If Hereford Go, Others Could Follow Says Djalili.

Comedian Omid Djalili has spoken to the Guardian about Hereford United's financial crisis.

Djalili is doing two shows for the Bulls free of charge at the Courtyard tomorrow.

"They could cease to exist and if Hereford United go it would be such a blow," Djalili says. 
"Grassroots football is really struggling right now but it's such an important part of British culture, I worry that if Hereford go then other clubs could follow.

"A passion of mine is football, especially grassroots football. Every football fan has Hereford in their minds because of Ronnie Radford's fantastic equaliser. My production manager told me that Hereford were going to be wound up and I couldn't believe it. I sent a supportive tweet out and it's gone from there.

"They are relying on this. If Hereford don't reach their target they will cease to exist by the end of Monday. There's a bit of pressure – let's hope I'm funny."

An unnamed Hereford United spokesman told the paper that Djalili's gesture had lifted the club.

"We're hopeful that we'll make the payment on Monday but that's not the end. There will be future challenges. We wouldn't be anyway near without Omid. Not only is it the £20k but is also the buzz he has created. Hopefully with a big gate against Woking we will be there or thereabouts by Monday morning".  

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