Bulls News

Monday, March 23, 2026

Players And Supporters After Final Whistle At Macclesfield

Despite being on the losing side, Hereford supporters gave the players and staff their thanks for a battling performance at Macclesfield last Saturday.

Good Onya Mate - New Issue of Talking Bull - Out Now!

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Hereford have struggled both on – and off – the pitch this season, but the arrival of both Aaron Downes and Harry Pell into the dug-out has re-invigorated the team with a much needed fresh approach. The upturn in fortunes has yet to see the Bulls climb out of the dreaded drop zone but surely the position will continue to improve in the weeks ahead.

The new issue of Talking Bull had to be delayed due to games not being played at Edgar Street but is packed with content within its full colour 48 pages, and is right up to date as we reflect on both the recent changes and events off-the-field.

Firstly we introduce Aaron Downes to Edgar Street as we outline the back story of ‘The Man From Mudgee’ highlighting his Australian roots.

Jo Clements continues to keep the faith detailing the London Bulls recent efforts backing the Bulls from ‘Worksop to Worcester’. The recent financial position of Radcliffe is concerning Steve Hughes who feels their position proves much of non-league football is no longer sustainable.

We take a detailed look at the run-in for Hereford United 50 Years Ago when John Sillett guided the club to the Third Division Title with end of season victories over Shrewsbury Town, Rotherham United and Preston North End. This coincided with the emergence of the young midfielder Kevin Sheedy. Whatever happened to him!

Another former Hereford manager – John Newman – passed away last November at the age of 91, and so Matt Healey has compiled a special Talking Bull tribute to the proud Herefordian which includes contributions from Stewart Phillips.

We even look back to some of Rod Davies’ special memories of 1958 including a Third Round FA Cup tie between Hereford and Sheffield Wednesday. It was his first match at Edgar Street and, even though United lost, he was hooked.

Our pictorial feature gives a graphic outline of Harrison Sohna’s stunning free-kick against South Shields, we congratulate Macclesfield – not for the Silkmen victory over the Bulls on Saturday, but for their FA Cup exploits against Crystal Palace and Brentford. We additionally look into the pitch problems at Edgar Street, and wonder why Hereford have suffered so many injuries this season?

The career of recent full-signing Keziah Martin is another feature article, but did you know he could have been an international cricketer!

We discover how to ‘Stop the Rot’ by tackling racism head on, take another look at irrational hatred, whilst Chris Hare – the Mindboggler – brings us the ‘Magic Touch.

In fact, there is so much content it would be impossible to outline it all here.

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Badges On Sale At Spennymoor Match

A large selection of HFC pin badges will be on sale pre match this Tuesday . The badges pictured are available at £1 or £4 each ( cash only ) from a sales point in front of the matchday ticket office. All net proceeds go directly to HFC.

Hereford Women Defeated By Knowle Ladies

Hereford Women lost their League fixture played yesterday afternoon.

Final Score: Hereford Women 1 Knowle Ladies 2.

Hereford's goal was scored by Mylie Jordan.

Knowle Ladies are currently second in the table.

Second Half Pictures From Macclesfield

A selection of pictures from the second half of Saturday's game between Hereford and Macclesfield.

News round up

Telford's Matty Stenson with Omari Sterling-James at Edgar Street

AFC Telford United boss Kevin Wilkin admits the absence of Matty Stenson was a major blow in their 2-0 defeat to Marine, according to the Shropshire Star.

Stenson, who has scored over 20 goals this season, has missed five games with a toe injury and has not scored since netting against Hereford in February.

Wilkin described him as “key” as Telford slipped out of the play-off places.

Spennymoor Town have confirmed defender Harvey Sutcliffe has left the club by mutual consent.

Sutcliffe, a former Leeds United academy full-back, made 10 National League North appearances after joining in January following his release from AFC Halifax Town.

Chorley's transfer embargo has been lifted by the National League after issues relating to financial compliance were resolved.

The Magpies had been unable to sign players or alter loan deals since February 9, but the restriction has now been lifted.

Chorley currently sit 14th in National League North, 11 points clear of the relegation zone and the same distance from the play-off places.

Marine face Wealdstone in what legendary former manager Neil Young calls possibly the biggest game in the club’s 132-year history.

The National League North side have reached the FA Trophy semi-finals after impressive wins, including a penalty shoot-out victory at Tamworth and a home triumph over Woking in the quarter-finals. A win on Saturday would see them bag their place in the final at Wembley, as well as £15,000 in prize money.

London Bulls Raffle Signed Shirt for Charity

The London Bulls are raffling off Matt Preston's signed 2025/26 away shirt to raise money for Birmingham Children's Hospital.

All profits from the raffle will go to the children's hospital. Tickets are £5.00 each and are available to buy here:

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The London Bulls working group said: "Last season we raffled off a t-shirt signed by Paul Caddis and raised more than £450 for Diabetes UK. This season we are raising money for Birmingham Children's Hospital. We chose Birmingham Children's Hospital because it's a cause close to the heart of Hereford FC General Manager Jamie Griffiths. Matt Preston's sister also spent many years working there as a nurse. We'd like to thank everyone who has already bought raffle tickets to support this great cause."

The closing date for entering the raffle is Saturday 18 April, 2026. The winner will be notified via email and announced the following week.

You can read more about how donations help Birmingham Children's Hospital here: https://www.bch.org.uk/Pages/Category/charity-making-a-difference

Sunday, March 22, 2026

First Half Pictures From Macclesfield

A few photos from the first half of yesterday's game between Macclesfield and Hereford.

Coach disappointed and frustrated as Edgar Street junior finals pulled

Young footballers are set to miss out on a “massive” Edgar Street experience after Hereford cancelled this season’s junior cup finals - and it's been compared to moving the FA Cup final from Wembley.

Belmont Wanderers under-16s coach Rob Gwilliam described the news as "very disappointing", saying it removes a key part of the experience for young players.

"It’s something we’ve done for generations," he told BBC Hereford and Worcester. “From under-8s to under-16s, they play there — now they’re looking for solutions where we’ll just play at local clubs.

"It devalues what the cup’s about. The cup final’s about going to Edgar Street as well."

Hereford confirmed earlier this week that urgent pitch repairs, including the installation of a new drainage system, mean no end-of-season matches can be hosted at the stadium.

The decision follows a season of significant disruption at Edgar Street, with repeated pitch problems leading to a number of postponements and forced the club to move three home games to Sixways and Redditch.

Club officials have maintained the issues, exacerbated by earlier floodlight works and an inadequate drainage system, have left them with little choice but to undertake major remedial work this summer.

The planned programme will see contractors begin work within 48 hours of the final home game of the season, installing new drainage pipes across the pitch before carrying out further repairs, including removing the top layer of the surface, sanding and reseeding.

Hereford said the timing is critical, with the pitch then needing around 10 to 12 weeks to recover ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Any delay, they warn, would risk the surface not being ready for the start of next season.

The club said the works would render the pitch "completely unplayable" throughout the close season and insisted the project is essential to safeguard the long-term future of football at Edgar Street.

While acknowledging the disappointment caused, Hereford said they explored a number of alternatives but ultimately concluded there was no viable way to both complete the works and host additional fixtures.

However, Gwilliam believes solutions could still have been found, particularly for older age groups who will not get another opportunity.

"For a little eight-year-old who probably goes and watches Hereford, for them to play on that pitch is such a big thing," he said.

"For them to come out the changing room, to come down the tunnel, is massive.

"It’s a bit like the FA Cup saying they’re not going to play at Wembley."

He added that some teams had already missed out last year due to the floodlight works, which contributed to the pitch problems this season.

While he said he understands the club’s position, Gwilliam feels the situation is becoming a recurring issue.

"I’m just a little bit frustrated," he said. “We should be looking to find solutions instead of just cancelling them.”

He suggested the under-16s finals could still be staged after Hereford’s final home game against Peterborough Sports, allowing those players — who will not be eligible next season — a last chance to experience playing at Edgar Street.

"I feel the 16s should be playing this year, they should make an effort to get the girls' 16s and the boys' 16s on because they won't get the chance again," he said, also proposing fixtures could be scheduled around Hereford's matchdays.

Hereford have offered an alternative by inviting junior finalists to take part in a lap of honour at a first-team fixture early next season, although that has done little to ease frustration among some grassroots teams.