The Return of Stanley to Edgar Street

Criag Stanley, who was in the Hereford United Conference side that defeated Halifax at play-off the Walkers Stadium, returns to Edgar Street on Saturday with Morecambe.

"Last time I played at Edgar Street I helped break Morecambe hearts," Stanley told the Hereford Times. "It was my last home game for Hereford and it will be a little strange going back on Saturday.

"After Hereford won promotion I sat down with Graham Turner to talk about a new contract. But I didn't feel the offer was right so I decided to leave.

"I wanted to play in the Football League but realised that if I had to stay in the Conference it would have to be a good club.

"And that's why I came to Morecambe. I knew all about the club and it was great to win promotion in May. I obviously made the right choice.

"I am really looking forward to going back to Hereford on Saturday as a Football League player."

Meanwhile Hereford United are understood to be having their Christmas dinner this lunchtime at a well-known restaurant in the city.

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