It appears that Steve Guinan said no to Graham Turner when first asked if he would return to Edgar Street according to the Cheltenham manager John Ward.
"Graham Turner (Hereford manager) wanted Steve a week ago, but he said no as he had other irons in the fire," Ward told the Gloucestershire Echo.
"He tested the water a little bit, but they have taken him now and it's a familiar set up for him."
Meanwhile, Ward admitted that he had tried to sign Ben Smith.
"I have spoken to one player, who has decided to join another club, so that has died down," Ward said.