Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Hereford Supporters Warned To Keep Off The Pitch


Gary Foxall (on right) Talking To A Dunkirk Official
Hereford FC supporters have been warned to keep off the pitch by Midland League compliance officer Gary Foxall following recent events at both Dunkirk and Alvechurch.

"The Midland Football League (MFL) management board met on Monday night and I gave my views regarding the events that unfolded at Dunkirk and Alvechurch,"Foxall told the Hereford Times.

"They have now been referred to the county FAs – Nottinghamshire for Dunkirk, Birmingham for Alvechurch and Herefordshire for Hereford.

"They will be asking the clubs for their views on the events of both games and it will be up to the County FAs if they want to progress further or accept the views of the clubs.

"To my understanding, the police didn't arrest anyone and are taking no further action and, as a league, we are pleased by the reaction from both Hereford and Alvechurch.

"Both clubs are working in tandem with myself and we are working together to ascertain what went wrong by looking at footage.

"It is my own view though that the troubles were caused by outside influences, for example alleged supporters from professional clubs who have had previous history with Hereford United. But, I would advise all Hereford fans from entering the playing area at all times.
"My main objective is the safety of players and match officials.

"It may be in jubilation, but entering the field of play is not allowed and could get Hereford into serious trouble.

"As we go into the last few games, Hereford's away following will increase, but what you get with that are 'outsiders' wanting to spoil it for everyone."