Guest Bilo Posted 19 December 2014 Posted 19 December 2014 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-30542821 Terribly sad news given the history of the club. It does sound as though a rebirth isn't far away though. The winding-up petition was brought by HM Revenue and Customs, which is thought to be owed £116,000. Owner Andy Lonsdale had promised to invest £1m in the club, which was expelled from the Football Conference in June after failing to pay creditors. But he was late to court and the judge was not satisfied there were sufficient funds. West Mercia Police has said officers had been deployed to the Edgar Street ground following "reports of antisocial behaviour involving 20 to 30 people". The club's debt to their football creditors, including members of the current squad, other club staff and clubs from whom the Bulls loaned players during the 2013-14 season, added up to £148,000. The MP for Hereford and South Herefordshire has called the move "a victory". Jesse Norman told BBC Hereford and Worcester it was "a bittersweet moment, but the fact of the matter is that after months and months of delay we have now won though". "I think think it is the best Christmas present we could ever have wanted and this is the beginning of something very significant and good and long-term and new in football for Herefordshire". 'We'll be back' It was the tenth time Mr Lonsdale had been ordered to appear at the High Court in London. His barristers told the judge the money was definitely in the bank but they had no documentation to prove it. Mr Lonsdale, who claimed he had evidence of sufficient funds, said he was stuck in traffic and could not get to the court in time, which the judge said "was not good enough". The winding-up order was issued moments after Mr Lonsdale was due at court, at just after 16:30 GMT. Supporters have gathered at the club's ground at Edgar Street, where one man said: "We will come back. It may take 10 years, but we'll be back." Herefordshire Council said: "As Hereford United Football Club (1939) Limited is in the process of being wound up and a liquidator will be appointed, this action triggers the council's right as landlord to forfeit the leases. "The council will now pursue this and seek to gain formal repossession of all three sites leased to the club. "Once the ground has been secured, the council will consider the appropriate process for procuring a new tenant to ensure the continuation of football."
Mike the Metal Ed Posted 19 December 2014 Posted 19 December 2014 So reading the article, it seems like the only way to secure the club's future at Edgar Street and get the club back into decent ownership? They're already in the Southern League so the phoenix club won't be re-entering much lower. Hopefully, this is less the death of a club and more a rebirth. Chester, Halifax and Telford have done alright out of reforming. Sad that I used to mourn clubs with large histories going under though, and it's now the expected thing to lose two or three non-league clubs a year.
Guest Bilo Posted 19 December 2014 Posted 19 December 2014 So reading the article, it seems like the only way to secure the club's future at Edgar Street and get the club back into decent ownership? They're already in the Southern League so the phoenix club won't be re-entering much lower. Hopefully, this is less the death of a club and more a rebirth. Chester, Halifax and Telford have done alright out of reforming. Sad that I used to mourn clubs with large histories going under though, and it's now the expected thing to lose two or three non-league clubs a year. Yeah, the more I read it the more it seems that way. The only thing is that for every Chester or Telford, there's a Darlington or a Kettering. I hope Hereford are the former, Edgar Street is a smashing little ground and Hereford are steeped in history.
Voll Blau Posted 19 December 2014 Posted 19 December 2014 I'd be wound up if I got told I couldn't march a cow round the pitch at Cup games anymore. But seriously, wish all the best to the phoenix club.
Leicesterpool Posted 19 December 2014 Posted 19 December 2014 Never been fond of Hereford but good luck with them with the phoenix club.
DB11 Posted 20 December 2014 Posted 20 December 2014 For the owner to have been given the power in the first place to get them into this mess, well maybe they didn't do the right checks beforehand or were willing to believe lies to spend money they didn't have to improve.
MC Prussian Posted 20 December 2014 Posted 20 December 2014 Hope they come back strong and on a healthy financial basis. Edgar Street needs to stay - if only they could revamp it a little. Loved the trip there in League One.
LCFC FOX Posted 20 December 2014 Posted 20 December 2014 Wasn't there two Chesters? Chester and Chester City? Sad for Hereford. We was playing them for 3 points not so long ago
Mike the Metal Ed Posted 20 December 2014 Posted 20 December 2014 Wasn't there two Chesters? Chester and Chester City? Sad for Hereford. We was playing them for 3 points not so long ago Chester FC were founded after Chester City went bust.
BHAFC Braders Posted 21 December 2014 Posted 21 December 2014 Hope they come back strong and on a healthy financial basis. Edgar Street needs to stay - if only they could revamp it a little. Loved the trip there in League One. Agreed , but if the fans get their hands back on the remains of what were the Bulls once the asset strippers have got bored I'd love to see them bounce back. Anyone who gets a chance there's a fantastic book called "The Ultimate Drop" by George Rowland which covers clubs that have dropped out the league or came close and Herefords story echos ours.
Hereford:Fox Posted 8 November 2015 Posted 8 November 2015 Hi All, I thought after all this time that now is a great time to redraw attension to what has happened to the football scene in Hereford. Shortly after the expulsion from the conference a 'Phoenix club' was set up in the city and having watched the club getting strangled into extinction it stepped up its actions. The allegiances of the supporters trust switched from attempting to purchase and rescue what was left of Hereford United Football Club, to heavy involvement into the newly formed Hereford FC. The club has been initially funded by local businessmen and women with a high percentage of shares ring fenced for purchase of the Hereford Supporters Trust, as and when possible. Due to FA rules of entry/re-entry they were forced to compete in the Midland Football League premier division, a league where local rivals and neighbours of 1/4 mile Westfields ply their trade. Teams yourselves would be familiar with include Loughborough University, Shepshed Dynamo and Quorn. Having found opening exchanges of their new surroundings more difficult than expected Hereford are now on a 16 game winning streak which has seen them rise to the summit of the Midland Football League. They also remain in the FA Vase which they have become bookies' favourites to lift the trophy coming in from 30/1 at the start of the season. Home attendances are averaging around the 2500 mark and the away following is putting much needed cash into the coffers of small local clubs. I have myself over the years dipped in and out of following Hereford United home and away, and being Hereford born and bred can confirm because of this club there is a feel good factor around the city. A youth academy has also been founded supporting teams in all age groups with great success, and there really is the feeling that the club has returned to the fans and the people of Hereford. Although Hereford United may never flirt with the likes of Leicester City, Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday in the football league again, Hereford FC are making headway in climbing the pyramid, one small step at a time.
chrishlcfc Posted 8 November 2015 Posted 8 November 2015 Hi All, I thought after all this time that now is a great time to redraw attension to what has happened to the football scene in Hereford. Shortly after the expulsion from the conference a 'Phoenix club' was set up in the city and having watched the club getting strangled into extinction it stepped up its actions. The allegiances of the supporters trust switched from attempting to purchase and rescue what was left of Hereford United Football Club, to heavy involvement into the newly formed Hereford FC. The club has been initially funded by local businessmen and women with a high percentage of shares ring fenced for purchase of the Hereford Supporters Trust, as and when possible. Due to FA rules of entry/re-entry they were forced to compete in the Midland Football League premier division, a league where local rivals and neighbours of 1/4 mile Westfields ply their trade. Teams yourselves would be familiar with include Loughborough University, Shepshed Dynamo and Quorn. Having found opening exchanges of their new surroundings more difficult than expected Hereford are now on a 16 game winning streak which has seen them rise to the summit of the Midland Football League. They also remain in the FA Vase which they have become bookies' favourites to lift the trophy coming in from 30/1 at the start of the season. Home attendances are averaging around the 2500 mark and the away following is putting much needed cash into the coffers of small local clubs. I have myself over the years dipped in and out of following Hereford United home and away, and being Hereford born and bred can confirm because of this club there is a feel good factor around the city. A youth academy has also been founded supporting teams in all age groups with great success, and there really is the feeling that the club has returned to the fans and the people of Hereford. Although Hereford United may never flirt with the likes of Leicester City, Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday in the football league again, Hereford FC are making headway in climbing the pyramid, one small step at a time. Good very pleasing to hear that, went to Hereford when we were in League 1 was one of my personal favourite away days. Glad they are 1st and foremost are back in business even know it is basically a new club, the attendences are very very good for that level hopefully they will start climbing back up the ladder and get back to conference/league 2 standard soon.
PAULCFC Posted 9 November 2015 Posted 9 November 2015 Glad to hear that.Had my best day when we were in L1 at Edgar Street(do you still play there?)Met a few of your supporters who took us to a great pub,think it was called the barrells.Good luck in the future.
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