Number thirteen on the Bulls Advent Calendar is the Starlite Rooms.
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| 1980 Starlite Rooms |
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| 1969 Social Club |
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| Summer 2010 - what the new regime inherited |
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| November 2011 - the rebuild progresses (pic - Nationwide Electrical Services) |
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| 2013 - In regular use |
Friday, December 13, 2013
Bulls Advent Calendar - No.13
Number thirteen on the Bulls Advent Calendar is the Starlite Rooms.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Macc Shelve CIC Plans Over Cash Concerns
Macclesfield have shelved their plans to become a Community Interest Company (CIC) after the scheme's regulator expressed concerns at the club's financial position.
A club statement reads:
Having developed the necessary paperwork, the formal proposal to restructure MTFC Ltd as a CIC was submitted to the CIC Regulator shortly after the EGM in mid-October. All concerned were disappointed to receive a negative response drawing attention to the high level of debt reported in the published financial accounts for 2011/12 which were adopted at the AGM held earlier this year.
In view of the well-known financially challenging situation currently facing the Club, it has been decided reluctantly that the likelihood of satisfying the CIC Regulator is so remote that the proposal should be suspended.
The Board will continue its hard work and looks forward to the continuing support of its fans, supporters and the wider community as it plans for the future.
On the plus side, the win over Brackley has pitched the Silkmen at home against Sheffield Wednesday and whilst we might have preferred a Premier League big hitter, the game is eminently winnable.
The Silkmen had £460,000 of debt when the proposal to move to a CIC was announced in June, having been debt free when relegated from the Football League.
They recently called on fans to raise another £150,000 to help them see out the season.
Wrexham Match Date Revealed
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| Hereford United Supporters At Wrexham in November Last Year |
Kick off will be at 7.45pm.
At the last meeting in North Wales between the two clubs, the Bulls ran out 2-1 winners.
At the last meeting in North Wales between the two clubs, the Bulls ran out 2-1 winners.
News Round-Up
Salisbury have announced this morning that they have completed the formalities to exit their CVA. They went into it in 2008, owing £200,000, and suffered demotion from the Conference in 2010 due to the debts. Grimsby striker Liam Hearn won't play again until September due to his cruciate knee injury. The 28 year old is out of contract this summer, and will hold talks with boss Paul Hurst about his future.
Two non-league players have been bailed until Friday after appearing in a Birmingham court yesterday on match fixing charges. The duo, from Conf South clubs, were not required to enter pleas. DJ Campbell denies all the allegations of match fixing against him, according to friend Johnson Hippolyte. The Maidenhead manager discovered Campbell playing park football, taking him to both Chesham and Yeading before he hit the big time.
Behind The Iron Curtain
Bulls News reader Dennis Johnson spotted this on his travels this past weekend:
According to Dennis, this Russian Doll is on sale in Prague. The doll opens up to reveal four smaller dolls, bearing the names of Stuart Fleetwood, Joe Colbeck, Ryan Green, and Kenny Lunt (in the background).
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Bulls Advent Calendar - No.12
Number 12 on the Bulls Advent Calendar is Len Weston.
The original 'Mr Hereford United', he joined the club's board in 1946 before becoming chairman three years later. He led the club for 16 years until 1965, and was Club President for six more until his death in 1971.
Weston steered the club though a number of financial crises, often stumping up large sums - usually classed as 'donations from the supporters club' - when the wolves were at the door. 60 years ago in the 1953/4 season the club recorded a £11,282 loss - the equivalent to £260,000 today - with the supporters club magically raising £11,450 to cover the loss.
After his death, his name was placed on the newly built Len Weston Stand. Completed in February 1973, it remains a lasting legacy for a man the club will be lucky to see the likes of again.
Eyes down, and your next number is…
Youth team players were in attendance together with Michael Rankine, Luke Graham in a very dodgy Christmas jumper, Sam Smith and Josh O'Keefe.
Big thank you to Caroline Preedy who organised the
evening. It is hoped to run another
session in a few months time when a plea for more prizes is to be expected.
News Round-Up
Chester midfielder Danny Harrison is expected to miss much of the rest of the season after undergoing an operation on his hip. He has missed their last eight games with the problem. Luton boss John Still says midfielder Andy Parry needs hernia surgery, but they may delay the operation until later in the season as he is currently able to play on with the problem.
150 fans attended an exploratory meeting to restart a football club to replace Hinckley United, far exceeding organisers' expectations. They will now approach the FA to begin the reformation process. Welling have lost the services of midfielder Alex Dyer after he opted to move to Swedish football at the end of his short term deal despite being a regular for the Wings this term.
Alfreton have announced they are reducing admission prices to £12 for their home games in December 21st and 28th after a successful trial reduction for their last home game.
Alfreton have announced they are reducing admission prices to £12 for their home games in December 21st and 28th after a successful trial reduction for their last home game.
Imps Extend Sharp Loan
Lincoln have announced that Bulls striker Chris Sharp will stay with them until January 8th.
The 27 year old has netted once in four games for the Imps, and is now eligible for seven more games through the busy Christmas period. The Bulls say they have the right to recall the former Telford man if needed.
Results Round-Up
Woking beat Kidderminster 1-0 to move above the Bulls in the Conference table. The Cards took the Bulls' 17th place with a solitary Scott Rendell strike.
Cambridge opened their lead at the top of the Conference back up to four points after beating Macclesfield 3-0 last night. The U's retain a game in hand on second place Luton, with Kidderminster now nine points behind the U's having played the same number of games.
Grimsby and Welling drew 1-1, leaving the Mariners fifth and Welling mid-table. Chris Sharp played 67 minutes of Lincoln's 1-0 loss at home to Gateshead, with the Imps - who haven't won at home in the league since September - staying a point ahead of the Bulls with both them and Macclesfield holding a game in hand still.
Bulls Advent Calendar - No.11
Number eleven on the Bulls Advent Calendar is Paul Parry.
Arguably the best talent to come out of the various Bulls' youth sides since Kevin Sheedy, Parry joined the Bulls from Bristol City's schoolboy ranks and made his debut as a 17 year old substitute in March 1998.
After having to wait until November for another chance, Parry took it and he was a first team regular within weeks. In total he played 202 games for the Bulls in league and cup, netting 34 goals.
It was his only hat-trick for the Bulls that pushed Cardiff boss Lennie Lawrence into spending an initial £75,000 on Parry in early 2004, after a month where he had trialled with the Bluebirds for a week and had been watched several times. He debuted for Wales' senior squad just six weeks after the move.
He spent five years at Cardiff, and three at Preston, before rejoining former Edgar Street boss Graham Turner at Shrewsbury in 2012. Now 33, he also runs a property management company with his wife.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Club Opens Share Sales Online
The Bulls have begun selling shares in the club online in a bid to boost sales.
The online club shop now has a section to buy shares, with a minimum purchase of £25, with any purchases before the end of the year having their share certificate framed and having a signed player photo also enclosed with the certificate.
Director Nick Nenadich told the official site: “With this easier way to purchase shares together with our offer for the Trust to purchase shares with a potential place on the board - I am confident we can raise in excess of £100,000 by the end of the year.”
The club have also increased the range of merchandise on offer online, with calendars, ties, and Christmas hats and stockings added to the range available.
The online club shop is at http://www.idsports.net/shop/Hereford-United-Club-Shop/
Meanwhile, the club shop at Edgar Street will be open for late night Christmas shopping tomorrow from 5.30pm.
Meanwhile, the club shop at Edgar Street will be open for late night Christmas shopping tomorrow from 5.30pm.
Cox Expects Clucas Interest
Mansfield boss Paul Cox has admitted that former Bull Sam Clucas may be leaving Field Mill for bigger things in the January transfer window.
After receiving just £20,000 - including a £5,000 sum for playing 15 games - for Clucas, the Bulls will be hoping for a windfall from their 15% sell-on clause to aid their financial situation.
The former Lincoln man netted his 11th goal of the season in their FA Cup draw with Oldham, putting them in the frame for a trip to face Liverpool at Anfield.
Cox told the Nottingham Post: "Sam's a good player – and good players are always going to command the attention.
"However, it's no secret that he's coveted by a lot of clubs. I'd like to keep him and I think the chairman would.
"He's the cornerstone, along with other young players like Clements, Tafazolli and Palmer, who you want to build a squad around.
"It wouldn't surprise me if we had bids, but you hope we can work extremely hard because he's a match-winner and puts backsides on seats.
"If the club wants to be proactive in building, then you have to keep your better young players who can be instrumental in helping you achieve what you want to achieve."
Loan Deals Set To Expire
The loan deals of Damon Lathrope and Chris Sharp are set to expire this week.
Torquay's Lathrope, 24, has played five times for the Bulls in the Conference, ending up on the losing side just once, and also came on as a sub in the FA Trophy game. Given the financial situation at Edgar Street an extension of the loan appears unlikely.
Sharp, 27, has played only three times for Lincoln during his month but is expected to make a fourth appearance as the Imps take on Gateshead tonight. It is widely expected in Lincolnshire that his loan will be extended with boss Gary Simpson having missed out on another striker target before the loan window closed last week.
News Round-Up
Nuneaton boss Kevin Wilkin says he has just three fit defenders after Birmingham recalled Amari'i Bell yesterday. The Boro have just five on their books in total, with Gavin Cowan out with an ankle problem and Emmitt Delfouneso struggling with a thigh strain. Welling have loaned midfielder Callum Webb to Ryman League side Billericay for a month. The 20 year old has made only two sub appearances since signing from Bishop's Stortford in the summer.
Barnet have adjusted ticket prices at The Hive. With most home fans paying a monthly subscription, matchday prices are dropping by £1 in the Family Stand to £20 while terrace tickets are going up by £1 to £17. Wrexham dipped out of the FA Cup last night, losing their Second Round game to Oxford 2-1.
Cambridge boss Richard Money has called the two-up promotion system from the Conference 'outdated'. He told the press that he thought that six teams in the division would hold their own in League Two. Bury have named David Flitcroft as their new manager. The former Barnsley boss was no.2 to Keith Hill at Rochdale before the pair moved to the Tykes.
Nuneaton have appealed for witnesses after the wheels of the club's minibus were stolen overnight. The theft, caught on CCTV, happened before 10pm last night, within 45 minutes of a meeting at the club finishing, leaving the vehicle balancing on bricks. Southport boss John Coleman's first signing is his former Accrington assistant Jimmy Bell, who has left a role with Port Vale's development squad to resume the partnership.
Nuneaton have appealed for witnesses after the wheels of the club's minibus were stolen overnight. The theft, caught on CCTV, happened before 10pm last night, within 45 minutes of a meeting at the club finishing, leaving the vehicle balancing on bricks. Southport boss John Coleman's first signing is his former Accrington assistant Jimmy Bell, who has left a role with Port Vale's development squad to resume the partnership.
Seventies Bull Ken Mallender 70 today
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Mallender started his footballing career at
Sheffield United in 1961 where he remained until a move to Norwich in 1968
where he regularly captained the side.
During the later stages of his time at Sheffield he would have shared
his time on the pitch with Colin Addison and it was John Charles who brought him to
Edgar Street in 1971.
Ken scored the vital equalizer at The
Hawthorns to pave the way for victory over Northampton in the second replay
that was to lead to the epic match against Newcastle.
Following his time with The Bulls,
Mallender spent time playing in The North American Soccer League for Miami Toros
and later returned to his Hereford home to complete his playing days at Telford.
Not a lot got past him. Have a good day Ken.
Supporters Trust Taking Donations To Help Young Bulls
Following the article about helping with the cost of the Hereford United youth team coach on BN yesterday, several supporters have indicated they would like to help the youth team who have travel to Bournemouth later next week for a FA Youth Cup third round tie.
HUST, the Hereford United Supporters Trust, have said that if any supporters wish to give a donation to support the youth team, they will ensure it goes to that cause.
Donations can be made through the Trust website (link), at the Trust's membership table in Addisons at the next home game (Cambridge, Dec 21st), or officials will be at tomorrow night's Bingo night in the Starlite Rooms.
Donations can be made through the Trust website (link), at the Trust's membership table in Addisons at the next home game (Cambridge, Dec 21st), or officials will be at tomorrow night's Bingo night in the Starlite Rooms.
The youth team has done well to get to the third round and their efforts have struck a cord with supporters who haven't had much to 'celebrate' so far this season.
Bulls Advent Calender - No.10
Number ten on the Bulls Advent Calender is Ollie Kearns.
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After graduating to the Football League with Reading from non-league Banbury, Kearns had brief spells with Oxford and Walsall before arriving at Edgar Street in the summer of 1983 at the age of 27.
In four full seasons at Edgar Street he was top scorer twice, forming a renowned partnership with Stewart Phillips that was second only to the Bull/Mutch partnership at Wolves in terms of goals through the mid-80's.
He left Edgar Street for Wrexham, after losing his starting berth to Phil Stant, before returning to non-league with the likes of Kettering and Worcester before joining the newly formed Rushden and Diamonds, netting their first ever goal in 2002.
He hung up his boots at the age of 37, later moving into property development.
Monday, December 09, 2013
BN Supports Youth Team Coach to Bournemouth
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| Young Bulls Celebrate Their Winning Goal At Chesterfield |
In the second round they defeated MK Dons at Edgar Street and now face Bournemouth away on December 19th.
However the club are so short of funds that it had been proposed to drive them down to the South Coast in a mini-bus after the coach that took them to Chesterfield in the first round lost money.
Whilst gate receipts are supposed to cover the cost of the 'away' team coach to FA Youth Cup games, this didn't happen as Chesterfield charged just £3 for adults to watch the game.
When the receipts were totalled up there wasn't anywhere near enough to cover the cost of the coach.
In discussions with director Dave Preedy after the MK Dons game, BN was told that the club would have to revert to a mini-bus for the long journey to Bournemouth.
This, BN felt, would probably be the biggest game that Hereford United's Youth team had faced for a long time and so BN will make a contribution to the cost of a coach.
Please note supporters can travel with the team for £15.
The coach will leave Edgar Street at 2pm.
For booking please contact the club on 08442 76 1939.
Goodison Arrested In Match Fixing Probe
Veteran defender Ian Goodison is the second Tranmere player to be arrested in the latest match fixing probe.
The National Crime Agency have named three Sodje brothers - Sam, Akpo, and Steve - Goodison, Oldham winger Cristian Montano, and DJ Campbell as the six arrested after the latest allegations over the weekend.
All but Goodison have been released on bail until April. The 41 year old Jamaican has spent nearly 10 years at Prenton Park, recently racking up his 400th appearance. He was sent off in October after an hour of a 4-0 home loss to Leyton Orient, with the game at 1-0 at the time. It was his first red card since being sent off against the Bulls in April 2009.
Update: Federbet, a Brussels-based watchdog for the gambling industry, claims that it has identified five games 'in the second tier of the Football Conference' that have been fixed. The organisation says it uses an 'infallible' system of detection of betting activity, which has identified 51 games across Europe.
Update: Federbet, a Brussels-based watchdog for the gambling industry, claims that it has identified five games 'in the second tier of the Football Conference' that have been fixed. The organisation says it uses an 'infallible' system of detection of betting activity, which has identified 51 games across Europe.
News Round-Up
Striker DJ Campbell is confirmed to be one of the those arrested in the latest round of match fixing allegations. The 32 year old, who played in the Conference for Stevenage before a seven-figure move to the top flight, was confirmed by current club Blackburn to have been detained. The press also report that another of those arrested is Steve Sodje, brother of Sam, Akpo, and Efe, who was previously a semi-pro footballer.
Marcus Gayle, boss of Conf South side Staines Town, says some of his players were approached to fix a game three weeks ago. The former Wimbledon man says he reported the matter to the FA after one of his squad was phoned up. Nuneaton boss Kevin Wilkin expects to name player Mark Noon as his new no.2 shortly. Noon, 30, broke his leg in the summer of 2012 and hasn't played since, having been with the Boro since 2004.
The Conference say their Financial Initiative rules, brought in in 2008, have seen HMRC debt by member clubs cut from £1.7million to just £80,000. Under the rules clubs have to submit financial returns to the Conference every three months, with sanctions of embargoes and points deductions for those that do not, or mislead the competition. Former Port Vale keeper Stuart Tomlinson, who retired in the summer due to injury and was once linked with a move to the Bulls, is to become a professional wrestler after signing a deal with the WWE.
Former Bulls midfielder Simon Osborn has been axed as Margate manager just a few weeks after taking charge. He was named as joint boss with Craig Holloway in the summer, being placed in sole charge last month. Former Bulls loanee Mark Marshall will not return to Barnet when his two year drugs ban expires in January. Marshall played for the Bulls on loan from Swindon in 2009, with Paul Fairclough telling the local press that he had spoken with the player who indicated he had something else lined up.
Nuneaton have lost the services of defender Amari'i Bell. Birmingham have recalled the youngster due to a growing injury list at St Andrews. Former Bull Gavin McCallum has joined Conf South side Sutton United from Woking. The Canadian had been frozen out by the Cards after displaying a poor attitude, and played for Sutton as a sub in their win at the weekend after being released by Garry Hill.
Northwich have announced that former Stockport boss Jim Gannon has been appointed as their new manager. The move comes after incumbent boss Lee Ashcroft failed to overturn a 10 match stadium ban, with Ashcroft moving up to 'Football Director'.
Former Bulls midfielder Simon Osborn has been axed as Margate manager just a few weeks after taking charge. He was named as joint boss with Craig Holloway in the summer, being placed in sole charge last month. Former Bulls loanee Mark Marshall will not return to Barnet when his two year drugs ban expires in January. Marshall played for the Bulls on loan from Swindon in 2009, with Paul Fairclough telling the local press that he had spoken with the player who indicated he had something else lined up.
Nuneaton have lost the services of defender Amari'i Bell. Birmingham have recalled the youngster due to a growing injury list at St Andrews. Former Bull Gavin McCallum has joined Conf South side Sutton United from Woking. The Canadian had been frozen out by the Cards after displaying a poor attitude, and played for Sutton as a sub in their win at the weekend after being released by Garry Hill.
Northwich have announced that former Stockport boss Jim Gannon has been appointed as their new manager. The move comes after incumbent boss Lee Ashcroft failed to overturn a 10 match stadium ban, with Ashcroft moving up to 'Football Director'.
Bulls Advent Calendar - No.9
Number nine on the Bulls Advent Calender is Phil Stant.
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The striker originally started out in the Football League with Reading in 1982 before committing to a career in the Army, serving in the Falklands War. Posted in Hereford, Bolton-born Stant stood out in the local leagues and cost the Bulls £600 to buy him out of the Army.
Despite netting a hat-trick on his full debut against Newport, Bulls fans didn't see the best of Stant until Ian Bowyer replaced John Newman as manager. The fiery pair clashed off-field several times, but it prompted Stant to excel on the pitch and 28 goals in 41 League games in 1988/89 prompted Notts County to pay £175,000 for his services.
Despite a quiet time at Meadow Lane, further moves to Fulham, Cardiff, Bury, and Mansfield produced goals before he moved into coaching at Lincoln. He took over, briefly, as manager at Sincil Bank in 2000 before dropping into the non-league game with a variety of playing and management roles.
Stant finally hung up his books at Ilkeston at the age of 41, and finished his managerial career with the same club shortly after. Now working with the Football League as a Regional Officer, he will be returning to Edgar Street in 2014 as part of a reunion.
Sunday, December 08, 2013
Starlite Events
Wednesday night sees the Bulls host their first Bingo Night, in aid of the Youth Team.
Meanwhile, here is the current table for the Charity Quiz league that saw it's second round take place last week.
Foyle Makes A Stand
Martin Foyle has spoken to Bulls Player about the reasons for him not speaking to the press after yesterday's game.
He told Jamie Griffiths: "I just feel it's important for the club. There's a lot of negative press out there at the moment.
"I'm fed up of myself and the chairman getting misquoted all the time and making headlines for the wrong reasons to add to that negativity that, at the moment, a lot of people around the club are subjecting us to."
"I think people have got to realise that the club is in a very, very sticky position. There's a lot of people here working a lot of hours, a lot of people have lost their jobs, a lot of people have lost hours and they're all working for the same objective - to make the club better.
"I find it a little bit frustrating that people are sticking the knife in from all angles. Whatever the chairman does, whatever the board does, nothing seems to be right and everyone seems to have a dim view of everything.
"Someone's got to make a stand on behalf of Hereford United Football Club."
The full interview, of which this is less than a third, is on Bulls Player (link).
Six Arrests In Latest Match-Fixing Claims
Following this morning's revelations that a former Portsmouth player deliberately got sent off to earn a £70,000 payout, six people are under arrest in the latest round of match-fixing allegations.
While the names of the six are yet to be released, Sam Sodje admitted to the Sun on Sunday that he earned the payout after deliberately punching Oldham player Jose Baxter.
The paper also filmed a current Oldham player, winger Cristian Montano, apologising for not getting a yellow card at the right time during a game in October, while Sodje's brother Akpo, currently at Tranmere, was also reported to be willing to get booked in games for money.
The National Crime Agency told the press: "We can confirm that the Sun on Sunday has passed material from its own investigation to the NCA.
"An active NCA investigation is now under way and we are working closely with the Football Association and the Gambling Commission. Six people are in custody and are being questioned by NCA officers. We cannot comment further at this stage."
Montano played against the Bulls while on loan at Dagenham in January 2012. Sam and Akpo Sodje are younger brothers to current Macclesfield player/assistant boss Efe. The 41 year old has not been linked to the matter.
HUISA - Boxing Day to Kiddy.
HUISA have made an early announcement of their arrangements
for the Boxing Day trip to Aggborough.
Departure from Radford's is set for 12 noon with a fare of £12
(non-members £14) to include a raffle ticket.
Seats can be booked immediately through The Club office on 08442 761939.
HUISA have requested that those wishing to travel should
book as early as possible to enable them to make a judgement on the number of
coaches to be required given that it is unlikely that they will be able to add
to the fleet after the Cambridge game on the 21st December.
Fans should note that there are no available trains to Carpetland
on Boxing Day.
Ska Nite Success
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Friday's Ska Nite was a success with a large number of people visiting the Starlite Rooms and putting a good four figure sum over the bar to aid club funds.
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| Pics by Steve Niblett |
Paul Stevens and Steve Niblett organised the night, with Newport's 2Rude supported by local band King Mantis.
Their next event is on December 22nd, when XSLF return alongside Walter and the Softees and 36 Strategies for a Punk Christmas.
Sam Sodje Played Against Hereford
Sam Sodje, the player named by the Sun on Sunday today as allegedly being involved in match rigging, has played against Hereford United.
Back in February 2003, Sodje was in the Margate team against the Bulls. On that occasion he received a yellow card in the 58th minute.
However the Bulls won the game 2-0.
Here's a look-back.
Margate
0 - 2 Hereford United (February 11th 2003)
Hereford United have moved up to third
place in the Conference table, a point behind second-positioned
Chester, thanks to goals from wing-back Michael Rose on
the half hour mark, and a second from Paul Parry in the
eighty ninth-minute.
The slick greasy surface appeared to suit United's passing style, and provided the freedom for Michael Rose to spring forward and cause plenty of problems for the Margate defence. Rose hit a post in the 12th minute, before opening the scoring with a half volley from fully twenty five yards, which flew into the bottom right-hand corner of the net.
Margate pushed forward in an effort to get something from the game in the second period, but United's three man defensive unit of Tony James, Andy Tretton and skipper Ian Wright held out. Tretton was brought into the side to replace Steve Guinan for tactical reasons, although Guinan was suffering from a knock on his calf.
Simon Beard was guilty of wasting a guilt-edged chance on fifty four minutes, when he blazed over Matt Baker's crossbar with the goal gaping. Margate captain Jay Saunders also went close to snatching an equaliser, but his header was well saved three minutes later.
Paul Parry wrapped the game up in the eighty-ninth minute, when he cut in from the left-hand touchline, and after a shimmy on the edge of the area, curled the ball around Margate goalkeeper Phillip Smith and into the opposite corner of the net. Rob Purdie almost made it three deep into stoppage time, but Smith's wonderful save denied him.
The slick greasy surface appeared to suit United's passing style, and provided the freedom for Michael Rose to spring forward and cause plenty of problems for the Margate defence. Rose hit a post in the 12th minute, before opening the scoring with a half volley from fully twenty five yards, which flew into the bottom right-hand corner of the net.
Margate pushed forward in an effort to get something from the game in the second period, but United's three man defensive unit of Tony James, Andy Tretton and skipper Ian Wright held out. Tretton was brought into the side to replace Steve Guinan for tactical reasons, although Guinan was suffering from a knock on his calf.
Simon Beard was guilty of wasting a guilt-edged chance on fifty four minutes, when he blazed over Matt Baker's crossbar with the goal gaping. Margate captain Jay Saunders also went close to snatching an equaliser, but his header was well saved three minutes later.
Paul Parry wrapped the game up in the eighty-ninth minute, when he cut in from the left-hand touchline, and after a shimmy on the edge of the area, curled the ball around Margate goalkeeper Phillip Smith and into the opposite corner of the net. Rob Purdie almost made it three deep into stoppage time, but Smith's wonderful save denied him.
Hereford, therefore, will be delighted
with another victory and their ninety or so fans at
Hartsdown Park will want a repeat against Northwich
Victoria on Saturday.
Later that year Sodje was in the Margate team that travelled to Edgar Street. He was sent off for a second yellow card in that game. The Bulls won the game 2-1.
Hereford
United 2 - 1 Margate (November 15th 2003)
Hereford United
overcame some recent poor form and rose back towards the summit
of the Nationwide Conference as they beat Margate in an
incident-packed game at Edgar Street.
Two red and six yellow cards tells of a dirty game, but this was not the case. Instead, a competitive match was seen, albeit in front of the lowest league crowd at Edgar Street this season.
The Bulls had to re-shuffle as Jamie Pitman was suspended, so Dean Craven came in alongside the returning Ben Smith in midfield. Danny Williams continued in his right-wing role, although pushed back after the dismissal of Mkandawire. Margate handed a debut to on-loan QPR defender Danny Murphy, but it was marred by the own-goal twelve minutes from time which proved the difference between the sides.
Hereford started as the brighter of the two sides, with Steve Guinan going close early on, and Ben Smith forcing an excellent save out of goalkeeper Phil Smith in the Margate goal. Matt Baker, though, also had work to do at the other end, as he made a double save in quick succession after twelve minutes.
Six minutes later, Che Stadhart surged towards the Hereford goal and Mkandawire attempted to tackle. He appeared to get to the ball, but the referee had other ideas, sending off the on-loan centre back and, after some deliberation, giving a free-kick.
Down to ten men, United were always to find it difficult but continued to dominate the first half. Their best effort came from Danny Williams, when his free-kick from a long way out went narrowly wide.
Eight minutes after the restart, Margate took the lead. A Terry McFlynn free-kick from the left channel found skipper Graham Porter in the box, and he struck to give the Kentish side a surprise lead. Three minutes later, though, the scores were level when Paul Parry capitalised on a poor clearance to rifle home a good ball.
Hereford, while on level terms, were still a man down and shouts from Emmanuel Omoyimni for a penalty were waved away by the referee. A corner fifteen minutes from time presented Margate with a good opportunity to take the lead again, but it went horribly wrong. The ball was caught by Baker at the far post, but Sam Sodje charged the United 'keeper and duly picked up his second yellow card, and his marching orders.
Within three minutes, the home side had taken the lead for the first time. Steve Guinan fed the ball to Parry on the right by-line, and his cross to the far post found the head of Danny Murphy, who was devastated as he turned the ball past Smith into his own net.
Two red and six yellow cards tells of a dirty game, but this was not the case. Instead, a competitive match was seen, albeit in front of the lowest league crowd at Edgar Street this season.
The Bulls had to re-shuffle as Jamie Pitman was suspended, so Dean Craven came in alongside the returning Ben Smith in midfield. Danny Williams continued in his right-wing role, although pushed back after the dismissal of Mkandawire. Margate handed a debut to on-loan QPR defender Danny Murphy, but it was marred by the own-goal twelve minutes from time which proved the difference between the sides.
Hereford started as the brighter of the two sides, with Steve Guinan going close early on, and Ben Smith forcing an excellent save out of goalkeeper Phil Smith in the Margate goal. Matt Baker, though, also had work to do at the other end, as he made a double save in quick succession after twelve minutes.
Six minutes later, Che Stadhart surged towards the Hereford goal and Mkandawire attempted to tackle. He appeared to get to the ball, but the referee had other ideas, sending off the on-loan centre back and, after some deliberation, giving a free-kick.
Down to ten men, United were always to find it difficult but continued to dominate the first half. Their best effort came from Danny Williams, when his free-kick from a long way out went narrowly wide.
Eight minutes after the restart, Margate took the lead. A Terry McFlynn free-kick from the left channel found skipper Graham Porter in the box, and he struck to give the Kentish side a surprise lead. Three minutes later, though, the scores were level when Paul Parry capitalised on a poor clearance to rifle home a good ball.
Hereford, while on level terms, were still a man down and shouts from Emmanuel Omoyimni for a penalty were waved away by the referee. A corner fifteen minutes from time presented Margate with a good opportunity to take the lead again, but it went horribly wrong. The ball was caught by Baker at the far post, but Sam Sodje charged the United 'keeper and duly picked up his second yellow card, and his marching orders.
Within three minutes, the home side had taken the lead for the first time. Steve Guinan fed the ball to Parry on the right by-line, and his cross to the far post found the head of Danny Murphy, who was devastated as he turned the ball past Smith into his own net.
HFA Need Casual Coaches
The HFA are looking for a couple of casual coaches to help develop grassroots football in the county.
The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing our vision for football to grow and thrive within our area.
Read more at http://www.herefordshirefa.com/news/2013/dec/vacancies-casual-football-coaches#qzsLxRUVAF4YgWAK.99
Read more at http://www.herefordshirefa.com/news/2013/dec/vacancies-casual-football-coaches#qzsLxRUVAF4YgWAK.99
The successful candidates will be responsible for implementing our vision for football to grow and thrive within our area.
Two of our coaches have been supported by the HFA in the
last 12 months and have secured full time positions with professional clubs as
a result of the support and development they have received.
For more details please go to: http://www.herefordshirefa.com/news/2013/dec/vacancies-casual-football-coaches
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