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Sunday, December 21, 2014

Football Will Continue In The City Says Watson


Martin Watson, vice-chairman of the Hereford United Supporters Trust, was interviewed by Adrian Goldberg on his BBC Five Live programme just before noon.

Goldberg started by reminding listeners that last Friday the club was ordered to be wound up for unpaid debts. His programme had previously questioned the effectiveness of FA control over club directors. 

He then suggested there was no future for Hereford United.

"No future for Hereford United but football will continue in the city," said  Watson.

"We will rebuild it from scratch.

"We've got a supporters trust ready, we've got local business men eager to help

"We'll build a community club and run it on a sustainable basis."

Goldberg then asked Watson about the FA's role and in particular allowing Tommy Agombar to take over the club. Agombar had promised to wipe out the debts. 

"Only after he became the owner was he banned from the club," said Goldberg

"He should have been," replied Watson.

"Do you think he still had some influence at the club?" said Goldberg.

"Players have admitted it," said Watson.

Goldberg finished by "wishing good luck to you in your ongoing battle to keep football alive in Hereford."

The FA gave Five Live a statement.

'It is sad news for the community of Hereford.

'We will do everything they can to assist in the return of senior football to Hereford as soon as possible.'