It was a good weekend for a number of our local footballers, with two of them facing each other in the Papa John's Trophy Final at Wembley. Goalkeeper Lee Burge from Hereford played in goal for Sunderland and midfielder Kieron Morris played for Tranmere Rovers. It was...
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RUGBY | Joe Jenkins has been selected for the final sessions – from which an England squad will be picked
A talented player, who cut his teeth at Hereford Rugby Club, is making a big impact in the England men’s Under-18s training camps. Joe, a student at Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools, linked up with the North squad earlier this month at St George's Park in Staffordshire....
MY HEREFORD UNITED STORY | Danny Bartley
Matt Healey continues the series. Danny Bartley was born in Paulton on the 3rd October 1947. He spent nine seasons at Bristol City and then six seasons at Swansea City. He joined Hereford United in March 1980. Bartley told me how he became a Bull "Swansea City...
MY HEREFORD UNITED STORY | Keith Hicks
Matt Healey continues the series. Keith Hicks was born in Oldham on the 9th August 1954. He made 475 Football League appearances during his career. He started out as a youth player at Oldham Athletic and signed professional terms in 1971. After nine seasons at...
NEWS | Horse Racing faces further questions after disgusting video appears on social media
The British Horse Racing Authority has been made aware of a video that is circulating on social media sites such as Twitter, that appears to show a person jumping on the back of a dead horse. The video is likely to cause further issues for the sport in the lead up to...
HORSE RACING | British horseracing acts over Gordon Elliott image
The BHA has this evening released a statement following concerns over an image that appeared on social media over the weekend: The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) will not allow the Irish trainer Gordon Elliott to race horses in Britain whilst the Irish...
FOOTBALL | Bulls face Woking at Edgar Street in FA Trophy Semi Final
Hereford FC have drawn Woking in the FA Trophy Semi Final. The tie is expected to take place at Edgar Street on Saturday 27th March. The winners of the tie will travel to Wembley Stadium for the final. The final is currently scheduled to take place on Saturday 8th...
MY HEREFORD STORY | Joel Edwards
Matt Healey continues the series. Joel Edwards was born in Hereford on the 18th August 1991. He is one of a select number of players who have played for both Hereford United and Hereford FC. There's Edwards, plus Ryan Green, Rob Purdie, James McQuilkin and a few more,...
MY HEREFORD UNITED STORY | Greg Downs
Matt Healey continues the series. Greg Downs was born in Carlton on the 13th December 1958. He began his career at Norwich City and remained at Carrow Road until 1985. He then moved to Coventry City where he won an FA Cup winners medal in 1987. He left there in 1990...
FOOTBALL | It’s FA Trophy Quarter Final Day for the Bulls as they travel to Aldershot
With the league season declared 'null and void', what better opportunity for Hereford FC to push on and get to Wembley in the FA Trophy? The Bulls are in quarter final action against Aldershot Town from the National League this afternoon in what will be a difficult...
FOOTBALL | Step 3-6 non league football season curtailed with immediate effect
The 2020/21 non-league season at Steps 3-6 has been curtailed with immediate effect, meaning that clubs such as Westfields, Hereford Pegasus, Hereford Lads Club and Wellington FC have played the last of their league matches for the 2020/21 season. The following...
NEWS | City of Hereford Swimming Club receives a grant of £3,000 from Hereford City Council
From Hereford City Council: City of Hereford Swimming Club just received a grant for £3,000! We've awarded the grant to help the club install permanent starting blocks at Hereford Swimming Pool, so that once repairs are complete following the previous flood damage,...
NEWS | The British & Irish Lions agree Chase Distillery Partnership
The British & Irish Lions has today announced Chase Distillery has joined its portfolio of Official Suppliers. The award-winning British distillery, which champions field to bottle spirits, has also become the Official vodka and gin of the Lions Tour.As part of...
RUGBY | England rugby calls for Herefordshire duo
Two rugby players with Herefordshire connections have been picked for an England men’s Under-18s Development Camp this weekend. Theo Mayell and Joe Jenkins, both 17 and students at Haberdashers' Monmouth Schools, have been chosen for the England camp, which takes...
MY HEREFORD UNITED STORY | Murray Fishlock
Matt Healey continues the series Murray Fishlock was born on the 23rd September 1973 in Marlborough which is in the county of Wiltshire. He started out as a YTS at Swindon Town, but was not offered a full time contract. He subsequently joined Gloucester City in 1992....
MY HEREFORD UNITED STORY | Paul Hunt
Matt Healey continues the series. Paul Hunt was born in Hereford on the 7th March 1959. He loved sports from a young age, but a life changing moment for him was the 5th February 1972. Hunt tells me "I went to the Hereford United v Newcastle United FA Cup game. I was...
FOOTBALL | National League North season declared null and void
The National League North & South season has been declared null & void. Following voting from clubs, the season has been ended with no promotions/relegations to or from the divisions. Earlier this month, The National League...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC have signed Michael Bakare on a short-term deal
From Hereford FC: Hereford FC have signed Michael Bakare on a short-term deal. Bakare joins from Connah’s Quay Nomads where he made over 80 appearances, scoring 30 goals during a three-year spell. The 34-year-old forward player comes with a wealth of National League...
MY HEREFORD UNITED STORY | Chris Price
Matt Healey continues the series. Chris Price was born in Hereford on the 30th March 1960. He went to Hunderton School and then aged 11 moved up to Haywood. Price signed originally as a YTS player for Hereford United. Price told Your Herefordshire "I was playing at...
MY HEREFORD UNITED STORY | Gary Stevens
Gary Stevens was born in Birmingham on the 3rd August 1954. His family moved to Hereford when he was a youngster and he would start his footballing career in the Herefordshire Premier League with Lads Club. Stevens tells me "I started out at Lads Club, there was some...