Commons praise Hereford United

Hereford United have been given parliamentary recognition for winning promotion to the Football League after a nine-year absence reports BBC Sport.

Two Commons motions have been tabled, congratulating the club after it beat Halifax 3-2 in the Conference Play-Off Final at Leicester on Saturday.

Hereford's Liberal Democrat MP Paul Keetch said he was hoping for "a bright future" for the town and club

Leominster Tory MP Bill Wiggins praised Herefordshire Council for its help.

He said it had helped ensure the pitch was "eligible for Football League status".

Mr Keetch said a new Hereford Stadium would be the centrepiece of the proposed Edgar Street Grid Development.

Both motions praised manager Graham Turner, along with the players, staff, and supporters for their achievement.

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