Josh Gowling was a composed centre-back during his playing days – and as a manager he is showing he has total control as well.

Hereford had four weeks to remember, winning five of their six matches.

They not only begun their rise in the league, but they stormed through in the FA Cup, setting up a money-spinning tie against Portsmouth.

Their National League North wins against AFC Fylde, Boston United and Curzon Ashton saw them really close the gap on the top seven.

Four of their five wins last month came away from Edgar Street as life on the road suited the Bulls down to the ground.

Some of Gowling’s summer signings come into their own – Tyrone Barnett and Orin Pendley to name a couple who started to find their feet.