James reacts to club statement
Herefordshire Council leader Terry James
has responded to the Hereford United statement issued on
Tuesday regarding the club's survival.
The statement read: "It is with increasing concern that we view the public debate, claims and counterclaims, about the future of this club. As the representatives of the club shareholders, most of whom are supporters, we feel that we should be prominent in future discussions and decisions.
"We are therefore urging the personnel involved to think about the implications for the future well-being of the club, put personal feelings to one side and sit round a table with us, the purpose being to overcome the impasse between the different parties to ensure that 2003 is reached without the club facing the prospect of going out of business."
Hereford have to pay around £1.3million to Chelverton Properties on May 19th, 2003 and it was their response to recent statements from Councillor James.
In this week's Hereford Times, Terry James is quoted as saying: "I don't disagree with what the club says but we are not in a position yet to discuss matters publicly because the people interested in supporting the club have not yet met as a group. But things will start to happen once the draft version of the Unitary Development Plan is published in March.
"I have every confidence that we can redevelop Edgar Street, including Hereford United's ground, in partnership with others. I have got at least one more main meeting with an individual very soon."
Hereford chairman Graham Turner said: "As a club we have no real power because the leases have gone to the developers and we haven't got any money. The stark facts are that the loan, plus interest, is about £1.25million and the deadline is May 2003."
The directors would welcome a discussion with any proposed consortium that has the club's best interests in mind, according to the Hereford Times.
The statement read: "It is with increasing concern that we view the public debate, claims and counterclaims, about the future of this club. As the representatives of the club shareholders, most of whom are supporters, we feel that we should be prominent in future discussions and decisions.
"We are therefore urging the personnel involved to think about the implications for the future well-being of the club, put personal feelings to one side and sit round a table with us, the purpose being to overcome the impasse between the different parties to ensure that 2003 is reached without the club facing the prospect of going out of business."
Hereford have to pay around £1.3million to Chelverton Properties on May 19th, 2003 and it was their response to recent statements from Councillor James.
In this week's Hereford Times, Terry James is quoted as saying: "I don't disagree with what the club says but we are not in a position yet to discuss matters publicly because the people interested in supporting the club have not yet met as a group. But things will start to happen once the draft version of the Unitary Development Plan is published in March.
"I have every confidence that we can redevelop Edgar Street, including Hereford United's ground, in partnership with others. I have got at least one more main meeting with an individual very soon."
Hereford chairman Graham Turner said: "As a club we have no real power because the leases have gone to the developers and we haven't got any money. The stark facts are that the loan, plus interest, is about £1.25million and the deadline is May 2003."
The directors would welcome a discussion with any proposed consortium that has the club's best interests in mind, according to the Hereford Times.
Six grand raised from dinner
Hereford United raised over £6,000
through last week's FA Cup fundraising dinner.
Over £2,700 came from the post-meal auction and the event was a great success. It was attended by Ricky George and John Motson, and 300 guests. The current board have raised £30,000 for the club since the start of 2001.
Meanwhile, Mark Williams, who was released by Hereford recently, could face the Bulls in an upcoming fixture. Williams has joined Chester City, who Hereford are to face a week on Saturday in the FA Trophy fifth round. The Chester City league game at Edgar Street , moved from 23rd February, is now on 26th March.
Over £2,700 came from the post-meal auction and the event was a great success. It was attended by Ricky George and John Motson, and 300 guests. The current board have raised £30,000 for the club since the start of 2001.
Meanwhile, Mark Williams, who was released by Hereford recently, could face the Bulls in an upcoming fixture. Williams has joined Chester City, who Hereford are to face a week on Saturday in the FA Trophy fifth round. The Chester City league game at Edgar Street , moved from 23rd February, is now on 26th March.
Cooksey to move into teaching
Scott Cooksey has responded to his forced
retirement from football.
The Hereford United goalkeeper quit the game last week after he was told another wrist operation was neccessary to continue his playing career.
The twenty nine year old told the Hereford Times: "I was told that I needed another operation which would have kept me out for a further nine to 12 months and there was still no guarantees that I would be able to play. This was one of the hardest and most upsetting decisions that I have ever had to make."
Hereford chairman Graham Turner said: "It's a shame for Scott because football was his big love. But the problem is that Scott's wrist appears to have deteriorated and there is a long-term possibility that he may need to have a metal plate inserted. We have settled the remainder of Scott's contract, which would have run until May, and he will be trying to pursue a career in teaching."
The Hereford United goalkeeper quit the game last week after he was told another wrist operation was neccessary to continue his playing career.
The twenty nine year old told the Hereford Times: "I was told that I needed another operation which would have kept me out for a further nine to 12 months and there was still no guarantees that I would be able to play. This was one of the hardest and most upsetting decisions that I have ever had to make."
Hereford chairman Graham Turner said: "It's a shame for Scott because football was his big love. But the problem is that Scott's wrist appears to have deteriorated and there is a long-term possibility that he may need to have a metal plate inserted. We have settled the remainder of Scott's contract, which would have run until May, and he will be trying to pursue a career in teaching."