Ledbury Town 1-1 Bartestree After the excitement of last weekend, which saw Ledbury Town book their place in another semi-final of the Herefordshire FA Charity Bowl cup competition following an epic 8-7 win on penalties away at Shobdon, this week was a rather more...
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FOOTBALL | Results round-up (Saturday 24th April)
Here’s a roundup of the results from Saturday’s football fixtures involving our local sides. Hellenic League Challenge Cup Hereford Pegasus 6 - 1 Newent Town Wellington 1 - 3 Malvern Town Kington Town 1 - 1 Malvern Town Development Herefordshire FA County League Top...
THROWBACK | Hereford United v Brighton – 3rd May 1997
In a end of season decider to stay in the Football League Hereford United faced Brighton in the final game of the campaign. Hereford needed to win, Brighton needed to avoid defeat. Brighton had appointed ex Charlton manager Steve Gritt as their boss midway through the...
FOOTBALL | The Herefordshire Football Association Boot Bank MandM Direct Donation
MandM Direct recently donated over 300 pairs of football boots to the Herefordshire FA as they look to give something back to the community. The donations will make a big difference to families and individuals by making sure they don’t miss out on playing on the...
FOOTBALL | Turn off the TV and support local grassroots football in Herefordshire
If anything has been proven over the past 48 hours, it's that those that own Premier League clubs, particularly those in the big six, couldn't care less about the loyal supporters that follow their clubs home and away across the country. The high and lows, from league...
NEWS | European Super League is a ‘shambles of an idea’ says Jesse Norman
Jesse Norman has joined the increasing number of people in Government and the wider community that are against plans revealed by twelve of Europe's largest football clubs to create a breakaway European Super League. Jesse Norman, MP for Hereford and Herefordshire...
NEWS | Boris Johnson – “Plans for European Super League are very damaging for football”
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has criticised a number of Premier League clubs over plans for a breakaway European Super League. https://twitter.com/borisjohnson/status/1383865357828452353?s=21 Gary Neville also shared his anger and frustration on Sky Sports earlier...
FOOTBALL | Kick off time for FA Trophy Final at Wembley announced
From Wembley Stadium: We are pleased to announce the kick-off times for both the 2019/20 and 2020/21 Non-League Finals Days that are scheduled to take place at Wembley Stadium connected by EE on Monday 3 May and Saturday 22 May 2021. The 2019/20 Buildbase FA...
FOOTBALL | Hereford Lads Club & Hereford Pegasus could be promoted as part of Non-League restructuring
Hereford Lads Club and Hereford Pegasus could both be promoted if plans to restructure Non-League football get the go ahead. More than 100 teams from Non League's step five to step seven will get the opportunity to apply for promotion, with Hereford Lads Club and...
FOOTBALL | Clubs across Herefordshire pay their respects to Prince Philip
Clubs across Herefordshire paid their respects to The Duke of Edinburgh by holding a minutes silence prior to their fixtures on Saturday. Here are photos from both Shobdon FC and Westfields FC where teams paid their respects. The Duke of Edinburgh’s death was...
FOOTBALL | Hinton FC see off Holme Lacy as Herefordshire FA County League returns
Hinton FC ran out 3-1 winners over Holme Lacy FC as the Herefordshire FA County League returned yesterday. Match details and photos provided by Barcud-Coch Photography “This afternoon witnessed a return to action in the Herefordshire FA County League following a...
MY HEREFORD UNITED STORY | Matt Beale
Matt Healey continues the series with another local lad who made it into the Hereford United first team. Matt Beale was born in Hereford on the 20th October 1981 and was involved in the Hereford United School of Excellence at an early age. Hereford United Under 13...
NEWS | How a local company became the hidden heroes for Hereford FC and many other clubs this season
The story this year was an unusual one for both Hereford FC and CJP Broadcast Service Solutions Ltd, as it has been for many. Back in March 2020 when the pandemic first hit, CJP Broadcast Service Solutions Ltd saw all of their normal systems business stopped...
FOOTBALL | 21,000 fans will attend FA Cup Final at Wembley just a week before Hereford play in FA Trophy Final
The Government has confirmed that over 20,000 fans will be allowed to watch the FA Cup Final at Wembley, just ONE WEEK before Hereford FC visit the national stadium for the FA Trophy Final. The events will be part of the government’s science-led Events Research...
FOOTBALL | The Sue Parry Football Tournament is back
From St Michael's Hospice: For many of us, watching our favourite football team on TV has kept us going this past year, but nothing beats putting on your boots and having a kickabout with your mates. So join us for the Sue Parry six-a-side Football Tournament on...
MY HEREFORD UNITED STORY | Gary Bowyer
Matt Healey continues the series. Gary Bowyer was born in Manchester on the 22nd June 1971. His father was two time Nottingham Forest European Cup winner Ian Bowyer. After Bowyer Senior left the City Ground in 1987, he joined Hereford United initially as Player Coach....
FOOTBALL | Bulls saddened by death of former player aged just 32
Hereford FC have announced that former Hereford United defender, Lee Collins has passed away aged 32. A post on the Hereford FC Facebook feed said: "Lee was a key member of the Hereford United promotion-winning side in 2007-2008. "Our thoughts go out to his family and...
FA TROPHY REACTION | Bulls fans and players celebrate reaching Wembley
Hereford FC have received plenty of praise and congratulations after the club reached the FA Trophy Final at Wembley Stadium thanks to a 1-0 victory over Woking at Edgar Street. Here’s some of the reaction........
NEWS | How many tickets will Hereford FC get for FA Trophy Final at Wembley?
It's the question that's going to be asked across the county of the coming hours, day and weeks. Just how many tickets will Hereford FC get for the FA Trophy Final against Hornchurch at Wembley Stadium on 22nd May? Official Government Guidance states that from 17th...
FOOTBALL | Fans celebrate as Hereford FC reach Wembley for FA Trophy Final
Hereford FC have reached the FA Trophy Final following a 1-0 victory over Woking in the Semi Final at Edgar Street. A first half goal from Butlin was enough to send the Bulls through. The match was played behind closed doors due to COVID-19 restrictions but that...