Hereford United Football Club News

• Nickname:The Bulls
• Founded:1924
• Manager:Richard O'Kelly

• Ground:Edgar Street Athletic Ground
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Bulls clarify Randolph absence

12 Nov 2008 - 07:03:24

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Hereford United have released a statement to explain the absence of loan goalkeeper Darren Randolph from their 0-0 draw with Dagenham & Redbridge in the FA Cup first round.

The 21-year-old Charlton Athletic man was unhappy at rumours linking the Bulls with another keeper and refused to take part in the stalemate at Edgar Street.

A club statement read: "In view of the speculation about the absence of Darren Randolph from the team that played against Dagenham & Redbridge in the FA Cup last Saturday, the situation needs to be clarified.

"The team, which included Darren, was announced to the players prior to Friday morning's training.

"Two hours before kick-off on Saturday, Darren informed us that he had heard we were interested in another goalkeeper therefore he refused to take part in the match.

"Had he been a contracted player with us his contract would have been terminated for a serious breach of its terms.

"However, being on a standard loan the maximum disciplinary action we can take is to fine him two weeks' wages.

"Darren has to remain our player until January, but it is unlikely that he will play for us again."