Jones
out for Scarborough trip
Victory
for Hereford United at Scarborough tomorrow will help
cement their Nationwide Conference status, kick off 3pm.
The Bulls face crucial matches against relegation threatened Scarborough and Woking over the Easter weekend, and player-coach Phil Robinson told the Evening News: "At the beginning of the week we faced three teams that were below us in the table, and we needed to make sure by the end of the week that was still the case.
"It was a great start beating Chester and that win went a long way towards keeping us safe, but all the teams in the relegation zone also won so even though we picked up three points, we didn't open up a gap."
Hereford will be without goalkeeper Stuart Jones, who is suffering from a hip injury picked up in Tuesday 1-0 win over Chester City.
Scarborough midfielder Mark Patterson is available after suspension, and told the BBC: "We are optimistic and our aim is to get another three wins, we think that might be enough. We are not looking at the other results. Hereford is going to be a tough game, they can turn it on on their day and have players who can produce on the day. It's going to be a good game and hopefully we can get the win."
The Bulls face crucial matches against relegation threatened Scarborough and Woking over the Easter weekend, and player-coach Phil Robinson told the Evening News: "At the beginning of the week we faced three teams that were below us in the table, and we needed to make sure by the end of the week that was still the case.
"It was a great start beating Chester and that win went a long way towards keeping us safe, but all the teams in the relegation zone also won so even though we picked up three points, we didn't open up a gap."
Hereford will be without goalkeeper Stuart Jones, who is suffering from a hip injury picked up in Tuesday 1-0 win over Chester City.
Scarborough midfielder Mark Patterson is available after suspension, and told the BBC: "We are optimistic and our aim is to get another three wins, we think that might be enough. We are not looking at the other results. Hereford is going to be a tough game, they can turn it on on their day and have players who can produce on the day. It's going to be a good game and hopefully we can get the win."
FA broker promotion deal
The Football Association has reportedly brokered a deal between the Football League and Conference to increase the promotion places to two from next season.
A Conference item reads: "The Nationwide Conference welcomes the recent action by the Football Association in arranging for the long awaited increase in promotion places to the Football League. The granting of the extra promotion place is scheduled for the start of the 2002/03 season and will create an opportunity to introduce the added value of play-offs."
However, it is thought that there is an unresolved point over 'parachute payments' for the second relegated team from Division Three. Once that is resolved, the proposal should go to the Football League AGM in June for ratification.
Thursday March 28th:
Cooksey wants management role
Scott
Cooksey is eyeing up a football management job, but not
in the immediate future.
The ex-Hereford 'keeper, who quit the game through injury last month, returned to Edgar Street to report for the Press Association at last Saturday's game against Morecambe. He told the Hereford Times: "I was more nervous doing this job than I ever was playing in goal."
After an operation to put a metal plate in his wrist, which is due soon, Cooksey hopes to become a PE teacher and has been offered a placement at a school in Walsall. However, he plans to take coaching courses and eventually go into management, something which he "really wants to do."
The ex-Hereford 'keeper, who quit the game through injury last month, returned to Edgar Street to report for the Press Association at last Saturday's game against Morecambe. He told the Hereford Times: "I was more nervous doing this job than I ever was playing in goal."
After an operation to put a metal plate in his wrist, which is due soon, Cooksey hopes to become a PE teacher and has been offered a placement at a school in Walsall. However, he plans to take coaching courses and eventually go into management, something which he "really wants to do."
United set for Scarborough battle
Hereford
United have a tough task on Saturday if they want to
overcome a Scarborough side at the McCain Stadium, kick
off 3pm.
Boro' are struggling just outside of the relegation zone whilst victory for Hereford could propel them into eleventh position in the Nationwide Conference.
Of the games against Scarborough and Woking, United coach Phil Robinson told the Hereford Times: "Both sides may sit below us in the table, but we must be on top of our game. We did beat Scarborough 6-0 in October, but it promises to be a different game on Saturday."
John Snape makes a welcome return to the squad after missing the last two games through suspension, but Boro have been boosted by the news that former Fortuna Sittard player Andy Wright has signed for Russell Slade's side. "He comes with a good pedigree and is the sort of player I would like in my squad as we go into the last nine games of the season," said Slade. "Andy is a good addition to the side and will certainly be in the squad of 16 for Saturday." Also, the Seadogs will be without Darryn Stamp, who is suspended, and Neil Mann, who is injured, but Mark Patterson returns.
Surrey Sports quote Scarborough as evens to take the points in the game. Both a draw and a Hereford victory are quoted at 9/4.
Boro' are struggling just outside of the relegation zone whilst victory for Hereford could propel them into eleventh position in the Nationwide Conference.
Of the games against Scarborough and Woking, United coach Phil Robinson told the Hereford Times: "Both sides may sit below us in the table, but we must be on top of our game. We did beat Scarborough 6-0 in October, but it promises to be a different game on Saturday."
John Snape makes a welcome return to the squad after missing the last two games through suspension, but Boro have been boosted by the news that former Fortuna Sittard player Andy Wright has signed for Russell Slade's side. "He comes with a good pedigree and is the sort of player I would like in my squad as we go into the last nine games of the season," said Slade. "Andy is a good addition to the side and will certainly be in the squad of 16 for Saturday." Also, the Seadogs will be without Darryn Stamp, who is suspended, and Neil Mann, who is injured, but Mark Patterson returns.
Surrey Sports quote Scarborough as evens to take the points in the game. Both a draw and a Hereford victory are quoted at 9/4.
- The Herefordshire Football Assocation Senior Cup Final will be played at Edgar Street tomorrow between city side Westfields and borderland holders Kington Town. Both sides have beaten fellow West Midland League Premier Division opponents on the way to the final. Kick off is at 11am, with a close game in store.
Council leader expands on plan
Herefordshire
Council leader Terry James has told the Hereford Times
that he has not yet started talks about purchasing the
leases to Edgar Street from property developers
Chelverton.
The move is part of James' plan to redevelop the whole of the Edgar Street area, as reported on HU-FC.co.uk earlier this month, and is crucial to its success.
Edgar Street is set to become a multi-sports and leisure centre, with the grandstand of the football ground developed into incorporating a separate exhibition and arts area, and another stand left for the development of the hospitality club and a social side, according to today's Hereford Times.
He said: "Because the development would be divided into four elements - two managed by the public sector and a third by the commercial sector - it will only require 25% of the building to be maintained by the club itself."
Yesterday, James buried the the concept of "a major food retail development" on the site in the Hereford Journal, saying that it should be "put firmly behind us".
A phased redevelopment of the stadium itself would see a new leisure centre - financed by the sale for commercial use of the existing Holmer Road site - a multiplex cinema, an exhibition, arts and conference facility linked to the Courtyard complex, an arts academy and a Hereford United hospitality and social club.
"The development will then only require 25 per cent of the building to be maintained by the club itself, with the whole ground then being avaliable for other uses like festivals, rallies and large-scale events", said James. "The council would build its own headquarters on the adjoining area, thereby allowing it to dispose of the 20 office buildings it now operates and using the savings from such a move as well as the capital from their disposal to finance the development. We have already received expressions of interest from twenty two different development companies interested in working with the council to develop the area to give the best deal for Herefordshire."
Wednesday March 27th:
The move is part of James' plan to redevelop the whole of the Edgar Street area, as reported on HU-FC.co.uk earlier this month, and is crucial to its success.
Edgar Street is set to become a multi-sports and leisure centre, with the grandstand of the football ground developed into incorporating a separate exhibition and arts area, and another stand left for the development of the hospitality club and a social side, according to today's Hereford Times.
He said: "Because the development would be divided into four elements - two managed by the public sector and a third by the commercial sector - it will only require 25% of the building to be maintained by the club itself."
Yesterday, James buried the the concept of "a major food retail development" on the site in the Hereford Journal, saying that it should be "put firmly behind us".
A phased redevelopment of the stadium itself would see a new leisure centre - financed by the sale for commercial use of the existing Holmer Road site - a multiplex cinema, an exhibition, arts and conference facility linked to the Courtyard complex, an arts academy and a Hereford United hospitality and social club.
"The development will then only require 25 per cent of the building to be maintained by the club itself, with the whole ground then being avaliable for other uses like festivals, rallies and large-scale events", said James. "The council would build its own headquarters on the adjoining area, thereby allowing it to dispose of the 20 office buildings it now operates and using the savings from such a move as well as the capital from their disposal to finance the development. We have already received expressions of interest from twenty two different development companies interested in working with the council to develop the area to give the best deal for Herefordshire."
Wednesday March 27th:
Narrow win pleases Bulls
Hereford
United midfielder Scott Goodwin was pleased that his side
overcame Chester City 1-0 in last night's Nationwide
Conference encounter.
The Bulls had already lost to City twice this season and Goodwin said: "Everyone in the dressing room knew about that and it was a tough game. They were unlucky but we deserved it at the end of the day. It was backs to the walls, and I was pleased to get to half time. The second half was exactly the same."
Goalkeeper Stuart Jones was taken off injured after twelve minutes, and this concerned Goodwin. "It looked a bit nasty," he commented. "But we've got Matt Baker on the bench and we know what he can do. He came in and did a good job. For me, hes been the player of the season and it's nice to see him back."
In their next two fixtures, Hereford play Scarborough and Woking over the Easter weekend. "Scarborough will be a really tough game," said Goodwin. "With two games in three days, we'll be looking for the six points."
Hereford player-coach Phil Robinson was delighted that his side held on for victory, telling the Evening News: "We defended well at times and got bodies behind the ball. We are now three points nearer to safety."
The Bulls had already lost to City twice this season and Goodwin said: "Everyone in the dressing room knew about that and it was a tough game. They were unlucky but we deserved it at the end of the day. It was backs to the walls, and I was pleased to get to half time. The second half was exactly the same."
Goalkeeper Stuart Jones was taken off injured after twelve minutes, and this concerned Goodwin. "It looked a bit nasty," he commented. "But we've got Matt Baker on the bench and we know what he can do. He came in and did a good job. For me, hes been the player of the season and it's nice to see him back."
In their next two fixtures, Hereford play Scarborough and Woking over the Easter weekend. "Scarborough will be a really tough game," said Goodwin. "With two games in three days, we'll be looking for the six points."
Hereford player-coach Phil Robinson was delighted that his side held on for victory, telling the Evening News: "We defended well at times and got bodies behind the ball. We are now three points nearer to safety."