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Former Hereford defender Zac Lilly has been offered a new deal at Brackley.
Radio Hereford FC have reported that 3,780 unique IP addresses tuned into the station during Hereford's last game of the season.
As at lunchtime today Kidderminster say they have sold over 4000 tickets for their National North League semi-final tie against Macclesfield on Saturday.
Justin Donawa said he is grateful for his time in English football after leaving Hereford to return home for family reasons.
Justin Donawa
The 29-year-old Bermuda winger joined the Enterprise National League North side in January after his release from Brackley Town, signing on the same day as fellow Bermudian Keziah Martin.
Donawa made 14 appearances for Hereford, scoring in a 5-2 victory over Chester, before his departure was announced on April 17.
“I didn’t exactly know when this part of my life would come to a close, but I’m so grateful to have been able to live out a dream that so many kids have of playing professionally,” Donawa wrote on social media.
“It has allowed me to see and do things I never thought I would and meet some amazing people along the way.
“There were many ups and downs, but I wouldn’t change the past seven years for the world.
“Thank you to all the team-mates, managers and clubs that have given me opportunities and helped me along the way. Looking forward to the next chapter!”
After sharing the post on Instagram, there was an outpouring of support from well-wishers, including Lewis Hudson, Matt Preston, Cormac Daly, Mikey Lane, Keenan Quansah, Keziah Martin, Adam Rooney and Freddy Willcox.
Donawa, whose partner is Bermuda women’s national team winger Keunna Dill, played for English teams such as Darlington, Brackley Town and Solihull Moors.
The couple have a one-year-old daughter called Kaori.
Darlington have issued a rallying cry to supporters to “go again, together” after falling short in their National League North play-off push.
The Quakers have set a Boost the Budget target of £180,000 for the 2026/27 campaign, after raising £181,600 last year, with fans contributing more than £1.1m to the playing budget over the past nine years.
In an emotional statement, the club admitted: “This one hurts. No point pretending otherwise. We came closer than we have in years. We believed it.”
Despite the disappointment, Darlington insist there is no need for a rebuild, highlighting a “core… that’s shown it can mix it with anyone” and backing the leadership of Steve Watson and Terry Mitchell to take the next step.
“At a club like ours, there’s no reset button. No parachute payments. No safety net. There’s just us,” the statement added.
Supporters have been urged to play their part once again, with the club stressing that every pound raised goes directly into strengthening the squad.
“Your backing is what turns that into a real chance of going up. Not a guarantee – football doesn’t do guarantees – but a proper shot.”
Reflecting on the past season, the club pointed to memorable moments on and off the pitch, from “wins that lifted the roof off the Tin Shed” to the traditions and matchday rituals that define Darlington.
“That’s Darlo… Not a league position. Our club. The one we kept going when nobody else would.”
The message ended with a clear call to action: “Back the club. Back the manager. Back the players. Back each other… When Darlington pulls together, we’re a different animal.”
Morecambe's season ticket prices are close to, if not, the highest in the National North League. The club, relegated from the National League, is asking £508 for adult tickets in some parts of their stadium.
Early bird prices, which end on Tuesday, are for adults £479. The equivilent early bird price at Edgar Street is £375 which rises to £425.
However their terrace prices are below Hereford's. Adults are £323 compared with £364 at Edgar Street.
John Brough, who made over 100 appearances for Hereford United, has quit as manager of Cirencester Town. It's the second time he has stepped down from the post, the first being back in May 2024.
One person was arrested during the National League North play-off clash between Macclesfield and Chester on Tuesday. More than 3,200 fans attended the Cheshire derby at the Leasing.com Stadium, with Macclesfield securing a dramatic 2-1 win thanks to a last-gasp goal.
Cheshire Constabulary said a “comprehensive” operation was in place, including mounted officers and drone support, with only minor disorder reported. A 24-year-old man was arrested, but Superintendent Simon Parsonage praised the “friendly atmosphere” and thanked supporters for their behaviour.
South Shields boss Ian Watson has thanked Sunderland AFC for allowing his side to train at the Academy of Light ahead of their National League North play-off semi-final.
The Mariners host Buxton on Saturday after missing out on the title, and Watson said the “amazing” gesture has left his squad in a “good place” as they bid to reach the final.
More than 4,000 tickets have now been sold for Saturday’s play-off semi-final between Kidderminster Harriers and Macclesfield.
Join Tom Gough and Jo Clements as they review the 2025/26 season.
Oh dear...
Well its not pretty but it has to be done.
Tom and Jo talk about the preseason or lackthereof, and its impact on the season.
They move on to the start of the season and the recruitment issue...
Jo and Tom talk about the highlights (not many pre-February) and the lowlights of the season (Loads) and how tough it has been being a fan this season.
They discuss the appointment of Aaron Downes and Harry Pell, their impact and the impact of the signings they made.
Tom and Jo talk through the end to the season and that final day survival.
It's a tough listen and watch but it has to be done!!
Links to the podcast
YouTube: 2025-26 Season Review | The London Bulls Podcast | Ep.37
https://youtu.be/Qba4oNmTWGI?si=aBXRJ5vUCTfV3hBY
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0JXkD8Hl8LQlMEQXnLI2DJ
Adam Lakeland has been appointed manager of recently relegated Morecambe FC.
He has signed a three year contract.
This from Morecambe:
The Club has reached an agreement with FC Halifax Town after meeting the terms of Lakeland’s release clause, allowing him to make the move to Morecambe on a new 3-year contract.
Adam joins Morecambe following an impressive spell with Halifax, where he earned widespread recognition for his leadership, tactical approach, and ability to build competitive, resilient squads. His track record of developing players and fostering a strong team identity made him the standout candidate to lead the Club into a new era.
Prior to Halifax, Lakeland enjoyed successful spells at both Kings Lynn Town and Curzon Ashton and brings valuable experience at both National League and National League North levels. He has a track record of leading various teams to promotions and play-off positions and last season led Halifax to an 8th place finish in the National League.
Chairman Kuljeet Singh expressed the owners’ enthusiasm about the appointment, highlighting Lakeland’s ambition, professionalism and, importantly, alignment with the Club’s long-term vision and values both on and off the pitch. He said, “We are excited to be able to make this announcement which is part of our stated aim of rebuilding the club that our supporters can all be proud of once again.
"Adam and his staff will have all the resources available for the first team to be successful again and I am looking forward to our wonderful fans getting behind our new-look management team.”
Speaking on his appointment, Lakeland said: "I’m absolutely delighted to be joining Morecambe Football Club. The project, vision and ambition of the club matches that of mine, and ultimately the opportunity to manage a club of Morecambe’s size, history and heritage was something I couldn’t turn down."
"Despite dropping down a league on a personal level, if I didn’t believe I could return to the National League quickly, I would not have considered this project. There are no guarantees, and the National League North is a very difficult division to get out of, but I believe I will be given the tools to build something here and that excites me."
"The club has suffered in recent seasons both on and off the pitch, particularly this season, but I’m confident that given the appropriate support and resources that I can start rebuilding the club and build a team for the supporters to be proud of. The hard work starts immediately, and I look forward to the next chapter in my career here at Morecambe."
The game is being held at the HFA County Ground with a 7.45pm kick-off.
Southport have recorded a loss of £87K for the year ended July 31 2025. They have only made a profit in one year of the last nine. Total losses are over £2M.
Striker Callum McFarlane, who had a spell on loan with Hereford last season, is on the Solihull Moors retained list.
The NPL Premier Division play-off final will be between Hednesford Town and Warrington Ryelands.
Former Hereford striker Lenell John-Lewis is staying with Boston for a further season.
Another former player, defender Ben Pollock, has been offered a new contract by Spennymoor but Mitch Hancox has been released.
Back to April 30th 2011 and Hereford United faced Bradford City in their last home game of the season knowing that they might have needed more than one point to remain in League Two.
Fleetwood's free kick hits the post and goes in - pictures from Andy Compton of the Hereford Journal.
Many of the team celebrating after the gameDavid
Keyte, the Hereford United chairman, is delighted the Bulls will be in
League Two again next season as relegation would have cost the club
£500K.
"I think when we look back over our first year it's been quite a journey," Keyte told BBC Hereford and Worcester.
"In
all honesty we probably made one or two wrong turns and had to reverse
out of cul-de-sacs but yes it's nice to get over the finishing line.
"I would like to say I thought the crowd was superb today.
Part of The Meadow End This Afternoon
"We always thought there were 3,000 people wanting to come out and help us and they were here today, Great Day.
"Since Christmas Jamie Pitman and the team probably couldn't have given much more than they have.
The players coming back onto the pitch after the game
"In
the last couple of months he's fallen on a formula based on the players
he'd got, the 4-5-1. No pretty at times and I think Stuart Fleetwood in
the last four or five matches has been out on his feet. But it was
working.
"Jamie is his own man which I think will stand him in good stead.
"Had we lost the Football League grant that's about half a million pounds a year we would be worse off.
"So significent result today."
We wrap up Throwback Thursday with a fantastic win on this day 30 years ago, Steve White, Nicky Cross, Dean Smith and Gareth Stoker secure the win.
After 6 years of throwbacks the tape library has been exhausted and its time to bring the series to a close, a massive thank you to everyone who has viewed the videoss. If you do come across any VHS or DVD Hereford United footage, please email me at matthewhealey@hotmail.com. There are still bits missing in the archive.
Hereford 1 Mackenzie 2 Watkiss 3 Fishlock 4 Smith 5 Cross 6 James 7 Stoker 8 Wilkins 9 White 10 Hargreaves 11 Pitman Sub Lyne Hartlepool 1 Jones 2 Billing 3 McAuley 4 Henderson 5 McGuckin 6 Howard 7 Halliday 8 Ingram 9 Allon 10 Canham 11 Walton Sub Conlon Attendance 3,942
Ticket prices are going up across the board next season with a family of four having to fork out as much as £61 to sit and watch a match.
Early bird season tickets for adults will be £326 terrace and £375 seating - up from £310 and £346.50 respectively. The standard price meanwhile will be £364 terrace (up from £357) and £425 seating (up from £405).
Meanwhile, the Executive Club season ticket are £625 for an adult. That is a flat price, with no early bird option.
There is an option to pay in four monthly installments.
Due to last Saturday's dramatic draw against Peterborough Sports being enough to preserve their National League North status, Hereford have started the ball rolling much earlier than last season. They have announced that season tickets will go on sale later this week.
Seating
Adult: £21 (advance), £24 matchday
Concession: £18.25 (advance), £21 matchday
U16: £5 (advance), £6.50 matchday
U16 Block A: £4.50 (advance), £6.50 matchday
Junior Bull: £4 (advance), £5 matchday
Terrace
Adult: £18.25 (advance), £21 matchday
Concession: £15.75 (advance), £19 matchday
U16: £5 (advance), £6.50 matchday
Executive Club
Adult: £27
U16: £11
All matchday prices are going up. For example, an advance adult terrace ticket was £17.50 for the 2025/26 season, while it was £20 to sit.
Hereford say that prices have been set taking into account the increased costs the club daces in all areas, and the need to provide the management team of Aaron Downes and Harry Pell with as competitive a budget as possible.
"We are very pleased to launch our ticket pricing structure, particularly off the back of safeguarding our National League North status," said Hereford chairman Chris Ammonds.
"Having frozen season ticket prices last summer, there is a small increase this time around to cover the ever-increasing costs we face, and also to ensure we can give Aaron and Harry as much support as possible in terms of their playing budget.
"While we acknowledge that any increase is difficult to discuss and announce, we feel it is a necessity, having not put prices up last year as a 'thank you' to supporters, even though the reality was we probably needed to."
Ammonds added that the club can not let itself get into the position like it faced in the season just gone, therefore bumper season ticket sales will be a huge boost as it looks ahead with positivity and optimism.
Katy Huntbach, who plays for Hereford Women, has released the following post.
Neil Grayson - From Matt Healey's Collection
Cheltenham are to honour Neil Grayson on Saturday.
The striker played for Hereford United before joining Cheltenham in March 1998.
Sadly he has been diagnosed with dementia at just 61 years old and Cheltenham have arranged a fund-raising effort to help with his care.
Grayson scored 11 goals for Hereford in just 24 games. He arrived at Edgar Street from Northampton in the summer of 1997 for a fee of £20,000 and was sold for £15,000.
Hereford have reduced the price of their replica shirts to just £10.
Some shirts including most of the home shirts have sold out.
To purchase: https://hereford-fc.myshopify.com/collections/2025-26-replica-kit
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| Substitute Edwards With A Long Range Effort For Hereford At Spennymoor Last August |
Spennymoor FC have revealed season ticket prices for the next campaign.
The club, which finished 10th this season, recently confirmed that Tommy Miller will be in charge for the next 12 months.
Adults £250
Concessions (over 60) £150
Public Services £170
Student £170
Junior (under 18) £70
This from the National League:
The Enterprise National League is built on its fans – the people who follow their clubs, travel the miles and support their communities every season.
That’s why Enterprise and the National League want to hear directly from you about what matters most, and what it’s really like to live and breathe the National League.
From matchday realities and travel to community, connection and culture, the Enterprise National League Fan Survey gives supporters the opportunity to share their views and experiences.
Because if you’re here for the National League, your voice deserves to be heard.
Have your say – take the survey
As a thank you, you’ll also have the chance to enter a prize draw to win a Football Gift Card worth £250.
One of the teams promoted to the National North Leagie is Hebburn Town, picture from Shields Gazette, who just nine years ago were watched by gates of just 50 or so.
They won promotion last Saturday by defeating Rushall Olympic in front of a 3,000 crowd.
Since 2017, Hebburn have secured three promotions and the FA Vase, as well as winning the Northern Premier League East Division two years ago.
Daniel Moore’s side will now compete against the likes of Morecambe and Hereford as the Hornets compete at the highest level in their history.
After last Saturday's win Hebburn Moore said he was speechless.
"I don’t know what to say, I’m a bit speechless - but what we have seen today is what Hebburn and the borough of South Tyneside is all about. We are a little club but we have a big heart.
"We had 3,000 here today and I think the scenes at the end summed it all up. I’m not emotional yet - but I am getting emotional just thinking about it because when I took this one nine years ago with the owners, this way the kind of thing we wanted to see.
"We thought the FA Vase win was magnificent but we couldn’t have any fans there. To have 3,000 here packing out the stadium, they never shut up, it was excellent. Credit to Daniel, Mark, Carl and the lads because they have done amazing. We are in for a great party because it’s a big moment for the area."
Recently the club received permission for improvements to their ground.
These include a new artificial main pitch, stand, gym, club shop and a balcony overlooking the pitch. Also included is increasing car parking.
But will supporters continue to come. Chief executive at the club Stephen Rutherford hopes so.
"The phrase is if you build it they will come isn’t it? We’ve built it on the pitch, it’s been fantastic. We had a sell-out crowd and even if we could get half of that every week it would be great.
"I know we are up against it with the professional clubs Newcastle and Sunderland and then South Shields and Gateshead on our doorstep but this what we can do and hopefully we can go on from here "
It looks like National League Tamworth could receive some American investment shortly if press reports are correct.
According to the Sun, Tamworth are on the brink of a deal that would see a US based group take control by purchasing shares from the current majority owner Bob Andrews.
The group is understood to be real estate company Dawn Group who already have a small stake in Truro City.
Currently Tamworth are part-time and do not own their stadium.
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| Max Hunt clears the ball off the line to deny Curzon Ashton a dramatic win. Picture: Alfreton Town's YouTube channel. |
A selection of 'family' pictures from Edgar Street last Saturday.
Harry Pell And Aaron Downes
During the players and staff walk around Edgar Street last Saturday, manager Aaron Downes hoisted the 'Jamo' flag into the air and went to meet his family.
