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  • 6/5/00 - Part-time is right for Hereford says Turner

    FULL-time will still be the way to go for Hereford United for the foreseeable future. Despite their well-publicised financial troubles, the Bulls have no intention of lessening their status as they prepare for their fourth season outside the Football

  • 29/4/00 - Bulls set to claim unique record

    HEREFORD United could end the season with a unique claim to fame. They are currently the only side who have not been beaten by Nationwide Conference champions-elect Kidder-minster Harriers in two meetings this season. The Bulls drew 1-1 in both festive

  • 28/4/00 - Strugglers test below-par Bulls

    HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner is determined not to let their season peter out. United, who entertain Nationwide Conference relegation battlers Welling United tomorrow (3.00), have gone seven matches without a win. That includes three

  • 22/4/00 - United complete busy schedule

    HEREFORD United complete a daunting programme of three games in five days when they entertain Kingstonian (3.00). The Bulls drew 0-0 at Kingstonian earlier this month, but since then the London side has reached the FA Umbro Trophy final for the second

  • 20/4/00 - Turner hits out at fixture pile-up

    HEREFORD United have hit out after being forced to play three games in five days. Their Nationwide Conference game at Telford United has been rearranged for tonight (7.45), having been postponed on Tuesday because of a waterlogged pitch. With the Bulls

  • Hereford United 2 Doncaster Rovers 4

    Saturday, April 26, 2003 PROMOTION-chasing Doncaster Rovers scored three late goals to pave the way for a history-making appearance from their 52-year-old owner John Ryan at Edgar Street on Saturday. The businessman has ploughed £4milllion into Doncaster

  • 18/4/00 - Cooksey to join United full-time

    GOALKEEPER Scott Cooksey has joined Hereford United on a permanent basis. The former Bromsgrove Rovers player, who has impressed during a three-month loan spell from Shrewsbury Town, has signed a two-year contract with the Bulls. He will figure in tonight's

  • Halifax Town 1 Hereford United 0

    Saturday, April 12, 2003 HEREFORD United's faint play-off hopes were finally ended in a scrappy Nationwide Conference clash with former Football League rivals at The Shay. A scrambled goal from Halifax's Brian Quailey five minutes before the interval

  • 6/4/00 - Turner hits out at fixture chaos

    HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner has hit out at Nationwide Conference fixture planners after being forced to play twice in three days. The third-placed Bulls must travel to Kingstonian tonight (7.45) before entertaining Yeovil Town on

  • Hereford United 4 Burton Albion 0

    Saturday, April 5, 2003 HEREFORD United kept alive their outside hopes of securing a Nationwide Conference play-off spot with a deserved 4-0 victory at Edgar Street on Saturday. The Bulls dominated for long spells and a three-goal burst in 31 minutes

  • 1/4/00 - Hereford come to the aid of city neighbours

    HEREFORD United have come to the aid of one of their smaller neighbours by letting them use Edgar Street as a home ground. Complete Music Hellenic League side Pegasus Juniors have struck a deal with the Bulls to use Edgar Street as a base for the rest

  • Hereford United 2 Margate 3

    Saturday, March 29, 2003 AN AGONISING stoppage-time winner from two-goal striker Jean-Michel Sigere shattered Hereford's play-off dreams in a dramatic Nationwide Conference clash at Edgar Street. The Kent club's shock smash-and-grab raid was inspired

  • 24/3/00 - Rivals hoping for big favour

    HEREFORD United can do rivals Kidderminster Harriers a huge favour tomorrow if they can upset fellow title-chasers Rushden and Diamonds tomorrow. The Bulls travel to Nene Park (3.00) for a game that has a crucial bearing on the Nationwide Conference title

  • Hereford United 2 Kettering Town 0

    Saturday, March 8, 2003 HEREFORD United maintained their challenge for a much-desired play-off spot with a crucial 2-0 win over rock-bottom Kettering in a scrappy Nationwide Conference clash at Edgar Street. Headed goals from midfielder Ben Smith and

  • 17/3/00 - Key duo bid for Bulls recalls

    SKIPPER Ian Wright and striker Paul Fewings could return to Hereford United's starting line-up for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference game at Forest Green Rovers (3.00). The pair have responded well to treatment for injuries which have kept them sidelined

  • Hereford United 2 Stevenage Borough 2

    Saturday, February 22, 2003 HEREFORD skipper Ian Wright, such an influence for the previous four terms at Edgar Street, has been a peripheral figure in the Bulls' promotion campaign over the last three months. But his eight-minute contribution to Saturday's

  • 11/3/00 - Picking up a sponge between matches

    HEREFORD United midfielder Ian Rodgerson is all set to pick up the 'magic sponge' when his playing career finishes. The 33-year-old has developed a sideline as a physiotherapist, helping to treat his Edgar Street team-mates. Rodgerson hopes to complete

  • 4/3/00 - Turner plea for more promotion positions

    HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner has joined the growing number of calls for increased promotion places in the Nationwide Conference. For several years there has been pressure from Conference clubs to change the current one-up-one-down

  • Farnborough Town 2 Hereford United 2

    Tuesday, February 4, 2003 HIGH-flying Hereford United last night salvaged a valuable point after a tremendous second-half fight-back in an action-packed 2-2 Nationwide Conference draw at crisis club Farnborough Town. The Bulls looked down and out at the

  • 3/3/00 - We can still do it, says Turner

    HEREFORD United's title dream is still alive, insists Director of Football Graham Turner. Unbeaten in nine games, United are the form horses in the Conference going into tomorrow's game at Nuneaton Borough (3.00). United may be eighth in the table and

  • Morecambe 3 Hereford United 1

    Saturday, January 25, 2003 A DISASTROUS 13-minute spell leading up to half time paved the way for Hereford's first Nationwide Conference defeat in eight matches in an incident-packed top-of-the-table clash at Christie Park. Two goals in quick succession

  • 28/2/00 - Cooksey and White to stay with Hereford

    ON-loan pair Scott Cooksey and Tom White have joined Hereford United for a second month. Director of Football Graham Turner has been impressed with Shrewsbury goalkeeper Cooksey and Bristol Rovers central defender White. They will both play in tonight's

  • Hereford United 1 Yeovil Town 2

    Tuesday, January 14, 2003 HEREFORD United crashed out of the FA Trophy at the third round stage last night after a suffering a 2-1 defeat in a hard-fought clash with holders and Conference leaders Yeovil Town at Edgar Street. The Bulls paid a heavy price

  • Hereford United 2 Telford United 0

    Wednesday, January 1, 2003 JOHN Grant and Ben Smith scored two superbly crafted goals to steer Hereford United to a Nationwide Conference 'double' over Telford United with a 2-0 win. On Boxing Day the Bulls beat Telford 1-0 away and the return victory

  • Hereford United 1 Forest Green Rovers 1

    Saturday, December 28, 2002 HEREFORD United striker John Grant fired in his first goal for the Bulls to give them a 71st minute lead over Forest Green Rovers in a Nationwide Conference festive season derby. But within a minute former Hereford favourite

  • 18/2/00 - United return home at last

    HEREFORD United must get used to home comforts again when they entertain Dover Athletic in the Nationwide Conference tomorrow (3.00). It is the Bulls' first game at Edgar Street for four weeks and the only one in a run of seven Conference matches. But

  • Chester City 0 Hereford United 1

    Friday, December 20, 2002 STEVE GUINAN grabbed the Hereford United glory at the Deva Stadium last night as they beat high-flying Chester City 1-0. The Hereford striker smashed home an 87th minute winner from 25 yards to earn his team fifth spot in the

  • Bulls start favourites - but Shots manager buoyant

    HEREFORD United go into the Nationwide Conference play-offs as the team all the others wanted to avoid. But tonight, and in the semi-final second leg on Monday at Edgar Street, it will be Aldershot Town who must attempt to stop the charging Bulls who

  • 10/2/00 - Youngsters lift United

    THREE of Hereford United's talented youngsters have signed two-year extensions to their contracts. Winger Paul Parry, midfielder Gavin Williams and defender Tony James are now tied to the club until May 2002. All three players, whose contracts were due

  • Hereford United 4 Barnet 0

    Saturday, November 30, 2002 STEVE Guinan fired Hereford United back on track with a superb hat-trick in the demolition of former Football League rivals Barnet in the Nationwide Conference on Saturday. The former Nottingham Forest and Shrewsbury marksman

  • 5/2/00 - Turner set to go for more loan rangers

    HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner has not ruled out further expeditions into the loan signing market. Turner signed up Shrewsbury Town goalkeeper Scott Cooksey and Bristol Rovers defender Tom White for a month in a bid to pep up his squad

  • 4/2/00 - Double defence booster for Bulls

    HEREFORD United are set for a double boost in tomorrow's Nationwide Conference match at Northwich Victoria. Defenders Ian Wright and Matt Clarke have both completed suspensions of one and two matches respectively and will be back in contention for selection

  • 29/1/00 - Cup run keeps United finances on even keel

    HEREFORD United's FA Cup run has saved them from having a serious cash-flow problem over the next few weeks. A quirk of the fixture list mean that starting with today's trip to Hednesford Town, six of United's next seven Nationwide Conference games are

  • Hereford United 0 Southport 2

    Saturday, November 9, 2002 HIGH-flying Southport maintained their challenge for a play-off spot with a smash-and-grab win over Hereford United in the Nationwide Conference on Saturday. The Lancashire visitors withstood intense pressure from the Bulls

  • School excels in its core subjects

    Staff and pupils at John Masefield High School in Ledbury are basking in the praise of Ofsted inspectors. More than half of the 177 lessons were judged to be very good or excellent during the week-long inspection in November. Head Andrew Evans said: "

  • 28/1/00 - United suffering from Cup blues

    HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner believes his players are still suffering from the after-effects of their FA Cup run. The Bulls go into tomorrow's Nationwide Conference game at Hednesford Town (3.00) without a win in their last seven

  • Doncaster Rovers 2 Hereford United 0

    Saturday, November 2, 2002 A TRIP to Belle Vue rarely provides a 'beautiful outlook' for Hereford United and so it proved in Saturday's Nationwide Conference clash which produced a 15th defeat in 19 visits. But the Bulls were left to rue two refereeing

  • Court date set for hunt trio

    The trial of three Ledbury Hunt members who stormed the House of Commons during last autumn's hunting debate has been set for March 29. Professional huntsman John Holliday, former kennel huntsman Andrew Elliott and hunt supporter David Redvers will appear

  • 22/1/00 - Boss backs Edgar Street plans

    HEREFORD United's Director of Football Graham Turner has given his backing to fresh plans to redevelop Edgar Street. Herefordshire Council leader Terry James has now released details of proposals to redevelop Edgar Street and its surroundings. United

  • Hereford United 1 Arlesey Town 0

    Saturday, October 26, 2002 HEREFORD United booked their place in the first round of the FA Cup -- and secured a £20,000 cash bonanza -- with a far from convincing 1-0 win over plucky minnows Arlesey Town at Edgar Street on Saturday. An early goal from

  • Hereford United 3 Northampton Town 4

    Tuesday, October 22, 2002 HEREFORD United bowed out of the LDV Vans Trophy on the golden goal rule last night after conceding a controversial penalty in a pulsating 4-3 first-round defeat against Second Division Northampton Town at Edgar Street. United

  • Hereford United 1 Halifax Town 1

    Saturday, October 19, 2002 HEREFORD United maintained fifth spot in the Nationwide Conference table after a 1-1 draw against in-form Halifax Town at Edgar Street on Saturday. Leading scorer Jamie Pitman bagged his fifth goal of the season to secure United

  • 14/1/99 - Injuries hamper Hereford hopes

    INJURIES and illness are threatening to leave Hereford United decimated for tomorrow's FA Umbro Trophy third round tie at Billericay Town (3.00). Director of Football Graham Turner fears he could be down to 11 fit professionals and may have to shore up

  • 7/1/00 - Rare free weekend for Bulls

    HEREFORD United have the rare luxury of a Saturday off tomorrow. They are without a game after their scheduled home Nationwide Conference fixture with Rushden and Diamonds was brought forward to September. The rest will come as a welcome relief to Director

  • Artist has show all sewn up

    The work of award-winning textile artist Angie Hughes features in the FIBREART exhibition at Artistree's gallery in Church Lane, Ledbury. Upstairs, a special "landscape room" has been created featuring baskets, ironwork and ceramics. The exhibition runs

  • Hereford United 2 Dagenham & Redbridge 1

    Saturday, October 5, 2002 TWO goals in three second-half minutes earned Hereford United their second home victory of the season, 2-1 over Dagenham & Redbridge in the Nationwide Conference. Hereford produced a dominant display, despite falling behind

  • CCTV link is delayed

    Technical problems mean that Ledbury's CCTV cameras will not be linked to the central control room at Hereford until February. The council's CCTV officer, Debbie Stringer, said the problem lay not at the Ledbury end, but with the link into Ledbury and

  • 24/12/99 - Sturgess confident of United recovery

    PAUL Sturgess is confident Hereford United can shake off their FA Cup blues in time for Monday's Nationwide Conference derby with Kidderminster Harriers at Edgar Street (1.00). The former Charlton and Millwall defender, one of the stars of their extra-time

  • Hereford United 0 Scarborough 1

    Saturday, September 28, 2002 HEREFORD United slipped to their first defeat in seven matches when they suffered a disappointing 1-0 home reverse to battling Scarborough in a scrappy Nationwide Conference clash on Saturday. A fine 38th minute individual

  • Sales help to boost disaster relief efforts

    The congregation at Ledbury Methodist Church, in the Homend, have dug deep to help the victims of the tsunami. A collection plate at the end of Sunday services during the first two weeks of the new year, raised more than £1,000 for the disaster appeal

  • 23/12/99 - United almost hit the jackpot

    GRAHAM Turner reflected today on how close his Hereford United team came to another £300,000 FA Cup windfall. United's Director of Football said his players were "devastated" to have lost 2-1 at Leicester City in last night's third round replay, having

  • Kettering Town 2 Hereford United 3

    Tuesday, September 24, 2002 HEREFORD United snatched a dramatic 3-2 win last night over struggling Kettering Town in an exciting Nationwide Conference clash at Rockingham Road. Marksman Steve Guinan was the Bulls' hero, heading in a stoppage-time winner

  • Stevenage Borough 0 Hereford United 2

    Saturday, September 21, 2002 TWO superb first-half goals earned Hereford United an excellent 2-0 away win over Stevenage Borough in the Nationwide Conference on Saturday. Midfielder Matt Clarke opened United's account with a back post header and then

  • 22/12/99 - Turner plans United miracle

    YOUNGSTERS Paul Parry and Gavin Williams have been pinpointed as the key men as Hereford United bid for more FA Cup glory tonight. Director of Football Graham Turner believes the two wingers could prove a big threat to Leicester City in tonight's third

  • 21/12/99 - Don't write us off says United cup ace

    HEREFORD United's teenage star Paul Parry says they can still pull off an upset in tomorrow's FA Cup third round replay at Leicester City. The 19-year-old, who came close to footballing immortality when his shot hit the post in the 0-0 draw at Edgar Street

  • Conference record for away goals

    HEREFORD United added another clutch of records on Saturday to their already impressive tally this season, writes RICHARD PRIME. Andy Tretton's winner was their 54th away goal of the season, beating Barnet's Conference record of 53 set 13 years ago. Their

  • 17/12/99 - Replay thoughts put to one side

    THOUGHTS of their FA Cup replay with Leicester City will be banned for Hereford United's players tomorrow. With the Bulls due to visit Filbert Street on Wednesday following last week's goalless draw, there is a danger that tomorrow's Nationwide Conference

  • Nuneaton Borough 0 Hereford United 3

    Saturday, August 31, 2002 A THREE-goal burst at the start of the second half earned Hereford United a superb 3-0 away win over Nuneaton Borough in the Nationwide Conference on Saturday. An own goal from defender Terry Angus and strikes from Jamie Pitman

  • 15/12/99 - Tickets on sale for cup replay

    HEREFORD United have been allocated 3,400 tickets for their FA Cup third round replay at Leicester City next Wednesday. The tickets, priced at £20 for the upper tier of the stand and £17 for the lower tier (£10 and £8 concessions), will go on sale to

  • Hereford United 1 Morecambe 2

    Monday, August 26, 2002 A FIRST-half brace from Wayne Curtis sentenced Hereford United to a 2-1 defeat against Morecambe in an entertaining Nationwide Conference clash at Edgar Street. The lively front-man netted twice with confident finishes, which paved

  • Man of month

    GRAHAM Turner has carried off the Nationwide Conference manager of the month award for March. United swept through March with a 100% record from their five matches, concluding with a 2-1 success over promotion rivals Shrewsbury Town. It is the third award

  • Gravesend & Northfleet 3 Hereford United 0

    Saturday, August 24, 2002 A CATASTROPHIC late error by goalkeeper Matt Baker capped a dismal afternoon for Hereford United who crashed 3-0 away to Nationwide Conference newcomers Gravesend and Northfleet on Saturday. The former Hull City shot-stopper

  • Crunch weekend for Conference rivals

    HEREFORD United face the most crucial weekend of their season with two vital matches each for Nationwide Conference leaders Chester City and the second-placed Bulls set to decide the destination of the league title. United, who entertain sixth-placed

  • 13/12/99 - Parry so close to FA Cup stardom

    PAUL Parry reflected on the moment when he came within inches of writing his name into FA Cup folklore. The 19-year-old Hereford United winger said he was "gutted" when his second-half shot hit the post, so denying his team another famous victory over

  • 11/12/99 - Booking a place in club's history

    HEREFORD United's former FA Cup hero Ricky George is writing a book to recall his double sporting triumph. He hopes the book, 'One Goal, One Horse' will prove a big seller among fans of the Bulls. George achieved immortality in Hereford as the scorer

  • Bromsgrove Rovers 1 Hereford United 2

    Tuesday, July 30, 2002 SUBSTITUTE John Grant struck a late winner for Hereford United in a 2-1 victory against Bromsgrove Rovers last night. The home team took an early lead in a lively friendly at The Victoria Ground after only four minutes. Richard

  • Another loss reported to shareholders

    HEREFORD United shareholders will hear that the club has slipped slightly further into the red when they attend the annual meeting at the Three Counties Hotel at 7pm next Wednesday. For the year ended May 31, 2003, the club lost £14,840, a small improvement

  • Exeter escape points loss

    The Nationwide Confer-ence management committee have decided not to impose a 10-point deduction on Exeter City for entering into a Corporate Voluntary Agreement last October. At last summer's Conference annual meeting a vote was carried that clubs taking

  • 6/12/99 - United still have 1,000 cup tickets

    HEREFORD United still have around 1,000 tickets left for Saturday's FA Cup clash with Leicester City at Edgar Street. United had expected to sell out of tickets quickly when they went on general sale yesterday, but some are still available for the Blackfriars

  • Hereford United 0 Tranmere Rovers 2

    Friday, July 19, 2002 Two excellent first-half goals condemned Hereford United to a 2-0 defeat against a strong Tranmere Rovers side at Edgar Street last night in their opening pre-season friendly, writes IAN MORGAN. A slick glancing header from former

  • 3/12/99 - Clarke stands by for Bulls recall

    MATT Clarke could be set for a surprise Hereford United recall in tomorrow's Nationwide Conference home clash with Southport (3.00). Clarke, who was transfer-listed last week, is in line to play at centre-half with Ian Wright and James Wall both doubtful

  • Tony joins the 250-game club

    TONY James, who on Saturday joined a select band of players to play 250 games for the club and celebrated in the best possible manner, by hammering in the winning goal, is hoping he will have the chance to play League football next season. "I've been

  • Leaders face a challenging final month

    WHILE Hereford United have a particularly hard run-in in their bid for promotion from the Nationwide Conference, they are by no means alone in facing some difficult matches among their final fixtures. The Bulls have three extremely attractive home fixtures

  • 26/11/99 - Turner's warning to Bulls players

    HEREFORD United's players have been urged to get their feet back on the ground before tomorrow's home FA Umbro Trophy clash with Barton Rovers (3.00). Director of Football Graham Turner is anxious to ensure that the euphoria of their FA Cup win over Hartlepool

  • 25/11/99 - Early start for Bulls cup clash

    HEREFORD United's FA Cup third round tie with Leicester City will be played on Saturday, December 11 with a 1pm kick-off. The club has agreed to the switch to aid policing arrangements at Edgar Street - but stress that it is nothing to do with the fracas

  • 23/11/99 - O'Neill ready for cup battle

    LEICESTER City manager Martin O'Neill is warning his side to expect a tough FA Cup third round tie at Hereford United. The Foxes, currently seventh in the FA Carling Premiership, visit Edgar Street over the weekend of December 11. While Leicester will

  • 22/11/99 - Foxes reward for cup heroes

    HEREFORD United are celebrating today after being drawn at home to mighty Leicester City in the third round of the FA Cup. United's reward for beating Hartlepool United 1-0 in yesterday's second round tie is a meeting with the side currently seventh in

  • Home game test of form

    AFTER two remarkable away successes, Hereford United will be looking to get their home form back on track against the Nationwide Conference's bottom club, Northwich Victoria, at Edgar Street on Saturday. But the Bulls are not expecting an easy game against

  • 19/11/99 - Elmes backing Bulls to cut down 'Pool

    HEREFORD United striker Rob Elmes says Sunday's televised FA Cup second round clash with Hartlepool United is the biggest game of his career. The former Bromsgrove Rovers player missed their first round victory over York City after a hernia operation

  • Football pays its tribute to Big John

    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

  • 13/11/99 - Ron keeping Hereford history in the picture

    LIFE-LONG Hereford United fan Ron Parrott is preparing a second book on his Edgar Street heroes. Parrott's first literary effort, a complete record of United's 25 years in the Football League, was published last year and was justly acclaimed. His second

  • Parry stakes claim for cup squad

    PAUL Parry, who as recently as January 3 was turning out for Hereford United in the Nationwide Conference, is set for a World Cup place after a sparkling debut for Wales against Scotland in Cardiff last Wednesday. Parry has quickly established himself

  • Charles brought class act to Southern League

    JOHN Charles, who has died aged 72, was without doubt the most celebrated footballer to wear the shirt of Hereford United. As proficient at centre-half as at centre-forward, he was good enough to qualify in world 'dream teams' of his time in either position

  • Guinan will be up for the cup in cardiff

    HEREFORD United's leading marksman Steve Guinan's FA Cup player-of-the-round award has earned him a place at the FA Cup Final in Cardiff's Millennium Stadium on May 22. Guinan gained the accolade following his hat-trick against Harrow Borough in the fourth

  • Further setback for John Charles

    PLANS are being made to fly former Hereford United player-manager John Charles home from Italy in the wake of his latest health setback. The 'Gentle Giant', who has been in a clinic in Milan following two major operations to remove blood clots, firstly

  • Confident 27/10/99 - Turner has cup optimism

    GRAHAM Turner believes his Hereford United side can beat York City in Saturday's FA Cup first round tie -- but acknowledges it will be tough. Turner saw the Third Division strugglers win 2-0 at Halifax last week to give him food for thought for the Edgar

  • Purdie's international call just reward for fine season

    HEREFORD United's Rob Purdie has gained his first international call-up after being included in the National Game squad to face Italy at Telford next Wednesday, kick-off 7.45pm. Purdie has been one of Hereford's most improved players this season, contributing

  • Charles recovering

    FORMER Hereford United player-manager John Charles, who is recovering in a Milan hospital after emergency surgery, has been receiving goodwill messages from all over the world. Charles, 72, who collapsed with a potentially fatal aneurism in an Italian

  • 13/10/99 - Interesting deal delights United

    CASH-strapped Hereford United have received a vital boost. Interest on their £500,000 loan from the Bristol Stadium Group has been capped, and the loan will now be repayable in 2003. Interest had already reached around £50,000 on the loan, which was set

  • 1/10/99 - Cup legend back home with 'Boro

    FORMER Hereford United boss Colin Addison is anxious to treat his return to Edgar Street tomorrow as "just another game". The man who led the Bulls to FA Cup glory against Newcastle and subsequently took them into the Football League, brings his Scarborough

  • Tough test for United

    HEREFORD United face one of their toughest tests of the season when they travel to take on Morecambe at Christie Park on Saturday. The Shrimps, who currently sit seventh in the table, have the best home record in the Nationwide Conference and have won

  • 28/9/99 - Favourites to provide latest test

    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

  • 24/9/99 - Wright returns for United's Dover trip

    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

  • No let-up in Bulls' push

    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

  • Beesley joins to help career

    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

  • 14/9/99 - Hereford chasing top five position

    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

  • 7/9/99 - Bulls looking for defensive cure

    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

  • United boss clinches loan signing

    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

  • Mkandawire out for double bid

    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.

  • 24/8/99 - Hereford hit by injury dilemma

    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

  • Kindon returns to city in top form

    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

  • 17/8/99 - Sturgess poised for United move

    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

  • Guinan and Craven can make a point

    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

  • 12/8/99 - Supporters buy-up stake

    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

  • Fans asked to vote for player of round

    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

  • Posh add spice to United cup draw

    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

  • Borough looking forward to cup tie

    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

  • 31/7/99 - United suffer goal famine

    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

  • United face biggest test from top battle

    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

  • Harrow are new FA Cup rivals

    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

  • 16/7/99 - Turner set to sign full back

    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

  • Champagne finish to Ian's reports

    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

  • United get off the mark in Midland Youth League

    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

  • National spotlight on club

    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

  • United boss seeks to ban hooligans

    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

  • Parry's league ambition

    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

  • Turner is tops

    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

  • John Charles back in Hereford

    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

  • Reserves in league action

    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

  • Leading Bulls face test against fired-up Bees

    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

  • Old rivalries to be renewed

    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

  • Bulls will be aiming to put Lambs to the slaughter

    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

  • Bulls given boost by newcomers

    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

  • Turner encouraged by early progress

    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

  • 26/5/01 - No rest this summer for Turner at United

    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

  • 25/5/01 - United put up prices

    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

  • Friendlies must be paid for

    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

  • 19/5/01 - Top stars poised for Edgar Street outing

    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

  • Wolves give United Premiership start

    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

  • 14/5/01 - United tickets go on sale

    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

  • 12/5/01 - Bulls fans reflect on missed final chance

    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

  • 11/5/01 - Super Smith hangs on for trophy glory

    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

  • Goalkeeper is Turner's target

    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

  • 5/5/01 - Plotnek plots future career with the Bulls

    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

  • Striker leaves Telford in favour of Hereford

    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

  • Outstanding season for United youth

    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

  • 28/4/01 - Piearce looks to end his Bulls nightmare

    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

  • 21/4/01 - Elmes proving a big hit in United charts

    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

  • 21/4/01 - United promotion booster

    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

  • 18/4/01 - Eighth spot is aim for United

    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

  • 14/4/01 - Wall gears up for his American challenge

    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

  • 13/4/01 - United hoping for lift against leaders

    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

  • 10/4/01 - Bulls' £100,000 Trophy blow

    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

  • Clarke signs deal with rivals Telford

    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

  • 7/4/01 - Wall off to play for Nashville's Metros

    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

  • 2/4/01 - Warning by Turner

    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

  • Turner aims to boost Bulls' strike power

    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

  • Impressive Westfields in form at Coalville

    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

  • 30/3/01 - Williams booster as Bulls eye first leg win

    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

  • Edgar Street stage for lifelong dream

    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 stroll in with two by Burton

    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

  • 27/3/01 - United must end their nightmare run

    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

  • Burton's hat-trick earns double

    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

  • Youngsters strengthen bid

    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

  • Craddock's early strike decides clash

    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

  • Boss backing Baker

    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

  • 13/3/01 - Trophy draw pleases Turner

    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

  • All-win finish call from United boss

    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

  • Football pays its tribute to Big John

    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

  • 12/3/01 - Turner eyeing Trophy glory

    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

  • England Game Xl player signs again

    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

  • 10/3/01 - Hereford's big day is blighted by cash row

    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

  • 9/3/01 - United not worried by favourites' tag

    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

  • 6/3/01 - Players battling for Trophy places

    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

  • 5/3/01 - Thumbs up for United

    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

  • Fans' chief sure of play-offs

    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

  • Wright eager to return for crucial promotion clash

    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

  • Westfields end losing streak at Stourbridge

    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

  • Brian Evans - class winger who made club history

    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,

  • 27/2/01 - Bulls could go all the way: Turner

    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

  • Failure in bid for league double

    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

  • Bulls may appeal against red card

    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

  • Westfields left to rue missed chances

    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

  • Goalless draw extends Fields' unbeaten run

    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

  • 24/2/01 - Keeper Cooksey happy to stay at Edgar Street

    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

  • 23/2/01 - Same again will do says Hereford boss

    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

  • 22/2/01 - United duo losing Trophy fight

    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

  • United seek revenge win

    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

  • Hibbard spot on for Fields

    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

  • England places change

    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

  • Rose selection thorn for club

    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

  • Turner tells Bulls to tighten up defences

    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

  • 14/2/01 - McIndoe to go in £25,000 deal

    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

  • Harvey's Shrimps will be tasty tester

    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 respond to manager's appeal

    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

  • 10/2/01 - Trophy success is the last hope for Hereford

    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

  • Addison complaint received

    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

  • Westfields fail to press advantage

    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

  • Fields fail to adjust against high-flyers

    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

  • Tainted welcome back

    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,

  • Hibbard strikes as Fields net useful point

    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 month plots holders' exit

    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

  • Ex-Liverpool star excelled

    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

  • Hoskins on target for away point

    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

  • United meet Trophy holders in top draw

    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

  • Red card in Fields' setback

    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

  • Fields slip in first 'home' encounter

    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

  • Warner makes it tough debut

    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

  • Stone strikes early decider

    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

  • Spotlight back on United tie

    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

  • 2/2/01 - Bulls chasing huge Trophy cash bonus

    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

  • 27/1/00 - Part-time solution the way forward for Bulls

    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

  • 26/1/01 - Bulls sweat on defensive duo

    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

  • Hereford pair called up for England Game Xl

    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

  • 25/1/01 - Turner says players may be sold

    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

  • Turner puts focus on top-five challenge

    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

  • Young people recruited to combat drug menace

    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

  • Eribenne all clear for cup clash

    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

  • Bulls call-up hopes hit by departure of Lane

    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

  • New plan submitted by family centre

    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

  • Thai buffet raises £4,300 for appeal

    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

  • Simple answer to pie-man

    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

  • Skipper aims to play in plaster

    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

  • Turner needs home wins

    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

  • 4/1/01 - Piearce returns to Yeltz

    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

  • 30/12/00 - Bulls aim for revenge

    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

  • 30/12/00 - United paying price for too many draws

    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

  • 23/12/00 - Bull allowed to talk

    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

  • Supporters aim for Trust by end of the year

    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

  • 23/12/00 - Hereford hit by Snape setback

    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.

  • Bulls fans in flag fiasco

    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

  • 16/12/00 - Darren's despair

    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

  • 15/12/00 - Turner refusing to give up title quest

    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

  • 9/12/00 - Top clubs show their supporyt for the Bulls

    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

  • 5/12/00 - Turner waiting on key Bulls trio

    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

  • Hereford United AGM Report

    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

  • 2/12/00 - Bulls leading way in the Fair Play League

    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

  • 1/12/00 - Parry suffers big injury blow

    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

  • 24/11/00 - Boss backs Bulls to return to their best

    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).

  • 18/11/00 - Sturgess finally over his injury nightmare

    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

  • Boston United 5 Hereford United 3: Saturday, May 5, 2001

    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

  • 17/11/00 - Quinn poised to leave Bulls

    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

  • Good news for 'Shakey' in cancer battle

    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

  • 4/11/00 - Cup exit proves to be a major blow for Bulls

    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

  • Bulls to face two tough battles

    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

  • 3/11/00 - Williams return should be big boost for United hopes

    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

  • Pitman is buoyed by TV return

    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

  • Barrow 0 Hereford United 1 Saturday, September 12, 1998

    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

  • Youngsters start in style

    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,