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Next Game: Brentwood In The FA Trophy At Edgar Street On Saturday 16th November At 3.00pm

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Groundtastic Features Edgar Street

The Autumn 2015 edition of the Groundtastic magazine features an eight page article by Vince Taylor on the history of Edgar Street and the changes that the stadium has seen over its lifetime.



Featuring historical pictures of Hereford FC's home ground, the article takes the reader through a journey of the history of the ground, from its origins in the 1890s.

"First laid out in the 1890s by the Bulmer's Cider Company, various local sides, most notably Hereford City used the venue, but in order to create a stronger 'town' club, St Martins and RAOC Depot merged in 1924 to create Hereford United."

The article continues with pictures showing the development of Edgar Street, and focuses on the growth of the football club and stadium.

The 1957/58 FA Cup tie against Sheffield Wednesday saw a club record attendance of 18,144 pack into Edgar Street, and by any means necessary.

"For the occasion, a temporary stand was supplemented by straw bales and benches arranged around the pitch perimeter, creating 4,000 extra places."

Success in the early 1970s saw Hereford reach the dizzy heights of the Second Division, but by 1978, the club found themselves back in Division Four.

In 1989/90, the club "brought back memories of the golden days, with 13,777 fans filling a much more safety conscious Edgar Street than was the case during the course of previous FA Cup runs".

With Hereford United liquidated in December 2014, "supporters were left to wonder whether it was the end for the famous old ground".

Yet, with the birth of Hereford FC for the 2015/2016 season, "The Buls are up and running again, and so is one of English football's most fondly regarded grounds".

For the older generation of Hereford fans, the article takes the reader on a nostalgic journey of Edgar Street, and for the younger generation will give an idea of the transformation that the stadium has seen over the past century. 

Groundtastic is published once a quarter in March, June, September and December. The Autumn 2015 edition is available from the 1st September. Further details on how to order, and on previous editions, can be found at the Groundtastic website http://www.groundtastic.co.uk/