Pitman and Turner on Tuesday

Hereford United's Jamie Pitman is relishing the chance to pit his wits against his former manager Graham Turner at Shrewsbury next Tuesday.

"Turner will have had us watched and will, I hope, be telling his players that we are hard-working, well-organised and pass the ball well," Pitman told the Hereford Times.

"I like to think that’s where we’re at currently although, of course, we know that we need to improve.

"I worked with Graham for a long time and have drawn a fair bit – his work-rate, his commitment, his passion, some of the things that he does in training – into my own management style.

"I spent a lot of time with him and have the utmost respect for him.

"It will be strange to see Graham, John Trewick and Tony Ford on the opposition bench. I shall have to be careful that I don’t get confused and go and sit with them!

"But, seriously, it’s going to be a great experience for me and I shall enjoy every minute of it.

"Graham knows that I’m competitive and want to win the game. He will be exactly the same – he’ll be desperate to win it."

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