March 2002

Sunday 31 March 2002

March 2002

Mar 1st:


THE newly appointed committee would like to announce the formation of BOLSA – Bulls On-Line Supporters Association.


BOLSA is an independent non-political organisation
which intends to serve the needs of both exiled Hereford United FC
supporters, and local based supporters who wish to support the Club by
fund-raising and heightening the local and national awareness of the
current

Saturday 30 March 2002


Bulls thrown
back into relegation battle



Scarborough
3 - 2 Hereford United



Hereford United went down to their sixth
defeat in eight games as Scarborough emerged victors at
the McCain Stadium.

The 3-2 scoreline by which the Seadogs won does not show
the difference in quality between the two. Hereford, for
the most part, were

Thursday 28 March 2002

Friday March 29th:


Jones
out for Scarborough trip



Victory
for Hereford United at Scarborough tomorrow will help
cement their Nationwide Conference status, kick off 3pm.

The Bulls face crucial matches against relegation
threatened Scarborough and Woking over the Easter
weekend, and player-coach Phil Robinson told the Evening

Tuesday 26 March 2002


BOLSA reveal new website



The
committee of BOLSA – Bulls On-Line
Supporters Association - would like to announce that they
have established the official organisation website.


The site puts the club's financial
problems in historical context together with what it
means to be a Hereford United fan. Additional sections
focus on the fund

Monday 25 March 2002

Bulls sign ex-Owl

Hereford United have made another loan signing in time for tomorrow night's match against Chester City, with Doncaster Rovers defender Dean Barrick joining the Bulls until the end of the season.


Barrick is an ex-Sheffield Wednesday trainee who had spells with Rotherham United, Cambridge United, Bury and Preston North End. He spent a spell in Scotland on loan at Ayr United

Sunday 24 March 2002


Now the Yanks are after our players!



The United States semi-professional team
coach Leigh Cowlishaw is looking to recruit British
Conference players to play in the USA.

The coach told the Non-League Paper after England beat
his side 2-1 that many of the players int he Conference
could play at a much higher level in the USA and said:
"

Saturday 23 March 2002


Bulls
slip to another defeat



Hereford
United 0 - 2 Morecambe



Morecambe recorded their first ever win
at Edgar Street as Hereford United slumped to yet another
disappointing defeat.

The 2-0 reversal on home soil is Hereford's fourteenth
league loss this season, although they remain nine points
clear of the drop zone.

Friday 22 March 2002


Robbo wants top six place



Hereford United coach Phil Robinson is
still hoping for a Nationwide Conference top six finish,

Two wins could put United within one point of sixth place
and Robinson told the Evening News: "The league is
that tight that if we win these two matches we could even
start thinking about a top five or six place. As it

Wednesday 20 March 2002

Holmes signs on loan

Notts County’s young defender Richard Holmes has joined Hereford United on a month’s loan according to BBC Sport.

He made a big impact in the right-back berth in season 1999/2000. Holmes has played in just three games for the Magpies this season and will be looking to impress while at the Bulls in a hope to regain his first team place at County. Richard Holmes will return

Saturday 16 March 2002


Reaction to Dover victory

Hereford United emerged victorious from todays
Nationwide Conference six pointer, with a 1-0 victory
over relegation-bound Dover Athletic.

Bulls goalscorer Steve Piearce said on BBC Hereford
& Worcester: "I scored a similar one away at
Morecambe last year. We started to get dragged into the
relegation fight and the main
Hereford stop the rot

 Hereford United gained a vital single goal victory at Dover this afternoon to ease their relegation fears The Bulls were without Matt Clarke suspended and Matt Baker, ankle injury; so Stuart Jones continued in goal and Jimmy Quiggin returned to mid field with John Shirley and Scott Goodwin filling the full back positions. Gavin Williams and Rob Elms led the attack. The

Friday 15 March 2002



Baker out for Dover battle

Hereford United chairman Graham Turner has publicly
slammed his players after they slipped towards the
Nationwide Conference relegation zone.

Turner, who now plays a part in the team management, said:
"If the players don’t recognise the dangers,
they shouldn’t be playing football. We’ve got
to sort it out

Tuesday 12 March 2002

Losing Streak Continues

Ian Wright put Hereford United ahead. Farnborough hit back and levelled through Piper on 20 minutes. Phil Robinson, who has just come back from injury, netted two minutes later to give Hereford a half time lead. 

However, three goals in the second half sealed the victory for Farnborough. Taggart 59, Lee 79 and another goal from Piper late on meant that United came
Baker out for Farnborough game?

Hereford United have a doubt over the fitness of goalkeeper Matt Baker for tonight's game at Farnborough Town, kick off 7.45pm.


The 'keeper has an ankle injury and Lee Evans is on standby to take over should he fail to make the game. However, Phil Robinson should return after a calf injury and Ian Wright, Matt Clarke and Scott Goodwin are all fit again.


"We

Monday 11 March 2002

Bulls wait on fitness of Baker and Parry

Hereford United hope to have two crucial players fit for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference clash at Farnborough Town, kick off 7.45pm.


The Bulls should welcome back Phil Robinson after a calf injury, but will wait on the ankle injuries of Paul Parry and Matt Baker.


Farnborough boss Graham Westley has no fresh injury concerns as his side prepare to face

Sunday 10 March 2002


Robbo rues postponement



Hereford United coach Phil Robinson was
understandably disappointed at yesterday's match
postponement.

The Bulls were due to play Nationwide Conference leaders
Dagenham & Redbridge, but strong winds ripped off
part of the roof at the Meadow End, and also cut the
electricity supply to the public address system.

Saturday 9 March 2002


Light at the end of the tunnel



Today's HUISA meeting at the Richmond
Club revealed that the Unitary Development Plan, which
would keep Hereford United at Edgar Street, was passed in
the first vote unanimously by the Herefordshire Council
yesterday.

The plans mean that Hereford United are set to stay at
Edgar Street and the first hurdles
Breaking News

EXCLUSIVE:The GAME
HAS BEEN CALLED OFF.

The Police and Fire Brigade were called to
Edgar Street at about 12.30pm. Part roof off the medow end has
been ripped off and therefore the game was called off under the
Health and Saftey law. The car park has also been closed.

Matt Baker will not be playing for Hereford
today due to injury, but the club have signed a former Torquay
keeper.
Breaking News

EXCLUSIVE:The GAME
HAS BEEN CALLED OFF.

The Police and Fire Brigade have been called to
Edgar Street. The roof off the one stand has blown off and they
are currently trying to make it safe. The car park has been
closed and the game might have to be called off because this
breaching Health and Saftey laws.

Matt Baker will not be playing for Hereford
today due to injury, but the

Friday 8 March 2002


Daggers defender expects tough tie



Dagenham & Redbridge defender Ashley
Vickers is cautious about tomorrow's trip to Edgar Street
to play Hereford United in the Nationwide Conference,
kick off 3pm.

He said: "Hereford on Saturday will be a difficult
game, they don't concede many goals. We beat them 1-0 at
Victoria Road this season and

Thursday 7 March 2002



Bulls ready for big game

Hereford United face Nationwide Conference leaders
Dagenham & Redbridge on saturday in a crucial match, kick off 3pm.

The Bulls go into the game on the back of three straight
defeats against a Dagenham side who are unbeaten away
from home in league encounters this season. Hereford went
down to an unlucky 1-0 defeat at

Reserves win

The Hereford United reserve team beat Tamworth 2-1
last night in the Central Conference.

Meanwhile, you could play for the HUISA team in a pre-season
match against the first team in the summer. You can make
bids to play for the team directly to HUISA chairman
Kevin Wargen, or at the player of the year award in April.

Wednesday 6 March 2002


Red card harsh - Robbo

Hereford United coach Phil Robinson has vented his
anger at John Snape's red card against Telford United
last night, which Hereford lost 1-0.

"John was dismissed for the use of foul and abusive
language," explained Hereford player-coach Phil
Robinson in today's Evening News. "That infuriates
me because every

Tuesday 5 March 2002



Three in a row!



Hereford
United 0 - 1 Telford United



Another silly goal resulted in another
defeat for Hereford United, this time 1-0 to Telford
United at Edgar Street.

Peter Smith's goal eight minutes after half time handed
the Shropshire side all three points in a game spoilt by
the referee and his assistants.

The
Hereford Have Host Of Injuries

Hereford United have got a host of injury doubts for tonight's clash against Telford United at Edgar Street in the Nationwide Conference, kick off 7.45pm.


After two last minute defeats, the Bulls have got to focus on proceedings but could be without several first team regulars for the match.


After the 2-1 defeat at Yeovil, in which a Paul Parry 'goal' was

Monday 4 March 2002


United face injury crisis

Hereford United could be down to twelve available
players for tomorrow night's encounter at Edgar Street
against Telford United, kick off 7.45pm.

The Nationwide Conference side have Matt Clarke, John
Snape, Danny Davidson, Scott Goodwin and Phil Robinson
are all struggling to be fit in time for the match.
Attacker Scott

Saturday 2 March 2002


Robbo blind on sending off

Hereford coach Phil Robinson saw nothing of the
incident that saw Yeovil's Michael McIndoe sending off at
Huish Park.

"I know it sounds like Arsene Wenger, but I didn't
see it," he told the Non-League Paper. "However,
John Snape is an honest professional and I don't think he
would go down unless something
Yeovil Town 2 - 1 Hereford United

Another last minute goal saw Hereford United go down to a defeat in today's Nationwide Conference encounter at Huish Park. Yeovil wasted a penalty before taking a late first half lead through Nick Crittende, and Hereford equalised two minutes after the break through Paul Parry. Michael McIndoe was sent off with seventeen minutes left but the handicap didn't
Game on! Today's Yeovil Town vs Hereford United Nationwide Conference fixture is on, according to the Huish Park club.

If the situation changes, then details will be posted here on HU-FC.co.uk.

Friday 1 March 2002

Yeovil wait on four

Hereford United face a tough task to overcome Yeovil Town in tomorrow's Nationwide Conference encounter at Huish Park, kick off 3pm.


The Bulls have recently moved into the top half of the table but have since lost against Chester City and Leigh RMI. Yeovil, on the other hand, are third and beat Hereford 2-0 at Edgar Street last September.


Glovers boss Gary Johnson is