The Chairman of Herefordshire Council has congratulated Hereford United on its promotion to the Football League reports 24dash.com
United's thrilling 3-2 extra-time victory over Halifax Town on Saturday in the Conference Play-off final was a 'massive boost' to the county.
The Bulls were relegated from the Football League in May 1997 and their return to the country's elite list will put the city back on the footballing map.
"This was a fantastic result for Hereford which the team deserved," said Councillor John Edwards, Chairman of Herefordshire Council.
"I offer them congratulations from all our Councillors and wish them all the best as they up their game for Division Two football next season.
"To say they had us on the edge of our seats would be an understatement. There's nothing like leaving it to the last minute and the goal in the second half of extra time which clinched the match certainly had us all biting our nails right to the final whistle," he added.
"United's status as a Division Two team will put Hereford and Herefordshire on the map and we look forward to welcoming supporters from near and far next season."
Councillor Edwards is currently having talks with Councillor Bob Preece, the newly elected Mayor of Hereford, with a view to arranging a civic reception for the team.
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