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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Vote Gives Hereford FC 'Clear Mandate' Says Watson


After announcing the result of the 'Hereford FC' vote to BBC Hereford and Worcester this morning. HUST vice-chairman Martin Watson gave his reaction.

"The ballot closed at midnight last night and 96.71% of our members (who took part) voted in favour to accept the proposals.

"77% turnout.

"I think the voice couldn't have been much clearer.

"It's given the Hereford FC proposal a clear mandate to move forward in their negotiations with Herefordshire Council and the FA.

"The facts are that since the club folded we (HUST) have doubled in size and a lot of those people who were still going to matches have joined us.

"We are not an exclusive organisation, we are inclusive.

"Come and join us, come and see what it's like

"We are going to do what the fans want us to do.

"The next step is that Hereford FC, which has already been formed as a company, will begin negotiations with the Council.

"They've got a Council meeting today in which they are going to discuss the leases on Edgar Street. Hopefully from that a proposal will be put forward for people to express interest in Edgar Street. Hereford FC will be one of those.

"Hopefully we can secure the ground and look towards planning for next season.

"The Council have indicated that they will be ready to name a tenant by the first of March so we've got just over five weeks to do quite a lot of work."