted two penalties and then fell to a late 'sucker' goal as they surrendered their 15-match unbeaten run at Edgar Street in the Football Conference on Saturday. Midfielder Mark Taylor in the first half and striker Richard Leadbeater

TWO-GOAL Rob Elmes was Hereford's hero as United set up an intriguing FA Umbro Trophy semi-final second leg at Edgar Street on Saturday. But with rather better second-half defending, the Bulls would now have at least one foot firmly on the road to the

AFTER two high profile games in a week against the top two sides in the Nationwide Conference, Here-ford United are involved in cup action tonight. They entertain Kettering Town in the Nationwide Variety Trophy, the League Cup for Conference clubs, at

United failed to return to winning ways at Sixfields Stadium last Friday when a 77th minute goal by Paul Grayson gave Northampton Town a 1-0 victory and it was the first time the Cobblers had beaten Hereford in nine matches. Hereford remain in 22nd position

FORMER Northern Ireland international striker Jimmy Quinn has signed for Hereford United on a non-contract basis. Quinn, who made his debut for the Bulls at Rushden & Diamonds on Saturday, has recently been playing for Northwich Victoria after being

HEREFORD'S tale of woe continued unabated. A 90th-minute goal from Wayne Aspinall sent them tumbling to their fifth home defeat in the Nationwide League Third Division and left them without a win in their last 10 league and cup games. While Carlisle's

A DRAMATIC injury-time winner from Dave Ridings at Hilton Park condemned Hereford to their third successive Nationwide Conference defeat on Friday. Leigh, in their first Conference season since promotion from the Unibond League last term, claimed their

HEREFORD racked up their second Football Conference victory at Edgar Street in five days and gained revenge against Dover on Saturday. The Kent club won twice at Hereford last season, in both Conference and FA Trophy, but this time met their match in

IT'S crunch time yet again for Hereford United tomorrow as they face a crucial Nation-wide Conference showdown at second-placed Rushden and Diamonds (3.00). Fourth-placed Hereford go into the all-ticket clash hoping to close within four points of their

HEREFORD succumbed to their second Nation-wide Conference defeat inside a week and slipped to eighth in the table with a feeble performance at Edgar Street on Saturday. The Daggers became only the second team to inflict a home league defeat on United

CENTRAL defender Ian Wright's first goal for Hereford was enough to secure a winning start to their Football Conference home programme on Tuesday. The former Hull City player's crucial strike came in the 29th minute. He rose above a packed defence to

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers and Hereford United have both scooped awards from the latest FA Non-League Club Directory. Harriers boss Jan Molby was named Non-League Manager of the Year for leading them to the Nationwide Conference title. Physio Jimmy Conway

YET another crass piece of defending cost Hereford a Third Division point as Chester clinched a revenge victory when David Flitcroft snapped up the winner late in the game at Edgar Street on Saturday. A point apiece - neither side deserved more from this

HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner will be eager to field his preferred line-up for Saturday's visit to Dr Martens Western Division outfit Evesham United. Turner is expected to include new signings Robbie Sawyers and Richard Teesdale in United's squad

HEREFORD'S Football Conference campaign got off to the worst possible start with defeat to last season's Ryman League champions on Saturday. Despite turning out an almost entirely changed side, many of the old United faults were still in evidence in the

GAVIN Williams has been instrumental in Hereford United's excellent start to the season. The 20-year-old from Cardiff was a consistent threat last season and has continued his fine form with some important goals to maintain United's position among the

HEREFORD'S Sky TV specialist Rob Elmes came up with the goods again in Saturday's FA Umbro Trophy quarter-final tie at Edgar Street. Elmes, who scored United's solitary goal when the cameras came to Hereford for last season's FA Cup second round tie with

IT seemed inevitable. Hardened Hereford supporters had resigned themselves to the fact that Cardiff striker Steve White would certainly score against his old team-mates when the two sides met in the Third Division this season. Sadly for them, their fears

HEREFORD delivered another frustrating display at Edgar Street and dropped two more home points in the Nationwide League Third Division, writes LAURIE TEAGUE. Harsh weather conditions, coupled with the attraction of Newcastle United's televised UEFA Cup

PLAYER-coach Phil Robinson is set to miss Hereford United's Nationwide Conference game at Kingstonian tonight (7.45). The midfielder suffered a foot injury in the defeat at Dagenham and Redbridge on Saturday. Craig Hanson stands by to replace him. Rob

HEREFORD United skipper Ian Wright praised his team-mates after Tuesday's 3-2 defeat to Second Division Swindon Town in a pre-season friendly at Edgar Street. The former Bristol Rovers defender believes United's new-look side are making good progress

THE next four weeks could make or break Hereford United's season. Graham Turner's men have started the new Nationwide Conference campaign impressively and sat in third place prior to today's trip to Dagenham and Redbridge -- the club just one place below

HEREFORD richly deserved their draw after a battling performance in an entertaining FA Umbro Trophy fifth round encounter at Christie Park. With both sides aiming to play good football, it was a well-balanced match, although Hereford may well feel that

HEREFORD'S bid to regain contact with the promotion hopefuls floundered at Springfield Park against high-flying rivals. Although Hereford gave as good as they got in the mid-field battle, and could even be said to have shaded the first half, they were

HEREFORD United have snapped up promising teenage goalkeeper Kenneth Griffiths as back-up for first choice shot-stopper Matt Baker. Nineteen-year-old Griffiths was released by Third Division Torquay United at the end of last season and had been on trial

A GOAL in each from livewire strike pair Gavin Williams and Rob Elmes ensured Hereford an FA Umbro Trophy fifth round spot at Morecambe this Saturday. The first game with Leigh had ended goalless and another tough and bruising encounter in Tuesday's replay

BARNET'S German-born 6 ft 5 in goalkeeper Maik Taylor frustrated Here-ford with some fine saves and preserved former England international Alan Mullery's unbeaten record since he took over as director of football from Ray Clemence. Under Mullery's guidance

FORMER Wolves and England striker Steve Bull rescued a Nationwide Conference point for Hereford with a dramatic late intervention on Saturday. Three minutes and 20 seconds of injury time had already elapsed when Bull appeared at the far post to power

FORMER Ipswich Town trainee Ashley Nicholls is one of the trialists taking part in pre-season training with Hereford United. The 20-year-old forward did not feature in the Tractor Boys' first team, but he spent almost four months on loan last season with

MATT Gardiner says the Halesowen Town factor was the main reason for him joining Hereford United. The 25-year-old defender has joined no fewer than four of his former Halesowen team-mates at Edgar Street - defender Matt Clarke, midfielder John Snape and

HEREFORD'S fine run of form continued on Saturday when two goals from hot-shot Adrian Foster helped them to a third successive victory in the Nationwide Third Division. Foster's brace took his tally to six in his last seven league games and his combination

HEREFORD United Independent Supporters' Association chairman Kevin Wargen is stepping down after two years. Wargen's successor will be appointed at the annual meeting in the Legends Bar ahead of United's Nationwide Conference opener with Farnborough on

HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner is backing his side to bounce back from the end of their unbeaten start to the Nation-wide Conference season. The Bulls, who entertain Steven-age Borough tomorrow (3pm), went down 2-1 at Doncaster last

THE honours finished even at Edgar Street on Saturday in the fourth round of the FA Umbro Trophy but there was little to savour in a dire encounter. Indeed, such was the quality of the football on display that the main talking point of the match was arguably

HEREFORD United have withdrawn their reserve team from the Central Conference following last season's 'shambles', writes Ian Morgan. The Edgar Street outfit took the decision after only two clubs completed their fixtures in the seven-strong section last

KERRY Giddings has had a dream start to his Hereford United career. After signing last month the 24-year-old striker has scored twice and has looked comfortable in the Nationwide Conference after making the step up from local football where he had played

HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner has bolstered his squad with the capture of three new players this week. The United chief is delighted to have secured the services of former Shrewsbury Town captain Andy Tretton, ex-Crewe Alexandra striker John Grant

HEREFORD United's bid to go top of the Nationwide Conference tomorrow will definitely go ahead. The Bulls' Director of Football Graham Turner says there will be no problem in both the team and supporters' coaches making it to Doncaster Rovers (3pm) despite

SUBSTITUTE Kerry Giddings helped himself to two goals in as many minutes in a determined Hereford fight-back against Nationwide Con-ference strugglers Hayes at Edgar Street on Saturday. It gave the Bulls their first Conference double of the season following

HEREFORD United have been handed a surprise call-up into the LDV Vans Trophy. The Bulls are one of 12 teams from the Nationwide Conference who will join Nationwide Division 2 and Division 3 clubs in the competition, formerly known as the Auto Windscreens

HEREFORD United are chasing a club record when they visit Nuneaton Borough in the Nationwide Conference tonight (7.45). Victory would give United their fourth successive away win - something they've never previously managed in their 76-year history. United

YOUNG star striker Gavin Williams fired Hereford into the last 32 of the FA Umbro Trophy for the first time since 1971 with an excellent 33rd-minute goal on Saturday. This competition has hardly kindled much excitement for the Bulls since their return

HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner has stepped up his attempt to rebuild the squad for the coming season. Indeed, the Edgar Street chief was holding talks with nine players yesterday and is aiming to assemble an 18-man squad altogether. United director

HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner has appealed to fans to behave themselves ahead of tonight's Nationwide Conference game at Nuneaton Borough. The club could face a Football Association charge after an incident in their recent away game

TWO goals in three minutes towards the end of the first half effectively ended Hereford's involvement in this year's LDV Vans Trophy on Tuesday. Up until Jamie Cureton gave the Royals a 36th-minute lead with a stunning strike, Hereford had matched their

HEREFORD United picked up three badly-needed points with Tuesday's victory which hoisted them five places up to 18th in the Nationwide League Third Division table. But they had to endure two nerve-racking moments in injury time before they could celebrate

HEREFORD United kick off their Nationwide Conference season with a visit from Farnborough Town. But the Bulls then visit local rivals Forest Green Rovers and newly promoted Gravesend as part of an intensive programme which will see a third of their season

DESPITE dominating proceedings at Drill Field, Hereford's failures in front of goal condemned them to another Nationwide Conference disappointment on Saturday. And if the taste of defeat was not bitter enough, then the long-awaited first appearance in

HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner is confident his side can defend their two proud records tomorrow. The Bulls have yet to lose or concede a goal in six games as they have climbed to third place in the Nationwide Conference. Hednesford

TWO goals in as many minutes ensured that Hereford wiped away memories of a winless December in the Nationwide Conference with a New Year's Day victory at Edgar Street. The quick-fire double strike inside the first 11 minutes of the second half, courtesy

HEREFORD United and the club's supporters are delighted by the decision of the Football League to increase promotion and relegation to the Conference to two clubs. After two years of negotiations between the two leagues and the FA, the decision was ratified

HEREFORD United's fine start to the Nationwide Conference season faces its toughest test yet tonight. Telford United come to Edgar Street (7.45) having started in similar fashion to the Bulls, despite playing their early home games at Worcester City's

HEREFORD gave their fans a welcome pre-Christmas tonic by easily seeing off the Nationwide Conference leaders in their LDV Vans Trophy first round tie at Edgar Street on Tuesday. For United, who meet Second Division Reading in the next round, it was a

STEVE Piearce will be hoping fervently that his latest injury blow doesn't last as long as his last one. The Hereford United striker was set to miss his side's Bank Holiday programme with a thigh problem, this after missing almost the whole of last season

HEREFORD prepared for their Coca-Cola Cup tie at Middlesbrough with a much improved performance at promotion-chasing Darlington, the club who beat them in the play-offs last season. The mid-week horror show at Swansea was exorcised as Hereford created

HEREFORD'S penalty nightmare continued as their fifth consecutive miss contributed to their first Nationwide Conference home defeat of the season at a soggy Edgar Street on Saturday. Experienced player-coach Phil Robinson was the man who squandered the

HEREFORD United skipper Ian Wright believes the Nationwide Conference will be even tougher to win this season. The inspirational central defender, about to start his third season with the Bulls, points to the spending power of some clubs -- something

AN equaliser 19 minutes from time by substitute Matt Clarke preserved Hereford's unbeaten home record in the Nationwide Conference. But it was a game which should have brought the Bulls three points after Clarke had set up two golden chances for his fellow

NEW signing Wayne Sutton made his debut as a 79th-minute substitute as Hereford coasted through to the second round of the Coca-Cola Cup with a solid display. Sutton, a six-foot 20-year-old midfielder or defender, was signed on a month's loan from Derby

HEREFORD United could plunge new boy Andy Moran straight into the fray in tomorrow's Nationwide Conference opener against Southport at Edgar Street (3pm). Director of Football Graham Turner has swooped to sign the 20-year-old former Tranmere Rovers striker

A STUNNING 25-yard shot by defender Dean Smith gave Hereford a deserved draw at Layer Road in the Nationwide League Third Division on Saturday. Smith's powerful shot, direct from a free-kick, capped a fine display by the former skipper and looked like

THE Nationwide Conference is becoming a tougher league season by season with money doing the talking at more and more clubs. But down at Edgar Street, Hereford United will again have to rely on a squad of free-transfers. On paper the freebies stand little

THE heat was the only real winner as Hereford United's pre-season programme came to a close with a 1-1 draw at Gloucester City on Saturday. Neither side was able to find much in the way of rhythm under clear blue skies although the Bulls carved out more

A SPARKLING second-half display earned Hereford a convincing 3-0 win in their Coca-Cola Cup first round first leg match at Edgar Street on Tuesday. Their first-half performance gave no indication of what was to come and it would have been no surprise

STEVE Bull sees his new coaching role at Hereford United as the first step on the road to management. The former Wolves and England legend joined the coaching staff at Edgar Street last month on the invitation of Director of Football Graham Turner, his

A 55TH-MINUTE strike by Fulham's Mike Conroy meant that Hereford had a fruitless trip to Craven Cottage in their opening Nationwide Division Three match on Saturday. United were generally second best on a hot afternoon, creating few chances and only forcing

HEREFORD found themselves 11 points behind top-of-the-table Yeovil after going down to a solitary Justin Jackson goal in their Nationwide Conference clash at Nene Park. Jackson beat the Hereford off-side trap to net the decisive goal after 55 minutes

HEREFORD United's hopes of signing Telford United player Jim Bentley have been dashed after the defender's decided to join Morecambe, writes NAT SYLVESTER. The former Bucks Head star has signed a one-year deal with the Lancashire club and cited Morecambe's

HEREFORD emerged with a creditable point from their Sunday showdown against Nationwide Conference leaders Yeovil in an action-packed encounter at Edgar Street. Four goals, two sendings off and multiple bookings were shared between the two sides throughout

HEREFORD United's exciting utility player Gavin Williams has joined Nationwide Conference rivals Yeovil Town. The 21-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the Somerset side, having failed to agree a deal to stay with the Bulls after his contract

HEREFORD gained a deserved victory to maintain fourth place in the Nationwide Conference on Tuesday but the game was a bad-natured affair and Kingstonian finished with only nine players. A 22-man fracas erupted after 35 minutes and referee Steve Rubery

HEREFORD will not look back with much pleasure on their first Nationwide Conference trip to Victoria Road after letting slip a first-half lead on Saturday, writes RICHARD PRIME. The Bulls dominated the game for the first 25 minutes but failed to capitalise

THERE were no goals but there was plenty of second-half incident as Hereford United battled out a fiery friendly with local rivals Shrewsbury Town at Edgar Street on Saturday. One player from each side, Bulls man Matt Clarke and Shrewsbury's Michael Brown

HEREFORD'S fifth draw in six Nationwide Conference matches at Edgar Street extended their unbeaten home record and kept them third in the table, but a lack of firepower prevented victory for the Bulls on Tuesday, writes ADAM WORKMAN. Both goals came in

HEREFORD United take on Nationwide Third Division side Shrewsbury Town -- the club that started director of football Graham Turner's managerial career. "It's always nice to team up with one or two people that were there when I was, and they'll still be

HEREFORD United achieved their first win of their pre-season build-up with a narrow 1-0 victory at Midland Football Alliance Chasetown. But the performance failed to please director of football Graham Turner who was unhappy with the side's overall showing

Hereford United moved up to second spot in the Nationwide Conference with a fine win at Manor Park. United put away their chances and then held firm against heavy pressure, particularly in the second half. The Bulls scored twice in five first half minutes

HEREFORD United recovered from conceding their first goal of the season and came back to preserve their unbeaten Nationwide Conference record with a draw at Edgar Street on Saturday. Bulls skipper Ian Wright was the home hero when he glanced a header

A STRIKER and a goalkeeper remain Hereford United's chief transfer targets as they prepare for their latest pre-season friendly tonight. The Bulls entertain Second Division Oxford United (7.45), with Director of Football Graham Turner still no closer

HEREFORD kept up their superb unbeaten start to the Nationwide Conference season with their first home win on Tuesday, writes Adam Workman. The Bulls' midfield provided the goals against Telford with strikes from Phil Robinson and John Snape either side

HEREFORD have won their first three away games of the season for the first time ever after maintaining their unbeaten start in the Nationwide Conference at Kingfield on Saturday. Following wins at Kettering and Hayes, the Bulls produced an even more emphatic

HEREFORD United remain unbeaten in their pre-season programme but for the second game running they turned in a disjointed display in a 1-1 draw with Dr Marten's Premier League side Halesowen Town last night. Two goals in as many second-half minutes were

COULD Hereford United's Edgar Street ground become an outdoor music venue to rank with the best? The club certainly hopes so depending on the success of an inaugural concert being held on the pitch tonight. The concert, which runs from 6pm to midnight

MISSED chances cost Hereford the chance of turning their useful start to the Nationwide Conference season into a truly impressive one at Edgar Street on Monday, writes RICHARD PRIME. With four games played, a record of 'won two drawn two' meets the hopes

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers midfielder Andy Brownrigg has rejected a £25,000 move to Scottish club Greenock Morton. The 23-year-old former Hereford United player failed to agree terms with Morton boss Allan Evans and has now flown out to join Harriers' Danish

CHRIS Lane scored his first goal for Hereford in some style as the Bulls beat Kettering on Tuesday to maintain their unbeaten start to the Nationwide Conference season. Full-back Lane, who had previously failed to trouble opposition goalkeepers in his