Hereford Lives On In Spirit

In his Independent column Michael Canvin notes the liquidation of Hereford United.

 

The mercy killing of Hereford United is a cause for celebration, since it gives their supporters the opportunity to remind more fortunate fans of their birthright, a club whose identity is forged in the community rather than in the archives of Companies House.

A story of familiar intrigue and incompetence will have a happy ending because the phoenix club will not lack for role models or goodwill. It is now incumbent on the FA to address scandalously overlooked responsibilities and draft a credible Fit and Proper Test for prospective owners.

Hereford fans showed them the way with a formidable resistance campaign on social media. They were ignored, ridiculed and attacked, but prevailed.

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