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Harry Pell is back at Edgar Street - this time in the dugout.
Pell celebrates a Marlon Jackson goal at Edgar Street
The former Hereford United midfielder has been confirmed as part of Aaron Downes’ coaching staff following the new manager’s appointment at Edgar Street.
It marks a return to familiar surroundings for Pell, who made 60 appearances for the Bulls between 2011 and 2013 during the club’s final seasons in the Football League.
Signed initially on loan from Bristol Rovers before joining permanently under Jamie Pitman, Pell became a regular in midfield during a turbulent period at Edgar Street. He scored a penalty in the final game of the 2011/12 season, a 3-2 win over Torquay United, but it was not enough to prevent relegation.
Now 34, Pell steps into coaching a month after calling time on a playing career that brought more than 500 professional appearances.
He announced his retirement after struggling to recover from a serious ACL injury while at Cheltenham Town in 2024. A brief spell with Bath City followed, but after further medical consultations, he confirmed his body was “telling me enough is enough”.
In a statement in January 2026, Pell said he was proud to have reached 500 appearances, “an achievement I could only ever dream of as a young pup", and thanked supporters across the country for their backing.
After leaving Hereford in 2013, Pell went on to build a lengthy Football League career, representing clubs including AFC Wimbledon, Colchester United and Accrington Stanley. Known for his physical presence and combative style in midfield, he became a familiar figure across League One and League Two.
His return to Edgar Street comes as part of Downes’ first move as Bulls boss, with the new manager assembling his backroom team ahead of a crucial run-in in National League North.
The duo arrive at Edgar Street five days after Paul Caddis was sacked, with the Bulls now 11 points from safety in National League North with 21 games to play.