Hard graft the key to success
Graham Turner reckons Hereford United's superb start to the season is down to hard work.
The United boss said: "We've had a great start with five wins and a draw and we've exceeded our expectations for the opening matches.
"The key is just pure hard work. The players worked very hard on their fitness through pre-season and they've been working hard in games.
"What we have is a very young squad of players and they still have that natural enthusiasm and ambition and you can see the enjoyment when they're playing.
"I'm pleased with how well we've passed the ball both home and away. We've had some difficult games and we've played with so much confidence.
"But of course we've only played six games at this stage and the Conference is strong, with teams like Chester and Shrewsbury gathering below us.
If the Bulls are to maintain their form, Turner is adamant that extra players will be required.
He added: "The squad's not strong enough. We've got seventeen pros at the moment. Sooner of later we will need to strengthen, even if it's just in terms of numbers."
He is certainly not expecting any favours from the opposition in the coming weeks and added: "When you're at the top of the league you're there to be shot down and everyone wants to beat you."
Saturday sees the Bulls at Farnborough, and home manager Tommy Taylor will leave his team selection until as late as possible before naming his side. Taylor admits he has "a few worries" on the fitness front, including Ken Charlery as Town look to build on last week's draw at Exeter.
He said: "We did all right last week. We deserved out point."
Hereford should be unchanged for the trip, although striker Daniel Carey-Bertram will return to the squad after he missed the wins over Aldershot and Stevenage with a hamstring injury.