Baker signs new contract
Hereford United's young goalkeeper Matt Baker has signed a new contract with the club.
The former Hull City stopper, who has missed just one first team game this season, has agreed to a new two and a half year contract keeping him at Edgar Street until May 2004. The twenty two year old has impressed many with his performances this season, especially in the televised FA Cup tie against Wrexham which the Bulls won 1-0.
Meanwhile, the Football Association are set to investigate claims that Hereford United were underpaid for their FA Cup second round tie at Swindon Town back in December.
The Bulls lost 3-2 on the day but had to wait a month to receive around £18,000 of gate receipts, although it should have been paid within two weeks. The club have protested that they have not received enough money and as a result, the FA will investage the matter.
The dispute is a common one, according to the FA, and it will take a few months to sort out.
Reserves lose to Boston
Hereford United reserves slumped to a 2-0 Central Conference defeat against Boston United at Edgar Street last night.
The game, played at Edgar Street although it was scheduled as an away fixture, saw two early Boston goals, one after a dreadful mistake by goalkeeper Lee Evans. United squandered the chance to get back into the game when Danny Davidson hit a penalty straight at the goalkeeper after Jimmy Quiggin was fouled.
First teamer Rob Elmes also played in the game.
Many thanks to Matt Grisman who attended the game for HU-FC.co.uk.
No progress in stadium moves
Hereford United's liaison committee have met with Chelverton director Simon Morgan, who reaffirmed his company's stance on the redevelopment/relocation issue.
Herefordshire Council leader Terry James is set to meet with the liaison committee on Monday night to discuss the issue further.
Meanwhile, the cattle market is not expected to relocate to Beeches Park, as originally suggested. Instead, the market is to move to Hospital Farm, according to today's Hereford Times.
The market is currently adjacent to the football club in Edgar Street, and when the site becomes free, it is expected to house new council headquarters, a multi-screen cinema and other leisure facilities.
City favourites for Trophy tie
Chester City are favourites to win Saturday's FA Trophy tie at the Deva Stadium when they host Hereford United.
The Blues are quoted at 5/4 to progress to the quarter finals, with Hereford at 7/4 and a draw at 11/5. However, for the competition outright, Hereford are 12/1 and Chester at 16/1. The favourites are Doncaster Rovers and Yeovil Town at 7/1, with Stevenage Borough, Margate, Morecambe, Scarborough and Northwich just behind in the stakes.
For Saturday's game, Chester will be without Michael Rose and James Dean who are suspended, and ex-Hereford defender Mark Williams is cup-tied. Brian McGorry, another former Hereford player, could compete against his former side in the Chester midfield.