Monday, August 25, 2025

Deflated Caddis takes responsibility after Bulls' fourth defeat in five games

A deflated Hereford boss Paul Caddis has said errors are costing his side as they fell to their fourth defeat in the opening five games of the season.

A 1-0 defeat at Radcliffe only adds to the Bulls' woes as they lie second bottom of the Enterprise National League North table, and have the joint-worse strike force and defence in the league.

In the 17th minute, an Anthony Dudley corner found an unmarked Rick Smith to put past Theo Richardson and the Bulls couldn't find a way back.

"Not the result we wanted, I wanted I want to win," Caddis said.

"The second half I thought we played really well, first half in spells, we passed the ball properly and second half created some decent chances.

"But conceded a set piece. When you do that it's difficult to try and peg team like Radcliffe back who are physical and well drilled; really, really deflated, to be honest."

He said errors are costing his side at the moment and that comes down to him as manager as it's a group that he put together so it comes down to him.

"I'll always protect the dressing room, that's my job," Caddis added.

"What happens inside there stays inside. I will never come out and individually slaughter someone. I've came out and and said the performance [against Chorley] was pathetic, but why should I bother lying to people? That's the truth.

"I didn't criticise any individuals, I said collectively. When I'm criticising, I'm at the top of that. I'm at the very top of that. So, first and foremost, all the criticism should come my way. It's me. I've built the team, I've made the decisions. I've made the subs. Ultimately, it's down to me."