Newspapers are not having an easy time, the Hereford Times appears to be no different. So the paper is to introduce charges to those wishing to follow the progress of the Bulls during matches.
This from the editor of the Hereford Times:
Real-time reports of Hereford FC games on the Hereford Times website are read by thousands of fans every week.
Our professional sports journalists produce independent coverage of all the club’s home and away games, including cup fixtures.
It is an unrivalled service that brings supporters up close to the action as it unfolds minute by minute.
From tomorrow (Saturday, October 19) we are asking readers to help fund our Bulls coverage by subscribing to our website. It will be the only way you will be able to read these reports.
But it won’t cost you the earth! A subscription costs £1 a month for three months*. That’s only about 25p for each game!
Sign up here and you will be able to enjoy our full range of news, information and, of course, sport content.
You will also see 80 per cent less advertising and have access to our page-turner digital edition as well as membership of our Readers Rewards scheme, which offers fantastic deals on products from high street brands.
We have introduced subscriptions to ensure Herefordshire has a sustainable professional reporting service.
Our traditional source of income from advertising has for some time been under pressure from Google and Facebook, the US-based digital giants who make no contribution to Herefordshire society.
In contrast, the Hereford Times provides a trusted 24/7 local news, sport and information service; employs local people; operates from local rented premises and pays local and national taxes.
On Saturday the Bulls play Curzon Ashton away. Both sides are targeting the play-off positions and with only two points separating them going into the game, it is sure to be a thriller.
Make sure you don’t miss any of the action – subscribe now to stay close to your team. Come on, the Bulls!
*After your three-month introductory deal your subscription reverts to a still-bargain £1.99 a month.