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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

  • 5/5/00 - Turner looking for big finish

    HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner is urging his side to finish the season on a high. United round off their Nationwide Conference programme at home to rock-bottom Sutton United tomorrow (3.00) on the back of a dreadful run that has seen

  • Numbers war hits Leominster hopes

    LEOMINSTER'S bid for sports lottery cash to build a full-size swimming pool suffered a further setback in a 'numbers war' between Sport England and Herefordshire Council, a report has revealed. Sport England said Leominster's case for a pool was "not

  • 'Tap into people power' on pool campaign

    HEREFORDSHIRE Council could decide to tap into the people power of Leominster's 'We Want Our Pool' campaign, writes PETE BLENCH. Campaigners could be asked to put down their placards and banners and start fundraising to help pay part of the cost of a

  • 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

  • County Hospital has a single-star rating

    HEREFORD County Hospital has crashed to a just one star rating in the latest NHS performance indicators. Management and staff are deeply disappointed to have dropped down by one star from last year despite recent forecasts that Hereford Hospitals Trust

  • 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

  • In the top 50

    HEREFORDSHIRE Primary Care Trust has been awarded top marks of three stars for the service it provides in the county. It is the first time such trusts have been given a NHS rating and the result puts it among the 50 best performing PCTs out of 304 similar

  • 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

  • Health chief to private sector as nursing director retires

    JEREMY MILLAR, chief executive of Hereford Hospitals Trust has announced that he is leaving the post in the Autumn. Mr Millar, who has been in charge of Hereford hospitals for 12 years said he had secured a new job in the private sector. "With the opening

  • 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

  • 15/4/00 - £300,000 Parry bid scotched by Turner

    HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner has scotched suggestions that winger Paul Parry is poised for a big-money move. Newspaper stories have linked the 19-year-old to a potential £300,000 transfer, with Premiership giants Liverpool and Leicester

  • 25/3/00 - Stars turning out for Hereford fund-raiser

    SOME of Hereford United's greatest names of the past will be doing battle with showbiz stars and ex-England heroes in a charity fundraising match next week. The Hereford past and present side will take on a celebrity team captained by former Liverpool

  • 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

  • 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

  • 14/3/00 - Bulls in mood to extend great run

    IN-form Hereford United have a chance to make it 12 games without defeat in the Nationwide Conference when lowly Woking visit Edgar Street tonight (7.45). Now third in the table, Director of Football Graham Turner will be confident of stretching that

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 19/2/00 - Hereford roducing eye-catching talent

    HAVE any of Hereford United's talented youngsters got what it takes to make a name for themselves in the game? Director of Football Graham Turner's decision to place defender Tony James, midfielder Gavin Williams and winger Paul Parry on new two-year

  • Grosvenor Park are next

    HEREFORD United continue their pre-season build-up tonight with a trip to play Birmingham-based Grosvenor Park in their second friendly. United will be aiming to build on their confidence-boosting 1-1 draw against Wolves. Grosvenor Park compete in the

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 17/1/00 - New additions on hold

    GRAHAM Turner has admitted that Hereford United's shock FA Umbro Trophy exit may prevent him making any more new signings this season. Cash-strapped United were hoping to make money on a good Trophy run to go with the £200,000 gained from their FA Cup

  • 15/1/00 - Turner tips his players for non-league call-up

    HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner is backing at least one of his players to get an England call-up this season. Three Bulls players -- skipper Ian Wright, midfielder Mark Taylor and striker Rob Elmes -- turned out for an FA XI against

  • 30/12/99 - Bulls call for Wall as James is ruled out

    JAMES Wall is set for a rare starting appearance for Hereford United at Kidderminster Harriers on Monday. The summer signing from Derby County is the favourite to replace Tony James in the centre of defence, having come on as substitute in Monday's 1-

  • 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

  • 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

  • 14/12/99 - Parry sights on move to big time

    CLUBS are queuing up to take a look at Hereford United's teenage sensation Paul Parry. The 19-year-old winger hit the headlines when he came within inches of giving the Bulls a sensational FA Cup win over Leicester City. Now he hopes his performance on

  • 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

  • 10/12/99 - Turner dreams of cup miracle

    GRAHAM Turner believes Hereford United have a chance of making more FA Cup headlines against mighty Leicester City tomorrow. United's Director of Football acknowledges his side faces a stiff task against the team currently sixth in the Premiership in

  • 2/12/99 - Hereford handed £20,000 cup tonic

    HEREFORD United will receive another windfall of almost £20,000 after their FA Cup third round clash with Leicester City on December 11 was selected for television coverage by the BBC. United will pick up £18,750 for allowing Match of the Day cameras

  • 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

  • 18/11/99 - May set to be fit

    HEREFORD United's FA Cup hero Leroy May could be fit for Sunday's FA Cup second round showdown with Hartlepool United. May, who scored the winner in their first round victory over York City, has missed United's last two games with a thigh injury. But

  • 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

  • 13/11/99 - Hereford hopes hit by injuries

    INJURIES will stretch Hereford United to the limit for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference clash with Northwich Victoria at Edgar Street (3.00). Midfielder Ian Rodgerson (hamstring) and defender Matt Clarke (virus) joined United's casualty list in their

  • 11/11/99 - Hereford boosted by cash windfall

    HEREFORD United have received another cash windfall -- courtesy of their former player Gavin Mahon. United have received a further £40,000 from Brentford, who bought the midfielder last year, to help settle outstanding bills. Brentford, who had already

  • 9/11/99 - Cup hero May to miss out

    HEREFORD United's FA Cup hero Leroy May looks set to miss their Nationwide Macmillan Trophy second round tie at Yeovil Town tonight (7.45). May, who scored the winner as United beat York City and also found the net in Saturday's 2-1 Conference defeat

  • 5/11/99 - May out to get regular Bulls place

    HEREFORD United's FA Cup hero Leroy May has a chance to establish himself in the side. May, who was only in the starting line-up because of injuries to other players, scored the winner against York City last weekend to earn United a lucrative Sky TV date

  • 2/11/99 - Hereford poised for £75,000 Sky bonus

    HEREFORD United are in the running for a £75,000 windfall from Sky Television. Their FA Cup second round tie with Hartlepool United on November 20 is one of those being considered for live coverage by the satellite TV giants. Representatives from Sky

  • 30/10/99 - Mark II Jones upholds family keeper tradition

    MARK Jones is emerging from his brother's shadow to play a key role in Hereford United's revival. The Bulls' goalkeeper is the older brother of Paul Jones, now starring in goal for Southampton and Wales after first making his name with Kidderminster Harriers

  • Supermarket at core of Edgar Street grid

    HEREFORDSHIRE Council looks to be favouring the most radical of four 'Edgar Street Grid' development plans - with the likelihood of a supermarket at its core. The supermarket, which is being touted for the cattle market site, is seen as key to the future

  • 23/10/99 - Bulls ace focuses on return to the big time

    PAUL Fewings is out to make up for lost time . . . by firing the goals to put Hereford United into contention for the Nationwide Conference title. Since moving to Edgar Street last summer, injuries have severely restricted the 21-year-old's appearances

  • 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

  • 9/10/99 - Cup success is vital for United's future

    CUP success this season could be vital to Hereford United's future -- says Director of Football Graham Turner. The Bulls entertain Sussex County League side Burgess Hill Town in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round next Saturday, with victory ensuring a

  • 8/10/99 - May ready for action after scoring return

    LEROY May could be in line for a Hereford United striking return in tomorrow's Nationwide Conference game at Woking (3.00). May, who rejoined the Bulls from Kidderminster in the summer, scored his first goals in the Macmillan Trophy victory over Sutton

  • 5/10/99 - United suffering from hectic start claims Turner

    HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner admits his players are feeling the effects of a punishing start to the season. Tonight's Nationwide Macmillan Trophy first round clash with Sutton United at Edgar Street (7.45) is already their 15th game

  • 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

  • 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

  • 3/9/99 - Wright back to help cure United's ills

    HEREFORD United are hoping that the return of Ian Wright will help solve their defensive problems. The United skipper missed Monday's 2-2 Nationwide Conference home draw with Telford United with an ankle injury. But he is set to return in tomorrow's home

  • 20/8/99 - Turner waits on Sturgess move

    HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner is still not committing himself to a permanent move for defender Paul Sturgess. The former Charlton and Millwall player should play in tomorrow's home Nationwide Conference clash with Kettering Town (

  • 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

  • 12/8/99 - United banking on Piearce

    HEREFORD fans can look forward to an improved season at Edgar Street -- but a return to the Nationwide League still looks a long way off. United's financial problems forced them to sell several key players last season, and consequently a final position

  • 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

  • 6/8/99 - Former Charlton star set to start for United

    PAUL Sturgess could become the latest addition to Hereford United's squad. The 24-year-old former Charlton and Millwall defender could figure in tomorrow's friendly at Worcester City (3.00), after impressing in the midweek victory over Coventry City.

  • 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

  • 27/7/99 - Bulls in bid for more silver

    HEREFORD United could land their second piece of silverware this season tonight - with the start of their Nationwide Conference programme still 18 days away. United tackle Dr Martens Premier Division newcomers Newport County at Edgar Street (7.45) for

  • 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

  • 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

  • 10/5/01 - Three released by Hereford manager

    HEREFORD United's Director of Football Graham Turner has released three players. Defenders Paul Sturgess and Matt Gardiner and striker Kerry Giddings have not been offered new deals. Sturgess has already been snapped up by Stevenage Borough. Turner said

  • 1/5/01 - Bulls look to decide title

    HEREFORD United could hand the Nationwide Conference title to Rushden and Diamonds if they can win at Yeovil Town tonight (7.45). Second-placed Yeovil, managed by former Bulls boss Colin Addison, need to win to keep their title hopes alive with only one

  • 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

  • 27/4/01 - Turner urges United to end in style

    HEREFORD United are looking to give some belated cheer to their supporters when they entertain Morecambe in their final Nationwide Conference home game of the season tomorrow (3pm). Director of Football Graham Turner acknowledges that their miserable

  • 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

  • 20/4/01 - Victory is crucial for Bulls

    HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner is looking for his side to revive hopes of a top seven finish in the Nationwide Conference when they entertain Scarborough tomorrow (3pm). United's hopes of finishing high enough to claim a place in next

  • 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

  • Ram is top of shopping list at 15,000gns

    A TOP bid of 15,000 guineas sent temperatures soaring in a packed sale ring at the Suffolk Sheep Society's National Show and Sale at Worcester on Saturday. John Sinnett's ram lamb from the Stockton flock, at Stockton-on-Teme, Worcester, was selected as

  • Death of auctioneer

    MR John R McCartney, who was very well-known throughout Herefordshire and Shropshire, has died peacefully at Stone House, Bishops Castle, after a long illness. Mr McCartney was the grandson of H S McCartney, a founder of Jackson and McCartney, who subsequently

  • Plan goes against farm health and welfare strategy

    VETS were this week studying the Government's new health and welfare strategy document which is in favour of training lay staff to carry out on-farm testing for tuberculosis. Already the consultative document is causing concern among vets who say it would

  • 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

  • 22/3/01 - Cooksey to race back from Holland

    HEREFORD United goalkeeper Scott Cooksey faces a race against time to play in tomorrow night's Nationwide Conference game at Leigh RMI. Cooksey is due to play for the England semi-professional team against Holland in Weert, near Eindhoven, tonight. He

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 3/3/01 - Quiggin is starting to make mark at United

    A RECENT newcomer to the Hereford United line-up has been forward Jimmy Quiggin, writes Andy Holmes. Twenty-year-old Quiggin joined United in October from Boldmere St Michael's on a part-time contract and has forced himself into a regular first team place

  • 2/3/01 - Trophy spying mission for Turner

    HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner could take advantage of a free weekend to spy on their FA Umbro Trophy quarter-final opponents Burton Albion. The Dr Martens League Premier Division leaders, who visit Edgar Street for a Sky-televised

  • 27/2/01 - Bulls happy with home tie

    HEREFORD United have been handed a home tie in the quarter-finals of the FA Umbro Trophy -- providing they win tonight's fifth round replay with Morecambe at Edgar Street (7.45). The winners will face Dr Martens League Premier Division leaders Burton

  • 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

  • 16/2/01 - Life after McIndoe begins for Bulls

    LIFE without Michael McIndoe begins for Hereford United tomorrow when they entertain Nuneaton Borough in the Nationwide Conference (3pm). The sale of the talented midfielder to leaders Yeovil Town for £25,000 will cast a shadow over proceedings for the

  • 15/2/01 - McIndoe deal bonus for Hereford

    HEREFORD United expect to complete the £25,000 sale of midfielder Michael McIndoe to Nationwide Conference leaders Yeovil Town later today. The 21-year-old former Luton Town player travelled to Somerset today to discuss terms with Yeovil's former Bulls

  • 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

  • 9/2/01 - Sturgess out as Bulls seek rare success

    HEREFORD United must do without defender Paul Sturgess for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference trip to lowly Hednesford Town (3pm). The former Charlton and Millwall defender sits out the trip to Keys Park through a one-match suspension. Director of Football

  • 3/2/01 - United's international calls are long overdue

    INTERNATIONAL call-ups for Hereford United are like buses - you wait ages for one, and then two come along at the same time. Scott Cooksey and Gavin Williams' selection for the forthcoming England v Wales semi-professional international at Rushden and

  • 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

  • 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

  • Basketball marathon helps set up school tour

    WHITECROSS School pupils are embarking on a 24-hour non-stop sponsored basketball marathon, starting today, to raise money for a five-day sports tour to northern France. The mixed sports tour - the first of its kind at Whitecross - is taking place next

  • 12/1/01 - Bull ready for home debut in Trophy

    STEVE Bull could be in line to make his home debut for Hereford United in their FA Umbro Trophy third round home clash with Dover Athletic tomorrow (3pm). The former Wolves goal king, who is coaching at Edgar Street, has signed non-contract forms for

  • 9/1/00 - Home debut chance for Bull

    FORMER Wolves goal king Steve Bull could make his home debut for Hereford United in tonight's LDV Vans Trophy second round clash with Reading (7.45). Bull, who is helping out with coaching at Edgar Street, came on as substitute in Saturday's 1-0 Nationwide

  • 5/1/01 - Chester win could be just the tonic for United

    HEREFORD United will hope to take a bit of new-found confidence into tomorrow's testing Nationwide Conference trip to Northwich Victoria (3pm). The Bulls ended a five-match winless streak with a fine 2-0 victory over Chester City on New Year's Day. Director

  • Villagers enjoy best form

    WELLINGTON became the first club to beat reigning champions Hay in the Nash Rocks Bowls League this season. Wellington, who beat leaders Kington 10 days earlier, are enjoying their best season in the league. Their four-shot win over second-placed Hay

  • 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

  • Sisters shine in Western District meet

    THREE girls from Hereford Swimming Club showed top form at the Western District competition. The Rogers sisters, Emma, aged 15, and Jessica, 11, were both overall winners in their age groups and Amy Ballantyne, 12, was second in hers. Emma won four of

  • 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

  • 29/12/00 - Injury-hit Piearce farmed out

    TROUBLED Hereford United striker Steve Piearce has been sent out on loan in a bid to improve his fitness. Piearce has joined Dr Martens League Premier Division strugglers Tamworth for a month. Piearce has played only a handful of games for the Bulls in

  • 22/12/00 - Bull could return as Piearce is banished

    FORMER Wolves goalscoring legend Steve Bull could be pressed into service for Hereford United. Bull, currently on United's coaching staff, has trained regularly with the squad and has discussed the subject with Director of Football Graham Turner. But

  • 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

  • 12/12/00 - Bulls dread shoot-out prospect

    HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner has one wish for tonight's LDV Vans Trophy first round clash with Yeovil Town at Edgar Street (7.45) -- that it isn't decided on penalties! Phil Robinson's spot-kick miss in Saturday's home defeat against

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Hereford United 2 Morcambe 2: Saturday, April 28, 2001

    HEREFORD'S Nationwide Conference home season ended as it began, with two points dropped against Lancashire rivals. Back in August, South-port went away from Edgar Street with a point and since then 10 other sides have managed to share the spoils with

  • 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

  • Hereford United 1 Scarborough 1: Saturday, April 21, 2001

    A RARE headed goal from veteran midfielder Ian Rodgerson earned Hereford a point in a drab end-of-season Nationwide Conference encounter on Saturday. The midfielder made a fine run to the near post after 33 minutes to meet a cross from John Shirley and

  • Hereford United 0 Kingstonian 0: Wednesday, April 18, 2001

    THE stay-away fans probably had the right idea at Edgar Street in mid-week as two sides conjured up a Nationwide Conference result that was no real good to either of them, writes Richard Prime. Kingstonian needed all three points to boost their bid to

  • 28/10/00 - Bulls out to capitalise on Shield comeback

    HEREFORD United are out to take full advantage of their unexpected Auto Windscreens Shield reprieve. The Bulls learned this week that they will be one of eight Nationwide Conference clubs who will play alongside the Second and Third Division clubs in

  • 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

  • Hereford United 0 Hayes 1 Saturday, September 5, 1998

    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

  • Hereford United 2 Southport 2 Monday, September 1, 1998

    SLIPSHOD defending cost Hereford two Football Conference points as they conceded an 87th-minute goal to Justin O'Reilly after coming from behind to lead 2-1 at Edgar Street on Monday. With time running out, the Bulls looked to have secured their third

  • 16/10/00 - Striker Quinn links with Hereford

    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

  • Southport 1 Hereford United 1: Tuesday, March 27, 2001

    HEREFORD ended their dismal run of three straight Nationwide Conference defeats on Tuesday but it took a 90th-minute header from club captain Ian Wright at Haig Avenue. The result also maintained United's unbeaten record against the Sandgrounders since

  • Hednesford Town 3 Hereford United 1 Monday August 24, 1998

    TWO goals in a three-minute spell in the second-half put paid to 10-man Hereford's hopes at Keys Park on Monday evening. United had outplayed the unbeaten home side in the first period and looked a good bet for at least a point when Mark Taylor put them

  • Leigh RMI 2 Hereford United 1: Saturday, March 24, 2001

    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 United 2 Dover Athletic 0 Saturday, August 22, 1998

    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

  • 13/10/00 - Hereford get ready for crunch

    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

  • 10/10/00 - Hereford's cup honour

    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

  • Stevenage Borough 2 Hereford United 1: Monday, March 12, 2001

    GRAHAM Turner's FA Trophy stars failed to repeat their cup heroics in the Nationwide Confer-ence at Stevenage's Broadhall Way on Monday. After a goalkeeping gaffe gifted them the lead after just 76 seconds, they conceded an equaliser minutes before the

  • Kingstonian 2 Hereford United 0 Saturday, August 15, 1998

    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

  • 9/10/00 - Williams is aiming to keep pace

    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

  • 3/10/00 - United put Hanson on injury stand-by

    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

  • 29/9/00 - Next two weeks will test title

    HEREFORD United's next four games will tell whether they have the right credentials to become Nationwide Conference title contenders -- says Director of Football Graham Turner. The Bulls' trip to fourth-placed Dagenham and Redbridge tomorrow (3pm) is

  • Hereford United 1 Nuneaton Borough 1: February 17, 2001

    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

  • 26/9/00 - Turner eager to end Bulls' home woe

    Director of Football Graham Turner is backing Hereford United to end their miserable home form against Leigh RMI tonight (7.45). The Bulls have drawn four of their five home games, which has seen them slip to third place in the Nationwide Conference -

  • 22/9/00 - Turner wants Bulls to bounce back to form

    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

  • Hereford United 0 Leigh RMI 0: Saturday, February 3, 2001

    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

  • Telford United 1 Hereford United 0: Saturday, January 27, 2001

    HEREFORD'S third successive away Nationwide Conference defeat came courtesy of a late winner from substitute Chris Malkin. But for United's make-shift side it was rough justice in a game where their effort certainly warranted a share of the points. With

  • 12/9/00 - Bulls seek away wins record

    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

  • Hereford United 1 Dover Athletic 0: Saturday, January 13, 2001

    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

  • 12/9/00 - Bulls fans urged to behave

    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

  • Hereford United 1 Reading 2: Tuesday, January 9, 2001

    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

  • 9/9/00 - McIndoe proving he's fast Hereford learner

    HEREFORD United midfielder Michael McIndoe admits the Nationwide Conference will be something of a mystery tour for him. The cultured 20-year-old, a summer recruit from Luton Town, has been a key figure in the Bulls' fine start to the new season and has

  • 8/9/00 - Turner confident record will be maintained

    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

  • Hereford United 2 Chester City 0: Monday, January 1, 2001

    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

  • 5/9/00 - Telford to offer sternest test

    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 United 4 Yeovil Town 0: Tuesday, December 19, 2000

    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

  • 1/9/00 - Hereford defending two records

    HEREFORD United defend two proud records as they travel to Woking in the Nat-ionwide Conference tomorrow (3pm). Graham Turner's men are the only side in the Conference yet to concede a league goal this season, and they also have a 100 per cent away record

  • 22/8/00 - Giddings could get Bulls call

    KERRY Giddings could get his first Hereford United call-up for tonight's Nationwide Conference game at Kettering Town (7.45). The former Stourport Swifts, Pershore Town and Redditch United striker has signed a part-time contract with the Bulls after impressing

  • 19/8/00 - Hereford are ready to compete

    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

  • Hereford United 1 Boston United 1: Saturday, November 25, 2000

    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

  • 18/8/00 - Turner banks on team spirit to see Hereford through

    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

  • Woking 1 Hereford United 0: Saturday, October 28, 2000

    HEREFORD'S expectations of another epic FA Cup run were brought to a summary end by a United old boy in the fourth qualifying round at Kingfield on Saturday. Jamie Pitman, who was hardly noted for his goal-scoring, let alone his heading ability, during

  • Hereford United 4 Dover Athletic 2: Saturday, October 21, 2000

    HALF-TIME substitute Rob Elmes inspired Hereford to a superlative victory after an excellent second-half comeback in the Nationwide Conference on Saturday. United were derided by their own fans at half-time after an appalling performance in the first

  • 25/5/02 - Wright is confident Bulls can push for promotion

    HEREFORD United skipper Ian Wright is bullish about the club's chances of success next season despite a disappointing campaign this time round. The Edgar Street stalwart remains optimistic that the Bulls can be among the clubs battling for promotion from

  • 12/8/00 - Bull's eye on being manager

    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

  • 10/8/00 - Parry bags winner on his return

    SUBSTITUTE Paul Parry marked his return from injury with a fine goal as Hereford United overturned Premiership giants Leicester City at Edgar Street last night in their penultimate pre-season friendly. Parry had only been on the pitch for five minutes

  • 11/5/02 - Gavin makes Yeovil switch

    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

  • 8/8/00 - Seventh heaven

    HEREFORD UNITED finally got on the goal trail as they romped to a 7-0 victory at Pershore Town. The difference between the sides was emphasised by the fact that United scored six of their goals in the first half with five coming in 13 minutes. They looked

  • 10/5/02 - Turner to stay with Hereford

    GRAHAM Turner has agreed to take control of first team affairs and remain at Hereford United in a bid to stablise the Edgar Street club. The former Wolves' boss made the decision after a series of meetings in which supporters pledged to put some financial

  • 7/8/00 - Tempers run high in Shrews draw

    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

  • 5/7/00 - Tough start as Bulls

    WITH Hereford United due to entertain Shrewsbury Town today, director of football Graham Turner admitted his side's pre-season build up has certainly been a challenging one. "We've had a tough programme, today's game is our sixth in 12 days -- and some

  • 4/8/00 - Defenders set for Bulls return

    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

  • 4/8/00 - Narrow victory fails to cheer

    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

  • 3/7/00 - Turner delays striker decision

    HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner is to delay a decision on whether to sign striker Dai Thomas after fresh claims that he was involved in crowd trouble at Euro 2000. The 24-year-old, currently on Cardiff's books and previously with Swansea

  • Hereford Utd 1 Hednesford Town 1: Saturday, September 9, 2000

    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

  • Hereford United 2 Telford United 0: Tuesday, September 5, 2000

    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

  • Woking 0 Hereford United 3: Saturday, September 2, 2000

    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

  • 26/7/00 - United hit back to earn draw

    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

  • 22/7/00 - Hereford bidding to hit the high notes!

    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

  • Hayes 0 Hereford United 2: Saturday, August 26, 2000

    UNBEATEN Hereford gained their second Nationwide Conference away win in five days, writes RICHARD PRIME. The Bulls' success was built on a sound defensive display in which youngster Tony James was outstanding. The former West Bromwich Albion centre-back

  • 20/7/00 - Oldbury opening for United hopefuls

    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

  • Kettering Town 0 Hereford United 2: Tuesday, August 22, 2000

    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

  • Hereford United 0 Southport 0: Saturday, August 19, 2000

    HEREFORD got their Nationwide Conference campaign off to an unbeaten start but it was a game in which neither side created sufficient clear-cut chances to deserve all three points. Realistically, a draw was always on the cards as the Bulls have never

  • 14/7/00 - No-show May released by United boss

    HEREFORD United have axed striker Leroy May for "disciplinary reasons." United's Director of Football Graham Turner said May's contract had been cancelled after he failed to show up for pre-season training. May rejoined Hereford from Kidderminster Harriers

  • Hereford United 1 Leicester 0: Pre-season friendly

    SUBSTITUTE Paul Parry marked his return from injury with a fine goal as Hereford overturned Premiership club Leicester in their penultimate pre-season friendly, writes Adam Workman. Parry had only been on the pitch for five minutes when he picked up the

  • Gloucester City 1 Hereford United 1: Pre-season friendly

    THE heat was the only real winner as Hereford's pre-season programme came to a close at Meadow Park on Saturday, writes Richard Prime. Neither side was able to find much in the way of rhythm under clear blue skies although the Bulls carved out more than

  • 30/4/02 - United release player-coach

    PHIL Robinson's brief reign as Hereford United's first team boss is over. The Edgar Street club are today set to release the player/coach who succeeded Graham Turner earlier in the season. The former Wolves and Notts County star was unavailable for comment

  • Hereford United 0 Shrewsbury Town 0: Pre-season friendly

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

  • 27/4/02 - Parry's peformances please United chief

    MIDFIELDER Paul Parry has added a new dimension to his game this season according to player/coach Phil Robinson who has hailed his new found passion for Hereford United. Robinson has been particularly pleased with Parry's hunger to see Hereford win every

  • 19/4/02 - Goal king Robinson looking to push Hayes down

    JUST five days after denting Dagenham & Redbridge's title hopes, Phil Robinson is intent on wreaking havoc at the other end of the table and consigning Hayes to relegation at Edgar Street tomorrow (3pm). Hereford United's player-coach, who ensured

  • 24/6/00 - Turner backing new U19 league

    HEREFORD United will be at the forefront of a new initiative for under 19 footballers next season. United are among the foun-der members of the new Conference Under 19 league next season. The plan is for non-league clubs to establish links with one or

  • 18/4/02 - Williams may leave Hereford

    LEADING scorer Gavin Williams could be leaving Hereford United after failing to sign a new deal. The talented 21-year-old, who joined the club as a YTS player, will be free to talk to clubs when his contract runs out on May 4. United's director of football

  • 17/6/00 - Turner is aiming for value in his signings

    BOSS Graham Turner is stepping up his bid to boost Hereford United's playing ranks in time for the new Nationwide Conference campaign. But he's prepared to bide his time to make sure he gets full value for money. He said: "We have only just had the full

  • 16/4/02 - Bulls eye points to secure safety

    RELEGATION and promotion issues will be at stake in equal measure at Edgar Street tonight (7.45) when Hereford United play Dagenham & Redbirdge The Bulls still need points to ensure their Nationwide Conference survival while The Daggers cannot afford

  • 3/6/00 - Jukes aims to make his experience pay off

    FEW people at Hereford United have experienced more of the game than their vastly experienced chief scout Ron Jukes. His arrival at Edgar Street enabled him to resume a long-standing partnership with the Bulls' Director of Football Graham Turner. Jukes

  • 13/4/02 - Rodgerson is at crossroads

    IF Ian Rodgerson needed any better preparation for the physiotherapy degree course he may take up at Brunel University next September he could not have chosen a better club than Hereford United. The Edgar Street club's physio room has been a hive of activity

  • Save our care home bid fails

    ATTEMPTS by residents and relatives to keep a Kington care home open have failed - it has been confirmed. Months of campaigning by the Kingswood Hall Residents and Relatives Association were in vain as South Shropshire Housing Association formally announced

  • 6/4/02 - United need eleven leaders

    HEREFORD United need eleven captains in their bid to avoid being dragged into a relegation battle says Edgar Street player/coach Phil Robinson. Club skipper Ian Wright has chipped in with some valuable goals of late but Robinson expects all his players

  • 5/4/02 - United go through pain barrier

    NO pain, no gain will be the motto for Hereford United ahead of their trip to Doncaster Rovers tomorrow (3pm). The Edgar Street club has been dragged into a relegation battle and player-coach Phil Robinson expects several key personnel to play through

  • 30/3/02 - Worrying time over for grateful United

    HEREFORD United's players and fans can surely rest more easily following their 1-0 midweek win over Chester City. Ian Wright's early winner has left the Bulls nine points clear of the Nationwide Conference relegation zone going into today's game at Scarborough

  • 30/3/02 - Hereford poised to secure their safety

    HEREFORD United hope to move a step closer to Conference safety when Woking visit Edgar Street on Monday (3pm). United had a nine-point cushion over the relegation zone before today's games, and with Woking one of the sides below them in the table, victory

  • 29/3/02 - Bulls can cement safety with Boro success

    HEREFORD United hope to finally cement their Nationwide Conference safety over the Easter weekend. A crucial midweek victory over Chester moved them into 14th place and kept them nine points clear of the danger zone. But they now face two more crunch

  • 26/3/02 - In-form Chester to test Hereford

    IN-form Chester City visit Phil Robinson's Hereford United at Edgar Street tonight (7.45) fresh from claiming the scalp of Nationwide Conference leaders Boston United at the weekend. Robinson, though, is urging his side to remember their own memorable

  • 23/3/02 - Robinson eyes top six finish

    PHIL Robinson believes two more victories will not only ensure Hereford United are safe from relegation but could lay the platform for a top six finish. The Bulls went into action against Morecambe at Edgar Street today and then entertain Mark Wright's

  • 22/3/02 - Bulls seek fresh morale booster

    MORALE is high in the Hereford United camp ahead of their clash with Morecambe at Edgar Street tomorrow (3pm). The two sides shared a 2-2 draw at Christie Park back in September with goals from Paul Parry and Rob Elmes but Hereford have suffered a slump

  • 21/3/02 - United sign on defender

    HEREFORD United player/coach Phil Robinson has returned to his old club Notts County to snap up promising defender Richard Holmes on loan. The 21-year-old, who was a regular at Meadow Lane two seasons ago, has started just twice this term and will gain

  • 15/3/02 - Bulls need more points away to basement boys

    HEREFORD United aim to rub some sea salt into the wounds of Dover Athletic who sacked manager Neville Southall this week. The Nationwide Conference basement dwellers called last orders on the former Everton legend just a week after he claimed the club

  • 12/3/02 - Bulls' fear over Baker

    KEEPER Matt Baker remains doubtful for Hereford United's clash at Farnborough Town tonight (7.45). Despite extra rest at the weekend after the Dagenham match was postponed the Bulls' number one is struggling with an ankle injury and deputy Lee Evans is

  • 11/3/02 - Bulls count cost of gale damage

    CASH-strapped Hereford United lost an estimated £3,000 after Saturday's clash with Nationwide Conference leaders Dagenham & Redbridge was postponed when 70mph winds ripped off part of the Meadow End roof at Edgar Street. Hereford now face a race against

  • 9/3/02 - Robinson seeing red

    JOHN Snape's sending off against Telford United in mid-week left Phil Robinson seething at the inconsistency of officials. The combative midfielder was red-carded for swearing but Hereford United's player/ coach was upset at the perceived double standards

  • 8/3/02 - Evans on standby for biggest game of his career

    ROOKIE keeper Lee Evans is standing by for the biggest game of his career in Hereford United's Nationwide Conference clash with leaders Dagenham & Redbridge at Edgar Street tomorrow (3pm). Number one Matt Baker has an ankle injury and is rated doubtful

  • 5/3/02 - Injury problems mount for Bulls

    INJURY-hit Hereford United will be hoping for a change of luck against Telford United at Edgar Street tonight (7.45). The Bucks arrive buoyed by a 1-0 win against Northwich but The Bulls were forced to suffer a second stoppage time defeat in seven days

  • 23/2/02 - Robinson enjoying United experience

    HEREFORD United player/coach Phil Robinson has experienced both highs and lows during his spell in charge at Edgar Street but has enjoyed every moment. When Graham Turner relinquished the day to day running of the team, Robinson was the ideal candidate

  • 22/2/02 - Bulls all set for Chester tester

    SPIRITS are high in the Hereford United camp on the eve of their FA Umbro Trophy fifth round clash at Chester City tomorrow (3pm). The Edgar Street club's thrilling 4-3 victory at title-chasers Boston United in midweek has teed them up nicely to tackle

  • 18/2/02 - Hereford aiming to spoil the party

    HEREFORD United are poised to thwart a Boston United backlash as they bid to return to the top of the table in front of Sky cameras tonight (8pm). The Pilgrims' Nationwide Conference title challenge has stuttered with two defeats in their last three league

  • 14/2/02 - Keeper Cooksey forced to retire

    HEREFORD United keeper Scott Cooksey has lost his battle against a serious wrist injury and has retired from football. The England semi-professional international has come to an ag-reement for the last three months of his Edgar Street contract and is

  • 12/2/02 - United chasing place in last 16

    AFTER two rain delays Hereford United hope it is going to be third time lucky in their FA Umbro Trophy clash with Hampton & Richmond at Edgar Street tonight (7.45). The Bulls will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 1-0 Nationwide Conference

  • 8/2/02 - Bulls are determined to push

    HEREFORD United will be hoping to derail Leigh RMI and cast their recent revival to the wind when the two sides clash at Edgar Street tomorrow (3pm). The Railwaymen have a better record on the road than at their Hilton Park ground where they have won

  • 6/2/02 - Cooksey may be forced to quit

    HEREFORD United 'keeper Scott Cooksey may be forced to quit the game after being told he could need further surgery on his injured wrist. The England semi-professional international has been out all season after blood poisoning destroyed the ligaments

  • 5/2/02 - United Trophy match off

    Hereford United's FA Umbro Trophy clash with Hampton and Richmond Borough tonight has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The match has been rearranged for next Tuesday at Edgar Street (7.45). The winners will earn a place in the last 16 of the

  • 2/2/02 - Hereford hoping for major cash booster

    HEREFORD United's hopes of financial salvation could take a turn for the better in the next few weeks. Potential backers of the cash-strapped club are due to hold meetings with Herefordshire Council's leader Terry James within the next three weeks. It

  • 26/1/02 - Hereford wrangling over FA Cup money

    CASH-strapped Hereford United are still wrangling over FA Cup money with debt-ridden Swindon Town. The Wiltshire club has paid over £18,000 but the Edgar Street club is disputing the gate receipts. "I understand that Hereford have received most of the

  • 19/1/02 - Shirley enjoying his return to action for Hereford

    CRUEL luck with injuries has hampered John Shirley's season with Hereford United to date but after finally regaining his fitness the 20-year-old is at last enjoying a run of games in the side. Shirley, who grew up in North London within a Pat Jennings

  • 12/1/02 - Cooksey reveals injury shock

    A NASTY wrist infection not only threatened Scott Cooksey's playing career but also his life, the Hereford United keeper has revealed. Cooksey, who returned to competitive action for the reserves against Worcester City in midweek, is finally seeing some

  • 11/1/02 - Bulls anxious to avoid banana skin in Trophy clash

    A POTENTIAL banana skin in the shape of Ryman League outfit Chesham United threatens to put the skids on Hereford United's FA Trophy ambitions. The Bulls' record against Ryman clubs in recent years does not augur well for Phil Robinson's side with defeats