Bulls bring in striker Fairhurst

Hereford United have signed Doncaster Rovers striker Waide Fairhurst on an initial one month loan.

According to BBC Hereford and Worcester the 21 year old will be in the squad for Cheltenham on Saturday.

"Doncaster think a lot of Waide and only last summer gave him a two year contract," manager Jamie Pitman told the OS.

"I'm sure he's got some goals in him and it's good to have him onboard."

Pitman has also spoken to the Worcester News about Fairhurst.

"Waide’s a goal-scorer and will work very hard," said Pitman.

"He’s played a bit at this level and did well at Shrewsbury. He will hopefully give us an extra dimension up front."

Former Hereford United coach Richard O'Kelly is with Doncaster and may have suggested to Pitman that Fairhurst could be a useful addition for the Bulls.

Here's a short profile from Wikipedia.

Fairhurst, who was born in Sheffield, made his Doncaster Rovers debut in a 1–0 loss against Coventry City. He substituted Mark Wilson in the 84th minute. Fairhurst made his home debut in the 2–0 win against Crystal Palace. He came on with half an hour to go and set up James Hayter for Rovers second goal. In the 2009–10 season, Fairhurst made his first start for the club against West Bromwich Albion and managed to score seven minutes into the game. His second start, came against Ipswich, which he opened up the scoring with a goal.

In October 2009, Fairhurst signed for Shrewsbury Town on a one-month loan deal. He equalised for Shrewsbury Town on his debut against Aldershot. He scored again to help Shrewsbury Town beat Telford United 2–1 and regained the Shropshire Senior Cup.Later his loan deal was extended until early January, 2010. Fairhurst found the net with a goal from inside the six-yard box, his fourth league goal for Shrews, during the home match against Macclesfield Town on Boxing Day, he picked up a foot injury and expect sideline for three weeks, Shrews decided not to extend the loan deal.

On 6 October 2010, Fairhurst joined Southend United on a one month loan deal.

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