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Hereford FC wins first home match in friendly with FC United of Manchester | Hereford FC wins first home match in friendly with FC United of Manchester |
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So-called "phoenix football club" Hereford FC have won their first home match against FC United of Manchester. | |
Nathan Hughes scored the only goal of the game in front of a crowd of almost 4,250 at Hereford's Edgar Street ground. | Nathan Hughes scored the only goal of the game in front of a crowd of almost 4,250 at Hereford's Edgar Street ground. |
The club was formed in the wake of the collapse of Hereford United, which was wound up in December 2014. | The club was formed in the wake of the collapse of Hereford United, which was wound up in December 2014. |
Chairman Jon Hale said there was a "lot of love" for the "phoenix club" in Hereford. | |
At the ground | At the ground |
Trevor Owens, Radio Hereford and Worcester | Trevor Owens, Radio Hereford and Worcester |
The goal came midway through the second half. | The goal came midway through the second half. |
Nathan Hughes will write his name in Hereford FC history as the player who scored the first goal at the new ground. | Nathan Hughes will write his name in Hereford FC history as the player who scored the first goal at the new ground. |
The new club has negotiated a five-year tenancy at Edgar Street - the former Hereford United ground. | The new club has negotiated a five-year tenancy at Edgar Street - the former Hereford United ground. |
Mr Hale said the match against FC United - which was founded by Manchester United fans in response to the Glazer family's takeover - was particularly special because Hereford had drawn on that club's experience. | Mr Hale said the match against FC United - which was founded by Manchester United fans in response to the Glazer family's takeover - was particularly special because Hereford had drawn on that club's experience. |
FC United have risen through the non-league ranks over the past decade and will start the new season in The National League North - previously the Conference North - after promotion from the Northern League. | |
"They have had a fantastic journey and have been really helpful and given us lots of advice," Mr Hale said. | |
Hereford United was wound up by a High Court judge after a petition brought by HM Revenue and Customs, which is thought to be owed £116,000. | Hereford United was wound up by a High Court judge after a petition brought by HM Revenue and Customs, which is thought to be owed £116,000. |
The club was expelled from the Football Conference in June 2014 after failing to pay creditors. | |
Hereford FC will play in the Midland Football League. Their league season will begin on 8 August. | Hereford FC will play in the Midland Football League. Their league season will begin on 8 August. |