Turner hopes for 'Hat-trick'

Graham Turner is hoping that his side can make it a hat-trick over League opponents this season by defeating Stockport County this afternoon.

Already the Bulls have dispatched Mansfield Town and Port Vale out of the LDV Vans Trophy.

"I have seen Stockport on video against Barnet and we have had them watched against Mansfield, " said Turner as reported by the Western Daily Press.

"They are a League club so the pace will be a little bit sharper but it is a good chance for us to bounce back from the defeat by Exeter at the weekend."

Turner's opposite number, Chris Turner, is well aware of the dangers of being knocked out of the Cup by non-leaguers.

"We will need to be fully committed and match Hereford's commitment and passion," said the Stockport manager.

According to the Official Stockport Website County fans are expected to descend on Hereford in huge numbers.

They are planning to turn the Blackfriars End at Edgar Street into a sea of blue.

A giant scarf, which first appeared at the recent home game with Barnet, has been split into two parts and both 'STOCKPORT COUNTY' and 'THE SCARF MY FATHER WORE' will be on display.

The team will also run out to the sight of 1,000 balloons which have been purchased thanks to donations from County fans and the Stockport County Trust.

They are also encouraging County fans to take as many scarves, flags and banners as they can and really turn the away end at Edgar Street into a cauldron of noise and colour.

The game definitely goes ahead despite heavy rain in the last 48 hours.

However there is no live commentary of the game on local radio or the internet this afternoon.

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