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Compost pioneers bid for pilot plant approval
COMPOST pioneers running an experimental waste-to-fertiliser plant are causing a stink over their bid to stay on a site near Leominster. Two councils are at loggerheads over the future of Bioganix Ltd, which is processing 150 tonnes of waste a week, mainly
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Trust celebrates Capability Brown
LANDSCAPES designed by 'Capability' Brown, one of the greatest gardeners from the 18th century, are being celebrated by the National Trust this month. On Saturday and Sunday 'Around with Brown' will be marked at Berrington Hall, near Leominster, with
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Sarah's plea to council
SARAH Mobberley is not old enough to vote, but in three minutes might just have changed Herefordshire Council planning policy. The Leominster teenager spoke up for more play facilities on her estate. The plea has implications for communities countywide
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Project to help to stir up happy memories
A NEW project in Leominster aims to stir up happy memories. Age Concern Leominster & District is to use the Internet as a tool to run 'Reminiscence Sessions.' The charity was chosen from hundreds of applicants nation-wide to receive a £2000 AOL Innovation
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Worries over new business site
NEW steel-framed industrial units, offices and a yard for a crane hire firm should be sited further away from homes than the site proposed says Leominster Town Council. Councillors signalled their approval of the Leominster Crane Hire plan in principle
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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
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Hereford United 0 Leigh RMI 1
Saturday, April 19, 2003 HEREFORD United suffered their fifth defeat in six Nationwide Conference outings after a miserable performance to lose 1-0 to Leigh RMI at Edgar Street on Saturday. The relegation-threatened Railwaymen scrapped for every ball
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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
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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
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31/3/00 - United focus on third position
HEREFORD United will be out to maintain their third position in the Nationwide Conference table when they entertain Morecambe at Edgar Street tomorrow (3pm). Bulls boss Graham Turner accepts that winning the league now looks very unlikely, but is particularly
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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
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18/3/00 - Turner maintains his challenge
EVER the optimist, Hereford United's Director of Football Graham Turner is still not throwing in the towel on their Nationwide Conference title chances. The Bulls' hopes were surely ended by this week's shock 4-2 home defeat against lowly Woking. That
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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
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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
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Northwich Victoria 2 Hereford United 2
Saturday, February 15, 2003 HEREFORD United are a point nearer the Nationwide Conference play-offs after Saturday's draw at Wincham Park but their 390 travelling fans may well feel that they should have come home with their 10th away win of the season
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10/3/00 - Turner hands chance to Quy
HEREFORD United have handed Andy Quy the chance to re-establish himself in goal. Quy makes his first appearance in the first-team since September in tomorrow's home Nationwide Conference clash with Hednesford Town (3.00). This follows Shrewsbury Town's
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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
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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
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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
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24/2/00 - United appoint new directors
HEREFORD United have appointed Grenville Smith and Steve Bayliss on to their board of directors. Mr Smith is a former policeman who helped organise the Jail Break fund raising scheme. He will have special responsibility for security and safety. Mr Bayliss
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Hereford United 0 Wigan Athletic 0
Saturday, November 16, 2002 SCOTT Green's last-gasp goal sent Hereford United crashing out of the FA Cup in heart-breaking fashion at the hands of Second Division leaders Wigan Athletic at Edgar Street on Saturday. The Wigan midfielder's well-taken winner
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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
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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
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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
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8/1/00 - Room to improve as Bulls reflect
A WEEKEND free of games provides an opportunity to assess Hereford United's season so far. And the report has to read: "Good, but there's plenty of room for improvement." The memorable FA Cup run, which saw them beat two Football League sides in York
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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
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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
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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
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Forest Green Rovers 1 Hereford United 3
Tuesday, August 20, 2002 HEREFORD United climbed to equal top of the Nationwide Conference after a hard-fought 3-1 win last night over Forest Green Rovers at The Lawn. It was a memorable match for United's 21-year-old midfielder Danny Williams who scored
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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
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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
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27/11/99 - Elmes ponders a full-time deal
HEREFORD United's FA Cup hero Rob Elmes says he would relish the chance to become a full-time player. The 29-year-old striker grabbed all the headlines through his winning goal in last week's televised FA Cup victory over Hartlepool United. And it wasn't
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Go-carts stolen
THREE racing go-carts, worth £5,000 each, were stolen from the Rotherwas Industrial Estate. A stolen white Ifor Williams box trailer was used to transport the vehicles from the Ramsden Road building between 7.45pm and 8.30pm on August 13. One of the go-carts
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Police probe after £30k carp perish
A POLICE investigation is underway after £30,000-worth of koi carp fish mysteriously died at a Hereford pub. The 22 fish, who had lived in a 20ft container at the back of the Golden Lion for five years, were all found dead or close to death as landlady
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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
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29/10/99 - Shock is on: Rodgerson
IAN Rodgerson is backing his home-town club to write another chapter in their impressive FA Cup history. The 33-year-old midfielder believes Hereford United can upset Third Division York City in tomorrow's first round tie at Edgar Street (3.00). He said
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Former Times man Reg Gillard dies, 89
A FORMER Hereford Times advertising manager described as a charismatic 'antique gentleman' has died aged 89. Hereford born and bred, Reg Gillard was a well-known figure in the county's church musical circles, as an organiser for amateur football teams
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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
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17/9/99 - Sturgess all set to seal United deal
HEREFORD United have received a timely boost ahead of tomorrow's home Nationwide Conference clash with high-flying Stevenage Borough (3.00). Defender Paul Sturgess has agreed to commit himself to the club on a full-time basis. The 24-year-old former Charlton
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27/8/99 - James back for Bulls but quartet still out
HEREFORD United's selection problems show little sign of easing before tomorrow's Nationwide Conference trip to Welling United (3.00). United's Director of Football Graham Turner is poised to welcome back defender Tony James to his starting line-up following
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13/8/99 - Piearce targets a winning start
NEW star striker Steve Piearce is confident he can score the goals to fire Hereford United back into the Football League. The summer signing from Halesowen Town is expected to start United's opening Nationwide Conference game at new boys Sutton United
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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
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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
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23/7/99 - Cup bid edge for Hereford
THE chance of picking up silverware tomorrow will give a competitive edge to Hereford United's pre-season friendly against Stoke City at Edgar Street (3pm). At stake will be the Central Conference Doxhill Cup, a reserve team trophy, which United should
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Bartonsham Retirement Club
Last month the club held their usual meeting at the Shire Hall. Members were greatly entertained by Bill Jackson reminiscing about his 50 years in Hereford. This month members were treated to a demonstration by Jean Harper on "Super Sandwiches". The sandwiches
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Hereford Civic Trust
In the last event in the current programme, members were led by Andre Poppleston on a stimulating walkabout in the city. It included the large-scale redevelopment of the Edgar Street Grid, relating spaces such as the cattle market to what is currently
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Hereford Lions
NEW president of Hereford Lions Club is Colin Smith, who works in the distribution unit at Bulmers, and who has for many years been secretary of the Lions holiday home in Burnham on Sea. Colin, aged 50, and a native of Kington served 10 years in the army
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Bromsberrow Gardening and Social
Nearly 50 members attended the Bromsberrow Gardening and Social Club meeting at Bromsberrow Village Hall. Andrew Huntley, a gardening specialist and also a key member of the Growing Point Charity based at Holme Lacy, conducted the main talk. Growing Point
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Arthritis Research Campaign
The Hereford Branch of the Arthritis Research Campaign has had a busy year by holding a number of fund raising events. We held a Bridge Drive in March which raised £130, in June the Flag Day and a Car Boot Sale raised £430 and £138. The Hereford Chamber
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Ledbury Rotary Club
THE Bishop of Hereford, the Rt Rev John Oliver, was entertained by the Ledbury Rotary Club last month at the Feathers Hotel. The Bishop gave a fascinating account of the history and current workings of the House of Lords. His talk was far ranging, covering
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Ross Rotary
In the year to June 30, Chris Whiteley, the Rotary Club of Ross-on-Wye treasurer, reports that the club has made more than £16,000 available to causes within Ross and further afield. The club has completed more than 30 projects. Mock job interviews for
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RAFA
A pleasant evening was spent by 50 members and friends of Hereford Branch RAFA at the Railway Club, Hereford. They sat down to a dinner in celebration of RAFA's 60th anniversary. The branch itself is older, as it was formed as Comrades of the Royal Air
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Suez Veterans Association
OVER a long period the Suez Veterans Association has been trying to raise funds for a memorial to all who served, and especially those who lost their lives in the arboretum at Alrewas, near Lichfield. The veterans of this conflict has recently been awarded
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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
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4/5/01 - Contract decision time for Turner
HEREFORD United face some difficult contractual decisions over the next 24 hours. The Bulls, who round off their Nationwide Conference season at Boston United tomorrow (3pm), have no fewer than 10 players whose contracts expire at the end of this season
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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19/3/00 - Sky ready to boost United finances
HEREFORD United could be set for a financial boost after Sky Sports announced live coverage of the Nationwide Conference from next season. The Conference clubs have reached an agreement for Sky Sports to broadcast up to ten live matches, plus any end
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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
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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
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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
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19/2/01 - Turner pinning his faith on Bully
HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner is backing Steve Bull to play an increasing part in his club fortunes. The former Wolves and England legend came off the bench to score an injury-time equaliser on his home debut in Saturday's 1-1 Nationwide
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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
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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
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Fitness sessions organised
Following last year's well-received activities, Herefordshire County Netball Association will again start their season with three Fit for Netball sessions, which are open to all interested players over 16. Led by Jeremy Wheadon of Sixth Sense Fitness,
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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
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Leyton Orient 2 Hereford United 1: Saturday, April 26, 1997 League Division Three
THE ominous sound of the fat lady clearing her throat echoed around Brisbane Road at 10 minutes to five on Saturday afternoon. As news filtered through from the Goldstone Ground that Brighton had beaten Doncaster, the huge band of travelling Hereford
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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
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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
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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
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Lincoln City 3 Hereford United 3: Saturday, February 22 League Division Three
A SPECIAL delivery from 'flying postman' John Williams earned Hereford a point in the Nationwide League Third Division on Saturday. Former Coventry striker Williams, who earned his nickname from his former profession and his win in a sprint competition
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Yeovil Town 2 Hereford United 3: Tuesday, May 1, 2001
IAN Rodgerson's last-minute winner ended the promotion hopes of the former Bulls manager, Hereford-based Colin Addison, and his Yeovil team on Tuesday. The home side needed to avoid defeat to take the Nationwide Conference title race into the final day
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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
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Forest Green Rovers 1 Hereford United 1: Monday, April 16, 2001
HEREFORD failed to avenge their FA Umbro Trophy semi-final defeat at The Lawn on Monday but at least picked up a hard-earned and deserved point from a scrappy Nationwide Conference game, writes Richard Prime. Neither goalkeeper was overworked in a match
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Telford United 0 Hereford United 1 Tuesday, September 15, 1998
A WONDER goal by centre-back Ian Wright gave Hereford their second 1-0 away success in four days on Tuesday, writes RICHARD PRIME. The goal came on 28 minutes and followed Hereford's second corner of the game when Mark Taylor's flag-kick was half-cleared
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Hereford United 0 Woking 1: Tuesday, April 3, 2001
HEREFORD'S dismal Nationwide Conference form continued at Edgar Street with a second successive home defeat against in-form Woking on Tuesday, writes Richard Prime. United have now failed to win in five matches since their FA Umbro Trophy quarter-final
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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
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17/10/00 - Turner targets trophy success
AFTER two high profile games in a week against the top two sides in the Nationwide Conference, Here-ford United are involved in cup action tonight. They entertain Kettering Town in the Nationwide Variety Trophy, the League Cup for Conference clubs, at
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14/10/00 - Robinson remains confident
PHIL Robinson is confident that Hereford United can continue to be genuine Nationwide Conference title contenders. Following today's trip to Rushden and Diamonds, the Bulls, currently fourth in the table, will have played all of their fellow high-flyers
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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
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Hereford United 0 Dagenham & Redbridge 1: Saturday, March 17, 2001
HEREFORD succumbed to their second Nation-wide Conference defeat inside a week and slipped to eighth in the table with a feeble performance at Edgar Street on Saturday. The Daggers became only the second team to inflict a home league defeat on United
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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
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Hereford United 0 Woking 1 (abandoned after 51 minutes)
BRISTOL referee Steve Tanner finally called a halt to Tuesday's Nationwide Conference clash amid farcical conditions just after half-time. With rain continuing to lash down, as it had since well before the kick-off, pools of water all over the pitch made
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Hereford United 1 Morecambe 1 AET (Hereford win 3-1 on penalties)
HEREFORD managed to keep their dream of an FA Umbro Trophy final appearance alive at Edgar Street on Tuesday - but only just, writes RICHARD PRIME. After being outplayed for almost all of the 120 minutes, remarkably, considering their appalling record
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Morecambe 0 Hereford United 0
HEREFORD richly deserved their draw after a battling performance in an entertaining FA Umbro Trophy fifth round encounter at Christie Park. With both sides aiming to play good football, it was a well-balanced match, although Hereford may well feel that
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Wigan Athletic 4 Hereford United 1: Saturday, November 9, 1996 League Division Three
HEREFORD'S bid to regain contact with the promotion hopefuls floundered at Springfield Park against high-flying rivals. Although Hereford gave as good as they got in the mid-field battle, and could even be said to have shaded the first half, they were
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Hereford United 1 Barnet 1: Saturday, November 2, 1996 League Division Three
BARNET'S German-born 6 ft 5 in goalkeeper Maik Taylor frustrated Here-ford with some fine saves and preserved former England international Alan Mullery's unbeaten record since he took over as director of football from Ray Clemence. Under Mullery's guidance
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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 -
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Hereford United 0 Cambridge United 1: Tuesday, October 30, 1996 League Division Three
HEREFORD'S rise in the Nationwide League Third Division table after three successive wins shot into reverse gear as Cambridge avenged August's 3-0 Coca-Cola Cup defeat, writes LAURIE TEAGUE. The Bulls failed to score for the first time in nine league
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Hednesford Town 0 Hereford United 3: Saturday, February 10, 2001
A GOAL by player-coach Phil Robinson after just 29 seconds was the prelude to one of Hereford's most convincing displays for several weeks. Full of confidence after the early strike, United carved out chance after chance and, in the end, it was surprising
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16/9/00 - Giddings relishes his big chance at United
KERRY Giddings has had a dream start to his Hereford United career. After signing last month the 24-year-old striker has scored twice and has looked comfortable in the Nationwide Conference after making the step up from local football where he had played
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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
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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
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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
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Chester City 2 Hereford United 1: Tuesday, December 26, 2000
Hereford's run of Conference games without a win was extended to five when they became the first side to lose to Chester in league action since October 8, writes Richard Prime. The Bulls turned in a truly abject first-half performance which could have
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Middlesborough 7 Hereford United 0: Wednesday, September 18, 1996 Coca-Cola Cup 2 (1)
THE huge chasm between sixth and 92nd place in professional football was cruelly demonstrated at the Riverside Stadium as Middlesbrough demolished Hereford United 7-0 in the Coca-Cola Cup second round first leg. Four goals from Italian international Fabrizio
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Good-time girls and tough guys provide birthday sparkle
Next week sees the opening of The Courtyard's autumn show, Guys and Dolls. Directed by Estelle van Warmelo, this classic Broadway musical promises to be a neon-lit spectacular of smooth talking gamblers and their dames, tough night-club bosses and good-time
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Swansea City 4 Hereford United 0: Tuesday, September 10, 1996 League Division Three
HEREFORD United crashed to a humiliating 4-0 defeat against Swansea City in Nationwide Division 3 at the Vetch field on Tuesday night. The Swans, who came into the game on the back of a run of six consecutive defeats, over-ran a poor Hereford side who
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Hereford United 0 Hartlepool United 1: Saturday, September 7, 1996 League Division Three
HEREFORD United's poor start to their Nationwide League Third Division programme continued on Saturday when Stephen Halliday snatched an 85th minute winner for Hartlepool United. To rub salt into the wound Hereford substitute Ian Foster was sent off following
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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
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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
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15/8/00 - Turner decides on triallists
HEREFORD United could snap up trialists Matt Baker and Andy Moran before the start of their Nationwide Conference season against Southport on Saturday. Former Hull goalkeeper Baker and ex-Tranmere striker Moran have both impressed in their pre-season
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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
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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
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Rushden & Diamonds 1 Hereford United 0: Saturday, October 14, 2000
HEREFORD found themselves 11 points behind top-of-the-table Yeovil after going down to a solitary Justin Jackson goal in their Nationwide Conference clash at Nene Park. Jackson beat the Hereford off-side trap to net the decisive goal after 55 minutes
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18/5/02 - Bentley setback as Turner gets busy
HEREFORD United's hopes of signing Telford United player Jim Bentley have been dashed after the defender's decided to join Morecambe, writes NAT SYLVESTER. The former Bucks Head star has signed a one-year deal with the Lancashire club and cited Morecambe's
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11/8/00 - Thomas plans put on hold by Bulls
HEREFORD United are likely to put plans to sign troubled striker Dai Thomas on hold. Turner wants to take the 24-year-old Cardiff City player on a month's loan after he impressed during three appearances in friendlies. But Thomas, who has been suspended
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Kingstonian 0 Hereford United 3: Tuesday, October 3, 2000
HEREFORD gained a deserved victory to maintain fourth place in the Nationwide Conference on Tuesday but the game was a bad-natured affair and Kingstonian finished with only nine players. A 22-man fracas erupted after 35 minutes and referee Steve Rubery
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11/5/02 - Turner relishing challenge
GRAHAM Turner is looking forward to resuming control of first team affairs at Hereford United. The Director of Football relinquished control after a poor start to the season last year but admits he is happy to back in charge. "Without a doubt it is something
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Hereford United 1 Stevenage Borough 1: Saturday, September 23, 2000
CHRIS Lane rescued a point for a below-par Hereford on Saturday with a penalty 13 minutes from time in the Nationwide Conference. United showed a level of resolve not displayed last season to come from a goal behind for the second home game in succession
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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
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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
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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
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13/7/00 - Bully to coach United players
FORMER Wolves legend Steve Bull has agreed to join Hereford United's coaching staff. Bull accepted a part-time post at Edgar Street following talks with United Director of Football Graham Turner, who was his former boss at Molineux. But he will not be
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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
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8/7/00 - Bull linked with Edgar Street job
FORMER Wolves legend Steve Bull could be joining Hereford United. Edgar Street Director of Football Graham Turner has revealed that he has had talks with Bull about coming to Edgar Street in a coaching role. However, he stressed that Bull would not be
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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
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5/7/00 - Bulls face a testing start to season
HEREFORD United will start the new Nationwide Conference season with a home clash against Southport. Director of Football Graham Turner believes the August 19 clash will be a testing start for his side. He said: "I think Southport will be a tough one.
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Plan approved
A CARE home at Kington has had its two-storey extension approved. Planners were told that Gilwern - run by Clifford House - would not meet national standards without additional bedrooms and improved 'communal space' on the ground floor. Gilwern provides
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Bonjour to twin
A HEREFORDSHIRE twinning association are to say 'Bonjour' to their French friends during a visit to their continental 'twin' in October. The Kington Marines Twinning Association will visit Marines in France from October 24 to 28 where they will be staying
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Police believe thefts connected
KINGTON police believe the thefts of a red lawnmower and a green box trailer from homes in Kinnersley and Letton are connected. The 6ft x 4ft x 4ft dark green box trailer was stolen from outside the Kinnersley Arms pub late on Monday August 18 around
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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1/3/02 - Bulls looking to have hand in Glovers' downfall
PHIL Robinson will be aiming to spike Yeovil Town's Nationwide Conference aspirations at Huish Park tomorrow (3pm) and repeat the title wrecking form Hereford United displayed in their recent 4-3 win against Boston United. Despite the club's exit from
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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
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9/2/02 - Snape calling the tune for Hereford
IN one of the best three minute pop songs of all time The Stranglers posed the question - whatever happened to all the heroes? Well for Hugh and the boys the answer is they are still out there and at Hereford United they come in the shape of John Snape
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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
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25/1/02 - Bulls must overturn awayday blues
HEREFORD United must overturn one of the best home records in the Conference if they are to continue their magnificent seven-match unbeaten run tomorrow (3pm). Opponents Southport have not suffered a league defeat at Haig Avenue since October when they
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18/1/02 - Injury threat to United revival
PLAYER-coach Phil Robinson has a potential injury crisis ahead of Hereford United's Nationwide Conference clash with Margate at Edgar Street tomorrow (3pm). Several key players are battling to be fit including striker Rob Elmes (back), Ian Wright (flu
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9/1/02 - City to take on Bulls at the Lane
WORCESTER City entertain rivals Hereford United in the Central Conference tonight (7.45) with first-teamers Danny McDonnell, Martin Weir, Jamie Hyde and Marc Burrow expected to play some part for City. Manager John Barton had also been hoping to give
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2/1/02 - Weather wipes out holiday programme
FREEZING temperatures decimated New Year's Day football fixtures with not a single game being played in Worcestershire or Herefordshire. Worcester City's Dr Martens Premier Division clash with Hednesford Town was called off yesterday morning due to a
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29/12/01 - Goodwin targeting new year goals lift
SCOTT Goodwin grabbed his first goal for Hereford United in their 1-0 win at Telford United to provide some much-needed festive cheer for Phil Robinson's side. The combative midfielder, who joined from relegated Nationwide Conference outfit Hednesford
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22/12/01 - Kevan battling for Boxing Day fitness
HEREFORD United's Alex Kevan is battling to be fit for Boxing Day's Nationwide Conference clash with Telford, writes Nat Sylvester. The former Burnley player has four stitches in a foot wound sustained in the 1-1 draw with Nuneaton Borough. Caretaker
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21/12/01 - Bulls must keep the faith
HEREFORD United players have been told to keep the faith by caretaker boss Phil Robinson. The Bulls are currently languishing in the lower half of the Nationwide Conference. But Robinson is urging his squad to take heart from their FA Cup exploits, including
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12/12/01 - Robinson looking to climb
Hereford United caretaker manager Phil Robinson has urged his players to reproduce their FA Cup form and haul themselves back up the Nationwide Conference. The Bulls have slid to fifth from bottom ahead of Saturday's home clash with Nuneaton Borough.
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7/12/01 - Anfield old boys stand in Bulls way
EX-Liverpool manager Roy Evans stands in the way of Hereford United's FA Cup giantkilling ambitions when they travel to Second Division Swindon Town for their second round clash tomorrow (3pm). The Swindon Director of Football, schooled in the famous
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6/12/01 - Injuries hamper United cup tie build-up
SKIPPER Ian Wright and striker Scott Voice are Hereford United's main injury worries in the run- up to the Bulls' FA Cup second round clash with Swindon Town on Saturday. Wright is still suffering the effects of a dead leg picked up in the 2-0 defeat
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1/12/01 - Parry adds an extra string to Bulls bow
HEREFORD United's Paul Parry has added a defensive string to his bow this season in a bid to help out the Bulls defence. The 21-year-old has been an ever present in the Hereford side and caretaker boss Phil Robinson has praised the unselfish running he
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Hereford United 0 Yeovil Town 1: Saturday, April 9 2000
HEREFORD were left ruing missed chances as they slumped to their second defeat in three Nationwide Conference home games on Saturday. The Bulls' failings in front of goal allowed the Somerset visitors to become the first side to complete a double over
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Hereford United 2 Woking 4: Tuesday, March 14 2000
HEREFORD'S 11-game unbeaten Nationwide Conference run was ended in unlikely fashion on Tuesday, writes ADAM WORKMAN. Woking were the league's joint lowest scorers and second from bottom before this game, but the form book went out of the window along
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20/11/01 - Hereford trio suspended
INSPIRATIONAL skipper Ian Wright, who scored the decisive goal in Hereford United's FA Cup win over Wrexham, is suspended for the Conference clash at Northwich Victoria on Saturday. Also missing through suspension will be John Snape and Scott Goodwin,
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Nuneaton Borough 0 Hereford United 1: Saturday, March 4 2000
HEREFORD continued their impressive charge up the Nationwide Conference by extending their unbeaten run to 10 matches at Manor Park on Saturday. By repeating the scoreline of their last visit to Nuneaton 28 years ago thanks to a 65th-minute goal from
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17/11/01 - United boss on FA Cup stand-by
HEREFORD United's caretaker boss Phil Robinson could make a shock start in the televised FA Cup clash against Wrexham at Edgar Street tomorrow (1pm). The Bulls' player-coach, who made a comeback last week against Doncaster Rovers, has not ruled out selecting
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17/11/01 - United chief backs Piearce hit heights
STRIKER Steve Piearce has been struggling with injuries but if he gets fit could make an impact on the Nationwide Conference according to Hereford United caretaker manager Phil Robinson. The former Wolves trainee has started only one game this season
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Hereford United 2 Altrincham 2: Saturday, January 22 2000
HEREFORD looked set to end a run of six games without a win when they led Altrincham 2-1 deep into injury time of their Nationwide Conference match at Edgar Street on Saturday. That was until 'super sub' Richard Landon snatched a 93rd-minute equaliser
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Kidderminster Harriers 1 Hereford United 1: Monday, January 6 2000
THE two local Nationwide Conference rivals repeated the scoreline from their Edgar Street clash eight days previously in the return encounter on Monday, writes RICHARD PRIME. In a local derby with plenty of passion and excitement, Hereford's two former
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Leicester City 2 Hereford United 1: FA Cup, Fourth Round Replay. Wednesday, December 22 1999
IF this was a failure then what a glorious one it was. The magnificent Bulls came within 13 minutes of writing another marvellous chapter in their illustrious FA Cup history before bowing out in injury time in their third round replay at Filbert Street
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Scarborough 3 Hereford United 0: Saturday, December 18 1999
HEREFORD warmed up for their FA Cup replay at Leicester City in the wrong fashion with this defeat and dropped three places to 12th in the Nationwide Conference. But they played their part in an entertaining game and had enough chances to take the lead
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26/10/01 - Confident United eye place in the first round
CONFIDENCE is high in the Hereford United camp on the eve of their FA Cup fourth qualifying round tie clash at Dover Athletic tomorrow (3pm). The Bulls' are still buzzing after administering six of the best to struggling Scarborough last week but caretaker
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23/10/01 - Capaldi set to stay at United
HEREFORD United are hoping to extend the loan period of Northern Ireland Under 21 inter-national Tony Capaldi for another month. The Birmingham City left back has been an impressive performer since his arrival at the Edgar Street club. Capaldi misses
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Hereford United 0 Leicester City 0: FA Cup Third Round
GRITTY, battling Hereford bridged the ostensibly huge gap between non-league and Premiership soccer by holding the might of Leicester - they fielded nine internationals - to a well deserved draw in the third round of the FA Cup at Edgar Street on Saturday
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20/10/01 - Bulls' commitment pleases Robinson
HEREFORD United have stumbled in their last two matches but caretaker boss Phil Robinson admits he cannot fault his side's commitment. But it is in front of goal that the Bulls have struggled and only three sides in the Nationwide Conference have scored
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Away trip for Bulls in FA Cup
Cash-strapped Hereford United have been drawn away to play Nationwide Conference basement club Dover Athletic in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round. The Bulls, who defeated Dover 3-0 earlier in the season, will visit the Crabble on Saturday, October 27
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Hereford United 0 Hayes 2: Saturday, October 24 1999
HEREFORD director of football Graham Turner delivered a withering condemnation of his side after they were beaten by lowly Hayes in the Nationwide Conference at Edgar Street on Saturday. "We were a complete and utter shambles," was his verdict on the
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12/10/01 - Big spenders provide tough task for Robinson
BIG-spending Boston United will provide Hereford United's caretaker boss Phil Robinson with his biggest challenge to date when the Nationwide Conference high-flyers visit Edgar Street tomorrow (3pm). The Pilgrims moved to within six points of leaders
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9/10/01 - Victory treble is Phil's target
HEREFORD United travel to Nationwide Conference bottom club Chester City tonight (7.45) looking for a hat-trick of wins under the stewardship of caretaker boss Phil Robinson. The Bulls have put together back-to-back wins against Farnborough Town and Leigh
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29/9/01 - Bulls injury woes are eased by newcomers
HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner could be forgiven for believing he is the victim of some ancient curse after his side's rotten luck with injuries continued this week, writes NAT SYLVESTER. His side's already bleak injury situation took a steep nosedive
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Hereford United 5 Doncaster Rovers 3: Saturday, September 5 1999
AN action packed Nationwide Conference game at Edgar Street on Saturday saw a spate of scores, including a spectacular own goal and a penalty, a sending off, seven yellow cards and Rovers' player-manager Ian Snodin being banished from the dug-out. In
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Hereford United 4 Kettering Town 2: Saturday, August 21 1999
STRIKER Rob Elmes planted a brace of second-half headers into Kettering's net to give Hereford their first victory of the season in the Nationwide Conference at Edgar Street. Both sides went into the game on the back of two draws in their opening matches
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Hereford United 1 Nuneaton Borough 1: Tuesday, August 17 1999
STEVE Piearce, last season's top marksman in the Dr Martens League with 30 goals, got off the mark in the Nationwide Conference by scoring a 45th minute equaliser for Hereford United in their draw with Nuneaton Borough at Edgar Street on Tuesday. Piearce
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21/9/01 - Turner boosted as injuries ease
SCOTT Voice's return to action in a mid-week reserve game has given Hereford United boss Graham Turner a boost ahead of their Nationwide Conference home clash with Stevenage Borough tomorrow (3pm). The summer signing from Bilston Town has not started
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1/9/01 - Turner backing new boy Barnes
TEENAGE Birmingham City keeper Neil Barnes will step into the shoes of Hereford United's Matt Baker for Tuesday's home Nationwide Conference clash with Forest Green. Baker serves a one-match ban following his sending off against Nuneaton Borough. The
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25/8/01 - Stand-in keeper is praised by Bulls boss
HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner has been busy on the phone this week in an attempt to bring in a goalkeeper. This followed Matt Baker's sending off in the 2-0 Nationwide Conference defeat at Nuneaton Borough on Tuesday night. But despite Baker's red
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25/8/01 - Webb joins Hereford on loan
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers long-serving midfielder Paul Webb has joined Hereford United on loan for a month. The 33-year-old moved to Aggborough in 1994 from Bromsgrove, but has struggled to break into Jan Molby's side so far this season. The Harriers boss
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18/8/01 - Hereford in good shape for challenge
HEREFORD United kick off the season with their strongest squad for three years according to skipper Ian Wright. The 29-year-old is looking to improve on the Bulls's showing last year and maintain a promotion challenge until the last game of the season
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'Time for a change' for Fire Choir leader
TEN years ago Hereford Fire Choir was born out of one carol service and a certain young fire officer who was asked to 'get a few friends together' by a senior fire officer. What was only ever intended to be a 'one-off' - they were joined by Aylestone
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11/8/01 - Hereford newcomers targeting promotion
HEREFORD United's summer signings Mark Williams and Scott Goodwin have set their sights on promotion from the Nationwide Conference. But last year the pair's clubs enjoyed contrasting fortunes with Williams' Rotherham United gaining promotion to Division
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4/8/01 - Bulls flyer vital for promotion challenge
HEREFORD United's Robin Elmes, who celebrated his return to action with a goal in the 4-1 midweek defeat of Boldmere St Michaels, is hoping the Bulls get off to a flyer in the Conference. The striker believes it is vital United are still in promotion
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Junior triumphs at Summerhill day
SUMMERHILL'S support for their junior section was rewarded when young Robert Sneddon won Billy Finn's Captain's Day prize with a nett 63. A countback was needed to decide the 0-17 category when Phil Jones pipped Aidy Davies on the back nine after each
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24/5/03 - Turner confident in Teesdale's ability
GRAHAM Turner is confident Richard Teedsdale can realise his potential in his second season at Hereford United. The ex-Walsall defender made only a handful of starts in his first year at Edgar Street but the Bulls manager is optimistic he can progress
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14/5/03 - Purdie agrees new deal
Hereford United's Rob Purdie will be at the Edgar Street club for next season. The midfielder has signed a one-year full-time contract, and boosts the number of players in the Nationwide Conference club's squad to 10. Manager Graham Turner will meet midfielder
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11/7/01 - Turner moves in for defender Williams
MARK Williams has become Hereford United's third summer signing. The 22-year-old central defender has joined the Bulls after being freed by Rotherham United at the end of last season. He joins fellow newcomers Scott Voice and Scott Goodwin at Edgar Street
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10/7/01 - Turner moves in for defender Williams
MARK Williams has become Hereford United's third summer signing. The 22-year-old central defender has joined the Bulls after being freed by Rotherham United at the end of last season. He joins fellow newcomers Scott Voice and Scott Goodwin at Edgar Street
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26/4/03 - United pair tipped for Welsh honours
HEREFORD United duo Paul Parry and Tony James are being tipped to be part of the Welsh non-league team bidding to retain the Unibond Four Nations Semi-Professional Tournament title next month. Welsh manager Tommi Morgan has been keeping a close eye on
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19/4/03 - Boss Turner praises his right hand man
GRAHAM Turner believes he has got the right man beside him to make Hereford United a force in the Conference next season. First team coach and phsyiotherapist Richard O'Kelly has been a big hit with the former Wolves manager and the Edgar Street boss
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2/6/01 - Scotts hoping to find voice with Hereford
HEREFORD United's new signings, Scott Voice and Scott Goodwin, are ambitious and hungry for league success says boss, Graham Turner. And the Bulls' director of football believes both can rebuild their league careers at Edgar Street and fulfil their potential
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29/3/03 - Hereford preparing for a nervous spell
HEREFORD United face a nerve-wracking finale to their Nationwide Conference campaign but still stand a good chance of making the play-offs. Edgar Street will host four of the Bulls remaining six fixtures and these could be pivotal in shaping United's
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West Indies pace bowler recruited
HEREFORDSHIRE CCC have recruited former West Indies fast bowler Franklyn Rose and Aaron Barnes, a batsman from New Zealand, as the two overseas players for their C & G Trophy first-round match against Oxfordshire at Banbury on Sunday, starting 10.45am
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Old rivals meet in final
MONMOUTH will meet old rivals Garnons in the final of the Advantage Business Supplies Marches League Knockout Cup at Goodrich on Sunday, September 7. Division 1 champions Monmouth reached the final following victories over Woolhope, Wormelow and Bartestree
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Brockhampton claim title in local derby
BROCKHAMPTON clinched the Crusader Worcestershire County League Division 2 title with a comprehensive seven-wicket away win over relegation-threatened Hereford City at the Racecourse on Monday. Struggling Hereford chose to bat first after winning the
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19/2/03 - Hereford extend Lovett loan
Hereford United have extended the loan stay of Brentford right back Jay Lovett for a second month.
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Double success for Kington
KINGTON climbed to third spot in the Crusader Worcestershire County League Division 1 after victories against Pedmore and Hagley over the Bank Holiday weekend. Against bottom club Pedmore, Kington skittled out the struggling visitors for 68 in just 26.3
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Unbeaten Nomads clinch section
UNBEATEN Wellington Nomads wrapped up the Flint & Cook Marches League Divi-sion 2 title with a 42-run home win over Hay in a high-scoring match. Wellington posted a formidable 272-7, thanks to contributions from Jamie Williams (43), Chris Stokes (
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14/2/03 - Guinan returns for Bulls as they eye second spot
STEVE Guinan comes back into the reckoning for Hereford United's trip to Northwich Victoria in the Nationwide Conference tomorrow (3pm). Bulls manager Graham Turner omitted the striker from Tuesday's 2-0 win at Margate which propelled the Edgar Street
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Leominster indoor trial proves sucessful
LEOMINSTER CC staged the first indoor match at the North Herefordshire Cricket Centre of Excellence and declared the venture a success. Bridge Street Sports Centre manager Matthew Smith arranged the trial at the new facilities with a view to running a
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11/2/03 - Turner eyes third place
OPPORTUNITY knocks for Hereford United at Margate in the Nationwide Conference tonight (7.45). The Bulls have a superb chance to leap-frog rivals Doncaster and Halifax into third place and cement their position in the play-off zone. Fortune favoured United
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Cricket Scorecards in Brief
CRUSADER WORCESTER COUNTY LEAGUE Division 1 Eastnor 283-4 (Arshad 94 no, Shahid 89, D Rees 60) Chaddesley Corbett 227-8 (P Lyman 70, M Boden 41, A Law 40, K Truswell 15, R Stevens 10. Shahid 3-75, J Sandford 3-95) Bromyard 158-8 (A Bullock 49. A Field
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Hereford United 3 Rushden & Diamonds 2: Saturday, April 24
HEREFORD'S supporters have not had much to shout about this season but they were treated to three splendid second-half goals by Ian Wright, Steve Cowe and Gavin Williams as the Bulls completed their home programme in the Nationwide Conference with their
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1/2/03 - Wright is preparing to kick-start season
IAN Wright has a chance to kick-start his season against Farnborough Town on Tuesday night. The Hereford United skipper is in line for a starting place for the first time since the November 30 trip to Dagenham & Red-bridge. Andy Tretton's one-match
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31/1/03 - Bulls plan Williams appeal
HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner will consider appealing against Danny Williams's red card for violent conduct at Morecambe. The Edgar Street boss has viewed a video of last Saturday's Nationwide Conference match, which the Bulls lost 3-1, and said
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25/1/03 - Hereford are facing another blank day
HEREFORD United will be forced to miss their third Saturday of the season next week. Their early exit from the FA Trophy has left them kicking their heels again, and manager Graham Turner admits it is frustrating but one benefit is that it has reduced
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24/1/03 - Bulls play-off credentials put to test
HEREFORD United will put their play-off credentials on the line at Morecambe tomorrow (3pm). Both sides are jostling for position in the Nationwide Conference with fifth-placed Bulls holding the advantage by two points and two places. Graham Turner has
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Doncaster Rovers 3 Hereford United 1: Saturday, February 27, 1999
HEREFORD'S barren run continued at Doncaster in the Nationwide Conference on Saturday. United, who have lost nine of their last 12 games, were never in the hunt at Belle Vue and, after being overwhelmed during a poor first half, they were lucky that the
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Hereford United 0 Hednesford Town 0: Saturday, January 9, 1999
HEREFORD ended their worst ever run of four defeats in the Football Conference with a goalless draw but the same frustrations that have plagued them all season remain. They enjoyed the bulk of the play -- the corner count was 13-4 in their favour -- but
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Hereford United 1 Kidderminster Harriers 3: Saturday, January 2, 1999
HEREFORD'S dismal end to 1998 continued unabated into the new year as Harriers completed a holiday period Football Conference double over them with only their second away league win of the season. It was the Bulls' fourth successive reverse -- their worst
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14/1/03 - Bulls look to make progress
HEREFORD United can make up for Saturday's lost revenue with victory over Nationwide Conference leaders Yeovil Town in the rearranged FA Trophy third round tie at Edgar Street tonight (7.45). The Bulls' hopes of attracting their biggest home gate of the
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10/1/03 - Turner hopes to avoid the top boss curse
HEREFORD United play Nationwide Conference leaders Yeovil Town in the FA Trophy tie of the round at Edgar Street tomorrow (3pm). Graham Turner takes on the Trophy holders fresh from landing the December Nationwide Conference manager-of-the-month award
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31/12/02 - Bulls on lookout for quick double
GRAHAM Turner has warned his Hereford United side to expect a backlash in their return clash with Telford United tomorrow (3pm). The Bucks visit Edgar Street still smarting from a 1-0 defeat at Bucks Head with their manager Jake King furious at seeing
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Kettering Town 1 Hereford United 1
A SUPERBLY headed goal from centre-back Ian Wright helped Hereford to a Football Conference draw on Saturday. But United will be kicking themselves for failing to win a game they dominated from start to finish in wet and windy conditions at Rockingham
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Hereford United 1 Hitchin Town 1 FA Trophy Second round
A 63RD-MINUTE goal by central defender Ian Wright -- his fourth of the season -- spared Hereford's blushes after lower-graded Hitchin had held the lead for 46 minutes in the second round of the FA Umbro Trophy at Edgar Street on Saturday. It was the second
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27/12/02 - Bulls out to stretch great run
HEREFORD United entertain Forest Green Rovers tomorrow (3pm) in search of their fifth straight victory. The Edgar Street club have bounced back from their pre-Christmas dip to return to the top six of the Nationwide Conference. In-form striker Steve Guinan
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Stevenage Borough 0 Hereford United 3 Saturday, October 12, 1998
HEREFORD turned in their best performance of the season to inflict the first home defeat on highly fancied Stevenage on Saturday. After centre-back Rich-ard Walker netted twice in the first 16 minutes, Hereford never remotely looked like losing their
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Hereford United 0 Yeovil Town 1 Saturday, October 3, 1998
IT was the 192 Yeovil fans in the crowd of 2,410 the biggest attendance at Edgar Street this season who left the ground happy on Saturday as they saw their side maintain their unbeaten away record in the Football Conference, thanks to an 18th-minute goal
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14/12/02 - Smith ready to pep Hereford's chances
BEN Smith's return to fitness and form has been like a new signing, according to Hereford United boss Graham Turner. The 23-year-old, out for three months with a dislocated shoulder, was able to put his injury misery behind him with a well-taken goal
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Hereford United 2 Northwich Victoria 2 Tuesday, September 29, 1998
HEREFORD tossed away two points and spurned a chance to climb into fourth place in the Football Conference when held by Northwich on Tuesday, writes LAURIE TEAGUE. With 14 minutes left the Bulls were leading 2-0 from first-half goals by Gavin Mahon and
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13/12/02 - United can send Cards packing
GRAHAM Turner plans to play his Cards right with a fast-paced display at Edgar Street tomorrow (3pm). Hereford United entertain Woking looking for their first Nationwide Conference double of the season and manager Turner believes an up-tempo performance
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30/11/02 - Baker making most of his Kop experience
MATT Baker is just 22 but the Hereford United keeper can already boast an appearance in front of Liverpool's famous Kop. That occasion was all the more rewarding because it came after serious injury following routine surgery that briefly threatened his
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30/11/02 - Tretton card dropped
HEREFORD United de-fender Andy Tretton has had a red card withdrawn after an appeal to the Football Association. Tretton was sent off in last Saturday's 1-0 Conference defeat at Dagenham for a foul on Junior McDougald. But United decided to appeal after
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29/11/02 - Don't panic yet says Bulls boss
GRAHAM Turner insists there is no need for Hereford United to panic despite their poor run of form. The Edgar Street side entertain Barnet tomorrow (3pm) looking for their first league win since October 8 and with just one point from a possible 18. Bulls
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22/11/02 - Clarke doubtful for Bulls
HEREFORD United have an injury doubt over Matt Clarke for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference trip to Dagenham & Redbridge (3pm). The former Kidderminster Harriers defender is battling to overcome a swollen knee which he sustained during the Bulls 1-
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15/11/02 - Wright in search of another Cup upset
HEREFORD United come under the spotlight tomorrow with arguably the pick of the FA Cup first round ties. Their televised clash with Second Division table-toppers Wigan Athletic at Edgar Street (5.35) will once again give the Bulls a chance to operate
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Stevenage Borough 3 Hereford United 1
Saturday, April 27, 2002 HEREFORD United concluded a disappointing Nationwide Conference campaign with a 3-1 defeat against FA Trophy finalists Stevenage Borough at Broadhall Way. The inconsistent Bulls -- who finished in a lowly 17th spot -- took an
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Hereford United 2 Swansea City 1
Tuesday, April 23, 2002 HEREFORD United captured the Herefordshire Football Association Senior Invitation Cup for the 21st time with a dramatic 2-1 victory last night over Third Division Swansea City at Edgar Street. Substitute marksman Steve Piearce
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2/11/02 - Bulls aim to extend Galloway loan spell
EDGAR Street boss Graham Turner is hoping to thrash out a deal to keep Mick Galloway at the club for at least another month. The midfielder has been a huge hit since his arrival at Hereford United and Turner admits he would love to make his signing permanent
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1/11/02 - Bulls travel with lots of confidence
GRAHAM Turner could be forgiven tomorrow for casting an envious glance at rival boss Dave Penney who last year splashed out a reputed £160,000 on Justin Jackson. It's a figure the Hereford United manager can only dream about but it is that kind of spending
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Doncaster Rovers 4 Hereford United 0
Saturday, April 6, 2002 HEREFORD United's battle to avoid relegation from the Nationwide Conference intensified after a humiliating 4-0 drubbing at high-flying Doncaster Rovers on Saturday. The struggling Bulls were embarrassingly outplayed by the South
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26/10/02 - Praise for Bulls
A CRUEL penalty decision sent Hereford United crashing out of the LDV Vans Trophy but in the misery of defeat there was praise from Northampton boss Kevan Broadhurst. The Cobblers manager des-cribed the Bulls as a good side and a credit to the Nationwide
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Scarborough 3 Hereford United 2
Saturday, March 30, 2002 HEREFORD United missed an opportunity to safeguard their Nationwide Conference status in crashing to a disappointing 3-2 defeat at lowly Scarborough on Saturday. In truth, the Edgar Street club were comprehensively beaten by the
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22/10/02 - United aim to pull off shock
CUP upset specialists Hereford United will aim to put the boot into Second Division Northampton Town tonight (7.45). Graham Turner's squad entertain The Cobblers in the first round of the LDV Vans Trophy boosted by the return of striker Steve Guinan from
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Peterchurch
SHOW -- Show results included: The Mrs I M Bowyer Challenge Cup for best exhibit in the fruit and vegetable classes: David Williams; Wyevale Trophy for best flower arrangement entitled 'summer days': Mrs J M Curtis; The Brendan Treanor Challenge Cup for
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19/10/02 - Two weeks out for injured Bulls skipper
BRUCE Rioch earned fame as a combative midfielder for Derby County and Scotland with a reputation for a fierce-some shot. Judging by his son Greg's exploits for Northwich against Hereford United in midweek he has passed on his shooting genes. Rioch junior
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18/10/02 - United snap up striker
HEREFORD United have snapped up Bournemouth striker Chukki Eribenne on a month's loan. The 21-year-old is expected to make his debut in tomorrow's Nationwide Conference clash with Halifax Town at Edgar Street, with front man Steve Guinan likely to miss
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18/10/02 - Smith ready for late Bulls call
BEN Smith could be a dramatic late addition to Hereford United's squad for their Nationwide Conference clash with Halifax Town at Edgar Street tomorrow (3pm). The midfielder, who has yet to play a competitive match for the Bulls after dislocating a shoulder
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Cheltenham Town 1 Hereford United 2: Monday, April 13, 1998
A LATE goal by Chris Hargreaves helped Hereford to a deserved win over their near neighbours in the Vauxhall Conference on Monday. The Wembley-bound Robins, who face Southport in the FA Trophy final next month, were seen off by a Hereford side with confidence
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Hereford United 0 Halifax Town 0: Saturday, April 11, 1998
HALIFAX were happy to pick up a point from their trip to Edgar Street on Saturday and edge nearer to the Vauxhall Conference championship, while acknowledging that Hereford were the dominant side. The Shaymen's veteran manager George Mulhall conceded
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Linton
COFFEE MORNING -- Residents at Linton have always supported cancer charities very generously and the recent coffee morning in aid of the Cheltenham Hospital Cobalt Unit was no exception. The event was well attended and a total of £185.20 was raised. Thanks
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Lingen
LEARNING -- In association with Ludlow College Lingen Community Resource Centre will be running courses on various aspects of computer work from mid September - including the use of spreadsheets, computer art and design, desktop publishing, digital imaging
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Dover Athletic 1 Hereford United 1: Tuesday, March 31, 1998
HEREFORD returned home with a hard-earned point as substitute Gavin Williams struck an equaliser in first-half injury time on Tuesday. It was YTS player Williams' first Vauxhall Conference goal and extended United's unbeaten run into double figures. Although
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Hereford United 2 Woking 1: Saturday, March 28, 1998
HEREFORD extended their unbeaten run to nine matches with an entertaining victory over third-placed Woking in the Vauxhall Conference at Edgar Street on Saturday. Director of football Graham Turner was delighted with the result, which saw his side rise
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Kinnersley
FETE -- Kinnersley village fete will be held in the grounds of Kinnersley Church on Saturday, September 6, starting at 2pm with a fancy dress parade for all ages at 3pm. All the very best that village fetes can offer will be there so come along and enjoy
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10/10/02 - Fresh start for Turner
GRAHAM Turner begins a fresh bid to strengthen his front line today after a proposed loan deal for a Football League striker collapsed at the eleventh hour. The Hereford United manager had lined up the player for a loan move with a view to a permanent
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8/10/02 - United must wait for new striker
GRAHAM Turner is still trying to clinch the loan signing of a new striker ahead of Hereford United's clash with Leigh RMI tonight (7.45). The Edgar Street boss believed the deal had been cut and dried, but it has hit snags and the move may not be completed
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Hereford United 1 Gateshead 0: Saturday, March 14, 1998
A 68th-MINUTE goal by veteran striker Tony Agana was enough to stretch Hereford's unbeaten run in the Vauxhall Conference to seven matches at the expense of bottom team Gateshead. Saturday's performance was by no means their best in that sequence but
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5/10/02 - Williams cashing in on switch to United
PLAYING for a cash-strapped club such as Hereford United is nothing new for midfielder Danny Williams. The 21-year-old was at Chesterfield when the players were not paid for three months due to the financial acrobatics of chairman Dave Brown. It was at
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4/10/02 - Games starting to pile up for injury-hit Bulls
HEREFORD United face a fixture pile-up starting with Dagenham & Redbridge's visit to Edgar Street tomorrow (3pm). The Bulls have five games in 15 days and manager Graham Turner has already brought in loan signing Mick Galloway to boost his squad.
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Hereford United 0 Morecambe 2
Saturday, March 23, 2002 HEREFORD United slumped to a comprehensive 2-0 defeat against a much slicker Morecambe outfit in the Nationwide Conference on Saturday. The Bulls can have no complaints about the result after they were outplayed for virtually
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Southport 0 Hereford United 0: Tuesday, March 3, 1998
HEREFORD United stretched their run of matches in the Vauxhall Conference without conceding a goal to four when they collected a point from Tuesday's trip to windswept Haig Avenue. It was the second time the clubs have drawn this season, their first meeting
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3/10/02 - Galloway signs for Bulls on loan
HEREFORD United have snapped up midfielder Mick Galloway on a month's loan from Carlisle United to ease their injury problems. The 31-year-old could start at home to Dagenham & Redbridge on Saturday if Danny Williams fails to shake off a groin problem
