Keetch's Delight at HUFC Success

2.04.15pm BST (GMT +0100) Thu 8th May 2008

Hereford's Liberal Democrat MP and keen Hereford United FC fan has tabled an Early Day Motion in support of the club's recent promotion and to honour the work of the team's manager, Graham Turner.

Commenting, Paul Keetch said, "I am delighted that Hereford United have been deservedly promoted to the First Division and have written to Graham Turner personally to congratulate him and the players and to pledge my continued support for the club."

Ends

Notes to Editors

EDM 1502

That this House congratulates Hereford United Football Club on being promoted to the First Division; notes the success of the players and club officials in achieving this promotion; salutes the extraordinary support of Bulls' fans, at home and away, throughout the season; recognises Graham Turner for his personal contribution to Hereford United and football as the second longest serving manager in the Football League; and looks forward to success for United at Edgar Street in the years to come.