preceded an overseas appointment in the Middle East with Al-Ahli (Doha) before he joined Celta Vigo in Spain where he got them promoted to La Liga. A further spell at The Hawthorns with Big Ron ended when the pair packed their bags and joined Athletico Madrid. Atkinson lasted just two months in the post and his departure saw Addison assume control until the end of the season. Addison then moved to Cadiz before re-joining Hereford United during the 90/91 season but his second spell at Edgar Street was less successful. He is later credited with spells at Al Arabi, Ajax, Merthyr, Scarborough, Yeovil, Swansea City, Forest Green and Barry Town before most recently working as a pundit for BBC Wales.

The Conference and other leagues have announced proposed line-upstalks with Derby over the sale of John Brayford and James Bailey.

May is usually the month when existing players at clubs learn their fate. Are they to be released or offered a new contract?

Ten years ago part-timer Robin Elmes had just finished his first season with Hereford United after being scouted by Ron Jukes from Halesowen. He was offered a fresh deal by manager Graham Turner and was pleased to accept.

Elmo scored 15 goals in his first season with the Bulls, joint top scorer with Paul Fewings who had just left Edgar Street after a falling-out with Turner. However Elmo wasn't always a striker.

"I don't think I was seen as a goalscorer as such when I signed for Hereford," said Elmes. "I was seen more as a target-man