All Change At Edgar Street

Who would have thought just twelve months ago that Hereford United would have new 'owners', a new manager and a new assistant manager before the start of the 2010/11 season. Well they have.

The last of the 'old guard' finally left the club yesterday. Former director and club secretary Joan Fennessy, who kindly stayed on for a few weeks to help with the 'takeover', can now take things easier.

Tony Ford, the fitness coach at Edgar Street, had been expected to retire (he is 71) but, as reported earlier, has decided to join up with Graham Turner at Shrewsbury.

Ford, who as an English weightlifter won a gold medal at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in the light heavyweight class, joined the Bulls after four years with Aston Villa.

Meanwhile Steve Thomas, who many will know as the West Mercia police constable often seen at both home and away games, has become Hereford United's new safety officer. He replaces Len Dyke who retired at the end of last season.

Finally speculation that Darlington's latest former manager Ryan Kidd is to join Hereford United is incorrect.

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