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Friday, September 21, 2012

George Likely To Go Same Again


Cambridge manager Jez George will have several selection headaches ahead of their trip to Edgar Street tomorrow.

Star striker Tom Elliott, who started the season with five goals in four games, is expected to miss out after injury ruled him out of last week's draw with Telford. The former Leeds trainee is back in training but George is unlikely to risk him after signing teenager Michael Thalassitis on loan in the week, while fellow forward Sam Smith is ruled out with concussion.

George will have teenage defender Jonathon Thorpe back in contention after he made a largely successful return from knee surgery in last week's game, only to come off with 10 minutes left after landing awkwardly. Thorpe missed training early in the week but is considered fit enough to feature. However fellow defenders Scott Garner, who has a knee problem, and Blaine Hudson, who need surgery on his groin, will continue to miss out.

Former Barnet and Luton winger Rossi Jarvis is expected to feature at least from the bench after missing the last game with a dead leg, and fellow midfielder Billy Gibson has a groin injury that will rule him out, while there is little word on the three players widely believed to have been suspended by the club. 

George has, so far, refused to speak on rumours about defender James Jennings, and midfielders Robbie Willmott and Adriano Moke, allegedly barring them from first team activities prior to last week's game. The local press report that George is likely to select the same starting XI, leaving the trio still out in the cold.


Thursday, September 20, 2012

Not Only Football At The Starlite Rooms


It's not all football at Hereford United's Starlite Rooms these days. Dinner dances, childrens parties and darts nights are all due to take place at the venue.

And next Monday evening, there's an opportunity to find out all about the concept of 'real self-protection'.

Matt Hudd of the Dragon Fitness Acadamy will be there to answer any questions. He's an instructor with the British Combat Association and has 30 years of experience with martial arts.

The evening starts at 7pm and free of charge.

Meanwhile, we have added another link to our External Links list. Your Hereford is a community resource operating on Facebook and Twitter that focuses on local issues in order to bring positive change to the community.


Preview: Bulls vs Cambridge


The Bulls entertain Cambridge United on Saturday in a vital Conference match at Edgar Street.

It is more than six and a half years since the U's visited Edgar Street, leaving with a 3-0 beating thanks to Adam Stansfield and an Andy Williams double. It followed up the only other Conference clash between the sides, when the U's won in front of the TV cameras 2-1 at the Abbey Stadium with Guy Ipoua scoring the Bulls goal. Overall, honors are fairly even between the sides with the U's having won one more match with just four draws in 25 encounters since 1972.

The Bulls have lost the services of both Tristam Plummer and Tom Nichols over the past week after a pair of disappointing performances on the road. Boss Martin Foyle is still seeking to 'shuffle the pack' and has made a number of enquiries for new faces over the past ten days and some movement is hoped for before the 11am deadline on Saturday morning for new signings. With confirmation coming earlier today that Sean Canham missed last week's match with injury, the Bulls could be light up front without at least one new face.

Cambridge boss Jez George has shrugged off doubts over his future despite the club's slow start to the campaign. With three players on the naughty step and several others on the physio's waiting list, George moved into the loan market bringing in striker Michael Thalassitis from Stevenage. The teenager netted three times in five games for Hayes and Yeading at the back end of last season and scored his first Stevenage goal against Southampton in the League Cup.

Hereford United vs Cambridge United, Edgar Street, Saturday 22nd September, 3.00pm.


News Round-Up


Southend have received another transfer embargo, the local press is reporting. The Echo says that manager Paul Sturrock has only 13 fit players for tomorrow's match with Exeter, but it is unclear whether it is taxes or footballing debts that have triggered the latest situation. Kidderminster assistant boss Gary Whild says they have not 'hit the panic button yet' but are looking for new additions to their squad. Midfielder Jack Byrne will miss the bulk of the season, while Kyle Storer is out for at least six weeks.

Grimsby have signed Bradford striker Ross Hannah on a three months loan. The 26 year old spent all his career in non-league football before signing for the Bantams in the summer of 2011, but has started just four League matches and is yet to feature this term. Northern Irish side Newry City have been wound up after failing to pay former manager Gerry Flynn £25,000 awarded to him by an employment tribunal.

Accrington are searching for a new stadium sponsor, looking for bids of around £45,000 for the naming rights. They announced an 18 month naming deal just 9 months ago, but the company collapsed shortly after. Former Watford owner Laurence Bassini and a consortium headed up by a Scottish businessman are the latest to enter the race to buy Portsmouth. The Supporters Trust and Portpin are still leading the race.

Chester have confirmed rumours that manager Neil Young is in negotiation over a full time deal that will be the first step to turning the whole club into a full time operation. The Blues failed to sign Macclesfield striker Ben Mills over their part-time status despite the Silkmen backing down on the fee demands. Port Vale's Administrator says he is now talking to a total of seven bidders for the club. They are yet to confirm the identity of any of the parties.

Conf North side Hinckley United have confirmed they have avoided a winding up order from the taxman over an unpaid £10,000 debt. They settled the debt on Monday, but had to delay paying staff wages until today in order to manage it. Shrewsbury have expressed their 'bitter disappointment' after being awarded only £140,000 by a transfer tribunal for striker James Collins, who signed for Swindon in the summer.


Injury Crisis at Edgar Street


Hereford United have a long list of players with injuries according to manager Martin Foyle so he's hoping to bloster his squad before Saturday's game with Cambridge.

"We've got so many little knocks and injuries," Foyle told BBC Hereford and Worcester.

"Joe Heath, Clist is struggling, Chris Carruthers is struggling with his heel, Sean Canham with his heel, Townsend with his back.

"So it's a lot of players that aren't probably 100% as they should be.

"We're trying to bring someone in to make us stronger and also freshen us up."

Keyte Aims To Help Loyal Supporters


David Keyte has told the Hereford Times why he felt the club should try and help supporters watch next Tuesday's match against Forest Green Rovers.

"We are conscious that supporters have been travelling up and down the country following the team in a difficult financial climate," said the Hereford United chairman.

"We have three occasions this season when a Saturday home game is followed by another on a Tuesday and we saw what happened the first time when the gate against Woking for the Tuesday night game dropped to under 1,500.

"We have very loyal supporters and this is a small gesture to them.

"We all need to stick together." 

Meanwhile manager Martin Foyle has told the paper that Marlon Jackson should be in the squad for Saturday's game against Cambridge.

"Marlon has been back in training for the last ten days and is raring to go," said Foyle.

Finally Foyle doesn't appear too concerned that both Tristan Plummer and Tom Nichols have left Edgar Street.

"I thought it was time to change the pack."


Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Peggy Set Up Edgar Street Cup Derby


After the Bulls beat Romulus 6-0 on Tuesday night to move into the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Cup, Pegasus Juniors will be their opponents at Edgar Street.

With the Bulls winning their match at the Birmingham side thanks to a Louis Feeley hat-trick, two from Jarod Bowen, and one from Billy Murphy, They will host Pegasus after the Old School Lane side's u18's beat Solihull Moors 3-1 on the Conf North side's home turf.

Pegasus scorers were Pete Lucas (2) and Josh Tomkins. The local derby match will be played in the week commencing October 1st.


"The Bull" at Addisons


Terry "The Bull" Jenkins at Addison's on Saturday September 29th.

VP's Aim To Boost Membership


Hereford United's VP Club are looking for new members and will have a page in Saturday's match programme with some information about the club and its aims.

On Tuesday evening the VP club will open its doors to non-members for anyone who wishes to take a look and also watch the game from a central position in the Main Stand.

Tickets for Tuesday are £18 and can be reserved from the club.

Please note the VP club has a strict dress code - no football shirts, no trainers, no demin jeans. In other words 'smart casual dress'. Rather like Ascot. Although to be fair there's nothing about the length of skirts!

Meanwhile the VP's has launched a new fund-raising idea called 'Pledge a Player'. Again more details in Saturday's match programme.


News Round-Up


Grimsby have signed winger Scott Neilson from Crawley Town for three months. The 25 year old former Bradford man cost the Red Devils a five-figure fee but missed most of the second half of last season through injury. Stockport have repaid over £185,000 to the local council after borrowing the sum earlier in the season to cover running costs. The money was loaned against a fee due from the sale of Anthony Pilkington to Huddersfield, which the Terriers have now paid.

Forest Green have signed Guiseley non-contract midfielder Stephen Brogan until the end of the season. The former Rotherham man, 24, dropped into non-league after being released by the Millers in 2011. Cambridge say they will go it alone on a new 8,000 capacity stadium after Southern League side Cambridge City and the local rugby side both withdrew from the project. The planned site is in the green belt and is not anticipated to open before 2016.

Wimbledon have parted company with manager Terry Brown and his assistant Stuart Cash. The Wombles are only one place above the League Two drop zone after a dismal start to the season. Coach Simon Bassey will take temporary charge with Brown telling the club's official site that he will watch their next match from the terraces after five years as manager. 

Ebbsfleet have an injury crisis after losing two more players after last night's Kent Senior Cup win over Whitstable, in which ex-Bull Nathan Elder scored four goals. Boss Liam Daish lost Lanre Azeez and Jay Foulkes with injuries, leaving him with just two of the three defenders he wants to play their usual 3-5-2 formation. Harrogate are monitoring an injury to the eye socket of former Bulls keeper Jose Veiga after he was knocked unconscious in their match with Guiseley last night.


Cornell signs Three Year Deal with Swansea


Dave Cornell has signed a three year deal to stay with Swansea City. Last season he spent much of his time with Hereford United.

"I gained a lot of experience at Hereford last season," Cornell told South Wales Evening Post.

"It was very disappointing to be relegated, but on a personel note I took a lot from it.

"League Two is a tough, physical league and I had my fair share of hard knocks and big challenges.

"But that's all part of the development of a keeper."

Cornell added that he didn't know whether he might go out on loan this season.

"It's an option."
 

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Bulls Cut Cost To Watch Grumpers Game


Hereford United are reported to have cut the cost of watching next Tuesday's Conference game against Forest Green Rovers.

After two very disappointing performances at Hyde and Dartford, the club are concerned that the attendance both next Saturday against Cambridge and the following Tuesday against Forest Green might suffer.

So a decision has been taken to drop the admission prices for the Tuesday evening fixture for those who go to the Cambridge match.

The details of the offer: United supporters who attend the home match against Cambridge this Saturday are being offered reduced admission to the following Tuesday's match against Forest Green Rovers.

Supporters must retain their ticket from Saturday and take it with them to the turnstile on Tuesday evening.

The cost on Tuesday for those with a Cambridge stub:

Seated: Adults £12, Concessions £10, Juniors £7, Children under 10 £5

Standing: Adults £10, Concessions £7, Juniors £5, Children under 10 £3 
 

Thalassitis Joins Cambridge


Cambridge United have signed striker Michael Thalassitis from Stevenage on a one month loan deal. He could feature in the game at Hereford on Saturday

"I'm hoping to get some first team games under my belt and score goals for Cambridge," he said.

News Round-Up


Wrexham have signed Fleetwood defender Danny Devine on loan for three months but released trialist winger Simon Hackney. 20 year old Devine trialled with the Dragons pre-season but the two clubs couldn't agree a deal. Meanwhile it has been revealed that, due to the red tape that held up the deal, Andy Bishop's loan from Bury is only a three month agreement rather than the originally announced move til January.

Grimsby joint-boss Rob Scott says wage demands and the club's non-league status are hindering their search for new players. The Mariners are still looking for a forward replacement for long term injury victim Liam Hearn. Press reports says Portsmouth's bidders are yet to satisfy the Football League over their bids. The Supporters Trust are said to be a concern over payments to footballing creditors, while Portpin are alleged to be wanting £1.2million a year in rent should the Trust be successful.


Monday, September 17, 2012

Nichols Thanks Bulls


Tom Nichols, who was recalled by Exeter yesterday, has thanked both the club and the fans for their support during his loan spell at Edgar Street.

Enjoyed my loan spell at hereford, good to play some games! Gunna miss the boys!! all the best!

Forgot to mention appreciate all the support from the fans too who have been very good to me!  

Meanwhile manager Martin Foyle's budget will be helped by the departure of Nichols and Tristan Plummer, who also left the club yesterday.

There may be one or two other players, such as Brian Smikle, who could also be released shortly.

Whether it will release enough funds to bring in a experienced mid-fielder remains to be seen.

Gwynne joins Brackley


Former Hereford United midfielder Sam Gwynne has joined Brackley Town whose manager is Jon Brady, another former Bull.

24 year old Gwynne was in the same squad as Brady in the 2005/06 season at Edgar Street.

Gwynne was released by Hereford in May 2011 after a loan spell at Telford and then joined Neath. 

Last January he moved to Westfields.

Gwynne played his last game for Westfields on Saturday and scored one of the goals in their 2-1 win over Studley.

Brackley are currently top of the Conference North.

Nichols Recalled


Tom Nichols has reported on Twitter that he has been recalled from his loan spell at Edgar Street.

Reports suggest that there is an striker injury crisis at Exeter with the League Two side to face Wycombe tomorrow night. Veteran Jamie Cureton limped out of Saturday's draw with York, joining Alan Gow on the sidelines, while former Bull Guillem Bauza is also struggling with injury and John O'Flynn is also a doubt.


Shattered Expectations

Occasional contributor Chloecat went to Dartford...

At the beginning of the season when the fixture list came out I can’t have been the only Hereford fan to expect 6 points out of the last two fixtures. I fortunately missed out on the hiding at Hyde and set out on Saturday expecting a reaction from the Hereford players. Well, sadly the reaction I got wasn’t quite the one I expected. There were some good aspects to Saturday – it was a beautiful sunny afternoon, as a London based Bull it only cost me £2.50 train fare and I was home and settled on my sofa in plenty of time to look at the days football results before watching Strictly. You can’t complain about the entertainment – 4 well taken goals, but unfortunately not in the direction I was hoping for. In retrospect it was arrogant and disrespectful to expect Dartford to roll over for us. They were a well organised team, first to the ball and tackle, played really well and fully deserved their victory, which I’m sad to report could have been even more emphatic. After our last foray into the county of Kent, the unforgettable 5-4 at Gillingham last season, I’m coming to the conclusion it’s not the greatest place for us to play our football. 

But what surprised me most was the lack of segregation. I didn’t see the internet on Friday so when I arrived at the ground I was confused – where exactly was the away end? In the end I had to ask, feeling a little dim, but the programme seller assured me this was the way they wanted it. Apparently the only games he was expecting segregation for were Wrexham and Newport (who presumably have large away followings, boosted by exiles based in the London area), Ebbsfleet and Woking (nearest local derbies) and Luton (whose arrival he seemed to be dreading owing to their “reputation”). I wasn’t sure whether the lack of segregation for us was a compliment or a reality check on how the mighty ex league team has fallen that we were deemed so insignificant we didn’t even merit our own end! The reality was though it was really nice. I couldn’t remember from our old non-league days that happening before, although someone reminded me of Leigh RMI, but I can’t recall any more. When I first moved to London I lived not far from Barnet and used to go there on a regular basis. I used to stand with a friend in front of the tannoy room and used to watch in bemusement as the fans changed ends at half time. In fact from those days the only game I remember segregation for was when Hereford went there in the FA Cup. It was nice to pick a sunny spot and watch the game from where I wanted. There were a limited number of stewards and no police, it was a friendly atmosphere and, if the team had turned up as well, it would have been a great day out. 

One gripe only from the Dartford side of things, and this is a personal opinion – seriously who takes a drum to a football match! Irritating doesn’t begin to cover it.

I’ve never left a game early, but I had an easy trip home, I don’t blame those who disappeared off back to Herefordshire before the final whistle. It was a very disappointing display, to put it mildly. As it was, I was at the gate to get out the second the referee blew his whistle. I hope it is better on Saturday against Cambridge, especially as I’ll be swapping a day when I spend £2.50 on the train for one when I spend over £30, instead of watching Football Focus and getting home for 6.15pm, I’ll be out of the house at 8am and will count myself fortunate to be home before the beginning of Match of the Day. No-one following Hereford got much pleasure out of Saturday, and I am sure the players know the inadequacy of their display. If we start playing like that at home, I dread to think what will happen to the crowds. So in short – sort it out!

A frustrated Chloecat


George Refuses To Comment On Ban Rumours


Ahead of their trip to Edgar Street on Saturday, Cambridge manager Jez George has refused to comment on mounting rumours that he has suspended three of his squad.

Defender James Jennings, and midfielders Robbie Willmott and Adriano Moke had taken part in every previous game, with Jennings and Willmott ever-present in the starting XI, until all three were axed from Saturday's 3-3 draw with Telford. George refused to comment on rumours that the trio had been suspended for misbehaviour prior to the game, saying that he only wanted to "talk about the ones who represented the club so well."

Whether the trio will make the trip to Edgar Street remains to be seen, but George will be without striker Sam Smith after the former Lincoln man was concussed during Saturday's game.


Plummer Leaves In Search Of Regular Games


Non-contract striker Tristan Plummer has left the Bulls after failing to start any of the four matches he was at the club for.

The former Bristol City man's deal was terminated after talks with manager Martin Foyle, who could not guarantee him the regular games he was seeking after just 50 minutes on the pitch across three sub appearances.

Bulls News understands that moves were made last week to bring a loan striker into Edgar Street, with the main target being chased by several Conference sides.


Sunday, September 16, 2012

News Round-Up


Before the weekend, Barrow signed former Stockport man Sean McConville on a short term deal. The 23 year old ended last season on loan at then League One Rochdale but agreed a mutual termination to his Hatters contract in August. Stockport teenager Kyle Brownhill is reported to be interesting several Championship sides. The 17 year old made his debut last season with the likes of Leeds and Blackburn interested.

Portsmouth's Administator has confirmed receiving revised bids from the club's Supporters Trust and former owners Portpin, but that the third bid from a Middle East consortium is still yet to prove it has the funds required. Administrator Trevor Birch says the two revised offers have both made sufficient progress towards acceptability for him to extend the timeframe on the bidding process.

Truro City's future looks bleak after just 538 turned out for Saturday's game with Brackley, still their biggest attendance of the season, following a desperate plea from the Administrator for a gate of 750 to keep the club running. Administrator Kate Breeze says the club is running at a 'substantial shortfall' and is relying solely on gate income to remain operational, with fans raising several hundreds of pounds in a bucket collection at the match.

Macclesfield striker Ben Mills is the subject of a bidding war after Chester pulled out of a deal to take their loanee on permanently, claiming the Silkmen had upped the price by 30%. Several Conference sides are reported to have made moves for the striker that scored nine times in six starts and two sub appearances for the Conf North side. In analysis done by the unofficial Welsh Premier website, attendances in the division have dropped 12% so far this season.


Pell says Sorry to the Fans


Hereford United midfielder Harry Pell has apologised for yesterday's poor performance by the team after they went down 4-0 away at Dartford. 

Pell started the game for the Bulls but was subbed off during the second half.

"There's no explanation to it," Pell told BBC Hereford and Worcester.

Harry Pell and Sam Clucas about to start yesterday's match
"At the moment it's just not good enough.

"On behalf of the team I would like to say sorry to the fans.

"They didn't really deserve to see that performance at Hyde and our performance today."

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Results Round-Up


Newport return to the top of the table, on goal difference, after winning 3-0 at Barrow in their match that was delayed by 45 minutes with the referee stuck in traffic. Macclesfield slip to second despite scoring twice in injury time to get a 3-3 draw with Nuneaton, with Forest Green third after a 1-1 draw with Alfreton. Wrexham are fourth and Luton fifth after the pair shared a 0-0 draw. Dartford are up to sixth with Gateshead, who lost 2-0 to Tamworth, seventh.

Kidderminster remain bottom after a goalless draw with Grimsby, their fourth straight draw. Hyde are second bottom after losing 3-2 at Lincoln, who move out of the bottom four. Ebbsfleet replace them after a 1-0 loss to Southport, while Stockport are only a point clear of the bottom four after losing 2-1 to Woking. Cambridge attracted less than 2,000 to a home match as they scrambled a late equaliser in 13 minutes of stoppage time in front of the Premier Sports cameras in their 3-3 draw with Telford.


Shocking Bulls in second humiliation



Whether its Guinevere or Lancelot with whatever set of balls was chosen, today's performance at Dartford was as likely to win as my ticket in the lottery.

Inept, disgraceful and downright pathetic were comments overheard as I left Princes Park a little before 5.00pm this afternoon.  Many Bulls fans had left with twenty minutes still on the clock.

Martin Foyle's response to last weeks tanking at Hyde was to draft in new arrival Byron Anthony in place of Stefan Stam and include Joe Heath at left back to move Chris Curruthers forward into an attacking wide midfield role.  Simon Clist returned in place of Sammons and Marley Watkins made a welcome return with Smikle vacating the starting eleven.  Yep, changes in personal were asked for and we got them.  What we didn’t get was any improvement…in fact, it was worse.

The Darts, with Richard Rose at left back and Jon Wallis on the bench, could have taken the lead in the first minute when Elliot Bradbrook's header rebounded off the foot of the post.  However, the hosts didn't have to wait long to open their account.  Pell ducked out of a challenge to allow  Harry Crawford’s to advance and although his shot was blocked by Anthony Ryan Hayes rifled home from just inside the box.

Joe Heath returned to the Starting Eleven
Joe Heath's weak back-pass was easily intercepted but fortunately the shot went wide.  Ryan Bowman was a little unlucky when Curruthers through ball bounced off his calf when he would otherwise have been through on goal.  The Bulls appeared to lack any confidence on the ball and resorted to long punts down the flanks or to Bowman who was being well controlled by the experienced Mark Arber and Tom Bonner.  The Bulls' defensive clearances frequently fell to Dartford players whereas their own play from the back seemed more measured with their midfield showing constantly for the ball.

For The Bulls, Marley Watkins was the first to show any real threat after twenty minutes but three players quickly closed him down and the ball was cleared.  A brief period of decent play by United served to calm the nerves of the travelling fans.  Watkins tried his luck on the left but his cross was over hit.  Then Simon Clist came off second best in a crunching challenge, which resulted in Dodge’s sponge being wielded in anger.  Drinks break.

Physio Ian Rodgerson attends to Simon Clist
Bowman bought a foul of Rosie who, to be fair, had done little wrong but the free kick produced only a shot from CC that was screwed wide of the post.  Bradbrook picked up a yellow for a robust challenge on Watkins and The Bulls continued to the interval with conceding further despite a late fright, which whistled just off target.

HT Darts 1 (could have been three)  Bulls 0

The half-time ar$e-kicking and cup throwing appeared to have little effect as our lacklustre heroes commenced the second period in the same haphazard manner.  While the opening minute of the first half had seen Dartford miss a golden opportunity, they put matters right just forty seconds after the break.  Ryan Hayes swung a cross in from the right and the unmarked James Rogers duly nodded in from close range.  Mark Arber collected a caution when he was late on Sam Clucas who was moving on to a Clist through ball.  Clist's reward was to be hauled off and replaced by Will Evans while Curruthers made way for Tom Nichols.

Strikers Bowman and Nichols beaten to the ball by Bonner
Not a lot changed.  Evans over-hit three balls into touch, Nichols tried to find space for flicks that didn't come and after a period of Darts pressure without a goal they chanced their arm at a substitution of their own.  Danny Harris came on to replace Harry Crawford and promptly trotted towards The Bulls' goal to curl a third goal past Hanford from just inside the box. 

With the game pretty much over, Ashley Sammons replaced the ineffective Pell and Dartford responded by launching former Bull Jon Wallis into the fray.  Another Darts sub and guess what….yep, another goal.  Luke Graham conceded a free kick twenty yards out and Wallis clipped the ball round the wall and inside the post to finish what was a thoroughly dismal afternoon witnessed by 1601 unsegregated fans. 

A pint of cold Murphy’s stout was the only pleasure of the day.


FT  Darts 4  Bulls 0 (yes, NIL)

Bulls:  Hanford, Gallinagh, Graham, Anthony, Heath, Watkins, Clist (Evans 54), Pell (Sammons 80), Clucas, Curruthers (Nichols 54), Bowman. Subs unused Stam, Smikle

Darts:  Bettinelli, Rose, Champion, Bonner, Hayes (Noble 81), Erskine, Bradbrook (Wallis 81), Rogers, Arber, Burns, Crawford (Harris 73). Subs unused Sutton, Collier.

That was crap.  Not a single shot on target.  Another spin of the wheel please.  Cambridge had better be sending their U14's.



Reaction From Dartford Manager


Dartford manager Tony Burman was delighted with his side's well deserved four goal win over former League Two club Hereford United this afternoon.

"It was a decent performance all round," Burman told BBC Radio Kent.

"Our two guys upfront were very good today, they started really well right from the kick-off and caused the Hereford defenders problems.

"We hit the post in the first five minutes and it just settled us down."

Dartford were 1-0 up at half-time and it didn't take them long to double their advantage.

"It was a great start to get a goal inside a minute."

The Bulls made several substitutions in the second period but to little avail.

"Hereford tried to come back into the game but we put them on the back foot again."

Jon Wallis warming up before the game
One of Dartford's substitutions was former Hereford United player Jon Wallis who scored their fourth goal.

Dan Hanford beaten by Wallis's free kick
"Jon scored a goal from a free kick and it's great."


Foyle Totally Frustrated


Hereford United manager Martin Foyle said he was 'totally frustrated' after his side were beaten 4-0 at Dartford this afternoon.

"The players have worked hard in training but at the moment there are a few missing on matchdays," said Foyle.

"I've got to get to the bottom of this quickly.

"It's been a very bad day, our last two games have been very, very disappointing in terms of defensive work, but also the midfield players not screening and protecting.

"We were very poor, but give credit to their front two, I thought they mauled us.

"The frustrating side is that Gary Peters and I travelled for hours to watch Dartford play and you give the players all the bits and pieces of what is going to happen and they get undone.

"That's the disappointment, not taking the information on board."

Stats from Dartford

Here's a run down of the stats from Dartford as Hereford were comprehensively beaten for the second weekend running.
 
Final Score: Dartford 4-0 Hereford
 
Goalscorers: Hayes, Rogers, Harris, Wallis.
 
Possession: Dartford 52% Hereford 48%
 
Shots on target: Dartford 8 Hereford 0
 
Shots off target: Dartford 6 Hereford 6
 
Corners: Dartford 3 Hereford 0
 
Fouls: Dartford 9 Hereford 10
 
Attendance: 1,601
 
Table: Hereford now lie 12th in the Blue Square Premier; they are four points off the play-offs and five points clear off the relegation zone.

Blunt Bulls Record Zero Shots On Target


There's no way to dress this up - the Bulls failed to record a shot on target as they went down 4-0 at Dartford in today's Conference match at Princes Park.

With neither Sean Canham or Tristam Plummer anywhere in the matchday 16, and with Marlon Jackson not risked after injury, the Bulls fielded only Ryan Bowman as a recognised striker and gave seasonal debuts to both Joe Heath and Byron Anthony. However the defensive reshuffle backfired leaving the Bulls having shipped nine goals in two matches and now looking on shaky ground after four defeats in five.

Full report later.


Friday, September 14, 2012

Former Bulls at Dartford


There could be two former Hereford United players in Dartford's squad tomorrow.


Richard Rose joined the Bulls in 2006 from Gillingham and spent five seasons with the Edgar Street based club. In that time he made 165 appearances and scored four games. 

Released in the spring of 2011, he joined Dagenham for the 11/12 season and then moved to Dartford.

He has scored one goal this season to date. That was in Dartford's 2-1 victory over Newport earlier this month.



Jon Wallis also joined the Bulls from Gillingham in the summer of 2006 but failed to gain a regular first team place making just two sub appearances.

In late October he joined Dover on loan, and then had a short spell on loan at Dagenham. In late March 2007 he left Edgar Street by 'mutual consent' and soon signed for Dover.

He moved to Dartford in July 2011.


Bookies Favour Dartford


All the main bookmakers are favouring Dartford to beat Hereford tomorrow in their Conference fixture, kick-off 3pm.

Latest odds from BlueSq:

Dartford 7/5 Draw 23/10 Bulls 13/8

Best price for a Hereford win is 37/19 with Pinnacle and for a draw is 5/2 with BetVictor.

Correct Score:

Hereford to win:

1-0: 10/1 with Bet365 and William Hill
2-0: 16/1 with William Hill
2-1: 10/1 with BetFred, Bet365, ToteSport and Coral
3-0: 33/1 with SkyBet, Coral and William Hill
3-1: 25/1 with Coral
3-2: 28/1 generally

For a draw:

0-0: 14/1 with SkyBet and BetVictor
1-1: 13/2 with William Hill
2-2: 14/1 with ToteSport, BetFred and Coral
3-3: 50/1 generally

First scorer in the game: 

Ryan Bowman: 7/1 with Bet365
Tristan Plummer: 7/1 with Bet365
Sean Canham: 15/2 with BlueSq
Tom Nichols: 8/1 with Bet365
Marlon Jackson: 9/1 with Bet365 and BlueSq
Brian Simkle: 10/1 with Bet365
Marley Watkins: 10/1 with Bet365
Will Evans: 14/1 with BlueSq
Ashley Sammons: 16/1 with Bet365
Harry Pell: 20/1 with BlueSq
Sam Clucas: 20/1 with BlueSq

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