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BOLSA reveal new website
The
committee of BOLSA – Bulls On-Line
Supporters Association - would like to announce that they
have established the official organisation website.
The site puts the club's financial
problems in historical context together with what it
means to be a Hereford United fan. Additional sections
focus on the fund raising efforts of BOLSA providing a
diary of forthcoming events and the opportunity to buy
BOLSA merchandise. Taking advantage of BOLSA’s role
as an independent, internet-based organisation the site
was compiled by Supporters in Corfu and Sweden.
As an organisation that was
established to serve the Supporters of Hereford United,
BOLSA wants the website to be the mouthpiece of the
memories, good and bad, that come with being a Hereford
United Supporter. It is a fans’ site that is there
to address fans’ ideas particularly pertaining to
fund raising schemes for the club. We would like to hear
from members of the Hereford public what it means to them
to be a Hereford United Supporter. The fans’
memories section of the website is there to include
everyone’s stories. Please submit your recollections
to contact@bolsa-hufc.com or BOLSA, c/o MWPC, 72 Commercial Road,
Hereford, HR1 2BP.You can visit the website at http://www.bolsa-hufc.com.
Wright
secures lucky win
Hereford
United 1 - 0 Chester City
A single goal from Ian Wright was enough
to secure Hereford all three points and pull them further
away from the dreaded drop zone at Edgar Street tonight,
as they beat fellow Conference strugglers Chester City.
The away side, though, will feel that they should have gained at least a point against a Bulls team who were much improved from Saturday, when they lost 2-0 against Morecambe.
Hereford lined up with Dean Barrick filling in at left back following his loan move from Doncaster Rovers. There was no room in the squad for Rob Elmes, John Shirley or Steve Piearce, who had an ankle injury. Matt Clarke moved into midfield following his return from suspension, with Gavin Williams and Paul Parry forming the attack. Stuart Jones started in goal, with Matt Baker again confined to the bench.
Mark Wright's Chester City team included ex-Bull Brian McGorry in the starting eleven, but there was no room for Mark Williams, who was on the bench. Also absent from the starting line-up was Jimmy Haarhoff, who had scored twice against the Bulls already this season, including the last minute goal which sent them out of the FA Trophy at the Deva Stadium last month.
United started well with Gavin Williams and Paul Parry firing narrowly off-target in the opening period before skipper Ian Wright opened the scoring. His twenty five yard drive following poor Chester defending sailed low past 'keeper Wayne Brown to give Hereford the lead.
Six minutes later, Hereford stopper Stuart Jones and Chris Tate, the Chester attacker, collided whilst battling for a cross ball and both were taken off. Jones looked particularly bad and a stretcher was called for, although not used. Matt Baker took over in the home goal, whilst ex-Manchester United youngster David Brown came on for the away side.
Paul Parry continued to pressurise as he smashed the ball into the side netting following a good move in which he beat the offside trap to connect onto a long ball from Richard Holmes. Then Chester took control, with Hereford restricted to counter attacks. McElhatton smashed a glacing header over the crossbar and Richard Peacock tested player coach Phil Robinson before Matt Baker tipped a McElhatton shot around the post. David Brown then tried his luck with a close range effort, that was blocked, and further chances rained in as Hereford held on.
The second half brought more of the same for the crowd of 1,295 onlookers. Richard Peacock shot an angled effort over before Beesley was thwarted by Dean Barrick. On sixty five minutes, Chester argued for a penalty when Baker appeared to have brought down Brown in the box but referee Melin, who had a good game, cautioned the striker for diving. Mark Wright was clearly not happy on the touchline, and proceeded to make a couple of changes, bringing on striker Jimmy Haarhoff and midfielder Chris Blackburn.
Parry tested the 'keeper with fifteen minutes remaining when he linked onto a Gavin Williams upfield ball, but his shot was saved low by Brown. Matt Clarke headed onto the crossbar with ten minutes left after Phil Bolland had tested Baker at the other end, and Hereford had to hold on for four minutes of added time until their victory was confirmed.
The result is Chester's first defeat in the league since January 8th, but eases Hereford's relegation fears. The away side probably deserved a point, but it was sweet revenge for the Trophy defeat earlier in the year.
The away side, though, will feel that they should have gained at least a point against a Bulls team who were much improved from Saturday, when they lost 2-0 against Morecambe.
Hereford lined up with Dean Barrick filling in at left back following his loan move from Doncaster Rovers. There was no room in the squad for Rob Elmes, John Shirley or Steve Piearce, who had an ankle injury. Matt Clarke moved into midfield following his return from suspension, with Gavin Williams and Paul Parry forming the attack. Stuart Jones started in goal, with Matt Baker again confined to the bench.
Mark Wright's Chester City team included ex-Bull Brian McGorry in the starting eleven, but there was no room for Mark Williams, who was on the bench. Also absent from the starting line-up was Jimmy Haarhoff, who had scored twice against the Bulls already this season, including the last minute goal which sent them out of the FA Trophy at the Deva Stadium last month.
United started well with Gavin Williams and Paul Parry firing narrowly off-target in the opening period before skipper Ian Wright opened the scoring. His twenty five yard drive following poor Chester defending sailed low past 'keeper Wayne Brown to give Hereford the lead.
Six minutes later, Hereford stopper Stuart Jones and Chris Tate, the Chester attacker, collided whilst battling for a cross ball and both were taken off. Jones looked particularly bad and a stretcher was called for, although not used. Matt Baker took over in the home goal, whilst ex-Manchester United youngster David Brown came on for the away side.
Paul Parry continued to pressurise as he smashed the ball into the side netting following a good move in which he beat the offside trap to connect onto a long ball from Richard Holmes. Then Chester took control, with Hereford restricted to counter attacks. McElhatton smashed a glacing header over the crossbar and Richard Peacock tested player coach Phil Robinson before Matt Baker tipped a McElhatton shot around the post. David Brown then tried his luck with a close range effort, that was blocked, and further chances rained in as Hereford held on.
The second half brought more of the same for the crowd of 1,295 onlookers. Richard Peacock shot an angled effort over before Beesley was thwarted by Dean Barrick. On sixty five minutes, Chester argued for a penalty when Baker appeared to have brought down Brown in the box but referee Melin, who had a good game, cautioned the striker for diving. Mark Wright was clearly not happy on the touchline, and proceeded to make a couple of changes, bringing on striker Jimmy Haarhoff and midfielder Chris Blackburn.
Parry tested the 'keeper with fifteen minutes remaining when he linked onto a Gavin Williams upfield ball, but his shot was saved low by Brown. Matt Clarke headed onto the crossbar with ten minutes left after Phil Bolland had tested Baker at the other end, and Hereford had to hold on for four minutes of added time until their victory was confirmed.
The result is Chester's first defeat in the league since January 8th, but eases Hereford's relegation fears. The away side probably deserved a point, but it was sweet revenge for the Trophy defeat earlier in the year.
Written by Terry Goodwin - 26th March
2002.
| Hereford United | Chester City |
| Stuart Jones (off, 12 minutes) | Wayne Brown |
| Richard Holmes | Brian McGorry |
| Dean Barrick | Michael Rose |
| Phil Robinson | Michael Lancaster |
| Ian Wright (captain) | Phil Bolland |
| Tony James | Gary Brabin (captain) |
| Scott Goodwin | Shaun Carey (off, 71 minutes) |
| Matt Clarke | Michael McElhatton |
| Paul Parry | Chris Tate (off, 15 minutes) |
| Gavin Williams | Mark Beesley |
| Ian Rodgerson (off, 62 minutes) | Richard Peacock (off, 71 minutes) |
| Subs | Subs |
| Jimmy Quiggin (on, 62 minutes) | Mark Williams |
| Matt Baker (on, 12 minutes) | Lee Woodyatt |
| Danny Davidson | Jimmy Haarhoff (on, 81 minutes) |
| Ross Diamond | David Brown (on, 15 minutes) |
| Jon Hill | Chris Blackburn (on, 71 minutes) |
| Yellow cards | Yellow cards |
| Ian Wright (foul, 20 minutes) | David Brown (unsporting behaviour, 66 minutes) |
| Red cards | Red cards |
| - | - |
| Scorers | Scorers |
| Ian Wright (6 minutes) | - |
| Man of the Match | Matt Baker |
| Attendance | 1,295 |
| Referee | Mr. P. Melin (Milton Keynes) |