We Can Not Repeat The Mistakes Of The Past Said Ammonds

Chris Ammonds

Hereford chairman Chris Ammonds has spoken about the lack of signings in the past fortnight. Several players manager Paul Caddis had hoped to bring in have signed for other clubs because those clubs were able to offer more money.

"We are a club that has to live within its means and we cannot repeat the mistakes of the past by spending money that we do not have, or spending money rashly before we actually have it. Some clubs may be willing to take chances with their finances in the hope of getting away with it in the short-term, but that is not something I am willing to do at a club that is so precious to everyone.

“We also do not have an individual benefactor who is willing to cover significant losses season after season. There are clubs at our level – and below – who do have individuals happy to do that and they will often be able to offer more money to players than we can. That is a fact of life, one that Paul alluded to in his recent update, but it is one I’m at ease with. It’s frustrating don’t get me wrong, but if another club can offer a player £100 or £200 more a week than we are comfortable with budget wise because they have private backing, so be it.

“What I can say to our fans is that we will continue to try to make every single penny possible available to our manager for his playing squad, just as long as it is not taking irresponsible risks with our club’s long-term future. I hope fans know me well enough by now to be confident that I want nothing more than a successful Hereford team on the field every week and for our club to reach the highest level it possibly can.

“However, we must never forget that just over 12 months ago we were in a potentially grave situation and that without the hard work of many, many people – particularly Paul, his staff and the players – and the fantastic support we have, we would not now be looking forward so positively.

“While it has been a little quieter in terms of signings in the past week or so, I know our manager continues to work incredibly hard to add to his squad. One of the things I admire most about Paul is that he will not rush into signings for the sake of it, and that he is very clear that he only wants players that he is extremely confident are right for our club."

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