I've No Idea What Reception I'll Get Said Caddis

 

Paul Caddis has told the Eastern Daily Press that whilst he is looking forward to tomorrow's game he's not sure what reception he'll get.

It will be Caddis's first game at Edgar Street since taking charge of Kings Lynn last March. 

“I’m looking forward to it, I really am. I’ve no idea what reception I’ll get,” he said.

"But my full focus is going there and being that guy that everybody hates because I want to go there.

"I’ll fight and kick every ball. Hereford’s a place I’ve got loads of respect for, but my allegiance will lie well and truly with these players and this club."

Caddis thinks the attendance tomorrow will probably more as he is in charge of Kings Lynn.

"I’m pretty sure the fact that on any average Hereford-King’s Lynn game there wouldn’t be 4,000-plus, but I’m probably going to put my heart on the line and say there’ll be 4,000-plus there."

"I try and be as honest as I possibly can, whether I’m giving stuff away or not. I’d love to win, absolutely I would love to win.

“I know for a fact there’ll be a lot of eyes on me. I’m not silly to say that.

“I would love obviously nothing more than going there and getting three points.

“But that would be the same as going anywhere else and getting three points.

“Yes, it’s got a different feel because I was there, but it’s one I’m looking forward to."  

Caddis Remembers His Time With Hereford

 

Former Hereford manager Paul Caddis returns to Edgar Street tomorrow in charge of Kings Lynn.

In a preview of the game Caddis has been telling the Eastern Daily Press about his time in charge at Hereford which ended earlier this year.

He revealed it didn't start well. 

"It was a genuine disaster,” he said.

"I was told after about a week in the job that there was less than five grand in the bank. So I had to completely strip the squad.

“We had no players. I had one under-18, under-19 player that I kept on and then I had to start again.

“It was just myself, walked through the door. No staff, nothing.

"It literally was just me and a desk the first day I walked in, and that was me for about a month, six weeks until Adam (Rooney) came on board.

"We got 69 points the first season and statistically nine of the previous ten years, 69 points got you in the play-offs.

“We finished 10th or 11th on 69 points, missed out. The following year we finished on 74 points. Again, somehow that missed out.

"So I’m immensely proud of the time I had there.

“We had some brilliant moments there. A club I’ve got real respect for. They gave me my first opportunity in management.

"I think the way it ended was pretty sour, with some of the stuff that went on that wasn’t acceptable and shouldn’t have happened, but it did.

“It’s an emotional club with emotional supporters." 

 

 

The London Bulls in Conversation with Hudson

Join KD and Tom as they chat with Hereford FC Captain, Lewis Hudson!!

They discuss Lewis' injury, his recovery and his impact from the sidelines. 

KD and Tom move on to Huddy's start in football at 7, and then moving into the adult game at Coventry United following time with The Gordon Strachan Academy. 

They then move onto the important bit and Lewis' move to Edgar Street. Lewis talks about his love for the club and the fans. He also talks about the impact Paul Caddis and Aaron Downes have had on him. 

They cover last season and the ups and downs of it all and just where Hereford are getting right this season. 

Finally some quickfire questions where we get to know more about Lewis and his teammates. We can't forgive him for the worst dress answer though... 

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Hereford 10/11 To Defeat King's Lynn

Sam Osborne Played For Hereford Against King's Lynn Last Season

Despite losing their last two home games, the bookmakers are offering prices of around 10/11 for Hereford to defeat King's Lynn, managed by former Hereford gaffer Paul Caddis, tomorrow at Edgar Street.

Last Tuesday, neither team won their game. Hereford lost 1-0 at home to Telford (17th) whilst King's Lynn were on the end of a 5-0 defeat at Worksop (12th).

Currently, Hereford are 2nd in the table with 26 points from 13 games, King's Lynn are 9th with 21 points from 14 games. 

Hereford's home form is won 4, drawn 1 and lost 2.

King's Lynn's away form is won 3, drawn 1 and lost 3.

As for goal difference Hereford's is plus 16, King's Lynn's is plus 1.

Hereford 10/11  Draw 11/4  King's Lynn 13/5 

McIntyre Named As Southport Manager

Calum McIntyre has been named as the new manager of Southport.

This from Southport:

We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Calum McIntyre as our new manager. Calum is no stranger to Haig Avenue having been in the Chester dugout on a few occasions in the past. He was appointed Chester Manager in May 2022, and he lead them to two National League North play offs also  recording the club’s highest points totals in over a decade. 

They reached the 2024/25 Play-Off Final. He also guided the club to the FA Cup First Round Proper twice and set a club record of 23 away league games unbeaten. He was named National League North Manager of the Year in 2023 and received three Manager of the Month awards in his spell at Chester. Calum left Chester in February 2026 with his contract due to end at the end of the 2025/26 season having spent 14 years at the club starting out as a junior coach back in 2011. 

He started out in management at Runcorn Linnets at the age of just 26 enjoying a successful time at the club in a two year spell. At just 33 years old Calum will be one of the youngest managers to have stepped into the Haig Avenue hot seat.  

'Nibbo' Launches GoFundMe Appeal

Hereford FC cameraman Steve Niblett has launched a GoFundMe appeal to help him purchase new camera kit as his current kit needs replacing.

'Nibbo' explains:

Camera and Electronic equipment Hereford Sports pics

Hi all, my name is Steve Niblett and I'm a local sports photographer based in Herefordshire. Strictly I'm an amateur and it's not my profession nevertheless I know quite a bit about the subject. I've been covering Hereford United/FC since 2003 providing images for use by the club for media/programme/advertisements, local publications and regional online media. I've branched out to cover other local clubs, youth and ladies teams when available and supply them also. 99.5% is unpaid voluntary work but mostly its fun and it is a privilege to cover. It's a bonus to get to know the players staff management and fans - even though I can rarely remember anyone's name! I have also done a lot of voluntary work for the club and have initiated and got involved in fundraisers outside the photographic field.

In the past I have tried to market my work to cover costs but it is rare anyone actually wants to buy the images - the number of requests for use of my images is abundant but in reality no one wants to pay - including the majors. A credit doesn't cover my monthly outgoings nor contribute anything to my equipment or the effort involved. A 90 minute game can take up hours of a day travelling, photographing and processing. So I've made a conscious decision to donate my work to the local teams, their websites and local media. All are very grateful and its mutually appreciated - as long as they credit me :-) . Of course the odd sale to the Non League Paper may pay for the monthly subscription to Adobe - which usually depends on the success of Hereford FC.

So, the fundraising. I've counted about 17 cameras I have bought over the years, and 10 specialist lenses. I use 3 bodies & lenses during a game to cover the full length of the pitch and still photography. What equipment I have is virtually now at end of life and is seriously affecting my ability to provide consistent images. The cameras and lenses are not waterproof anymore and susceptible to the cold causing them to fail. I need a minimum of 2 lenses along with 1 if not not 2 more camera bodies and ancillary equipment. The replacement cost is over 5 figures and that is an unrealistic figure to cover but just to get one lens or body would be a boon. 

 

Here's the priority list - Canon RF 70-200 f2.8 IS USM Z, Canon R7 Mkii - The rest I will have to work out a strategy with but at least I would be to provide real time images to the media for instant use rather than my current Heath Robinson approach. If you are able to contribute towards the replacement equipment I would be grateful and I hope you enjoy what I do.

Here's a few memorable moments, for me certainly over the last 23 years. 

 

Andy William's goal celebration in the 2005/6 Playoff final

Graham Turner celebrating at the final whistle with Tony Ford

Westfields 2016 when they won the FA Cup at Allpay Park

My first pics on a mini Nikon compact camera - defeat to Aldershot in the playoff semi final 2004/5

A 2-1 win at Aldershot in 2014 to keep us in the National Conference - - but sadly Hereford United's last officially recognised game before being dissolved

John Mills amassed over 100 goals for Hereford FC - a record unlikely to ever be broken

The quality is poor but one of my favourite pics of Trent McClenehan scoring a worldie

Adam Page and Anthony Robbins in the battle of Allpay Park - August Bank Holiday 2015

The web team of Mark Farmer Jamie Griffiths Stig Gregg Davies and myself, stood in height order in 2012 in the Starlite Rooms

Ronnie Radford chatting with Roger Lloyd in the changing rooms

To donate:  https://gofund.me/f5d663870

 

Badges On Sale At Kings Lynn Match

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

Hereford U18's put on clinic in demolition of Stratford Town U18's

Hereford FC U18's put on a clinic in their return to league action romping to a 9-1 victory over Stratford Town U18's at Newton Farm. The win means they have now won eight games on the bounce in all competitions and risen to 4th place in the Midland Floodlit Youth League Southern Division table.

Hereford took early command when Owen Bradford’s ball was cleared initially but only as far as Ollie Morris on the edge of the box who's first-time curler found the bottom-right corner.

The hosts doubled the lead when Jack McGowan won a free-kick 35-yards out - Bradford curled towards the bottom-right corner with the Stratford keeper getting down low to his left pushing the ball into the onrushing Harry Jones who steered home.

Stratford then pulled a goal back when a ball from the left was played diagonally to the opposite flank where a striker drilled past keeper Will Utley.

However moments later the young Bulls regained their two-goal advantage after McGowan was found with a defence splitting pass before clinically finding the bottom-left corner.

Then around the 30 minute mark two turning points, first Stratford were awarded a penalty after Jones brought down a forward with Utley denying the visitors pushing ball away low to his right before the Bards were reduced to ten men after a needless kick out on Bradford by a defender resulted in a straight red card.

With the man advantage Hereford forced the issue at the start of the second period with Jones advancing into the box laying the ball off to McGowan who's drive was saved.

However Hereford didn't have to wait long for a fourth when Bradford threaded through to half-time substitute Logan Fisher, he took a touch before firing past the keeper before Fisher secured his brace from the right side of the box after some neat build-up play and a brilliant take and turn by Jones to play him in.

The wide man then grabbed his hat-trick tapping in from close range after the keeper spilled a venomous drive from Alfie Andrews into his path.

Bradford clipped a delightful cross from the right for Fisher to tap-in at the back post before the offside flag was raised.

The young Bulls then added to the scoreline via the penalty-spot after McGowan was scythed down near the left by-line, he stepped up to nonchalantly stroke into the bottom-right corner for his brace.

A splendid second-half performance by substitute Fisher was completed with him securing his quadruple sweeping in from close range following a cross from the left by McGowan.

Hereford rounded out the rout with a ninth when a through ball to Fisher who did well to stay onside down the right channel, before his pinpoint cross was tapped-in by Andrews.

Attention now switches to the big FA Youth Cup 1st Round proper tie against EFL Youth Alliance South side Oxford United U18’s at Oxford City's MGroup Stadium, it's also a young U’s side managed by former Hereford attacker Pablo Haysham.

Words: Sam Cummins

Under 18's Put Nine Past Stratford

Hereford Under 18's defeated Stratford 9-1 in a League fixture at Belmont this evening.

The win means that they are now 4th in the Midland Floodlit Youth League Southern Division with 12 points from 5 games.

And all the clubs above them have played at least one more game than Hereford. 

Next is an away tie in the FA Youth Cup at Oxford United in the FA Youth Cup on November 4th. 

Second Half Pictures Hereford v Telford

A selection of pictures from the second half of last night's game at Edgar Street.

Wilkin After Win At Hereford

Telford manager Kevin Wilkin has spoken about his side's 1-0 win at Hereford last night.

“I’m absolutely delighted. I thought we were excellent in the first half and played as well as we have all season,” Wilkin told BBC Radio Shropshire.

“Hereford are top of the league for a reason. They’re a fantastic side with lots of quality players.

“To come here and carry the fight in the way that we did was really pleasing, against a strong crowd and support, and the support that we had come with us tonight was absolutely amazing.

“We’ve done well over the past two or three games. It’s so competitive at this level. and getting our good players out there and playing to the level that they’re capable of.

“That’s my job to do and we saw plenty of signs of that tonight. It was different in the second half. You expect Hereford to come on to you.

“We’ve got to stay strong, organised and defend restart moments and open play, and we’ve done it brilliantly.

“We probably should’ve scored a second in the second half, but I’m just delighted with everybody at the club.

“It’s a big win for us and hopefully we can build on it."

 

 

League Fixture For Hereford Under 18's This Evening

Hereford Under 18's are back in action with a League fixture.

They play Stratford Town.

The game takes place at Belmont Wanderers with a 7.45pm kick-off. 

Last Night In The National North League

A review of the games played in the National North League last night written by NL's Sam Elliott.

Oxford City hit top spot in the Enterprise National League North after they warmed up for Leicester City by beating Merthyr Town 3-0.

Tyrone Marsh, Canice Carroll and Ludwig Francillette scored - and there was good news from elsewhere.

Louis Moult struck to silence this morning’s leaders Hereford as AFC Telford put on their best display of the season.

Paul Blackett pounced to send South Shields into third as they added to Spennymoor Town’s problems.

Chester just about got over the line in their game with Marine as Finn Cousin-Dawson, Sisa Tuntulwana and Samual James Aston all hit the mark as Buxton eased past Harborough Town.

Elsewhere, Bedford Town beat Hednesford - and now they sit in a play-off place. Teddy Collins’ late winner has Morecambe a step closer as Darlington were defeated at the Halo Aerospace Stadium for a second time in a matter of weeks.

Oliver Greaves scored twice as Worksop Town rolled King’s Lynn Town over, it ended 5-0.

Harvey Smith, Elliot Taylor and Sam Fielding hit the goals as Chorley left Radcliffe comfortable winners.

 

First Half Pictures Hereford v Telford

A selection of pictures from last night's National North League game between Hereford and Telford.

These from the first half which was dominated by the visitors.

Defeat At Worksop Was A Humbling Experience Said Caddis

Kings Lynn are the visitors to Edgar Street on Saturday. Last night they lost 5-0 at Worksop, a defeat manager Paul Caddis admitted he didn't see coming.

"Embarrassing. It was embarrassing,” he said as reported by the Eastern Daily Press.

"After the first 10 or 15 minutes, I thought we got beat up physically. That’s not taking anything away from Worksop. They fully deserved everything they got.

"They were better than us in all departments. They were physically dominant and picked up almost every first contact. If they didn’t, they certainly picked up the second contact.

"It was a real humbling experience for us and something I didn’t see coming.

"We’d conceded just one goal in our previous five league games, so to see that tonight was something I really didn’t expect.

"The five goals came from our errors. Again, that’s not taking anything away from Worksop. I’ll reiterate that they fully deserved it, and they took advantage of our mistakes.

"For the first goal, we switched off at the back post. For the second, we didn’t go and meet the ball.

"The third was a clear foul, which changed the dynamic of the game. The fourth was headed in from two yards out, and for the fifth, we switched off at the back post again.

"But the errors weren’t the biggest difference tonight. I think we just got physically beaten up. 

"It was a really poor, poor performance and something I didn’t expect from that group.

"But I’m the leader of that group, so it’s well and truly on me."