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Sunday, May 12, 2024

Which Hereford players has Paul Caddis already re-signed? See full list here

Preparations are well underway for next season at Edgar Street.

Groundsman Ben Bowen has just started pitch renovations after junior sides played in cup finals at the stadium over the last couple of weeks.

Season tickets are on sale, a membership scheme has been launched and the squad builder is open for generous fans to chip in.

And, of course, manager Paul Caddis has been busy re-signing players ahead of the new National League North campaign.

Last year, it was a blank canvas for the rookie boss as he had a completely new side come the first game of the season - except young defender Mark Derricott.

But this August, the spine of the team should be the same as the one that played together in April.

Here's who the Bulls have already got on the books for next season: 

Defence

  • Aaron Skinner - On April 10, Caddis said he was absolutely thrilled the 21-year-old had committed his future to the club, agreeing a deal for next season. Skinner said he was delighted to be staying and said his time at Edgar Street so far had been "one of the most enjoyable periods" of his career.
  • Lewis Hudson - On January 31, the Bulls signed Hudson on a deal for the 2024/25 season from fellow National League North side Rushall Olympic.
  • Kyle Howkins - Initially joining the club last July, the towering centre-back has agreed an extended stay at Edgar Street for the coming season. Having spent two years out of the game due to an ACL injury, Howkins has stayed fit and Caddis said he has the "upmost respect and admiration for his mental strength and toughness".

Midfield

  • Aurio Teixeira - The midfielder left West Brom and had been getting experience at Alvechurch when he became Caddis's second signing last summer, penning a two-year deal. At the time, Caddis said the club had "beaten off a lot of full-time clubs to capture Aurio’s signature" and "he is a player that epitomises what I see this football club as, hard-working with an abundance of character and a desire to get better".
  • Alex Babos - a fans' favourite in the middle of the park, Babos joined last summer from Banbury United. Paul Caddis said he has been exceptional over the last season, contributing 10 goals and 11 assists. Babos said it was a "no-brainer" to stay, despite Caddis admitting there had been some interest from other clubs offering better financial terms.
  • Lawson D’Ath - a relative newcomer to Edgar Street, initially joining the Bulls at the end of March from relegated Banbury United. His former club, announcing his departure, called him a lynchpin of the side and praised his experience and mentorship as captain. On May 2, it was announced he'd be staying at the club for the 24/25 season and Caddis said he was a "top character with a calming influence both on and off the pitch" and he had "slotted into the group with ease". 

Forwards

  • Adam Rooney - Caddis's assistant, Rooney joined on a two-year deal last summer. With both Jason Cowley and Andy Williams out injured last year, Rooney soon became a regular starter. He made 33 appearances in total last season and was consistently praised by Caddis.
  • Andy Williams - Willo needs no introduction to Hereford fans and has agreed to stay for another season. The 37-year-old scored 10 goals in 22 games for Hereford and Caddis, when the extension was announced on May 2, praised Willo for how he had transitioned from being a full-time pro for more than 20 years to working full-time and playing part-time. He called him the "ultimate pro". 
  • Jason Cowley - Another big signing last summer, the Bulls paid a fee as they signed Cowley from Stourbridge. The 28-year-old had, according to Caddis, had "mind-blowing financial offers" from other clubs but opted to stay at Edgar Street. Caddis said the signing shows intent and that the Bulls "are here to try and make a mark in this difficult division", with a strike force that "can be a real asset to our football club".