National North South Shields have agreed a record fee for Sonny Finch who has joined Grimsby Town.
Grimsby 'activated a release clause' in Finch's contract.
The 21 year old striker has signed a three year deal.
Finch joined South Shields in January 2026. He played in their squad at Hereford last March.
The odds for Hereford to win the National North League title have dropped to 20/1.
The drop from 33/1 comes following a run of three victories for the Bulls.
South Shields remain favourites at 3/1.
Macclesfield and Chester are both 5/1.
Hereford play Chester next Saturday at Edgar Street.
Hereford goal-keeper Theo Richardson has been included in the National North team of the weekend.
He kept a clean sheet in the game at Worksop last Saturday.
It was his third clean sheet in three games.
Hereford Supporter:
'The sending off was unusual to say the least. The ball went into the crowd, and one of the Bulls fans grabbed the ball and refused to give it back to the Worksop player. There was a lot of abusive language in both directions and other players and fans joined in. It could have got quite nasty.
Another ball was taken but before the play could restart the original ball was thrown back onto the pitch, at which point the Worksop player got hold of it and smashed it into the crowd. Immediate red card and a bit of a fracas followed. Skinner tried to make out that he had been hit in the face, the Bulls players were taunting the guy who was sent off and the Worksop players were furious.
There’s no excuse for what the Worksop player did, someone could have been hurt the way he lashed the ball into the crowd.'
Top of the National League Chester City are expected to bring a large following to Edgar Street next Saturday.
As of earlier today they had sold over 300 tickets, these to season ticket holders.
The tickets go on general sale tomorrow.
Chester have been allocated around 700 tickets for the game.
A few more pictures of Hereford players and supporters jubilant after a 3-0 victory yesterday at Worksop.
In Memory Of A Worksop Supporter
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| Harrison Iwunze celebrating his goal against Radcliffe midweek |
Just weeks into his loan spell from Notts County, the 20‑year‑old already has now scored three goals in three games — Marine, Radcliffe and now Worksop — and looks every bit the lively, powerful forward Aaron Downes hoped he was getting.
Iwunze arrived earlier this month with a decent pedigree behind him. He signed his first professional deal at Notts County last year and extended it in the summer, having featured in their pre‑season friendlies against Nottingham Forest, Randers, Viborg and Alfreton Town, scoring in a 5–0 win at the latter.
He also made three EFL Trophy appearances last season, including one against Manchester United’s Under‑21s, before a short loan at Kettering Town alongside Bulls midfielder Preston Bitemo.
Downes said Iwunze needed a little time to understand how Hereford play, but has quickly caught on.
“Harrison had to understand what we’re about, he came in quite late into preseason,” he said after the 3-0 win at Worksop, which was Iwunze's first start.
“He grasps that now and I thought it was the right time to start him.
"We wanted to go two up today and and we did that and get a foothold in the game.
"I thought all three strikers were excellent again and it's really good to be a manager to have those options.
You can pick one, two, and all three of them could all fit in those formations.
"His overall play was really good and it caused problems for defenders."
It’s not hard to see why Downes wanted him. When the loan was announced, the manager described him as “a big, strong boy and a striker who is going to put defenders under pressure,” highlighting his “power, strength, pace” and eye for goal.
He also noted that Iwunze is “held in high regard at Notts County” and that the Bulls were pleased to be trusted with his development.
Iwunze himself said he is “athletic” with “a lot of tenacity” and “hungry to score goals”, adding that Downes’ front‑foot approach “definitely sounded like a bit of me".
Hereford next face Chester at home on Saturday, currently the only side in the league with four wins from four.
Hereford will be without vice-captain Kam Kandola for the next three matches after his shock sending off against Radcliffe.
Kam Kandola (right) captained Hereford at Worksop
The influential Bulls player, who arrived this summer after his release from Kidderminster Harriers, was shown a straight red for a late tackle - despite the referee initially pulling a yellow card from his pocket, but upgrading it after a melee in front of the dugouts.
Hereford will not appeal the decision, and after Saturday's 3-0 win at Worksop Town, Aaron Downes insists the squad has enough depth and flexibility to absorb the loss as the Bulls prepare for a demanding bank holiday weekend.
Kandola impressed throughout the 3–0 win at Worksop, smiling his way through a strong performance in midfield. His suspension now forces a reshuffle, but Downes was measured in his assessment of the options available.
“Yeah, of course it leaves you a bit headache,” he said. “You’ve got your vice captain missing out of the side.”
Downes quickly pointed to the versatility within the group. Preston Bitemo returns from suspension, while Luke Spokes — who played deeper on Tuesday — is another option. Keziah Martin can also move inside if required.
“We’ve got very able bodies,” Downes said, adding: "We’ve got good options.”
The manager said he is “relatively happy with the squad”, even if he would prefer to have Kandola available. The suspension also raises the question of who will wear the armband, with Downes confirming that a discussion will take place this week.
He pointed to the leadership qualities throughout the group, adding club captain Lewis Hudson continues to attend matches despite his long‑term injury.
He was seen at Edgar Street on Tuesday with his leg in a brace, and Downes previously warned about him being out of action for more than three months.
“Lewis Hudson is our captain and he’s a good captain,” Downes said. “He comes every game also, it’s not compulsory.”
Downes added that he has “two or three, four or five options” for the temporary captaincy, underlining the strength of the leadership core.
“It’s somebody else’s opportunity to come in now,” he said.
Hereford face Chester at home, the league's only side with four wins from four, on Saturday, before a trip to Southport on bank holiday Monday.
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| Danny Waldron Scored Hereford's Third Goal |
A review of yesterday's in the National North League from NL's Sam Elliott.
Chester sit top of the Enterprise National League North as manager Phil Parkinson celebrated a fantastic start to life at the Deva Stadium.
Daniel Ward was on hand to score a 90th minute winner as the Seals broke Spalding hearts amid wild scenes.
Oxford City are one of four teams sitting on ten points. Scott Pollock scored three times as they won 4-1 at Spennymoor Town.
Hebburn Town are third, Jake Charles was at the double at Buxton. Luke Duffy’s winner has Macclesfield really looking up, they defeated nine man Brackley Town 2-1.
Morecambe have yet to win, a 2-1 loss to bottom club Radcliffe was inflicted by Joe Pritchard and Rio Clegg.
Luke Burgess got two as Southport thrashed Bedford Town 4-1.
Elsewhere Hereford thrashed Worksop Town 3-0 and Marine brutally dispatched King’s Lynn Town 4-1.
Harborough Town score four too as they put Darlington to the sword as Mike Calveley got another Chorley winner - they got the better of Scarborough.
This article comes from Sussex World and is about a former Hereford United player Peter Heritage.(Picture Andy Walkden/Matt Healey)
'The Peter Heritage Cup has been arranged between Hastings United Vets and Sidley United Vets for the Pilot Field on Sunday, August 30, in honour of Peter Heritage who was recently diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
Peter started his senior football career with Hastings United in 1979 before short spells at Tonbridge Angels and Bexhill Town. He then spent six seasons at Hastings Town before joining Hythe Town along with Terry White in 1989, scoring 12 goals in 19 appearances.
This caught the attention of Gillingham, who paid in the region of £30,000 for the 28-year-old striker. He scored 11 goals in 57 appearances for Gillingham and was nicknamed Hagar by the Gills fans before moving to Hereford United in 1991 for a fee of £20,000.
He scored 10 goals for Hereford before joining Doncaster Rovers in 1992. After leaving Doncaster he moved backed to Hastings Town before spells with Woking, St. Leonards and Margate before joining Sidley United in 1996.
He helped Sidley win promotion in 1999 before winning the Sussex County Division 1 title with them in 2001.
He was joint- manager at Sidley from 2001 and left the club in 2005. After a short spell away from football he ended his playing career at Bexhill United in 2009.
Peter moved into coaching and had successful spells at Eastbourne Town and Hastings United.
Hastings United said: “Peter was one of our own and he will be fondly remembered by many local football fans and ex-players as "H". His family have requested that all proceeds from the charity match be awarded to Heart Of Sidley and Hastings United Foundation.”
Gates will open at 12.30pm and there will be live entertainment provided by Matt Shephard. Tickets are £10 for adults, with free entry for children.
There will be a Golden Goal competition and children will be able to take part in some on-pitch activities at half-time.
Local people are urged to go and show their support for a local footballing legend and watch in action the likes of Sean Ray, Sam Adams, Chris Agutter, Lee Carey, Ade Olorunda, Lee Worgan, Rhys Whybourne – and a host of other former players and managers.'
A selection of pictures from the first half of yesterday's game at Worksop.
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| Quite A Bit Of Pushing In The Goal Area |
