Ben Purkiss says he's not daunted by the role as the new chair of the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA).
Purkiss made 15 appearances for Hereford in 2012, but left the club following their relegation from the Football League.
Speaking to the PFA website, the 33-year year old explained what it was like to be the new chair.
"It's difficult to describe. I'm proud, honoured. You look back through the list of chairs and there haven't been that many.
"I'm really looking forward to doing my best for players up and down the country. I've been part of the management committee for five years and supported Ritchie [Humphreys, former PFA chairman], so I'm not coming in blind. I understand the scale of the role and I'm not daunted by it."
The defender, currently with Swindon Town, went on to say what his main priorities are for the future.
"To make sure the PFA evolves as the needs of the footballer evolve. Representing a diverse group – from those in the Premier League to those in League Two – is a real challenge.
'We need to be a union that supports anyone with any issues arising out of their employment. That's issue number one.
We need to work towards helping players deal with concerns such as their working conditions. We're launching a study alongside the FA around dementia, for example."
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