Uncertainty Continues at Edgar Street

Last week Hereford United chairman David Keyte signalled his intention to bring in 'help' for under-pressure manager Jamie Pitman.

Whilst some supporters had hoped for an announcement last Friday, vice-chairman Tim Russon dashed their hopes when he told BN on Thursday that nothing would materialise on Friday.

However Russon's quote only covered last Friday and BN understands that the directors are continuing to look at various options.

Gary Peters, the former Shrewsbury manager, is understood to be one candidate with whom there has been contact. However discussions with Peters appear to have stalled and he wasn't spotted at ES last Saturday. That might simply have been because Jamie Pitman is still the manager.(Interestingly last season both Dave Penney and Martin Foyle were seen at games as they threw their hats into the ring after Simon Davey's demise.)

Yesterday, BN reported the news that former Hereford United coach Richard O'Kelly had settled his contract with Doncaster. He was the coach who will always be remembered for being at Edgar Street during that 2003/04 season when the Bulls scored 103 goals.

There is speculation that O'Kelly has been approached by Keyte, but whether he would even consider coming back is unknown. On top of that O'Kelly is a coach and has no experience as a director of football or manager although working with Sean O'Driscoll for the last seven years would be to his advantage.

Keyte does appear to be taking his time to make sure any appointment made will be right for the club. He may also be content to allow Pitman another game in charge.

Pitman sounded frustrated in his post-match interview on Saturday after another home defeat. With, given the shortage of players available, a very difficult match coming up at Swindon next Saturday, Keyte will be well-aware of the reaction from supporters should there be another defeat for the Bulls.

There is little doubt an appointment will be made by Keyte, sooner or later. Whilst the original view was that a director of football, possibly on a short-term basis, was being considered, events have moved on after another defeat last Saturday.

Supporters who expressed a view on the forums appear to want Pitman to go. And it was noticable that BBC Hereford and Worcester did not have one text, e-mail or phone call after Saturday's game in support of Pitman despite prompting from the presenter.

Keyte will be well-aware of the supporters views. However he needs to be certain he brings in the right person who must be capable of lifting the spirit in the Bulls' camp. That might take time.

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