Social Media Posts Reason For Duffy Leaving Southport

Reports citing reasons why manager Mark Duffy has left Southport have surfaced.

According to the Sun, Duffy had been posting on social media.

"Mark Duffy has left Southport just 19 days after being hired as manager

The former Championship star leaves the club after controversial social media posts surfaced.

Duffy, 41, played 140 times in England’s second tier during spells at Sheffield United, Birmingham City, Stoke City, Doncaster Rovers and Scunthorpe United... before taking charge of Macclesfield.

He made a return to the pitch with Warrington Rylands in 2024 but three months later became the manager.

Duffy was announced as manager of sixth-tier side Southport at the start of the month...

The decision has come after it emerged that his X account was discovered to have expressed support for far-right figure Tommy Robinson. It was also found to have posted abusive messages to figures in Government such as a lewd comment about Keir Starmer".

 

Broadhurst Appointed Under 18's Coach At Wolves

Former Hereford United captain Karl Broadhurst as been appointed Under 18's coach at Wolves.

This from Wolves:

Karl Broadhurst has been appointed Wolves’ new under-18s head coach, with former Old Gold defender Richard Stearman joining him as assistant head coach.

Following Rich Walker’s promotion to under-21s head coach after James Collins’ departure in the summer, the latest appointments represent further progression within the academy’s coaching structure.

Broadhurst joined Wolves in 2017 as a foundation phase coach before progressing through roles with the under-12s and under-14s. Most recently, he served as under-14s to under-16s youth academy phase lead and under-16s head coach.

A former professional footballer, Broadhurst made more than 200 appearances as a centre-back for AFC Bournemouth. He also featured for Hereford United, Crawley Town, AFC Telford United and Solihull Moors, where he continued as assistant manager following his retirement from playing in 2012.

Speaking about the appointments, academy director Jon Hunter-Barrett said: “We went through a recruitment process to identify the best people, and Karl was an internal applicant. He has also done well for us over the last seven to eight years in the academy. Coming through, we thought he was the ideal person to take us forward.

“He's always been a captain and leader, and he’s great at understanding the responsibilities involved in turning players who have come from a schools programme into full-time players.

“Karl is a great guy, a consistent character with good drive and determination, and fundamentally wants the best for individuals in the programme. He understands what it looks like and what it should look like."

 

 

29/10 For A Hereford Victory At Macclesfield

Last Season At Macclesfield - Cormac Daly's Shot Was Tipped Onto The Bar

The bookmakers are offering 29/10 for Hereford to win their game at Macclesfield on Saturday.

Given it's a contest between the first and second teams in the National North League that seems a reasonable price but Hereford's recent form of one draw and two defeats in their last three outings might have swayed the bookmakers thinking.

Macclesfield head the table with 24 points from 11 games, Hereford are second with 23 points from 11 games.

Last time out, two weeks ago, Hereford lost at Edgar Street to Hednesford (currently 7th) by the only goal of the game. 

As for Macclesfield they won their FA Cup relay on Tuesday evening 3-0 at Anstey Nomads. 

Macclesfield's home league form is very good with 5 wins and 1 draw.

Hereford's away form is won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1.

Macclesfield's goal difference is plus 8, Hereford's is plus 16. 

Macclesfield 3/4  Draw 3/1  Hereford 29/10 

Under 18's Cup Game Postponed

Hereford FC under 18's Colin Lowe Memorial League Cup tie has been postponed.

Reportedly there is a problem with the floodlights at Belmont Wanderers where the tie was to have been played. 

Tonight's FA Cup Replay Results

Results from tonight's FA Cup replays:

Alvechurch 4-0 Spalding United

Anstey Nomads 0-3 Macclesfield FC

Cray Wanderers v Bedford Town (1-1 after 90 mins)

FC United of Manchester 2-6 Altrincham

Forest Green Rovers 5-0 Chesham United

Gloucester City 0-2 Barrow

Harrogate Town 3-1 Bury

Stafford Rangers 5-0 Gateshead

Tadley Calleva 0-2 Aldershot Town

Worcester City 1-0 Chorley

Yeovil Town 5-2 Leatherhead Update 

 

Cray v Bedford has gone to penalties, Cray go through 4-3.

 

Chorley Away Set To Go Ahead

Hereford's away game at Chorley set for Saturday November 7th is expected to go ahead.

Earlier this evening Chorley lost their FA Cup replay at Worcester.

Worcester 1 Chorley 0 

Worcester will be away at Colchester in the next round. 

Meanwhile Stafford, who put Hereford out of the Cup, won their replay against Gateshead 5-0. 3130 watched the tie.

They are at home to Grimsby Town in the next round. 

FA Cup First Round Draw

Given several National North clubs remain in the competition here's the draw for the First Round Proper of the FA Cup.

1 Dover Athletic v Wealdstone

2 Mansfield Town v Macclesfield or Anstey Nomads

3 Huddersfield Town v Exeter City

4 Luton Town v Chesham United or Forest Green Rovers

5 Bristol Rovers v Cambridge United

6 Oldham Athletic v Sheffield Wednesday

7 Kidderminster Harriers v Doncaster Rovers

8 Leyton Orient v Harborough Town

9 Accrington Stanley v Wycombe Wanderers

10 MK Dons v Swindon Town

11 Newport County v Walsall

12 Bromley v Rotherham United

13 Barnet v Tranmere Rovers

14 Fleetwood Town v Rochdale

15 Barnsley v Aldershot or Tadley Calleva

16 Plymouth Parkway v Berkhamsted

17 Chesterfield v Leatherhead or Yeovil Town

18 Gillingham v Barrow or Gloucester City

19 Bury or Harrogate Town v AFC Fylde

20 Crewe Alexandra v AFC Wimbledon

21 Oxford United v Stevenage

22 Burton Albion v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

23 Bedford Town or Cray Wanderers v Stockport County

24 Port Vale v Scunthorpe United

25 Cheltenham Town v FC Halifax Town

26 Colchester United v Chorley or Worcester City

27 Eastleigh v Shrewsbury Town

28 Peterborough United v Reading

29 Wimborne Town v Crawley Town

30 Plymouth Argyle v Spalding United or Alvechurch

31 Hornchurch v Blackpool

32 Guiseley v Sutton United

33 Gateshead or Stafford Rangers v Grimsby Town

34 Oxford City v Leicester City

35 Bradford City v Marine

36 York City v Northampton Town

37 Altrincham or FC United of Manchester v Notts County

38 Boreham Wood v Wigan Athletic

39 Carlisle United v Salford City

40 Salisbury v Sholing

 

News Round Up

Ken Gully, who died earlier this month, made his debut for Barry Town against Hereford United in August 1960 when just 16.

Hereford's Under 18's have a home game against Studley in the Colin Lowe Memorial League Cup tomorrow evening. The game is set to take place at Belmont Wanderers with a 7.45pm kick-off.

Southport FC have confirmed manager Mark Duffy has left his role three weeks after taking charge permanently following the ‘mutual termination’ of his contract.  

 

Darlington Part Company With Manager Watson

Steve Watson is looking for a new post after agreeing to leave Darlington.

'Darlington Football Club can confirm that Steve Watson will leave his role as First Team Manager with immediate effect.

The decision was reached by mutual agreement between the Darlington FC directors and Steve following discussions over the past few days.

Steve leaves with our gratitude for his leadership, dedication and commitment over nearly three years as First Team Manager. However, the Club and Steve have agreed that now is the right time to appoint a new manager to take the Club forward.  We wish Steve every success for the future.

In the meantime, Terry Mitchell will lead the team as Caretaker Manager while the Club conducts its search for a suitably qualified replacement. The position will be advertised shortly.'

Darlington are 23rd in the National North League table. 

 

Hereford Manager Aaron Downes Talks About Saturday's Friendly

Hereford manager Aaron Downes has spoken about Saturday's behind closed doors friendly at Edgar Street.

In the interview he reveals why some of the Under 18's were called in after the original opposition team pulled out.

All the first team except Lewis Hudson were involved. In particular Downes mentioned the benefit of game time to those returning from injury. 

He also talks about being manager of the month for September. 

Watch here: https://herefordfc.co.uk/2026/10/interview-downes-after-behind-closed-doors-clash/ 

Hereford Women Away At Pegasus In HFA Cup

 

Hereford Women have been drawn away at Pegasus in the Quarter Final of the HFA Women's County Cup.

Yesterday Hereford defeated Ludlow 2-1 in the previous round.

The tie is set to be played on Sunday November 15th with a 2pm kick-off. 

Morecambe game rearranged

Hereford’s away match at Morecambe will now be played on Tuesday 10th November. 

The fixture was originally scheduled for the day of the third qualifying round of the FA Cup, but the Shrimps’ progression in the competition led to its postponement. 

The game will kick off at 7.45pm. 

Second Half Pictures Hereford v Ludlow

A selection of pictures from the second half of this afternoon's HFA Women's County Cup tie at Edgar Street.

News Round Up

Worcester City's FA Cup replay against Chorley will take place on Tuesday evening. Should Chorley win then Hereford's visit to Chorley on November 7th will be postponed.

Hereford's average home gate, currently best in the National North League, of 3513 is over 900 more than Chester's 2585. 

Tickets for game at League leaders Macclesfield next Saturday can be purchased at: https://macclesfieldfc.ticketco.events/uk/en/e/macclesfiled_fc_vs_hereford_fc 

Former Hereford striker Kyle Perry is the new manager of Step 5 Tamworth-based club, Coton Green, where his brother Todd is assistant manager. 

 

Hereford's Second Goal Against Ludlow

A few pictures from the second half of this afternoon's HFA Women's County Cup tie at Edgar Street.

These are of Hereford's second goal scored by Demi Edwards.