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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Hereford United Gets Another New Owner


Hereford United have their fourth owner in a little over six months - but the identity of that owner is yet to be revealed.

A statement from Alpha Choice Finance states the deal was done on the day the club and McCarthy needed to meet FA rules on the Owners and Directors Test: "On December 4 Alpha Choice transferred its shareholding in Hereford United FC (1939) Ltd.

"This stock transfer ends Alpha Choice’s involvement in Hereford United FC. We wish those actively involved in restoring the club’s success all the best."

At the start of September, Alpha Choice and Alan McCarthy were named by Andy Lonsdale as active investors in the club yet they made no statements or public appearances, and appear to have done nothing during their ownership but extend the financial struggle.

Whoever the new owner is, they are the fourth in a little over six months. Since David Keyte sold the shares in late May, Tommy Agombar and McCarthy have both been temporary owners. Agombar failed the ODT test, while it appears McCarthy disposed of the holding to comply with demands to pass the test having failed to answer the FA charge.

With the club back in Court in just five days time, and Andy Lonsdale having made personal guarantees to the Court, it would be Lonsdale who would be the most likely candidate to be the new owner, but in this circus you probably wouldn't put any money on it.