Sales of Hereford's early bird season tickets end this evening (Monday).
Radio Hereford FC will have full match commentary of the friendly at Wellington on Saturday.
Ashley Hemmings has left Kidderminster for Dagenham and Redbridge. A fee has been paid for the player who scored 94 goals whilst at Aggborough.
Forward Joe Nyahwema has moved from Spalding to Kings Lynn.
John Rooney, younger brother of Wayne, is understood to be one of the candidates for the vacant manager's post at Macclesfield.
It's thought likely that Hereford will announce a couple of signings this coming week.
The club play it's first friendly next Saturday - away at Wellington - and manager Paul Caddis will need more bodies for the game.
How many of these will be signings or trialists remains to be seen.
However there is speculation that Caddis is interested in two particular players.
One is believed to be an attacking player.
He is thought to be attached to a football league club and may come to Edgar Street on a season long loan.
The second is an Aston Villa youngster who would fit into the midfield. He is said to be similar to Tate Campbell who recently quit Hereford for full time football at Buxton.
Goalkeeper Matt Horton has signed for Lye Town after leaving Edgar Street.
Horton, who didn't make an appearance for Hereford after joining last summer, was offered a deal to stay with the club.
But he has signed for the Midland Football League Premier side.
Manager Richard Ball said: ‘Great GK signed from Hereford. I've seen Matt develop over the last few years. Very commanding and has good presence, technically very good with his handling and comfortable with his feet too."
The 19-year-old had previously been with Bromsgrove Sporting and Halesowen Town.
Chester have sold 1900 season tickets to date. However that figure includes schools taking advantage of a free family season ticket connected to their 'Boost The Budget' campaign.
Defender Reiss McNally has joined Hartlepool after playing for Kidderminster last season. He joined Hereford on loan from Solihull in September 2021.
Robbie Savage has left the Macclesfield board of directors.
Both Hereford FC's new home and away shirts will be on sale today at Pegasus whilst the club hold an open training session on the 3G pitch.
Hereford will have a pop-up shop at the ground.
It will be open from 10.30am.
Please note card payments only at the shop.
Panjab Warriors, who are hoping to take over at Morecambe, have issued the following statement.
It comes after reports that current owners the Bond Group are stalling the takeover.
In the meantime players have not received their June pay.
'Since the English Football League granted clearance for the purchase of Morecambe FC almost a month ago, the Panjab Warriors team has been working tirelessly to progress and finalise the sale of the club.
From our perspective, the final transaction—now in the hands of our solicitors—has been ready to proceed for over a week. However, despite repeated efforts to move things forward, it has become apparent that Bond Group, through their representatives, has adopted an uncooperative stance. This is now obstructing the completion of the sale.
To date, a sum of £3,800,000 has already been paid to Bond Group, alongside an agreed sum of £630,000 to clear the outstanding loans against Morecambe FC. In addition, over the past 14 months, £1,700,000 has been loaned—interest-free—by the Panjab Warriors team to meet the club’s monthly working capital needs and ensure its ongoing survival.
We now see no option but to publicly disclose the current situation, as the continued delays have become untenable.
To be clear: the delay lies solely with Bond Group (Jason Whittingham) and Colin Goldring. It now appears they are deliberately jeopardising the very existence of the club in a last-ditch effort to alter terms that were already agreed upon and formally ratified by the EFL. This is a blatant attempt to extract additional funds from the Panjab Warriors team by using Morecambe FC’s future as leverage.
Disturbingly, further proof of this emerged today when the Bond Group informed Morecambe FC’s Board of Directors that they are unable to facilitate the club’s payroll, due today, for players and staff—displaying a shocking disregard for the livelihoods of those who serve the club day in, day out.
We firmly and publicly criticise the actions and approach of Mr Whittingham and his associates and implore Bond Group to honour the agreed terms and finalise the sale without further delay.
Morecambe FC, its supporters, staff, and players deserve better.'
Hereford FC are holding a training session at Pegasus tomorrow morning and supporters can go and watch it.
"I'm looking forward to see the open training session at Pegasus tomorrow," said club chairman Chris Ammonds.
"We were keen to do something if we possibly could which was for fans to come and see the players and get in early and have a look.
"10.30 to 12.30 tomorrow.
"There will be a pop-up shop there as well.
"It will probably be a fun session at times. I think they are going to do a gym session afterwards as well.
"Rather them than me!"
Aurio Teixeira has joined Rushall Olympic.
'We’re delighted to welcome talented midfielder Aurio Teixeira who links back up with Ian Long and joins from Redditch United.'
Teixeira joined Hereford soon after Paul Caddis became manager and was given a two year deal.
However the midfielder appeared to fall out of favour earlier this year and he moved to Redditch in late January.
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Adam Livingstone has joined Dumbarton. He was a trialist for them last Saturday.
Last season he played for East Kilbride.
'We’re delighted to announce the signing of full-back Adam Livingstone following a successful trial.
A proven performer at this level, he brings experience, energy and versatility to the left flank.'
Livingstone made 23 appearances for Hereford during the 2023/24 season. He moved to Buxton in February 2004 for a small transfer fee.
It had been thought that Morecambe was to be sold but that now appears uncertain.
On top of that the players haven't been paid.
The board of directors posted the following statement:
Bond Group Investments Limited, despite agreeing a sale with Panjab Warriors, giving the Board assurances for more than a year that they intend to sell to Panjab Warriors, and working with Panjab Warriors to enable them to gain EFL clearance for the acquisition to proceed on 6th June 2025, now appear to be considering reneging on the deal and attempting to engage with alternative buyers, on the same day that they have failed to provide the funds required to meet the Club’s June payroll, despite understanding exactly what that requirement is.
They have also, at the last minute, informed the Board of Directors and Panjab Warriors that they are not actually in a position to transfer their shares to a buyer without consent from an unspecified third party.
Bond Group Investments Limited are playing with people’s livelihoods, threatening the very existence of this proud club, and risking serious damage to the community it serves.
They have consistently proved to be deceitful, and the Board of Directors call upon them to, for once, do the right thing and sell the club immediately to Panjab Warriors, the only potential buyer that has passed the EFL’s fit and proper test and proved willing to engage properly with a sale process that has now been ongoing for over two and a half years.
The Board of Directors have, once again, considered resigning, and only remain in post to attempt to protect the interests of the club, staff and everyone associated with it.
James Roberts has joined Horsham. The former Hereford striker was with Hampton and Richmond Borough last season.
National League Carlisle have sold 3236 season tickets to date. This is more than last season's final total.
Hereford chairman Chris Ammonds has said that over £15,000 has been given to the club's Squad Builder so far.
Wayne Rooney is reportedly not interested in taking over at National North club Macclesfield. Current manager Robbie Savage is expected to take charge at Forest Green Rovers.
Hereford chairman Chris Ammonds has apologised for a blunder with the club's new replica shirts from M&M.
The name of one of the sponsors, Magna Electronics Ltd, has been spelt incorrectly.
Chairman Chris Ammonds has said the city firm was made aware and any supporter who has bought a faulty shirt can take it to the club shop for it to be rectified.
Pictures shared online showed the firm's name was incorrectly spelt as 'Electrinics' on the shirts selling for £49.59.
Ammonds, otherwise known as Stig, said it was "clearly not ideal" as he apologised for any disruption and inconvenience.
The mistake will be rectified on any new batches of the shirt.
Hereford Awaydays are hoping to run a coach to every away game this coming season.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Hereford chairman Chris Ammonds has said that sales to date of over 1,000 season tickets is 'fantastic news'.
Early Bird season ticket sales end on Monday, June 30th.
'Thank you to everyone who has bought so far,' said Ammonds.
'Would be amazing to beat last year’s total of 1268 before the start of the season and there’s still three days to take advantage of the ‘Early Bird’ offer!'
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As we await the release of the National North League fixtures for 2025/26, an article written by Sam Elliott reveals how the fixtures are compiled.
This from the National League:
The new campaign kicks off on Saturday 9 August and the excitement is building.
But who will your club face on the opening day?
The fixtures will be released a month before - the schedules for the 72 club will be announced on Wednesday 9 July.
Producing the fixture list is a lengthy and meticulous process that is months in the making, with 1,656 games plotted.
Here’s how the National League fixture list is compiled…
How long does the fixture compilation process take?
The process starts before the conclusion of the previous season with the first step in the process, the fixture schedule. This document is essentially a calendar where matchdays are plotted for the three divisions. It also contains key dates for the Premier League, EFL, FA Cup, FA Trophy and international breaks.
Once the season has finished and the composition of each division is known, the League sends a fixture questionnaire to all clubs where they are asked a number of questions such as whether they would like to nominate certain days not to be at home.
Clubs are also asked to provide details such as their longest and shortest journeys and their preference for who they play over the Easter and Christmas periods – and any team who they wish to be scheduled opposite to.
When all requests have been gathered, they are sent to Glenn Thompson of Atos - an IT company who run the fixture compiling software. Atos are a worldwide company who also work with - among others - the Premier League and EFL.
The League then holds a meeting with Atos to identify any issues with the compiled fixture list and ultimately finalise the schedule.
Why are National League fixtures released later than Premier League and EFL fixtures?
As above, the National League work with Atos who in turn also work with the Premier League and the EFL. Premier League fixtures are compiled first, EFL fixtures next, and then National League fixtures are compiled once both the Premier League and EFL fixtures are finalised.
What other factors does the League take into account?
Aside from club requests, the League also have a responsibility to ensure clubs and fans are not disadvantaged by their fixtures. Things like local derbies and high-profile games are – where possible – scheduled on the best days possible.
Travel for midweek fixtures is also considered at length. Clubs and their fans don’t want to be travelling large distances for a midweek fixture. That being said, this can be unavoidable sometimes.
How difficult is it to please everyone?
The short answer is you can’t. When compiling the fixture list, it’s not just the requests from our 72 clubs that is taken into consideration – there is also the 92 teams from the Premier League and EFL who need to be taken into account. A slight change to one fixture can impact multiple clubs in certain areas of the country.
As explained above, clubs are asked if they wish to be scheduled opposite to another club - this can be due to a number of reasons from fans supporting two clubs to local clubs sharing steward resource. With 72 clubs submitting these requests, best effort is made to honour all requests, but this is not always possible.
With all the information above considered, the National League works as hard as possible to ensure a fair fixture list for all 72 Clubs and their supporters.
Does the work on fixtures stop once they are released?
Between fixture release and the start of the season there isn’t much work to be done on fixtures. However, when the season gets underway, we usually start getting postponements. Anything from bad weather, abandonments and cup clashes impacts this which inevitably leads to more midweek games than first scheduled.
Clubs work together to find mutual dates for a rearrangement before applying to the League who will approve (or reject) requests on a case-by-case basis.
Buxton have signed striker Callum Ebanks from Stratford Town. The 22 year old has scored 36 goals in the last two seasons.
Former Hereford player Mustapha Bundu has joined German club Hannover. Last season he was at Plymouth.
Robbie Savage has been linked with the managers post at Forest Green. Steve Cotterill is expected to quit the position.
Tyler Roberts has left AFC Fylde. The winger, who was with Wolves as a youngster, has signed a deal with Tamworth.
It was the start of the 21st pre-season for Hereford's Adam Rooney last night.
'Was great to be back! Boys setting their standards for the season ahead with their effort levels.'
Jak Hickman, right, is staying at Halesowen
Midfielder Olly Dyson, 24, has joined Spennymoor Town on a permanent deal from York City. He made 45 appearances for Spennymoor last season while on loan, impressing with his composure and creativity in midfield.
A product of York’s academy, Dyson said he’s excited to return and help the club push for promotion in the 2025/26 campaign. Manager Graham Fenton praised his intelligence on the ball and consistency across the season.
South Shields have completed the signing of former Sunderland midfielder Caden Kelly after his contract expired. The 21-year-old spent last season on loan at Darlington, where he made a strong impression with six goals in 28 National League North appearances.
He becomes the latest addition to Ian Watson’s squad as the Mariners build for the new campaign. Kelly began his career at Manchester City, spending a decade in their youth system before a short spell with Salford City. He joined Sunderland in 2021 and signed pro terms in July 2022.
Former Hereford loanee Jak Hickman is staying at step three Halesowen. He made a handful of appearances for the Bulls on loan from Coventry City in 2019 before being released and joining clubs including Bolton Wanderers, King's Lynn Town and Banbury United.
The 26-year-old wing back has been with the Yeltz since March 2023, now nearing 100 appearances, with boss Russ Penn complimenting his consistent season. He has been joined at Halesowen by fellow former Bulls Jamie Willets, Kyle Finn and Jason Cowley.
Kevin Roberts has signed a new one-year deal to remain Chester in a player/physio role. The versatile defender featured on 36 occasions in the National League North last term and started in all of the Blues’ play-off encounters.
A mainstay at right-back throughout the second half of the campaign, the 35-year-old appeared in all but one of the club's fixtures since the New Year’s Day clash with Southport. Roberts has made 211 appearances for the reformed club, the joint second most in the club's history alongside Declan Weeks.
Hereford FC's pre-season started last night.
Confirmation came from kitman Dan Pace.
'Great to be back last night for the 1st pre-season session @HerefordFC
Very good application and effort put in by the lads along with good banter helped them through the 1st of many gruelling early sessions!!
2025/2026 has begun.'
One of the perks for Kidderminster supporters purchasing season tickets is £115 off away travel.
In essence that's £5 off the travel cost per away game.
The club, which lost £200.000 in the 2023/24 season, have beefed up their season ticket offers in other ways as well.
These extra perks are in addition to the usual extras.
Seated season tickets at Kidderminster cost £368.
Hereford have added to their attacking options with the signing of winger Kai Williams following his departure from Tamworth.
The 24-year-old was part of the Tamworth side that earned promotion to the National League, with his pace and direct play on the left flank catching the eye.
Williams, described by the Lambs as a tricky winger, came through the youth ranks at Coventry City and has picked up a range of experience across non-league football. His previous clubs include Coventry United, Bedworth Town, Stratford Town and Barwell.
A move to Telford United in 2021 saw him step up to National League North, where his performances led to a switch to Tamworth.
He was a regular part of the Lambs’ success in 2023/24 as they won the National League North title but left after his contract expired.
Bulls boss Paul Caddis told the club's official website Williams was a long-term target and described him as a player who will bring pace and work ethic to the squad.
Williams becomes the latest addition to Caddis’ squad ahead of the 2024/25 National League North season, joining two other new faces; defender Keenan Quansah and Mitchell Roberts.
It comes after wingers Jaiden White and Yusifu Ceesay turned down deals to stay at Edgar Street and signed for new clubs.
Experienced midfielder Jimmy Armson has signed a new deal with AFC Telford United, having helped the club regain its National League North status. The Shropshire club said the 35-year-old, who previously played for Nuneaton, Solihull Moors and Brackley Town, his knack for finding the net earned plenty of vital points last season.
Shay Sterry with Curtis Pond
They added his calmness in the heat of big contests also more than proved his worth and has recovered from injury which saw him miss their final promotion push. The latest signing means Kevin Wilkin’s squad now sits at 13, with more activity expected in the coming days.
National League South club Salisbury, who reformed after going bust at the same time as Hereford, have announced Kuwaiti businessman Ali Alhamad, through UK-registered Proleague Ltd, will invest in the club — pending FA and National League approval.
The board said it had reached its limits and welcomed Alhamad’s long-term vision focused on sustainable growth and community engagement. Manager Brian Dutton praised outgoing chairman Ian Hammond for his commitment and said the club was ready for a fresh chapter.
Alhamad is a Kuwaiti entrepreneur and technologist, with a background in manufacturing, real estate, blockchain and cryptocurrency. He is also a PhD candidate and Oxford-certified Blockchain Strategist.
Cole Kpekawa, a 29-year-old centre-back, has signed for Bedford Town from Oxford City. The Blackpool-born defender came through QPR’s academy and was capped by England U20s.
His senior career includes stints at Colchester United, Portsmouth, Leyton Orient, Barnsley, St Mirren, Chelmsford City, Hemel Hempstead, Maidenhead, Bromley — as part of the side who gained promotion to the EFL — and Oxford City. Manager Lee Bircham says Kpekawa brings experience and athleticism to bolster the backline.
Chorley have confirmed that midfielder George Horbury will remain with the club for the 2025/26 season. Horbury joined the Magpies in January 2024 from Harrogate Town and made 17 appearances during the second half of the 2023/24 campaign.
Manager Andy Preece praised Horbury's development and fitness since his arrival, noting his potential to contribute further to the team's success. Horbury's continued presence in the squad adds depth to Chorley's midfield options as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Former Hereford keeper Shay Sterry has extended his stay at step five Westfields. The youngster had trained with the first team while being part of the under 18s and played between the sticks for Hereford in their FA Trophy tie in November 2023 - the same day as he turned 17.
Announcing his re-signing, the Hereford club said he put in some fantastic performances for them last season and they were looking forward to his progression continuing.
Former Hereford FC player Jamie Grimes has cut his trademark long hair to raise money for the Little Princess Trust. Grimes is currently the captain of EFL 2 team Chesterfield.
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| What the Blackfriars End student accommodation and stand could have looked like |
Herefordshire Council has revealed it would have faced losses exceeding £18 million if it had gone ahead with plans to redevelop Blackfriars End at Edgar Street.
The ambitious project, which aimed to deliver around 400 student rooms alongside a new stand for Hereford, has hit its latest stumbling block — some 16 years after the stand was first condemned in 2009.
The stand was then demolished in the summer of 2024 after years of disuse, with hopes that clearing the site would pave the way for redevelopment.
But a recent report from the council, which owns Edgar Street, cites insufficient demand for the rooms from city colleges. A feasibility study found "a very significant viability gap" in delivering the accommodation across Blackfriars Street and College Road.
It would have required the council to spend more than £18 million that it wouldn’t get back — and even that is based on a 90 per cent occupancy rate in the rooms.
Since the council began work on this latest version of the project — which could have been four storeys — it says the viability gap has widened due to sharp increases in interest rates and construction inflation.
However, the council report by growth director Roger Allonby says the student accommodation element could still be revived if circumstances change.
When highlighting options other than pausing the scheme, which has cost £253,000 so far, the report said cabinet could have gone ahead regardless, which wasn't recommended, and neither was selling the land to education providers as they wouldn't have the resources, the capital or the capability to do this.
Hereford chairman Chris Ammonds said the club continues to talk to the council about the site, and it could be included in forthcoming plans to redevelop Merton Meadow car park instead.
The National League has today announced a significant new partnership with Enterprise Rent-A-Car, confirming the vehicle rental company as its title sponsor.
The agreement, commencing in June 2025, will see Enterprise take the naming rights to the National League and its three divisions – becoming the Enterprise National League, the Enterprise National League North, and the Enterprise National League South, respectively – marking a major investment in non-league football and community engagement.
The collaboration unites the National League, an organisation steeped in the rich history of English football, with Enterprise, a company already deeply committed to supporting local communities nationwide. For generations, the National League has served as a vital stepping stone for clubs aspiring to reach the higher echelons of the game, while simultaneously fostering a passionate and dedicated fan base that spans the entire nation.
The National League’s enduring appeal is further evidenced by its impressive growth in attendance figures over the past three seasons, demonstrating the loyalty of supporters and the increasing excitement surrounding the competition. Week after week, grounds across the country welcome fans who are united by their shared love for their local teams and the captivating drama of non-league football, showcased most recently at the National League Promotion Final in front of a record-breaking crowd at Wembley Stadium.
The new multi-year agreement represents an exciting opportunity for Enterprise to further its long-standing commitment to supporting local communities nationwide. By aligning with the National League, Enterprise will gain visibility across a passionate and engaged audience, reinforcing its position as a trusted and community-focused brand.
Enterprise will also explore opportunities to provide practical support to clubs, fans and their communities by leveraging its extensive network of more than 450 branches in the UK and its wider range of vehicles.
Jack Pearce, National League Chaiman, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Enterprise as our new headline sponsor. This is a significant partnership for the National League and a testament to the growing strength and appeal of our competition. Enterprise shares our deep-rooted commitment to communities, and its support will be invaluable in helping our clubs to thrive."
Kyle Sanborn, Vice President Global Brand Strategy & Marketing Activation, Enterprise Mobility, said: "Enterprise is incredibly proud to be partnering with the National League. We recognise the vital role these clubs play in their local communities and the passion they inspire in fans nationwide. This sponsorship provides a fantastic platform for us to demonstrate our commitment to supporting these communities and explore innovative ways to provide mobility solutions for both the clubs and their dedicated supporters. We look forward to a successful and impactful partnership."
Radcliffe have signed central midfielder Dan Gardner, who most recently helped Oldham Athletic to be promoted back to the Football League. The club says the 35-year-old boasts experience, eagerness and a nonchalant persona in the centre of the park, having started his career with Scottish giants Celtic before spells at Crewe Alexandra, Droylsden, FC Halifax Town and Chesterfield.
Gardner’s three-year stint with the Spirites included time out on loan at Prenton Park with Tranmere Rovers, and local neighbours Bury shortly after. He then went on to play for Oldham Athletic, Wigan Athletic and Doncaster Rovers.
Chorley have re-signed 22-year-old versatile defender Sam Bird after making 11 appearances last season. Possessing a lethal long-throw, Birdy has previously played at Fleetwood Town, Stockport County, Stirling Albion and Widnes.
Former Newcastle United youngster Josh Scott has signed for Darlington, where he met current Quakers boss Terry Mitchell. The 22-year-old left-back has since made 44 appearances and scored four goals for Queen's Park in the Scottish Championship, including being part of the team that knocked Rangers out in the Scottish Cup fifth round.
Leamington boss Paul Holleran has ended an extensive search for a new number 1 after Callum Hawkins signed a three-year deal at Curzon Ashton as he captured Eddie Brearey.
Having just turned 21 earlier this month, Eddie was with Oxford United from the age of 9, progressing through their Academy and earning his first professional contract. He arrives at Leamington with over 100 appearances to his name from loan spells at different levels of the Non League pyramid with the likes of St Ives Town, Hungerford Town, Thame United, Evesham United and Beaconsfield Town.
National League North newcomers AFC Fylde have lost one of their top players as winger Tyler Roberts moves to National League Tamworth. The 21-year-old, who had a spell on loan at League Two Doncaster Rovers before leaving Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he had come through the youth system, for AFC Fylde.
Fylde said there was clause in Roberts' contract that meant following their relegation, he could move on.
Tate Campbell celebrating a goal in front of the Meadow End for Hereford
Tate Campbell has said former ex-Bull Sammy Robinson convinced him to join Buxton as the pair turned down deals to stay at Edgar Street.
Both players opted for a move to the Derbyshire-based National League North side who finished 7th in the league after a switch to full-time last summer.
Now, in his first interview since joining the Bucks, former Birmingham City player Campbell - who made 45 appearances for Hereford last season - said it was his former teammate who persuaded him to sign.
When asked if Robinson swayed his decision, 22-year-old Campbell said: "Yeah, correct. He's done nothing but call me since he signed so he's really convinced me to join and be part of the project with the gaffer and the team."
On what attracted him to Buxton, he said the first thing was the style of play. He said he felt like he could bring something to the team so it was a "no-brainer".
Not only are Campbell and Robinson now on the books, but the club - which reached the play-offs last season - have signed 23-year-old centre-back George Ward who was Supporters’ and Players’ Player of the Year at Leamington. They also retained 10 players from last season's squad.
Sammy Robinson has told of the lure of full-time football after signing for Buxton
Sammy Robinson, one of the stand-out performers for Hereford last season, has said getting back into full-time football is a dream come true.
He has signed for National League North side Buxton after turning down a deal to stay at Edgar Street for a second season - with midfielder Tate Campbell following him to The Tarmac Silverlands Stadium.
Having made the switch to full-time last summer, that appeared to be one of the deciding factors for 23-year-old Robinson, who came through the ranks at Leeds United and Manchester City.
Having then played for Port Vale and Kidderminster Harriers, he arrived at Edgar Street last summer, went on to make 36 appearances and was awarded Supporters’ Player of the Season.
On leaving Edgar Street after he was offered a deal, Robinson said it wasn't an easy decision but was needed due to "location and family commitments", doing what's best for his "beautiful young family".
Many fans felt he was far too good for National League North, but Robinson has now opened up about what attracted him to Buxton - a side who are making big additions to their squad after making the play-offs last season.
He said he likes how Buxton play football, passing the ball around, manager John McGrath had sold the move to him.
Robinson promised 100% commitment, 100% work passion, getting down and playing football but also doing the "dirty work as well if no one else wants to do it".
He added: "I've been wanting to get into back into full-time football so it's a dream come true."
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Yusifu Ceesay has joined Spalding United.
Last Thursday Ceesay revealed he had left Hereford.
But there was no indication that he would sign for Spalding who play in the Southern League Premier Division Central.
He will be up against teams like Alvechurch, Banbury and Worcester this coming season.
'Yusifu joins from National League North side Hereford FC having starting his career at Blackpool then enjoying spells at Altrincham, Alfreton and Kidderminster.
'Following a successful season with the bulls where he scored 12 goals and 8 assists he has decided to join the Tulips and links up with his new squad for preseason soon.'
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| Hereford fans at Salisbury in 2016 |
The club confirmed on Saturday that its current board of directors will be stepping down, with ownership transferring to a new investor – a move designed to propel the Whites beyond their current standing in National League South.
For Hereford fans, this development will strike a familiar chord. Like the Bulls, Salisbury were reborn in 2015 and began life in Step 5 of the non-league pyramid. Both clubs quickly rose through the ranks to reach Step 2, the National League North and South respectively.
Salisbury - who Hereford beat in the FA Vase semi-final in 2016 to reach Wembley - have now admitted that further progress will require significant outside investment - a sentiment which has been voiced by some Hereford fans lately.
In a statement released by the club, directors Ian Hammond, Jeremy Harwood, Amanda Newbery, Hilary Billimore and David Phillips acknowledged they had taken the club as far as they could under the current structure.
“We have reached the limits of what we can sustainably achieve at this level of the game,” the statement read.
“Rather than allow the club to stagnate or fall backwards, we felt it was the right time to pass the baton to new leadership.”
Pending FA and National League approval, the club’s ownership will be handed over to a new investor whose identity will be revealed at a fans’ forum on Monday 23rd June.
That event, scheduled for 7pm at the Sarum Suite at the Ray Mac Stadium, will give supporters the chance to meet the investor, ask questions, and hear about the future vision for Salisbury.
This announcement comes at a time when many clubs at Step 2 are confronting the financial reality of competing at a semi-professional level that increasingly demands full-time resources.
Salisbury’s candid recognition of the need for external backing could serve as a reality check for similarly placed clubs – Hereford included – who face the same pressures. However, last season, Salisbury's average attendance was 876 whereas Hereford's was 2,824.
Salisbury finished 20th in National League South last season, having been promoted from the Southern League Premier Division South the previous season as they continue their fight back after liquidation in 2014.
Salisbury’s board highlighted the due diligence undertaken over recent months and expressed confidence in the incoming investor’s ability to guide the club forward in a sustainable and ambitious manner. Club officials and first-team manager Brian Dutton are expected to attend Monday’s forum alongside the new backer.
The Ray Mac remains Salisbury’s home – just as Edgar Street does for Hereford – but it’s clear that bricks and mortar alone won’t carry a club to the next level. For Hereford fans, the parallels are no doubt thought-provoking. That said, sustainability is a buzzword around Edgar Street given Hereford United's demise and how in 2023, there was as little as £5,000 left in the bank.