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Triallists feature but Bulls lose out
Hereford United didn't play Bristol City in a closed-doors friendly last night, but instead travelled to Cheltenham Town where they lost 3-1.
The major talking point, though, was the return of Matt Clarke to action. According to the official website, he played for seventy minutes and should return for the Kettering Town match a week on Saturday. Michael Husbands scored United's goal, but will return to Aston Villa when his loan spell expires at the end of this week.
Cheltenham's Damien Spencer opened the scoring in the fourteenth minute, and doubled the scoring five minutes later. Spencer completed his hatrick five minutes after the restart when he chipped Ken Griffiths from the edge of the box, although Husbands pulled a goal back when he converted a Matt Clarke free-kick.
Hereford lined-up with several triallists in the side. Griffiths, Jones, Willetts, Clarke (R.O'Kelly 81), Teesdale, Purdie, Daniels, Sawyers, S.O'Kelly, Husbands, Cooper-Tomkinson. Former United player John Brough played the first half for Cheltenham.
The Bulls hope to play another friendly next week to aid Clarke's recovery.
Meanwhile, three coaches have been filled for the Yeovil match. If there is the demand for a fourth, it will run, so register your interest with the club by 4pm on Thursday if you wish to travel.