Bulls frustrated by big freeze

Hereford’s FA Cup second round replay against Lincoln City has been called off after the Imps’ pitch was deemed unsafe following the recent poor weather.

Jamie Pitman’s men will have to wait until next Tuesday to battle out the tie, with the a trip to fellow League Two side Wycombe Wanderers the reward for the winners.

This is the second game in the space of four days to be called off because of a frozen pitch, as the Bulls’ home match against Morecambe in the league fell victim to the snow at the weekend.

One of the only games that did go ahead in the league saw Hereford’s relegation rivals Northampton Town and Stockport County go head to head at Sixways. The home side came out 2-0 winners to ease their worries, but Stockport will be looking over their shoulder as a win for Hereford in their game in hand could Pitman’s men just one point behind them. Meanwhile, Barnet, who sit second bottom, lost away at Oxford United, 2-1.

Hereford’s next chance to bridge the gap at the bottom of the football league will be this weekend as they make the trip to Yorkshire to play the former Premier League side,  Bradford City.

Bradford have been in some indifferent form themselves. Whilst at 16th in the table they don’t have the pressure relegation residing over them, Peter Taylor’s side have been in the headlines recently after their club captain, Zesh Rehman recently criticised his manager for being over looked in recent fixtures.

The Pakistan captain has been told he can leave on a free in January after breaking club rules and now finds himself in the middle of a media battle which can only distract the team from matters on the pitch.

It may well be a good time to make the trip to Valley Parade for Hereford. Let’s just hope the snow doesn’t get in the way!

Beckwith in Team of Week

A slow news day as far as the Bulls are concerned – but one thing to come out of the football league today is that once again Dean Beckwith has been named in the team of the week.

For the fourth time this season Dean has been named at the heart of the defence because of his outstanding display in the 1-0 win over play off hopeful Wycombe Wanderers at the weekend.

Team of the week as follwed:

Russell Hoult,Simon Spender,DEAN BECKWITH,Michael Johnson,Marc Joseph,Garry Thompson,David Perkins,Micah Hyde,Peter Holmes,Pawel Abbott,Adam Le Fondre

Hereford United 1-0 Wycombe Wanderers

A bizarre own goal allowed Hereford to pick up all three points yesterday against fellow promotion hopefuls Wycombe in a tight game which saw the Bulls edge closer to automatic promotion.

Hereford survived an onslaught of pressure from the visitors in the closing stages of the game as they pushed for an equaliser. In-form Bulls keeper Wayne Brown saved well from a vicious Stefen Oakes drive and Wycombe defender Leon Johnson hit the upright late on.

The first half saw both sides have chaces to take the lead with Theo Robinson twice going close for the home side. The deadlock was finally brokes though in the 70th minute when Hereford were awarded a free kick. Clint Easton’s delivery was met by Wycombe’s Russell Martin just inside his own penalty box. The right back was under no real pressure and had time and space to clear any danger but somehow directed it instead high over Wanderers keeper Fielding and into the roof of the net.

Anyone who saw the game would openly admit that the Bulls rode thier luck, but to get promoted you need a little luck. Wycombe contributed to a fascinating game of attacking football and look good for a playoff place.

Ultimately though Hereford came out on top and closed the gap on Peterborough who could only draw at home to struggling Notts County

Final score Hereford 1-0 Wycombe.

Attendance: 3126

Can the Bulls finish in the top three?

Talk is starting to surface about a possible top three finish for the Bulls after good recent wins away at Accrington and Mansfield – but can we actually do it?

Mad4bulls verdict is of course we can! This final stretch is going to be so important and nothing is decided yet, but consistency is a must and results such as the disappointing loss at home to lowly Dagenham and Redbridge must be avoided.

Hereford welcome a strong Wycombe side to Edgar Street tomorrow with three points a must if both sides are to keep promotion hopes alive.

Wycombe have won four of thier last five league games and the reverse fixture in December last year saw Hereford snatch a 2-2 draw after two goals in the last 3 minutes.

Come on you Whites!