This from Hereford FC:
We are delighted to announce that Hereford FC will be entertaining FC United of Manchester at Edgar Street in our first pre-season home game on Saturday 11 July.
This match will kick off at 3pm and both clubs are very excited by the prospects for this prestigious fixture.
Representatives from FC United of Manchester have been hugely helpful to Hereford FC’s Volunteers Co-Ordinator Ken Kinnersley in recent times and this fixture has come about as a result of the relationship that has been built between the clubs.
Hereford FC Club Secretary, Martin Watson, said:
“To be able to host this game as our first back at Edgar Street is really pleasing and we believe it’s a very attractive for both sets of supporters.
“We hope the day proves a real celebration of fans ownership and what can be achieved by supporters pulling in the same direction.”
FC United of Manchester Board Member, Alison Watt, commented:
“In the summer that marks our tenth anniversary, we’re looking forward to being the first opponents to visit one of the newest fan-owned clubs.
“We wish Hereford FC every success as they begin on the same journey that we’ve enjoyed so much.”
Meanwhile, we are also pleased to announce two further additions to our pre-season schedule.
On Saturday 18 July we travel to Penydarren Park to take on Merthyr Town in a game that will see the gate receipts split between the two clubs, while on Tuesday 21 July we will make the short journey to Wellington to take on our near neighbours from just up the A49.
Further details about all these fixtures will be released at a later date.
Martin Watson continued:
‘These two games are also very attractive and we’re particularly pleased to make the commitment to travel to Merthyr.
‘Many people involved at Penydarren Park have been a fantastic source of information for us as we have gone through the process of setting up our club and we were very keen to organise a game against them as a mark of our gratitude and to cement the bond between the two clubs.
‘The match is likely to see us reunited with a number of old friends and we also look forward to congratulating Merthyr properly on winning the Southern League South and West Division this season.’