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9/5/00 - Turner axe falls on four players
PAUL Fewings and Mark Taylor are the surprise names among four players released by Hereford United. Striker Fewings and experienced midfielder Taylor were joined on the 'not retained' list by goalkeeper Andy Quy and young midfielder John Cotterill. Director
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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
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20/4/00 - Turner hits out at fixture pile-up
HEREFORD United have hit out after being forced to play three games in five days. Their Nationwide Conference game at Telford United has been rearranged for tonight (7.45), having been postponed on Tuesday because of a waterlogged pitch. With the Bulls
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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
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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
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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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Hereford United 4 Burton Albion 0
Saturday, April 5, 2003 HEREFORD United kept alive their outside hopes of securing a Nationwide Conference play-off spot with a deserved 4-0 victory at Edgar Street on Saturday. The Bulls dominated for long spells and a three-goal burst in 31 minutes
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1/4/00 - Hereford come to the aid of city neighbours
HEREFORD United have come to the aid of one of their smaller neighbours by letting them use Edgar Street as a home ground. Complete Music Hellenic League side Pegasus Juniors have struck a deal with the Bulls to use Edgar Street as a base for the rest
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Hereford United 2 Margate 3
Saturday, March 29, 2003 AN AGONISING stoppage-time winner from two-goal striker Jean-Michel Sigere shattered Hereford's play-off dreams in a dramatic Nationwide Conference clash at Edgar Street. The Kent club's shock smash-and-grab raid was inspired
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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
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Hereford United 2 Kettering Town 0
Saturday, March 8, 2003 HEREFORD United maintained their challenge for a much-desired play-off spot with a crucial 2-0 win over rock-bottom Kettering in a scrappy Nationwide Conference clash at Edgar Street. Headed goals from midfielder Ben Smith and
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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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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
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Margate 0 Hereford United 2
Tuesday, February 11, 2003 HEREFORD United moved up to third place in the Nationwide Conference with a 2-0 win at Margate last night. A professional performance from the Bulls was rewarded as they upset the home side at Hartsdown Park. Margate, who had
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Hereford United 2 Nuneaton Borough 1
Saturday, February 8, 2003 A SENSATIONAL 30-yard rocket from on-loan defender Jay Lovett fired high-flying Hereford to a dramatic Nationwide Conference win at Edgar Street on Saturday. The Brentford defender struck in the third minute of stoppage time
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4/3/00 - Turner plea for more promotion positions
HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner has joined the growing number of calls for increased promotion places in the Nationwide Conference. For several years there has been pressure from Conference clubs to change the current one-up-one-down
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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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Hereford United 3 Gravesend 0
Saturday, January 18, 2003 HEREFORD United maintained their quest for a play-off spot with a convincing 3-0 victory over struggling Gravesend & Northfleet in an entertaining Nationwide Conference clash at Edgar Street on Saturday. Man-of-the-moment
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Hereford United 1 Forest Green Rovers 1
Saturday, December 28, 2002 HEREFORD United striker John Grant fired in his first goal for the Bulls to give them a 71st minute lead over Forest Green Rovers in a Nationwide Conference festive season derby. But within a minute former Hereford favourite
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Chester City 0 Hereford United 1
Friday, December 20, 2002 STEVE GUINAN grabbed the Hereford United glory at the Deva Stadium last night as they beat high-flying Chester City 1-0. The Hereford striker smashed home an 87th minute winner from 25 yards to earn his team fifth spot in the
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11/2/00 - James selection poser for Bulls
TONY James is ready to give Hereford United Director of Football Graham Turner a selection headache tomorrow. The central defender, who signed a two-year extension to his contract this week, looks to have shaken off an ankle injury and is in contention
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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
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Hereford United 4 Barnet 0
Saturday, November 30, 2002 STEVE Guinan fired Hereford United back on track with a superb hat-trick in the demolition of former Football League rivals Barnet in the Nationwide Conference on Saturday. The former Nottingham Forest and Shrewsbury marksman
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5/2/00 - Turner set to go for more loan rangers
HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner has not ruled out further expeditions into the loan signing market. Turner signed up Shrewsbury Town goalkeeper Scott Cooksey and Bristol Rovers defender Tom White for a month in a bid to pep up his squad
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29/1/00 - Cup run keeps United finances on even keel
HEREFORD United's FA Cup run has saved them from having a serious cash-flow problem over the next few weeks. A quirk of the fixture list mean that starting with today's trip to Hednesford Town, six of United's next seven Nationwide Conference games are
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Hereford United 0 Southport 2
Saturday, November 9, 2002 HIGH-flying Southport maintained their challenge for a play-off spot with a smash-and-grab win over Hereford United in the Nationwide Conference on Saturday. The Lancashire visitors withstood intense pressure from the Bulls
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Hereford United 3 Northampton Town 4
Tuesday, October 22, 2002 HEREFORD United bowed out of the LDV Vans Trophy on the golden goal rule last night after conceding a controversial penalty in a pulsating 4-3 first-round defeat against Second Division Northampton Town at Edgar Street. United
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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
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Hereford United 1 Halifax Town 1
Saturday, October 19, 2002 HEREFORD United maintained fifth spot in the Nationwide Conference table after a 1-1 draw against in-form Halifax Town at Edgar Street on Saturday. Leading scorer Jamie Pitman bagged his fifth goal of the season to secure United
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14/1/99 - Injuries hamper Hereford hopes
INJURIES and illness are threatening to leave Hereford United decimated for tomorrow's FA Umbro Trophy third round tie at Billericay Town (3.00). Director of Football Graham Turner fears he could be down to 11 fit professionals and may have to shore up
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Hereford United 1 Northwich Victoria 2
Tuesday, October 15, 2002 HEREFORD United skipper Ian Wright last night suffered a suspected broken arm in a disappointing 2-1 home defeat to Northwich Victoria in the Nationwide Conference. The former Bristol Rovers defender could now face a lengthy
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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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Leigh RMI 0 Hereford United 2
Tuesday, October 8, 2002 HEREFORD United recorded their fifth consecutive away win with a comprehensive 2-0 victory last night over lowly Leigh RMI at Hilton Park in the Nationwide Conference. The Bulls produced a professional and hard-working display
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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-
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Hereford United 2 Dagenham & Redbridge 1
Saturday, October 5, 2002 TWO goals in three second-half minutes earned Hereford United their second home victory of the season, 2-1 over Dagenham & Redbridge in the Nationwide Conference. Hereford produced a dominant display, despite falling behind
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Stevenage Borough 0 Hereford United 2
Saturday, September 21, 2002 TWO superb first-half goals earned Hereford United an excellent 2-0 away win over Stevenage Borough in the Nationwide Conference on Saturday. Midfielder Matt Clarke opened United's account with a back post header and then
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Hereford United 0 Yeovil Town 0
Tuesday, September 18, 2002 HEREFORD United marksman John Grant apologised to his team-mates after last night's goal-less draw with high-flying Yeovil Town at Edgar Street in the Nationwide Conference. The former Crewe striker is yet to open his account
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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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Hereford United 0 Chester City 0
Saturday, September 14, 2002 HEREFORD United extended their unbeaten run to three matches with a creditable 0-0 draw against high-flying Chester City at Edgar Street in the Nationwide Conference on Saturday. Sixth-placed United held their own against
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Hereford United 1 Morecambe 2
Monday, August 26, 2002 A FIRST-half brace from Wayne Curtis sentenced Hereford United to a 2-1 defeat against Morecambe in an entertaining Nationwide Conference clash at Edgar Street. The lively front-man netted twice with confident finishes, which paved
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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
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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
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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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Hereford United 0 Tranmere Rovers 2
Friday, July 19, 2002 Two excellent first-half goals condemned Hereford United to a 2-0 defeat against a strong Tranmere Rovers side at Edgar Street last night in their opening pre-season friendly, writes IAN MORGAN. A slick glancing header from former
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3/12/99 - Clarke stands by for Bulls recall
MATT Clarke could be set for a surprise Hereford United recall in tomorrow's Nationwide Conference home clash with Southport (3.00). Clarke, who was transfer-listed last week, is in line to play at centre-half with Ian Wright and James Wall both doubtful
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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
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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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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
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Confident 27/10/99 - Turner has cup optimism
GRAHAM Turner believes his Hereford United side can beat York City in Saturday's FA Cup first round tie -- but acknowledges it will be tough. Turner saw the Third Division strugglers win 2-0 at Halifax last week to give him food for thought for the Edgar
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16/10/99 - Bulls have Wright stuff to go up
KEY defender Ian Wright is tipping Hereford United to make a strong challenge to regain their Nationwide League status. United's skipper agrees with United Director of Football Graham Turner's assertion that there's no outstanding side in the Nationwide
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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
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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
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28/9/99 - Favourites to provide latest test
GRAHAM Turner is backing his Hereford United side to rise to the occasion when Rushden and Diamonds visit Edgar Street in the Nationwide Conference tonight (7.45). United go into the clash with the big-spending title favourites on the back of two successive
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24/9/99 - Wright returns for United's Dover trip
SKIPPER Ian Wright will return to the Hereford United line-up for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference game at Dover Athletic (3.00). Wright has recovered from the broken nose that kept him out of the 2-1 home defeat against leaders Stevenage last week, and
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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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14/9/99 - Hereford chasing top five position
SKIPPER Ian Wright is poised to return to Hereford United's line-up for tonight's Nationwide Conference home clash with Forest Green Rovers (7.45). Central defender Wright missed Saturday's 1-0 win at Southport with a head injury sustained in the early
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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
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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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24/8/99 - Hereford hit by injury dilemma
HEREFORD United's resources could be stretched to the limit for tonight's Nationwide Conference match at Morecambe (7.45). Midfield man Ian Rodgerson (hamstring) and defender Tony James (back) were added to the casualty list during Saturday's 4-2 win
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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
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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.
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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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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
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15/5/01 - United duo sign contracts
HEREFORD United have received a boost with the news that skipper Ian Wright and defender Matthew Clarke have agreed new contracts with the club. Both players have signed two-year deals and Bulls Director of Football Graham Turner believes the announcement
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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
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12/5/01 - Bulls fans reflect on missed final chance
WHEN Forest Green Rovers run out for the FA Umbro Trophy final with Canvey Island at Villa Park tomorrow, there will be many Hereford United fans sitting at home thinking: "It should have been us." But the Bulls' disastrous semi-final defeat at Edgar
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11/5/01 - Super Smith hangs on for trophy glory
EVESHAM United defender Andy Smith has held off all challengers to win the Evening News' Ray Mercer Memorial Trophy. The 29-year-old full-back was a model of consistency in the Common Road club's best-ever season in the Dr Martens League, helping them
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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9/4/01 - Hereford stunned by Trophy defeat
HEREFORD United's shell-shocked players could not hide their disappointment after they slumped to a shock 4-1 defeat to Forest Green Rovers in Saturday's FA Umbro Trophy semi-final second leg at Edgar Street. The Bulls who had not lost a game by more
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7/4/01 - Wall off to play for Nashville's Metros
HEREFORD United central defender James Wall has been released to play in the United States. Wall, 20, flies out to America on Wednesday to join Nashville Metros. The former Derby County trainee joined Hereford two years ago and made 29 first team appearances
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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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31/3/01 - United look as if they may need rebuilding
HEREFORD United's league form has suffered a worrying dip since the beginning of the year, writes Andy Holmes. A long unbeaten run after the festive season last year nearly pushed the Bulls towards a top three finish. An equally poor sequence of results
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23/3/01 - United boss snaps up Wolves youngster
HEREFORD United have snapped up Wolves youngster Seamus Crowe on a month's loan. The 20-year-old Irishman, a left-sided midfielder, is set to be involved in the Bulls' Nationwide Conference game at Leigh RMI tonight (7.45). He will also be eligible for
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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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17/3/01 - Bulls hoping Trophy run will boost gates
HEREFORD United are hoping their march into the semi-finals of the FA Umbro Trophy will help boost attendances for the rest of the season, writes Andy Holmes. A solitary Rob Elmes strike saw them through against Burton Albion and the Bulls are now looking
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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
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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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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
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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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23/2/01 - Same again will do says Hereford boss
HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner has called on his players to produce a repeat performance as they try to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Umbro Trophy. United produced all their battling qualities to win a replay at Leigh RMI in midweek
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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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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
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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
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12/2/01 - McIndoe interests Boston and Yeovil
HEREFORD United midfielder Michael McIndoe could be the next player to leave Edgar Street. Nationwide Conference leaders Yeovil Town and Boston United are believed to be tracking the 21-year-old, who joined Hereford from Luton last summer. United's Director
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10/2/01 - Trophy success is the last hope for Hereford
HEREFORD United are now our last hope of local honour in the FA Umbro Trophy. Evesham United's 4-1 defeat at Morecambe in a midweek fourth round replay leaves the Bulls flying the lone flag on the road to Villa Park. But Graham Turner's men are going
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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
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6/2/01 - Evesham could take on Hereford
EVESHAM United have a perfect incentive to win tonight's FA Umbro Trophy fourth round replay at Morecambe. Should United win they could have a plum home tie against Hereford United in the fifth round on February 24 -- providing Hereford win their delayed
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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
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27/1/00 - Part-time solution the way forward for Bulls
HOW are Hereford United going to extricate themselves from their latest financial crisis? It's another tough situation for the Bulls, whose very existence has been threatened several times in recent years. Director of Football Graham Turner, who has described
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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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25/1/01 - Turner says players may be sold
HEREFORD United may have to sell more of their star players to ease a financial crisis. The Bulls' board of directors have issued a statement outlining the club's "critical" situation, following criticism by fans of the recent £12,500 sale of defender
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19/1/01 - Williams set to win fitness battle
HEREFORD United are sweating on the fitness of star striker Gavin Williams ahead of tomorrow's Nationwide Conference clash with Hayes at Edgar Street (3pm). The highly-rated Williams, who is the Bulls' leading scorer this season with 11 goals, injured
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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
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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
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4/1/01 - Piearce returns to Yeltz
TROUBLED Hereford United striker Steve Piearce has returned to his former club Halesowen Town on a month's loan. Piearce has been banished from Edgar Street by Director of Football Graham Turner until he gets his fitness sorted out, having started only
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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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23/12/00 - Hereford hit by Snape setback
HEREFORD United are without midfielder John Snape for their Boxing Day trip to Chester City in the Nationwide Conference (3pm). Snape begins a three-match suspension for accumulated bookings, so the experienced Ian Rodgerson is his likely replacement.
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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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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
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Hereford United AGM Report
CHAIRMAN Peter Hill and managing director Robin Fry pumped a further £36,000 into club funds prior to last week's transfer deadline, shareholders heard at the 49th annual meeting of Hereford United Football Club (1939). The money was required to repay
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2/12/00 - Bulls leading way in the Fair Play League
HEREFORD United may lie in fourth place in the Nationwide Conference - but they're top of the league when it comes to discipline. The Bulls are currently leading the way in the Conference's Fair Play League, having finished second to today's opponents
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Hereford United 0 Fulham 0: Saturday, March 29, 1997 League Division Three
REINFORCED by four transfer deadline signings, Hereford fought doggedly for a point in a scrappy Easter Saturday Third Division game with championship-chasing Fulham. Relegation-threatened Hereford are now without a home win in five outings but there
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Carlisle United 2 Hereford United 3: Saturday, March 15, 1997 League Division Three
ADRIAN Foster and Trevor Wood were Hereford's heroes as the rampant Bulls turned the tables on league leaders Carlisle United to score a priceless victory. Foster took home the match ball after notching up a hat-trick, while Wood saved a penalty in the
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24/11/00 - Boss backs Bulls to return to their best
HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner is confident his side will be back to their best tomorrow despite an enforced two-week break. The Bulls hope to stay in Nationwide Conference title contention when they entertain Boston United (3pm).
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Hereford United 1 Northampton Town 2: Saturday, March 8, 1997 League Division Three
A FURIOUS last-ditch effort in six minutes of injury time, during which their top marksman Adrian Foster scored his 13th goal of the season, failed to save Hereford United from slithering to their ninth Nationwide League Third Division defeat of the season
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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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Hereford United 1 Exeter City 2: Saturday, March 1, 1997 League Division Three
HEREFORD United's unbeaten run of seven Nationwide League Third Division matches shuddered to a halt with defeat on Saturday by fellow strugglers Exeter City, who moved above them in the table. Exeter's victory, only their second in 11 Football League
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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
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11/11/00 - Turner is unhappy with blank weekend
HEREFORD United have a rare Saturday off from Nationwide Conference action next weekend - but they're not happy about it. With the FA Cup first round scheduled for next Saturday and the Bulls having gone out 1-0 at Woking in the fourth qualifying round
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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 1 Cardiff City 1: Saturday, February 15, 1997 League Division Three
FORMER Hereford United midfielder Gareth Stoker's emotions changed dramatically from bounding elation to utter desolation on his return to Edgar Street for Cardiff City's derby Nationwide League Third Division match against his old club. He could hardly
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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
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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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Hereford United 3 Wigan Athletic 1: Saturday, February 1, 1997 League Division Three
HEREFORD recorded their first win in nine matches at Edgar Street by braking Wigan's Nationwide League Third Division championship bid with a revenge win. Wigan beat Hereford 4- 1 at Springfield Park last November and their team, expensively assembled
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27/10/00 - Double strike boost for Bulls as Turner sets sights on run
HEREFORD United are hoping for a double strike boost ahead of tomorrow's FA Cup fourth qualifying round tie at Nationwide Conference rivals Woking (3pm). Steve Piearce came through a midweek reserve outing following his back problem, scoring in the 2-
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Hereford United 3 Rushden & Diamonds 1: Saturday, April 14, 2001
TWO-GOAL Rob Elmes restored some of Hereford's pride in a comprehensive victory over the Nationwide Confer-ence leaders at Edgar Street. But the joy generated by such a conclusive win was tinged with considerable regret that the fortune that went the
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26/10/00 - Hereford in Shield surprise
HEREFORD United have been handed a surprise place in this season's Auto Windscreens Shield. United thought they had just missed out on a place in the competition, which this season is being expanded to include eight Nationwide Conference clubs. The Conference
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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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21/10/00 - Hero Devine has fond memories of United
ONE-time Hereford United hero Steve Devine has been reflecting on his fond memories during his time at Edgar Street, writes Andy Holmes. Devine played 272 league games for Hereford from 1986-93 before continuing his career in non-league circles and now
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Hereford United 1 Forest Green Rovers 4
HEREFORD'S hopes of a first ever FA Umbro Trophy final were eclipsed inside half an hour of Saturday's second leg at Edgar Street. By then, the unfancied visitors were two goals to the good, although the Bulls had had much the better of play. But a combination
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Hereford United 0 Mansfield Town 1: Saturday, January 11, 1997 League Division Three
THAT long-awaited win still eluded Hereford as their run of games without a victory stretched to 14 after an 80th-minute goal by Johnny Walker saw Mansfield complete their first double of the campaign in the Third Division. Twelve of those matches have
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20/10/00 - Turner's men determined to get back on winning trail
HEREFORD United will be looking to return to winning ways tomorrow when they en-tertain Dover Athletic at Edg-ar Street in the Nationwide Conference (3.00). After an excellent start United's recent form has been patchy and they can only claim one win
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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 Swansea 1 (December 26, 1996) Hartlepool United 2 Hereford United 1 (December
Hereford had a dismal Christmas as Swansea City and Hartlepool United both completed doubles over them. The biggest league crowd of the season, 4,202, which included 1,514 Swansea supporters, turned up at Edgar Street to see City equal a club record of
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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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Forest Green Rovers 2 Hereford United 2: Saturday, March 31, 2001
TWO-GOAL Rob Elmes was Hereford's hero as United set up an intriguing FA Umbro Trophy semi-final second leg at Edgar Street on Saturday. But with rather better second-half defending, the Bulls would now have at least one foot firmly on the road to the
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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
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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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Northampton 1 Hereford United 0: Friday, December 20, 1996 League Division Three
United failed to return to winning ways at Sixfields Stadium last Friday when a 77th minute goal by Paul Grayson gave Northampton Town a 1-0 victory and it was the first time the Cobblers had beaten Hereford in nine matches. Hereford remain in 22nd position
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Hereford United 2 Carlisle United 3: Saturday, December 14, 1996 League Division Three
HEREFORD'S tale of woe continued unabated. A 90th-minute goal from Wayne Aspinall sent them tumbling to their fifth home defeat in the Nationwide League Third Division and left them without a win in their last 10 league and cup games. While Carlisle's
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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
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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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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
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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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Exeter City 1 Hereford United 1: Tuesday, December 3, 1996 League Division Three
A DEBUT goal from new loan signing Jonathan Cross secured a deserved point which took Hereford one place up the Third Division table into 21st position. Street from Second Division Wrexham for a month. Aged 21, he can play either as a striker or in a
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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
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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
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Hereford United 1 Burton Albion 0: Saturday, March 10, 2001
HEREFORD'S Sky TV specialist Rob Elmes came up with the goods again in Saturday's FA Umbro Trophy quarter-final tie at Edgar Street. Elmes, who scored United's solitary goal when the cameras came to Hereford for last season's FA Cup second round tie with
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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
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Gillingham 1 Hereford United 0: Saturday, November 16, 1996 First Round, FA Cup
THERE can be no FA Cup glory for Hereford this season after crashing out of the competition with a first-round defeat to Second Division opponents. A 26th-minute goal by Steve Butler was ultimately to prove enough for the Gills, although a spirited fight-back
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30/9/00 - Dagenham test starts crucial run for Bulls
THE next four weeks could make or break Hereford United's season. Graham Turner's men have started the new Nationwide Conference campaign impressively and sat in third place prior to today's trip to Dagenham and Redbridge -- the club just one place below
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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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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
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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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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
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23/9/00 - Gardiner tempted by Halesowen factor
MATT Gardiner says the Halesowen Town factor was the main reason for him joining Hereford United. The 25-year-old defender has joined no fewer than four of his former Halesowen team-mates at Edgar Street - defender Matt Clarke, midfielder John Snape and
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Chester City 1 Hereford United 1: Saturday, October 26, 1996 League Division Three
HEREFORD'S fine run of form continued on Saturday when two goals from hot-shot Adrian Foster helped them to a third successive victory in the Nationwide Third Division. Foster's brace took his tally to six in his last seven league games and his combination
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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
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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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Brighton & Hove Albion 0 Hereford United 1: Tuesday, October 15, 1996 League Division Three
ADRIAN Foster's 56th-minute goal - his third in his last four matches - gave Hereford their first away win of the season in the Third Division on Tuesday and hoisted them four places up the table to 17th. It was also their first-ever victory in four trips
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15/9/00 - Buoyant Turner setting sights on top spot
HEREFORD United's bid to go top of the Nationwide Conference tomorrow will definitely go ahead. The Bulls' Director of Football Graham Turner says there will be no problem in both the team and supporters' coaches making it to Doncaster Rovers (3pm) despite
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Torquay 2 Hereford United 1: Saturday, October 12, 1996 League Division Three
HEREFORD'S poor form on their travels continued on Saturday when they suffered their fifth defeat in six away matches. Torquay's victory was their first in the last 13 league games against Hereford and came despite conceding a goal in less then 90 seconds
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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 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
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Hereford United 2 Scarborough 2: Saturday, October 5, 1996 League Division Three
HEREFORD twice went in front through Dean Smith and Adrian Foster but each time let the advantage slip and were held to a draw by high-riding Scarborough in the Nationwide League Third Division. Earlier in the season Hereford found goals hard to come
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Northwich Victoria 1 Hereford United 0: Saturday, January 6, 2001
DESPITE dominating proceedings at Drill Field, Hereford's failures in front of goal condemned them to another Nationwide Conference disappointment on Saturday. And if the taste of defeat was not bitter enough, then the long-awaited first appearance in
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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Darlington 1 Hereford United 0: Saturday, September 14, 1996 League Division Three
HEREFORD prepared for their Coca-Cola Cup tie at Middlesbrough with a much improved performance at promotion-chasing Darlington, the club who beat them in the play-offs last season. The mid-week horror show at Swansea was exorcised as Hereford created
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25/8/00 - There's still room for improvement says buoyant Bulls manager Turner
HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner says his side still has room for improvement -- despite their unbeaten start to the season. Turner, who takes his side to Hayes tomorrow (3pm), is pleased with his side's four-point return from two games
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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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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
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Morecambe 1 Hereford United 1: Saturday, December 2, 2000
HEREFORD came away from Christie Park with mixed feelings about Saturday's Nationwide Conference draw. After as poor a first half display as they have produced all season, they could easily have been looking at a deficit of three, or even four, goals
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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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Cambridge United 1 Hereford United 1: Wednesday, September 3, 1996 Coca-Cola Cup 1 (2)
NEW signing Wayne Sutton made his debut as a 79th-minute substitute as Hereford coasted through to the second round of the Coca-Cola Cup with a solid display. Sutton, a six-foot 20-year-old midfielder or defender, was signed on a month's loan from Derby
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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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Hereford United 3 Forest Green Rovers 1: Saturday, November 11, 2000
HEREFORD notched up their third straight Nationwide Conference win and kept up their unbeaten home league record at Edgar Street on Saturday. Rovers have never beaten United at Edgar Street in the Conference and the struggling Gloucestershire side failed
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Colchester United 1 Hereford United 1: Saturday, August 31, 1996 League Division Three
A STUNNING 25-yard shot by defender Dean Smith gave Hereford a deserved draw at Layer Road in the Nationwide League Third Division on Saturday. Smith's powerful shot, direct from a free-kick, capped a fine display by the former skipper and looked like
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Scarborough 2 Hereford United 4: Saturday, November 4, 2000
EXCELLENT finishing saw Hereford United bounce back in style from their FA Cup disappointment with a win which maintained third place in the Nationwide Conference. Strikers Robin Elmes and Gavin Williams (2) both found the back of the net with fine finishes
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14/8/00 - Snape's stunner fails to win tie
THE heat was the only real winner as Hereford United's pre-season programme came to a close with a 1-1 draw at Gloucester City on Saturday. Neither side was able to find much in the way of rhythm under clear blue skies although the Bulls carved out more
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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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Hereford United 3 Cambridge United 0: Tuesday, August 20, 1996: Coca-Cola Cup 1 (1)
A SPARKLING second-half display earned Hereford a convincing 3-0 win in their Coca-Cola Cup first round first leg match at Edgar Street on Tuesday. Their first-half performance gave no indication of what was to come and it would have been no surprise
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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
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Hereford United 0 Kettering Town 1: Tuesday, October 17, 2000
MICHAEL McIndoe missed a penalty as Hereford were dumped out of the Nationwide Variety Club Trophy in the second round with their first defeat at Edgar Street this season on Tuesday. The former Luton Town midfielder hit a post with his spot-kick on the
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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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Hereford United 2 Yeovil Town 2: Sunday, October 8, 2000
HEREFORD emerged with a creditable point from their Sunday showdown against Nationwide Conference leaders Yeovil in an action-packed encounter at Edgar Street. Four goals, two sendings off and multiple bookings were shared between the two sides throughout
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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
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9/8/00 - Turner to consider loan deal
HEREFORD United are still not ruling out a bid for troubled striker Dai Thomas. Director of football Graham Turner says he could be interested in taking the 24-year-old on loan from Third Division Cardiff City. But Thomas, who has impressed in two trial
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Hereford United 1 Leigh LMI 1: Tuesday, September 26, 2000
HEREFORD'S fifth draw in six Nationwide Conference matches at Edgar Street extended their unbeaten home record and kept them third in the table, but a lack of firepower prevented victory for the Bulls on Tuesday, writes ADAM WORKMAN. Both goals came in
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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
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Doncaster Rovers 2 Hereford United 1:Saturday, September 16, 2000
HEREFORD'S excellent unbeaten start to the Nationwide Conference season came to a close at one of their long-standing bogey grounds. The Bulls have won just once in 17 visits to Belle Vue in a run dating back 28 years, and have suffered 13 defeats there
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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
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1/8/00 - Turner's transfer targets
A STRIKER and a goalkeeper remain Hereford United's chief transfer targets as they prepare for their latest pre-season friendly tonight. The Bulls entertain Second Division Oxford United (7.45), with Director of Football Graham Turner still no closer
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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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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
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21/7/00 - United hit as Parry is ruled out for month
HEREFORD United's pre-season preparations have been clouded by a serious injury to star player Paul Parry during last night's 2-2 draw at Oldbury United. Thirty minutes into the pre-season friendly, Parry went down unchallenged as he was about to kick
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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
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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
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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
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15/7/00 - Bull happy to be back with his old boss
STEVE Bull's arrival at Hereford United can only bring a huge amount of prestige to the Edgar Street club. The former Wolves goalscoring legend arrived at Edgar Street this week in a part-time coaching role. Adding his credentials to the payroll - although
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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
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4/5/02 - New deal for Gavin
HEREFORD United have offered a new contract to only one member of this season's squad. The cash-strapped Edgar Street club, who are poised to be taken over by a new consortium next week, have only offered fresh terms to exciting striker Gavin Williams
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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
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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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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
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6/7/00 - Robinson says yes to United
PHIL Robinson has agreed to become Hereford United's new player-coach. The 33-year-old former Stoke and Wolves midfielder concluded talks with United's Director of Football Graham Turner yesterday. Robinson played under Turner's management when he was
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23/4/02 - Phil wants to stay at Hereford
FORMER Notts County and Wolves star Phil Robinson has set his sights on another crack at managing Hereford United's first team next season after steering the club to Conference safety. The Edgar Street board will meet next Monday to discuss among other
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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27/5/00 - Sun shines on United with new sponsorship
ONE of the longest-lasting sponsorship deals in non-league soccer has been extended by a further three years. Hereford United's relationship with Sun Valley Foods, one of the city's biggest employers, has already lasted eight years and that will now be
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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16/3/02 - Baker is on standby to take on the USA
MATT Baker has been put on standby for the England National Game XI for their forthcoming match against the USA. The Hereford United keeper is currently out with an ankle injury but his outstanding form has propelled him into contention for international
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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
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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
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2/3/02 - Hereford aiming to tame Telford again
HEREFORD United's busy week continues on Tuesday with the visit of Telford United to Edgar Street who will be keen to take revenge following The Bulls shock away win at Christmas. That defeat in fact marked the start of a downturn in results for Telford
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26/2/02 - Robinson upbeat
HEREFORD United must put their FA Umbro Trophy setback behind them and focus on the Conference says player-coach Phil Robinson. The Edgar Street club suffered an agonising fifth round defeat at the weekend when a stoppage time winner from Chester City's
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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
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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
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16/2/02 - Baker is shaken by Deegan injury blow
HEREFORD United player/coach Phil Robinson admits his young goalkeeper Matt Baker was shaken after Hampton and Richmond Borough's Darren Deegan broke his leg during their FA Umbro Trophy clash. The Bulls' 4-1 victory on Tuesday night was marred by the
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15/2/02 - Bulls looking forward to more television exposure
THE prospect of playing before television cameras has injected a buzz into Hereford United's squad, according to player-manager Phil Robinson. Sky Sports will be covering the Bulls' Nationwide Conference away clash at leaders Boston United, which has
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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5/1/02 - Essex men surprise Hereford ace Parry
DAGENHAM & Redbridge are the surprise package in the Nationwide Conference according to Hereford United's Paul Parry. The Essex side have edged ahead along with leaders Boston United in the race for prized Third Division promotion place although Parry
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4/1/02 - Confident Bulls aiming to pile on misery
HEREFORD United will be hoping Forest Green Rovers leak yet more goals in their Nationwide Conference clash at The Lawn tomorrow (3pm). Boston United fired six past Rovers last week and despite the fact both teams being locked together in 14th and 15th
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3/1/02 - Goodwin handed warning
HEREFORD United's combative midfielder Scott Goodwin has been told to cut out the silly fouls after receiving his second red card of the season in Saturday's 3-0 win against Stalybridge Celtic. Goodwin was also sent off in the 0-0 draw with Doncaster
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31/12/01 - Bulls look for quick Telford double
HEREFORD United face Telford United for the second time in a week tomorrow at Edgar Street (1pm) as they bid to complete a hat-trick of wins after a 3-0 victory over Stalybridge Celtic at the weekend. Phil Robinson's team pulled off a shock 1-0 Boxing
