HUST PRIZE BULL 500 CLUB – Prizes for JUNE 2026

HUST PRIZE BULL 500 CLUB – Prizes for JUNE  2026

Congratulations 🎉 to our top prize winners: 

£100 – 232 - David Spiers from London 

£75 – 327 - John Shillabeer from Stafford

All prizes listed here: https://www.hust.org.uk/prize-bull-500-club-june-2026-winners/

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Hereford On DAZN Twice In August

Two Hereford games are set to be broadcast live on DAZN during the month of August.

They are:

August 15th Hereford v Marine

August 31st Southport v Hereford 

More details:  https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/football/national-league-2026-27-dazn-live-games-every-game-live/eawr2658swty1mxbpjbhryu8s

Back to 2012 - Hereford Put Shrewsbury Out Of The FA Cup

Mention by current Shrewsbury manager Gavin Cowan of Hereford defeating them in the FA Cup gives BN a reason to look back to November 3rd 2012.

Superior Bulls outplay Turner’s shambolic Slops

Hereford United cruised into the Second Round of The FA Cup at Edgar Street’s lunchtime kick-off when two goals from master craftsman Ryan Bowman and a value added early Will Evans strike made them comfortable winners despite a Summerfield free kick finding the net when Pell was wrongly penalised.

Hereford's Goalscorers - Ryan Bowman and Will Evans - Pictures from Andy Compton of the Hereford Journal

Martin Foyle opted for a 4-5-1 formation with O’Keefe starting in a forward midfield role to replace Marsh in the only change from the line-up at Southport while former Bulls Chris Weale, Rob Purdie, Darren Jones, Lee Collins and Paul Parry all started for the Bayston Hill outfit.

The Bulls kicked off attacking the, now apparently safe, Blackfriars end and straight away showed their intentions with an early burst into the box.  A hoofed clearance was fed back to McQuilkin who turned the ball inside to Bowman only for the striker to be chopped down 35 yards from goal.  Pell touched the ball to Will Evans whose trademark low drive was turned round the post by Weale.  From the resulting corner, The Bulls took the lead with just three minutes on the clock.

Rob Purdie fending off Josh O'Keefe

O’Keefe swung the corner in which was partially cleared but McQuilkin clipped it back into the box for Todd to nod down and Will Evans drove the ball in from 10 yards.  Fired by the early success, United stormed forward again and McQuilkin was crudely hacked to the ground after the ball had gone but referee Sutton appeared to miss the incident completely.  Morgan saw a shot rebound off the post when Bittner was unsighted but in the twelfth minute, The Bulls doubled their advantage when Bowman showed the supposedly higher graded opponents how strikers should perform.

An accurate clearance from Bittner found Bowman just in the Shrewsbury half and his chested control allowed him to turn and run at the stumbling Shrewsbury back division.  He sidestepped a challenge and unleashed a powerful shot from 25 yards that left the hapless Weale clutching thin air.

Players running to celebrate Bowman's Goal

The Slops responded when a Taylor cross from the right was headed well wide by Darren Jones but United were playing by far the better football and Clucas jinked his way past the awkward looking Grandison before his low cross was hacked to safety by Lee Collins.  Bowman showed too much intelligence for Jones as he won a free kick to the right of the box but Quilks’ deft cross was, again, hoofed clear.  A Clucas’ corner was met by a thumping Stam header before Evans’ shot screamed inched wide.  Sam Clucas then dispossessed a hesitant visitors midfield and fired a thirty-yarder just wide as The Bulls continued to dominate proceedings.

Jon Taylor got free on the right but his poor cross drifted behind for a goal kick before Pell was strangely penalised for what was as close to the perfect challenge as you’re ever likely to see.  Summerfield, who apart from Rob Purdie was the only visitor to look remotely like a professional footballer, stepped up to hit a cracking shot past Bittner on thirty minutes.

There followed a brief period of Shrewsbury pressure that produced little more than midfield possession before our ‘arry was lectured by the referee following another perfectly normal ball-winning challenge.  Clearly undeterred, the referee did produce a taxing yellow card when Pell finally actually did something wrong and doubtless offered a little Essex advice for good measure.

As the half drew to a close, Purdie squared the ball to the advancing Darren Jones but his 25-yarder went comfortable into the arms of the well-positioned Bittner.

HT  Bulls 2  Shrewsbury 1

The Bulls were quickly on the offensive after the break with Bowman’s brightness leaving Grandison little choice other than a late lunge to stop the marauding striker.  Across from the visitors right was palmed over by Bittner and when the corner was cleared, Pell released Heath down the left.  The ball was switched inside to Bowman who was unceremoniously bundled to the ground by Jones and Quilks’ low free kick landed in the grateful hands of Weale.  The Bulls were a little fortunate when Summerfield’s shot struck the foot of the post before Taylor’s cross was headed wide by a very quiet Paul Parry under pressure from the impressive Stefan Stam.

Will Evans whipped the legs from under Rob Purdie and was duly carded for his efforts.  It was odd when Jeremy Helan committed the identical foul on Harry Pell he didn’t receive the same punishment.  Smikle replaced McQuilkin with 65 minuteplayed and Darren Jones’ name was added to the referee’s collection of yellows following yet another clattering challenge on Bowman before United restored the two-goal lead from the spot.

A chipped ball into the Shrewsbury box enabled Bowman to get in front of Collins who clumsily brought him down leaving the referee pointing to the twelve-yard spot.  Bowman cheekily dinked the ball past the bewildered Weale as the Meadowend roared the predictable inquiry “Turner, Turner, what’s the score”.

Jon Taylor got a cross in from the right but Bittner was confidently out to collect and when Rob Purdie burst into the box, Stam again cut out his cross.  Simon Clist replaced Sam Clucas as the fourth official indicated the three extra minutes and The Bulls played out the closing minutes of keep-ball to loud Ole’s from the all but 897 of the 3251 in attendance.

On to Round Two!

FT  Bulls 3  Meole Brace 1

Bulls: Bittner, Gallinagh, Todd, Stam, Heath, Clucas (Clist 90), Evans, Pell, O’Keefe (Graham 87), McQuilkin (Smikle 67), Bowman.  Unused subs: Hanford, Marsh, Perry.

STFC: Weale, Grandison, Jones, Collins, Summerfield, Purdie, Taylor, Hall (Wildig 85), Parry, Helan (Proctor 69), Morgan.  Unused subs: Anyon, Jacobson, Wright, Richards, Gornell.

The Bulls were, without question, the better side and showed a determination to win and quality that was lacking from their badly organised League 1 opponents.  Money in the bank and a second round draw to look forward too will bring a smile to all Bulls fans this evening.

Ryan Bowman will rightly take the plaudits for the way he dominated the visitors defence but very honourable mention in despatched must go to Stefan Stam who I thought was imperious at the back.

 

Bowman Gets A Brace

Harry Pell and Ryan Bowman

Ryan Bowman, man of the match this afternoon, spoke to BBC Hereford and Worcester after the game. The striker scored two of the three Hereford goals.

"It was amazing to get the win," said Bowman.

"The lads have been up for it all week. Everyone was buzzing before the game.

The Bulls were 2-0 ahead after just twelve minutes.

"We did that last week against Southport and they got back into it but we were hoping they wouldn't get back into it today."

Bowman described his first goal.

"Got a bit of space, got past the defender and I thought I'll have a go, why not.

"And I just seen it in the top corner.

"I won my fair share of headers, worked hard, got hold of the ball.

"I was happy with my performance today."

Keeper James Bitner was seldom tested in the second half.

"Defence played a big part today. Once we got the penalty ( which Bowman converted) it took massive pressure off our shoulders."

 

 

Shrewsbury Manager Looks Forward To Hereford Friendly

Shrewsbury manager Gavin Cowan has said that he is looking forward to the friendly at Hereford on Tuesday evening.

Yesterday Shrewsbury played West Bromwich and lost 4-1.

"I really wanted that fixture because Hereford are relatively local rivals," said Cowan.

"I remember playing for Shrewsbury when Hereford were in League Two against them in the FA Cup and having a couple of really good two legs against them.

"And I feel it's a great one for the fans to go down there to see them again.

"Probably haven't seen them for a good decade or so, may be more, I'm not sure of the timescale.

"But I think it's a really good one for us to go down there.

"It's great for the fans to jump on the train, enjoy the night.

"There will be a big fanbase there.

"Another good thing is that they've invested a lot in their pitch this season.

"It will be a great day, good little healthy rivalry and hopefully everybody comes out of it positive for pre-season." 

Match Report: Hereford FC v Solihull Moors

Hereford FC v Solihull Moors in a pre-season friendly.

Hereford welcomed higher graded opposition in the form of Enterprise National League side Solihull Moors to the MandM Edgar Street Stadium for their fourth pre-season friendly and second at home after claiming their first win on home soil 3-1 on Tuesday night against Worcester City. This would be a step up in opposition for the Bulls with the Moors finishing with 14th last season in the Enterprise National League and some former Bulls loanee's in their ranks with winger Kian Ryley having a month with Hereford in 2023 and forward Callum McFarlane spending time with the Bulls last season.

New signing in the shape of local lad Jordan Williamson who had featured as a trialist against former club Hereford Pegasus, Bishops Cleeve and Worcester City and announced pre-match new loan signing from Fleetwood Town Liam Roberts both started. Also announced in the week U18’s players’ player of the year last season Jack Tolley featured on the bench as did a selection of the U18's as in the previous friendlies.

The Bulls kicked off kicking from the Meadow End towards the Blackfriars End.

Hereford started well with new loanee Liam Roberts doing well on the left-flank nicking the ball off Matty Carson before delivering a cross into the box but Solihull in the end managed to clear.

The first corner came the way of Hereford on 12 minutes, from the left Billy Phillips delivered towards the back post almost onto the head of Kyle Howkins but the ball was taken off his head for another corner by Moors goalkeeper Nathaniel Ford.

Liam Roberts then played a good ball back to Billy Phillips on the edge of the box but he snatched at the effort and dragged his first-time shot wide.

The first chance for the visitors came from a corner on the right played short with a one-two between Matty Carson and Scott High, before Carson saw his strike go high over the bar failing to trouble Richardson.

With half an hour gone new signing Jordan Williamson did well winning a free-kick for the Bulls on the right side of the box, Keziah Martin's drive towards the top-right corner stinging the palms of Nathaniel Ford who tipped the ball around the post for a corner.

Hereford had pressed the Moors well not allowing them to get into a rhythm meaning with 40 minutes gone they hadn't had any meaningful chances which is how it stayed until the half-time break meaning it was a stalemate.

Half-time: Hereford FC 0-0 Solihull Moors 

The Bulls made two changes at half-time with Jack Tolley and Harry Jones coming on for Keziah Martin and Danny Waldron.

A good ball through to Harry Jones was intercepted by Alex Whitmore before the ball was loose with Matty Carson going in for a hard challenge on Jordan Williamson right on the edge of the box on the right which resulted in a free-kick for the Bulls and a yellow card for the Solihull Moors full-back, from the set-piece Liam Roberts’ left foot curler was comfortably into the arms of Nathaniel Ford.

With their first opportunity Solihull opened the scoring on 56 minutes when Junior Tiensia was through on the left channel before beating Kyle Howkins and drilling the ball high into the centre of the net.

Shortly afterwards there was a raft of changes for Hereford with Ollie Lewis, Josh Lloyd, Josh Mills, Ollie Bradley, Owen Bradford, Riley Bevan, Jude Gaudin, Kayode Sahabi and Harley Jones Williams all coming on.

Solihull’s Junior Tiensia swung a ball into the box from the left which skimmed off the head of Moors summer signing from Brackley Town Ben Wodskou and went harmlessly wide.

Following the Bulls changes Solihull had started to have more possession before Ben Wodskou showed good feet inside the box but somehow rifled his left foot strike high over the bar from 5-yards out.

Introduced as a second-half substitute former Bulls loanee Kian Ryley found space inside the box but his low strike from an acute angle on the left was brilliantly saved by the legs of Ollie Lewis before Josh Mills unfortunately picked up an knock and had to be replaced by Davyd Antoniuk.

The visitors’ Cameron Green tried his luck from the edge of the box but it easy pickings for Ollie Lewis and fell straight into his arms.

Riley Bevan threaded a neat ball through to Jude Gaudin inside the box before his shot was blocked by Tyler French with the rebound coming back to Jack Tolley but his strike was also well blocked by Alex Whitmore.

A loose ball by Solihull midway inside their own half allowed Jude Gaudin to intercept before getting a good right footed strike away which needed a strong right hand from Nathaniel Ford.

Corner for the visitors on the right by Matty Carson found Luca Hancock who's diving header was brilliantly saved by Ollie Lewis before from the resulting corner from the opposite side Solihull doubled their lead, former Bulls loanee Callum McFarlane delivered to the edge of the box where he found another in the shape of Kian Ryley who drilled the ball into the bottom-left corner to get a goal on his return.

Hereford we're unlucky to quickly concede a third shortly afterwards with a cross from the right by Ben Wodskou finding Kian Ryley who headed into the left side of the net to grab his second of the afternoon.

The Bulls not deterred went straight back on the attack looking to respond almost getting a goal back after a loose ball at the back from Matty Carson went straight to Harley Jones Williams but the striker could only lift the ball over the bar before the final opportunity of the game going to the Moors with Callum McFarlane finding space inside the box before his low effort being superbly tipped around the post for a corner by Ollie Lewis.

Overall the three-nil scoreline flattered the visitors with the U18’s doing well when they came on in the second-half despite the scoreline.

Full-time: Hereford FC 0-3 Solihull Moors 

Hereford FC Starting XI:- 1 Theo Richardson, 3 Lewis Hudson ©️, 7 Keziah Martin, 9 Cawley Cox, 10 Danny Waldron, 15 Jordan Williamson, 16 Liam Roberts, 17 Joseph James, 20 Preston Bitemo, 23 Billy Phillips, 28 Kyle Howkins.

Substitutes:- 14 Luke Spokes, 21 Ollie Lewis, 24 Jack Tolley, Harry Jones, Ollie Bradley, Josh Lloyd, Owen Bradford, Kayode Sahabi, Davyd Antoniuk, Harley Jones Williams, Riley Bevan, Josh Mills, Owen Bradford, Jude Gaudin.

Yet again a good workout in the fourth pre-season friendly of the campaign against a higher graded Moors side. In the first 45 we we're by far the better side but couldn't find a way through with Solihull failing to have a opportunity before a tough second-half but the U18’s who came on all gave a good account of themselves. After the game it was great for fans to have the opportunity to meet the players and management in the Fan Zone outside of Radford's Bar.

Onto the penultimate friendly and final one at the MandM Edgar Street Stadium when the Bulls again host higher graded opposition in the A49 derby against Sky Bet League 2 side Shrewsbury Town. COYW

Words: Sam Cummins 

Second Half Pictures Hereford v Solihull Friendly

A selection of pictures from the second half of this afternoon's friendly.

 

First Half Pictures From Today's Friendly

A selection of pictures from the first half of today's friendly at Edgar Street where Hereford played Solihull.

Liam Roberts Played For Hereford This Afternoon

Liam Roberts started for Hereford in their friendly against Solihull this afternoon.

The 18 year old Fleetwood winger only arrived at Edgar Street this morning.

He, along with his family, were shown around the stadium by Hereford manager Aaron Downes before being introduced to his team-mates.

"Great quality there, he's a good athlete,"said Downes. 

"Really happy with how he done.

"You have to put yourself in his shoes, he's drove three hours down, met the team, met the manager on his first day.

"I had to explain to him in half an hour exactly what we were trying to do today.

"He's gone out and showed what he's got, he's a good player so we're really lucky to have him and I thought he done great today. 

Fleetwood reported the loan deal earlier:

Liam Roberts has joined National League side Hereford on a youth loan until 2 January 2027.

The 18-year-old winger heads to Edgar Street after continuing his development with Town, having progressed through the Club’s Academy since the age of 11 before signing his first professional contract in February 2025.

Roberts made his senior debut in the EFL Trophy during the 2024/25 campaign and has since gone on to make five League Two appearances, while also featuring in the Carabao Cup. Last season also saw the Lytham-born wide man enjoy a loan spell with Waterford, before scoring his first senior goal for the Cod Army, finding the net directly from a corner against Barnsley.

After featuring in all four of Town’s pre-season fixtures this summer, Roberts will now continue his development with the Bulls for the first half of the 2026/27 campaign.

Some pictures of Roberts from this afternoon:

Aaron Downes gives his analysis after Solihull Moors defeat

Hereford boss Aaron Downes has given his thoughts after Hereford were beaten 3-0 by Solihull Moors in a pre-season friendly at Edgar Street. 

Press play to listen in full.

https://youtu.be/U2x7W_o9KOU

Solihull Win Friendly

Solihull won this afternoon's friendly at Edgar Street.

It ended Hereford 0 Solihull 3.

The visitors took the lead on 56 minutes. Moments after Hereford brought on the under 18s who battled well and were unlucky not to score.

Two more goals sealed it for Solihull.

No Goals At The Break

It's no goals so far at half time in this afternoon's friendly between Hereford and Solihull.

New loan signing Liam Roberts started for Hereford on the left wing.

Winger comes on board

Hereford have signed left-winger Liam Roberts on loan from Fleetwood Town until January.

The teenager, who can also operate at left wing-back, has been part of the Cod Army’s academy system since the age of 11, making huge strides through the youth ranks prior to penning his first professional contract in February 2025.

"Liam is a fantastic signing for our club,” said manager Aaron Downes.

"We became aware of his availability a couple of weeks ago, we’ve done extensive research on him and he is a very good player. We’re lucky to have someone of his calibre coming here."

More here. 

Proceeds from Tuesday Nights 50/50 Matchday Draw to be shared between St Michael's & St Richard's Hospices

Congratulations to our winners of the 50/50 Matchday draw on Tuesday night vs Worcester City.  

Thank you to everyone who supported the draw.  Currently the proceeds of £415.56  will be shared between the 2 charities, St Michael's & St Richard's Hospices - with a possible additional £80 if the outstanding 2nd prize is not claimed by 21st August 2026.

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2PM Kick-Off At Edgar Street Tomorrow

A quick reminder that tomorrow's friendly between Hereford FC and Solihull kicks off at 2pm.

Tickets are available online at: https://herefordfc.ticketco.events/uk/en/e/hereford_fc_v_solihull_moor_home_supporters

Prices are Adults £16 seated, £14 terrace.

Concessions £14 seated, £12 terrace

Under 16 £3 seated, £2 terrace.

After the game supporters can 'meet the players' in the fans zone until 6pm. 

Cheltenham Needs To Produce More Revenue Says Watts

Cheltenham managing director James Watts has told Gloucester Live that the club needs to produce more revenue and he has a plan to achieve it.

The former Hereford general manager recently left Swindon.

"It’s a role I’ve wanted for a while and I am enjoying it so far," Watts said.

"I wanted to run the day-to-day operations and Cheltenham is within an hour of my previous clubs, so it falls within the network of contacts I’ve built up.

"I’ve known people who have played and managed here, as well as having contacts in the academy set-up, so this role stood out for me and as soon as I had a conversation with owner Mike Garlick, it was where I wanted to be for the coming season.

"The potential is there for the club to be bigger than it’s ever been, You don’t want to run before you walk, but there is definitely potential for the club to win promotion.

"If the club were to achieve that in the next 18 months or two years, the next stage is to make sure we are sustainable in League One because a lot of clubs go up, come back down and struggle, or drop into non-league.

"We have to keep expectations realistic, but there is no reason why the club can’t grow its fanbase with its location and being an affluent area; I see potential there.

"We have to build structures and processes correctly to make sure that if the club goes further on the field, we are able to match it off the field. If that doesn’t marry up, we’d be in trouble.

"Historically, I think Cheltenham fans understand how difficult League One is. For the club to go back to that level, with even more investment and bigger wages in football now, we have to be commercially and operationally in that position. I don’t see any reason why we can’t get there."

Watts has plenty of ideas.

"There is the possibility of a summer concert, which would generate revenue, but that’s just like one more match day and it needs to be a venue as much as a football ground.

"The fanzone we’ve had for the England World Cup games has generated money, as concerts could too. Oktoberfest, a Christmas Fair and Santa’s Grotto - there are loads of things we have the ability to do to generate that extra revenue, along with room hire, parties, wakes, weddings and conferencing.

"What I’d like to do is aim for 40 revenue-generating days instead of 28. A lot more can be done here because of the location and that’s something I’ll be looking to drive forward with the team here."

Currently the average gate at Cheltenham is around 4000.

"I have always tried to bring in more young fans, going into schools with the community foundation, running soccer camps and introducing ticket initiatives, as well as having more mascots, and that’ll be an area to target here.

"It’s also about giving value to your commercial partners, who’ll then tell other companies and your client base grows. It was something I did at Newport and Swindon, building that commercial area to drive attendances, which has helped both clubs.

"We also need to start targeting national businesses outside of Cheltenham. There is no reason why we can’t increase crowds by 10 or 15 per cent and, if we are winning games, why not 25 per cent or have sell-outs?

"As long as Steve Cotterill is winning games, we have to ensure the commercial operation is the best it can be. If fans are enjoying what they are watching, we can add extra elements to create both a family environment and a commercial environment. It all goes hand in hand to help the club reach the next level."