Bulls receive Paint Accolade

The Johnstone’s Paint Trophy has chosen John Trewick’s men as the winners of its area quarter final Team of the Round accolade, thanks to a fine performance at Brisbane Road when they defeated League One Leyton Orient.

The Bulls saw off their London opponents in a dramatic penalty shoot-out, after drawing 1-1 in normal time when they conceded in the last minute.

And despite the late disappointment of conceding an equaliser, they dusted themselves down to progress and cause one of the biggest upsets in the competition so far.

A Johnstone’s Paint Trophy panel voted the performance as the most impressive and an official award will be presented to the club next week at their Edgar Street stadium.

It is hoped that the honour will inspire the League Two side when they take on MK Dons in the area semi finals.

Boss John Trewick said: “We were delighted to progress to the next stage, and showed immense character in doing so.

“The award is testament to the work that the lads put into that game against Leyton Orient and we are looking to go further when we entertain MK Dons.”

Johnstone’s sponsorship manager Teresa Hardwick said: “Hereford United’s penalty shoot-out win was the stand out result of the area quarter-finals and one that deserved our team of the round award.

“The team is certainly showing nerves of steel, after beating Aldershot Town in round two on spot kicks as well. The club has embraced the trophy since the very first kick and we look forward to seeing them take on MK Dons.”

Hereford United will welcome MK Dons to Edgar Street on Tuesday December 15th at 7pm.

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