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Post by White Lightning on Jul 24, 2024 14:35:29 GMT
So sad to see Matt Healey's post on Bulls News.
Hereford United royalty. Not a minor royal either.
Messing around with them old programmes I have started to get a bit used to what these players created. Reeling off 8000+ crowds like they are 2000+. Fundraising left right and central. New stands cropping up everywhere, all down to what must have been some magical football? He was right in amongst it from what I have learnt so far.
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Post by Barney still in B-Block on Jul 24, 2024 15:27:17 GMT
Another, sad day, who is left now?
Not a big keeper, but brave and pretty damn good, inspired many a young keeper I’m sure, me included.
RIP Fred, one of 12 who changed many lives.
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Post by Incognito on Jul 24, 2024 17:17:14 GMT
Sad news indeed. One of a very special group. Even played on the wing when he was injured.
RIP.
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Post by D.M. Dorko on Jul 24, 2024 18:02:55 GMT
Fred didn't get much game time during the debut league season due to the emergence of a Son of the Godhead, and only made one appearance the following season.
That single appearance was at Grimsby on the opening day and is described by Ron Parrott as "arguably the best ever performance by a Hereford keeper, including a superb first-half penalty save."
Fred broke his wrist in the 89th minute, possibly the injury to which Incognito refers above?
EDIT: The Bible records Brian Owen coming on in Fred's place, so apparently not.
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Post by halesowen1 on Jul 24, 2024 20:14:26 GMT
As far as I know we still have Ken Mallender, Colin Addison, Dudley Tyler, Brian Owen, Tony Gough and Ricky George still going strong.
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Post by portlyottersdad on Jul 24, 2024 20:18:05 GMT
Very sad news indeed.
He was truly a Hereford legend.
RIP and best wishes to his family and friends.
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Post by indefatigabull on Jul 25, 2024 6:37:39 GMT
As far as I know we still have Ken Mallender, Colin Addison, Dudley Tyler, Brian Owen, Tony Gough and Ricky George still going strong. RIP Fred. Dudley is 80 on 21st September and I believe will be at Edgar Street on that day, for the Kings Lynn game. Don't forget Peter Isaac who, although not a player at that time, will forever be associated with the club. Peter is 93! |
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Post by glawsterwhite on Jul 25, 2024 8:03:47 GMT
Rip fred. Yes a United legend - one of our best keepers in my opinion.
Good to hear “mr Hereford” is still going strong !
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Post by Andrew on Jul 25, 2024 9:18:27 GMT
So sad to see Matt Healey's post on Bulls News. Hereford United royalty. Not a minor royal either. Messing around with them old programmes I have started to get a bit used to what these players created. Reeling off 8000+ crowds like they are 2000+. Fundraising left right and central. New stands cropping up everywhere, all down to what must have been some magical football? He was right in amongst it from what I have learnt so far. Yep 8000 crowds were the norm happy days RIP Fred |
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Post by GRL on Jul 25, 2024 9:38:24 GMT
As far as I know we still have Ken Mallender, Colin Addison, Dudley Tyler, Brian Owen, Tony Gough and Ricky George still going strong. RIP Fred. Dudley is 80 on 21st September and I believe will be at Edgar Street on that day, for the Kings Lynn game. Don't forget Peter Isaac who, although not a player at that time, will forever be associated with the club. Peter is 93! No, I don't think Peter is quite that old (and Google gets it wrong, too.) |
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Post by greekgod on Jul 25, 2024 10:01:08 GMT
90 next?
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Post by GRL on Jul 25, 2024 10:11:48 GMT
Correct.
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Post by eggchaserbull on Jul 25, 2024 12:40:44 GMT
A very good goalkeeper and exceedingly brave, often diving in amongst all those boots in a congested six yard box and invariably coming up with the ball.
Would have made a great flanker in the egg shaped ball game.
RIP, Fred, and thank you for those wonderful memories.
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