The following statement from Hereford United was released earlier this evening.
The Chairman, Directors and related Club Officers wish to make the following statement.
The last week has seen an increase in abuse and unfounded and
inaccurate allegations against the above Officers of Hereford United FC.
The weekend just gone has seen an increase in such abuse, particularly
involving family members of the above Officers.
We have as a new Board tried to be as patient as possible hoping that as the season progressed and clear evidence became available for the supporters that we are not 'just here for the development' that these issues would calm down and common sense and decency would prevail.
This has unfortunately not been the case, indeed without mentioning a number of issues directly, it is obvious that the campaign of derogatory publications and subsequent distress caused to certain individuals is increasing.
This has left us with no alternative to seeking recourse through legal means.
We as a Board therefore give notice to those behind these campaigns that we have collated and passed on to our Lawyers where appropriate, and the Police where required, a number of complaints in consequence of this behaviour.
We have as a new Board tried to be as patient as possible hoping that as the season progressed and clear evidence became available for the supporters that we are not 'just here for the development' that these issues would calm down and common sense and decency would prevail.
This has unfortunately not been the case, indeed without mentioning a number of issues directly, it is obvious that the campaign of derogatory publications and subsequent distress caused to certain individuals is increasing.
This has left us with no alternative to seeking recourse through legal means.
We as a Board therefore give notice to those behind these campaigns that we have collated and passed on to our Lawyers where appropriate, and the Police where required, a number of complaints in consequence of this behaviour.