When was hereford united founded

Ownership then passed to Alpha Finance and Andrew Lonsdale, a friend and business associate of Agombar, stepped in as a director. A discharged bankrupt whose company had converted Feltham Arena former home of Feltham FC into a dump for building rubble, Lonsdale had a spent conviction for dumping lorry loads of building waste on green belt land. A council report found his company had deposited five times more than the permitted waste in Feltham.

Hereford United was formally wound up and its record expunged from the Southern League. Relieved supporters groups gathered at Edgar Street to prevent any remaining assets being removed by debtors while the council started proceedings to repossess the ground with a view to securing a new tenant. As was widely expected, a phoenix club was set up by the Hereford United Supporters Trust with support from local businesses and the local authority who granted them the lease on Edgar Street.

Hereford FC were admitted to the Midland Football League, the ninth tier in the English pyramid, for the season. Club Background Kits Sources. Hereford United Formed Wound up Elected to Division Four Relegated to the Conference You are commenting using your Google account. You are commenting using your Twitter account. You are commenting using your Facebook account.

Notify me of new comments via email. Notify me of new posts via email. Create a free website or blog at WordPress. Feeds: Posts Comments. Hereford United. Share this: Twitter Facebook. Like this: Like Loading Leave a Reply Cancel reply Enter your comment here We continue to focus on growing football within the county and providing football opportunities For All. If you'd like to join the Herefordshire FA and help continue supporting and growing football in the local area why not become a partner.

A functional cookie which expires when you close your browser has already been placed on your machine. More details. Home About History. History Helping Herefordshire football thrive Since Herefordshire FA has a long and proud history. The club was affiliated to the Herefordshire County FA. Following the demise of United, a new 'phoenix club' was being set up, Hereford F.

The new club incorporates the words 'Forever United' into its crest design, as well as the iconic Hereford Bull. Club Nickname -- The Bulls.