Creighton turned down move to Hereford

Mark Creighton, who has signed for Oxford United, claims that he had the chance to join Hereford United but turned it down.

The former Kidderminster centre-back, who was captain last season, has signed a three year deal.

"I’m really excited about joining Oxford," Creighton told the Oxford Mail. "I joined because of the club’s ambition – I didn’t need persuading. I came across Chris Wilder when he was boss at Halifax.

"I had the opportunity to go to clubs that were already in the league – Crewe and Hereford – but I didn’t think they were right for me.

"They are good clubs, but I didn’t feel they were going in the right direction."

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