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Thursday, April 22, 2004

Offer came out of the blue

Chris MacKenzie has told the Shropshire Star that the offer to join Hereford United for a month had come out of the blue. However he hopes that his career at Telford can continue if a solution to the Buck's problems can be found.

"Obviously everyone is in the dark at the moment and the sooner the situation is resolved the better," he said. "This offer came up for Hereford out of the blue and I felt it was in everyone's best interests if I took it up.

"But goalkeepers usually stay at a club for some time and hopefully I can do that with Telford. I have had a good season,settled in well and enjoy living in the area and I would like that to continue. So although I have joined Hereford at the moment, my thoughts are still very much with Telford and their battle for survival."

Barring injury or suspension, MacKenzie is likely to play second fiddle to Hereford first choice Matt Baker for the play-offs but is still relishing the prospect of being involved.

He added: "I would like to have stayed for the last two games because it has been a topsy turvy season and I think the events of the last few weeks have drawn the lads closer together.

"But I think this move helps everybody. Hereford have a goalkeeper problem and Telford have a cash problem and it helps both. And it keeps my season going and also ensures I will get a full month's wages because it has obviously been difficult for all the lads since we took the deferral.

"I am fully aware I will be sat on the bench and probably won't get a game but something very exciting might be about to happen at Hereford and it is always nice to be part that."