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Purdie delighted with first Hereford goal
Hereford United midfielder Rob Purdie scored his first senior goal in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Northwich Victoria yesterday, and he said that the team were satisfied with the outcome.
"After going 2-1 down at half time, a point was really good enough to take away," he told BBC Hereford & Worcester. "Seven points from nine is good and if we can keep that going then we should be in a good play-off place."
Of the goal, he said: "I've had a few chances this season but unfortunately, I've fluffed a couple so I'm really happy to get my first senior goal. I've taken a while to settle in and now I really do feel part of the club and I'm a lot more confident at the moment."
In the upcoming matches, Hereford host Stevenage next Saturday and then travel to table-topping Yeovil on Saturday, March 1st.
"We're looking for three points against Stevenage and then Yeovil are doing well at the moment but there's always a chance, and if we can get that win against them, it might upset them and they might start tripping up. We're looking in good stead for the play-offs so hopefully we can get there and will be playing in the third division next season."
Northwich boss Jimmy Quinn was furious with referee Mr. P. Canadine from Rotherham as a last minute Tony James own-goal was ruled out for a push in the box. He told the Non-League Paper: "Nobody touched the goalkeeper and I couldn't understand the decision. The goal should have stood and to that extent the referee decided the outcome."
"It was a cracking game and, given the way things go for us at home, we did well to come from behind. It would have been nice to complete a double against a very good side that plays the game as it should be."