Businessmen Essential To Obtain Lease Says Director Webb

Hereford FC director George Webb has claimed that it if wasn't for the backing by four businessmen then it's unlikely the new club would have obtained the lease on Edgar Street.

"We were very fortunate to have a number of proven and successful businessmen who are also passionate supporters, that were prepared to “pump-prime” the finances needed to start this phoenix club, and let me be clear, had this support not been there then I am absolutely convinced that we could not have secured the initial lease term of five years," said Webb in a column in today's Hereford Times.

"The opportunity to help construct a business and commercial plan to drive Hereford FC was a challenge I wanted and relished, recognising all the risks that go with the dangers of any new enterprise, only this one would be very public." 

Webb admits he has mellowed.

"I have not lost my passion for the football and on match days, I suffer and enjoy the ups and downs just like everyone else – although these days I show more respect to match officials and turn off the stand lights to save money."

Read his column at: http://www.herefordtimes.com/sport/14220420._quot_The_View_from_Edgar_Street_quot___by_Hereford_FC_commercial_director_George_Webb/?ref=twtrec 

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