Hereford v Radcliffe Highlights

 

Highlights from Tuesday's nights game between Hereford and Radcliffe are now available to watch.

Go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIkvbihfo-0 

National North Weekend Preview

Hereford Celebrate A Goal At Worksop Last Season

 A look forward to tomorrow's fixtures in the National North written by NL's Tom Scott.

The first midweek is done and dusted as we look ahead to another frantic weekend in the Enterprise National League North.

With some surprising - and some not so surprising - results a few days ago, what will happen on matchday four?

Chester are the division's early pace-setters with one of only two perfect records in the division still standing.

The Seals host Spalding United while the other 100-percenters South Shields - fresh from their midweek win at fancied Morecambe - host Merthyr Town.

Newcomers Hebburn Town sit just behind the top two after a fine win over then-unbeaten Worksop Town in midweek.

The Hornets head to Buxton while Worksop host Hereford who have claimed back-to-back wins since their opening day defeat.

At the other end, Morecambe are in dire need of a win to get their season going and head to winless Radcliffe who parted with Bernard Morley this week.

Marine are the only other side without a point - the Mariners are the only side in the division also yet to score ahead of their trip to King's Lynn Town.

Hednesford Town have led their last two games going into the final knockings but somehow came away without a win in either.

Kelvin Davis' side make the trip to another winless outfit - AFC Telford United.

Harborough boss Mitch Austin has liked what he's seen so far from his side's first foray into National League North football.

Darlington are next in town, a side whose only points so far this campaign have come on the road.

Oxford City take their unbeaten record on the road to Spennymoor Town while Bedford Town head to Southport after a fine midweek win at home.

Elsewhere, Scarborough Athletic currently have the best goals-for column in the division - they head to Chorley who bagged their first win on Tuesday at Marine.

Macclesfield had a stalemate in midweek at Spalding and will look to continue their promising start with the visit of Brackley Town. 

Charging Bulls

Hereford FC are back in action on Saturday following an entertaining win on Tuesday night against Radcliffe. The first half of that game wasn’t far off as complete a performance as you could wish for, apart from maybe the clinical finishing to enable the scoreboard to reflect the approach play and general dominance.

The fact that it was a performance achieved without Joe Willis, Lewis Hudson and Fin Holmes suggests that the squad will have sufficient strength in depth to capably face the rigours of winter, a cold, wet Tuesday night somewhere on the doorstep of the Arctic Circle, and the ups and downs of a full season in the National League North in general.

This side looks like it will at least win more than it will lose. That said, Marine and Radcliffe aren’t South Shields or Chester, and the Bulls will soon face the latter without Kam Kandola. That will be a true test, both for the side as a whole and for Preston Bitemo as Kandola’s understudy.

But first it’s Worksop, and the second plastic pitch of the season.

They narrowly won their opening two games 2-1, including an impressive victory at Darlington, but came unstuck last time, losing 1-0 at newcomers Hebburn.

Two big threats are midfielder Alecs Starcenko and striker Kian Harratt.

Latvian Starcenko is part of the furniture at the KC Sofas Stadium having been there for six seasons. He’ll be instrumental in much of their play, and is one for Kandola to keep an eye on as the latter plays his final game before a suspension-induced early-season break.

Harratt arrived in the summer from Oldham and looks to be a very impressive signing. He’s played in the Championship for Huddersfield under Neil Warnock, scoring against Middlesbrough and QPR, and also played in the EFL for Port Vale, Fleetwood and Oldham. He’s still only 24, has scored two already this season, and is a clear danger. That said, he’s taken a lot more minutes to score his two than Harrison Iwunze has to score his. The Notts County youngster’s blistering pace and physical presence, alongside his finishing, constitute a real threat from the Bulls up front.

Harratt’s fellow striker and new signing Ryan Viggars will be suspended for this following a sending off – we’re not alone!

Another new signing, Andrew Boyce, has been made club captain, and at 36 has a wealth of experience, winning promotion from the NLN with Scunthorpe in 2025. Hopefully, at 36, he’ll also find the flicks, tricks and rapid movement of the Hereford front five horrible to cope with.

The Tigers had a perceived weakness last season against long throws, and Boyce will presumably have been brought in to address that, as he’ll have cleared more long throws in his long career than most people have had hot dinners.

They themselves have a long throw expert in Deegan Atherton, so an aerial threat could be the order of the day.

The Bulls picked up all six points In the two games these sides contested last season, Worksop’s first in the NLN. The Tigers didn’t find life easy at step 2 last season but achieved their primary aim of avoiding relegation and finished five points clear of Hereford. They look stronger this time.  

In terms of the visitors, there’s been some talk this season about whether one or two strikers should be played. Given that the midfielders keep getting sent off, and given how effective Harrison Iwunze and Danny Waldren were when they came on against Radcliffe, maybe the talk should be about playing three strikers rather than one, and keep the midfielders to the bare minimum as they’re clearly not to be trusted to stay on the pitch.

One midfielder who has managed to stay on the pitch so far has been Luke Spokes, who has a languid fluidity you don’t see too much at this level. His effortless ability to ghost past players suggests that his first goal of the season is imminent, as, hopefully, is Cawley Cox’s.

Of the other new arrivals, the busy-but-channelled energy of Billy Phillips and the composure of Will Merrett seem set to contribute considerably to a transformation of the ‘product’ on offer at Edgar Street this season.

No injuries or red cards would be good here, and a win could see the Bulls top the table.

COYW

Pushing On Up | The London Bulls Podcast | Ep.39

Join Jo Clements, Tom Gough and KD Rai as they discuss the start to the season!!

Well, it’s been a great start and this has been picked up on by these three. Aren’t they clever! Jo and KD have been to them all so far with Tom missing the Radcliffe game (typical).

The three talk about how Hereford have played, the managers tactics, subs and how good we look!

They look over the last three games and look forward to the next three which pose very real challenges and all for different reasons.

Listen to KD lose his mind, Jo fails to row back on outlandish predictions and of course Tom be the voice of reason (still not him writing this description…).

It’s very hard not to get carried away and you can watch that here in beautiful technicolour!

Thanks for listening, let’s keep pushing on!!

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Bulls News Prediction League: standings after match three

The Bulls News Prediction League table has been updated after Tuesday's 3-0 win over Radcliffe at Edgar Street.

Only five people saw the 3-0 win coming, so congratulations to Team Topaz, Jamer99, Beware of the bulls, Bmth Bull, and You Better BULLieve it, who all get a maximum 10 points.

In total, 99 of our 104 competitors entered, with 83 going for a win, 11 for a draw and five for a loss.

The updated table can be found here.

Next up is Worksop away on Saturday.

Be sure to email your username and prediction to bnpredictions@outlook.com by 2pm on Saturday, including if you want to enter for the first time.

Hereford 11/5 To Win At Worksop

Andy Williams Was On Target At Worksop Last Season

Despite winning their last two games the bookmakers are offering 11/5 for Hereford to make it three wins on the bounce at Worksop tomorrow.

Currently Hereford are 7th in the National North with six points from three games, Worksop are 8th also with six points from three games.

Last Tuesday Hereford defeated Radcliffe (24th) 3-0 despite going down to ten men in the second half.

Worksop lost 1-0 at third placed Hebburn.

Worksop 6/5 Draw 5/2 Hereford 11/5  

Segregation At Worksop On Saturday

Andy Williams Scored For Hereford At Worksop Last Season

Supporters will be segregated at Worksop on Saturday when Hereford are the visitors.

Home and away supporters will have separate entrances and designated areas inside the ground. Please allow extra time to enter the stadium and follow the guidance of the stewards. 

Admission:

Adults £18

Concessions £13

Child 11 to 16 £7

Junior £Free

Please note no parking at the stadium

Sat Nav S80 1UJ 

The home of Worksop Town FC is known as The KC Sofas Stadium in recognition of the company's generous sponsorship.

With a capacity of around 2,000 and plenty of covered seating in two stands and covered standing areas, together with a comfortable bar, and TWO snack cabins, visitors are well catered for.

Access via road is easy, either from the M1 or A1 but there is no adjacent fan parking at the ground at all.  There is no disabled parking at the ground but if possible, our stewards will facilitate a person being dropped off for the driver to find space elsewhere.

Travel by train is easy too.  Worksop station is a reasonably level, 10 minute walk away.

DOGS ARE NOT GENERALLY ALLOWED IN THE STADIUM.

NO SMOKING OR VAPING IS ALLOWED ANYWHERE IN THE STADIUM.

NO CHEWING GUM IS ALLOWED TO BE CONSUMED OR BROUGHT INTO THE STADIUM.

ENTERING THE FIELD OF PLAY OR SETTING OFF PYROTECHNICS, FIREWORKS OR SMOKE BOMBS WILL RESULT IN A LIFETIME STADIUM BAN AND POLICE ACTION

 

 

No Appeal Against Kandola's Red Card

 

Hereford manager Aaron Downes has said that the club will not appeal against the red card shown to Kam Kandola in the game against Radcliffe last Tuesday evening.

The decision almost certainly means Kandola will miss three games. Usually a red card doesn't take effect for a week after the sending off so hopefully he will be available for Saturday's game at Worksop.

"Kam's is a foul," Downes told BBC Hereford and Worcester.

"But it's not a red card, nowhere near a red card.

"But the way they work these things means it's almost impossible to get off them unless it's mistaken identity or there is clearly no touch of any ball.

"It's almost pointless appealing. 

"We support the player, I've had a good conversation, but what we've got to be careful of is if we appeal every single red card given, we might end up being called frivilous.

"In this situation, support our player, trust him, he's been great for us.

"He will be a big miss that's for sure but it is impossible they will turn that over.

"We won't appeal that." 

Jordan James Moves To Wolves On Loan From Rennes

Midfielder Jordan James has joined Wolves on loan from French club Rennes.

The season long loan deal is reported to include an option to buy.

James, son of former Hereford United defender Tony James, started his career with Birmingham City before being sold to Rennes for £4M.

Last season he was loaned out to Leicester City and scored 11 goals. 

James has been capped 26 times for Wales. 

Hereford U18's produce commanding victory over Droitwich Spa U18's

Hereford FC U18's won their second game of the campaign in Midland Floodlit Youth League Southern Division tonight in commanding fashion beating Droitwich Spa U18's 7-2.

The game at Belmont Wanderers saw the Bulls youngsters race into a 4-1 lead at the half-time break with Jack McGowan opening the scoring after 12 minutes before Harry Metcalfe doubled the lead. The Saltmen pulled a goal back shortly afterwards before Riley Bevan and Ollie Morris added two more before half-time.

Substitute Kyann Sutton added a fifth early in the second period before McGowan secured his brace before Milo Corbett rounded out the Hereford scoring. Droitwich got a second consultation late on before Hereford saw the rest of the game out to secure the first three points of the season.

Next for Hereford is their first away game of the season with a trip to Stratford Town U18's.

Words: Sam Cummins

National North Tuesday Night Review

Billy Phillips Scored Hereford's Third Goal

 This slightly edited review from NL's Sam Elliott.

Ma'kel Campbell made sure Chester stay top of the Enterprise National League North win a win at Darlington. 

South Shields’ sensational start continues as Cedwyn Scott secured a fantastic three points at Morecambe, who are yet to win. 

Britt Assombalonga thought he had earned Harborough Town another big three points but Oxford City bit back late through Blair Bateman. 

Scarborough Athletic were too hot for Spennymoor Town to handle before half-time. It was 3-0 and game over as Rio Allan’s double added to his excellent start to the new campaign. 

Chorley won it early too as they won at Marine. Callum Rowe seconds in and Mike Calveley had the Magpies flying. 

Hednesford Town got off the mark after promotion but had to settle for a share of the spoils at home to Southport, who game from two goals down to pinch a point. 

Bedford Town also came from behind, they beat Buxton while Radcliffe’s tough start continued - Hereford won 3-0 with ten men - not helped by an early own goal. 

Ethan Warne secured a big win for King’s Lynn Town at Brackley.

Two In Two For Iwunze

Hereford striker Harrison Iwunze scored his second goal in two games last night.

And, similar to last Saturday, he celebrated in style.

After Ninety Minutes

After a very enjoyable 90 minutes at Edgar Street last night, the Hereford squad, staff and supporters celebrated victory against Radcliffe.

 

Morley Leaves Radcliffe

Manager Bernard Morley has left his post as manager Radcliffe.

He tendered his resignation earlier today which the club accepted.

Last night Morley was yellow carded at Hereford for failing to control his players when Hereford's Kam Kandola was red-carded. 

Hereford won the game 3-0. 

Phillips Celebrates His First Hereford Goal

Billy Phillips had every reason to celebrate his goal against Radcliffe last night at Edgar Street. It was his first for his new club and it also ensured that, despite going down to ten men, his team continued to attack as well as defend.