Journal photographer talks about new book

Earlier this evening a well-known Hereford United supporter, who has been known to take a few pictures in his time, was interviewed by Trevor Owens of BBC Hereford and Worcester about the new book, Onwards and Upwards, which is about to be released.

Andy Compton of the Hereford Journal has been following the Bulls since he was a boy and has become well known with his camera pitch-side at Edgar Street.

He was asked where the idea for the book came from.

"After the play-off final I sat down and wondered what I was going to do with all these photographs. I'd covered virtually every home game of Hereford this season and so I thought it would make a nice book."

Trevor asked Andy about the pictures he had taken that day.

"Part of the secret of a good photographer is that you don't just do the players and the action, a lot of emotion is shown in the supporters who would not be aware you were taking the photographs. There's a picture of a lad almost in tears, next to it is a picture of jubilant supporters."

Asked about how much work went into the book Andy said it was a lot of work.

"I didn't want to leave any player out, even the fringe players, the loan players - they're all memories to Hereford United supporters."

Trevor finished the interview by urging Hereford United fans to get hold of a copy of this book.

"In years to come when you're telling your grandchildren about the season Hereford United won their place back in the Football League, you'll be able to take them through it and prove that it all really did happen," said the BBC Hereford and Worcester's Sports Editor.

Bulls News will have more details of this new book and where it can be obtained later this week.

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