Whilst Billericay have never played at Edgar Street, Hereford United have played at Billericay. It was back in January 2000 and a FA Trophy tie.
A look back:
Jan 14th 2000:
Billericay Town have announced that they expect a full house tomorrow as Hereford United play them at New Lodge in Essex. Manager Gary Calder is hoping for a 1,500 attendance as Billericay play for the first ever time against the Bulls. There are expected to be around 500 Hereford United fans at the FA Umbro Trophy match. Billericay's recent form is poor. They have lost seven of their last nine games but Calder is upbeat about the match.
"This is a great game for the club, but we're certainly not entering it thinking we're without a chance. We've had Hereford watched three times, had three training sessions ourselves this week, and hopefully have got our preparations spot on. If we go out there with the right attitude and defend properly – and that's something we've not been doing recently – we're in with a chance."
The Essex side may be without Steve Blaney who pulled a hamstring in training this week.
The chairman has asked all fans to arrive early if possible to avoid congestion. The clubhouse is open from 1pm, but everyone should be thinking about entering the ground by around 2.30pm.
Jan 15th:
Billericay Town 3 - 1 Hereford United
FA Umbro Trophy Third Round Match
Hereford United travelled to Essex knowing that anything but their best performance could see them eliminated from the competition. Billericay were a tough side to contend against, and their ground New Lodge was sure to present Hereford with a hostile reception. Billericay, lying ninth in the Dr. Martens Premier League before the start of play, had lost 4-1 to league leaders Dagenham and Redbridge in their match last weekend.
At half time, the Ryman Leaguers had a 1-0 lead. Billericay had played well and Stafford Browne scored the first goal. The second half brought more bad luck as United conceded again - and again. Justin Gentle side-footed the second past the helpless Jones and then Colin Simpson, on his return from injury, made it Hereford United 0 Billericay 3. Only a good cross from Leroy May presented Hereford United with any kind of a chance, and Robin Elmes' header was enough to salvage a goal - but no win.
The embarrasing scoreline of 3-1 means United are out of the Trophy, and leaves just the league. United's league form is less than great this season, and thoughts of last seasons late struggle have come flooding back. Perhaps a good run could see United flung to the higher reaches of the Conference, but a bad run could see them fighting relegation. Hereford have not won since the fourth of December, and Altrincham next week must be the match to end the run.
Attendance = 757
Man of the match - Stafford Browne (Billericay Town)
Hereford - Jones, Lane, Sturgess, Snape, Wright, Clarke, Rodgerson, Taylor, Elmes, Williams, Fewings
Sub(s) who came on - May, Parry
Jan 20th:
No new players - Graham Turner has said that no new players can be bought after United crashed out of the FA Trophy to Billericay Town. The income from the remaining ties would have been vital to increase the size of the squad.
A look back:
Jan 14th 2000:
Billericay Town have announced that they expect a full house tomorrow as Hereford United play them at New Lodge in Essex. Manager Gary Calder is hoping for a 1,500 attendance as Billericay play for the first ever time against the Bulls. There are expected to be around 500 Hereford United fans at the FA Umbro Trophy match. Billericay's recent form is poor. They have lost seven of their last nine games but Calder is upbeat about the match.
"This is a great game for the club, but we're certainly not entering it thinking we're without a chance. We've had Hereford watched three times, had three training sessions ourselves this week, and hopefully have got our preparations spot on. If we go out there with the right attitude and defend properly – and that's something we've not been doing recently – we're in with a chance."
The Essex side may be without Steve Blaney who pulled a hamstring in training this week.
The chairman has asked all fans to arrive early if possible to avoid congestion. The clubhouse is open from 1pm, but everyone should be thinking about entering the ground by around 2.30pm.
Jan 15th:
Billericay Town 3 - 1 Hereford United
FA Umbro Trophy Third Round Match
Hereford United travelled to Essex knowing that anything but their best performance could see them eliminated from the competition. Billericay were a tough side to contend against, and their ground New Lodge was sure to present Hereford with a hostile reception. Billericay, lying ninth in the Dr. Martens Premier League before the start of play, had lost 4-1 to league leaders Dagenham and Redbridge in their match last weekend.
At half time, the Ryman Leaguers had a 1-0 lead. Billericay had played well and Stafford Browne scored the first goal. The second half brought more bad luck as United conceded again - and again. Justin Gentle side-footed the second past the helpless Jones and then Colin Simpson, on his return from injury, made it Hereford United 0 Billericay 3. Only a good cross from Leroy May presented Hereford United with any kind of a chance, and Robin Elmes' header was enough to salvage a goal - but no win.
The embarrasing scoreline of 3-1 means United are out of the Trophy, and leaves just the league. United's league form is less than great this season, and thoughts of last seasons late struggle have come flooding back. Perhaps a good run could see United flung to the higher reaches of the Conference, but a bad run could see them fighting relegation. Hereford have not won since the fourth of December, and Altrincham next week must be the match to end the run.
Attendance = 757
Man of the match - Stafford Browne (Billericay Town)
Hereford - Jones, Lane, Sturgess, Snape, Wright, Clarke, Rodgerson, Taylor, Elmes, Williams, Fewings
Sub(s) who came on - May, Parry
Jan 20th:
No new players - Graham Turner has said that no new players can be bought after United crashed out of the FA Trophy to Billericay Town. The income from the remaining ties would have been vital to increase the size of the squad.