Rumours and Speculation

This time of year is usually the most difficult to differentiate between truth, rumour and speculation especially about possible transfers.

The latest player to be linked with Hereford United is Tom Cowan, currently with Carlisle.

The News and Star published an article about Cowan's future which suggested that he may be after a coaching job with Gretna but it also mentioned that both Hereford and Weymouth have expressed an interest in him.

36 year old Cowan is a natural left back. He is leaving Carlisle because of a 37.5% pay cut.

Meanwhile former Hereford United player John Brough has signed for Aldershot.

The 32-year-old defender had also interested Conference rivals Forest Green after ending a seven-year stay with Cheltenham at the end of last season.

A defender-cum-midfielder originally from Notts County, Brough never played for the Magpies and joined Shrewsbury Town in 1992. After two seasons at the Gay Meadow, he moved to local rivals Telford United and then Edgar Street soon after. He saw highs - the play-off run - and lows - relegation - at Edgar Street but stuck with the club until his departure to Cheltenham Town in 1998.

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