HEREFORD FC have failed to sign veteran midfielder Stephen Dawson after talks with the 34-year-old have come to an end.

A statement on the club’s website said: “We can also confirm that talks between the club and Stephen Dawson have failed to reach any agreement.

“Our attempts to sign Stephen on a permanent deal have therefore come to an end.”

Meanwhile loanees Peter Vincenti and Victor Sodeinde have both returned to their parent clubs following spells with the Bulls.

Brad Ash has returned to Hereford following a successful loan spell at Weston Super Mare scoring three goals in nine appearences.