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Monday, January 21, 2002


HEREFORD United are joint-seventh favourites to win this season's FA Umbro Trophy, according to bookmakers Surrey Sports.
The Bulls, who have never won the competition, are quoted at 14/1 to claim the prize in the Villa Park final, equal odds with fellow-Conference sides Farnborough Town and Morecambe. The favourites are Dagenham & Redbridge at 3/1, with Barnet at 6/1, Yeovil Town at 8/1, Stevenage Borough at 9/1, Doncaster Rovers at 10/1 and Margate at 12/1. Current holders Canvey Island, of the Ryman League Premier Division, are just behind the Bulls at 16/1.

Initial favourites Boston United crashed out in the third round thanks to a shock defeat at York Street to Brigg Town. The current rank-outsiders are Bashley, who take on Stevenage Borough at Broadhall Way, whilst the Bulls host struggling Ryman League side Hampton & Richmond Borough. The fourth round ties will take place on the weekend on Saturday, February 2nd.

In the Nationwide Conference, Surrey Sports quote Hereford United at 25/1 to be relegated, equal odds with Farnborough Town and Northwich Victoria. The favourites for the drop, all of who are odds on, are Scarborough, Dover Athletic, Stalybridge Celtic and Leigh RMI. As there are only three relegation places, at least one of the four will survive.