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Monday, May 04, 2020

From The Archives - Celebrations In May 2008

Another look-back at the celebrations when Hereford United were promoted to League One in May 2008.
 

City Centre comes to a Halt
 

There wasn't too much shopping going on in Hereford's City Centre this morning but there were plenty of people about.

Most were there to show their appreciation to Hereford United and their promotion to League One.

The first two pictures in this set of four were taken from a balcony, the second two inside the Town Hall.


Wayne Brown watching the crowds below as Clint Easton and others look ahead.


Something has amused manager Graham Turner.


Trevor Benjamin, mic in hand (the next Trevor Owens?), with Toumani Diagouraga.


Trevor Owens of BBC Hereford and Worcester with Steve Guinan.

All the above pictures were taken by Andy Compton of the Hereford Journal.

Inside the Assembly Hall


Below are four pictures, taken by Andy Compton of the Hereford Journal, from today's reception for Hereford United inside the Town Hall.


Hereford United manager Graham Turner and the Mayor of Hereford Chris Chappell.


Hereford City Council leader Anna Toom talking to Wayne Brown, Richard Rose, Luke Webb and Mike Ingham.


The Tupsley Whites with Tupsley Councillor Marcelle Lloyd-Hayes and Dean Beckwith, Kris Taylor and Steve Guinan.


Most of the Hereford United squad.



Turner receives Coat of Arms


Graham Turner was presented with the Hereford Coat of Arms this morning at the Town Hall.

After appreciative words from both the Chairman of Herefordshire Council Councillor John Stone and the Mayor of Hereford, Councillor Chris Chappell, the Hereford United manager was presented with the Hereford Coat of Arms.

Graham Turner responded firstly by thanking all his staff, John Trewick, Tony Ford and Wayne Jones and all the players.

"It has been a real pleasure working with them this season. They've been a great bunch of players. It's great to have come across a group that have gelled together, worked together, and drink together occassionally I've got to say that.

"And if I'm honest I saw it at first hand last night!

"But they have been fanastic and deserve all the accolades that they have received"

"There has been a tremendous turnout today



"The most important people involved in a football club - we come and go - supporters are the most important part of a football club and I think we will leave the club in a far better state than we found it. Divisions higher.

"Players will come and go. I'll go but supporters they support their club for a lifetime.

"Thank you very much for a season of great support. I've got to say particularily away from home. The support away has been absolutely tremendous.

"Enjoy the rest of the day."