Downes signs his first two players

Aaron Downes has made his first two signings since being appointed as Hereford manager.

The club has announced Harry Tustin and Freddy Willcox have joined the Bulls on a month-long loan ahead of this evening's game against Darlington at Sixways.

The duo come from Cheltenham Town, a former club of the new gaffer and his assistant Harry Pell.

Young midfielder Harry Tustin first joined the Robins at under-12 level, developing his game within Cheltenham’s academy set-up.

He has been described as a tenacious midfielder and has spent time on loan at National League South Salisbury.

Freddy Willcox made five appearances in all competitions for Cheltenham last season, alongside a loan spell with fellow National League North side, Oxford City, where he scored his first professional goal.

The 20-year-old joined the club age 11, having come through Cheltenham’s academy development centre and made his first-team debut on the final day of the 2022/23 season against Charlton Athletic at just 17.

Read more about the new signings, and Downes's thoughts, here.