Success For Youth - 29th April

Pegasus Juniors under 18 team retained the HFA Floodlit League following a resounding 6-0 defeat of nearest rivals Ludlow Town last week.

It was possible for the visitors to gain the title if, by winning all their games in hand, however, they can now only finish five points behind providing they win the remaining fixtures. Captained by Dan Price, who is now a regular for the club's first team, the result was never in doubt after they took a 2-0 half-time lead and scored goals at regular intervals in the second half. It is believed Pegasus become the first team to retain the title since the league's inception.

It is anticipated the Trophy will be presented before the First team game on Saturday, when they host third place Reading Town in the FTL Futbol Hellenic League Premier Division at Old School Lane, Hereford.

Peggy On TheFA Cup Road -22nd September

On Saturday26th September 2009, Hereford based Pegasus Juniors travel to play Blue Square Conference South side AFC Telford in the 2nd round qualifying of the FA Cup sponsored by E.ON for the biggest game in the history of the club. This is new territory for the Hereford side who has never been beyond the 1st round qualifying in the previous six attempts since moving to their new home at Old School Lane. The size of the task facing Pegasus Juniors is enormous with two leagues separating the teams, to put this into some form of perspective it is like Hereford United travelling to Stoke City.

This is the magic of the FA Cup competition, the game is certainly winnable but, however unlikely, the players have to believe there is a chance no matter how remote it might be, otherwise, it is pointless playing the game. Pegasus Juniors, who were named after the famous Pegasus amateur side of the 1950’s and winners of the FA Amateur Cup several times, continue the amateur tradition, where players do not receive wages or even travelling expenses. The ‘Peggy’ Boys have already sprung major surprises in the competition with away victories at higher graded Willenhall Town and Hednesford Town in the previous rounds. The victory at Hednesford Town in the previous round was arguably the biggest upset of the round and saw Chris Mortlock receive a nomination for ‘Player of the Round’ the outcome is expected by the middle of the week..

The Hereford side will not do anything different as they approach the FA Cup game on Saturday, it will be treated as just another game. The only difference will be the size of the crowd, none of the Pegasus players will have played in front of a crowd any way near the size of the crowd expected at the New Bucks Head. Yes they will have a small band of supporters travelling on a supporter’s coach that will also be a first. If Pegasus Juniors play to their ability they will give the home side a stern test, if not, it will be a long afternoon. What ever the outcome the visitor’s are sure the host club will treat them with the respect they deserve and the Pegasus Junior’s club as a whole will certainly enjoy the occasion.

Biggest One Yet - 8th September

On Saturday, Pegasus Juniors travel to Hednesford Town for the biggest game in their history, for a first round qualifying fixture in TheFACup. This being the furthest the Hereford club has progressed in the competition since being accepted into the competition in the 2005/6 season after moving to the new facilities at Old School Lane.

There opponents however, were formed in 1880 by the merger of two leading clubs, after many years in local competitions they joined the Southern League in 1984. They gained promotion to the Football Conference in 1995, when they won the Southern League Premier Division, but were relegated again in 2001. The Pitmen celebrated promotion with a move to a purpose built stadium called Keys Park having played all of their games prior on the field behind the Cross Keys pub. They had their best run in the Football Conference in 1995|96 season, when they finished third in a tight league, although this was before the days of play-offs in the Football Conference.
They have a distinguished history in the FA Cup with a number of notable scalps including Blackpool and York City. The club also won the 2004 FA Trophy, beating the fancied Canvey Island.

Hednesford Town finished eighth last season in the Unibond Northern League Premier Division after being in play off contention for most of the season. They have been moved for this season by the Football Association into the Southern League Premier Division. Their management duo of ex Wolverhampton Wanders players Dean Edwards and Mel Eves are away of the Pegasus strengths after watching them in the replay at Willenhall.

Hednesford have not had the best of starts this season with eight points, two wind and two draws from seven games.

This will be a very tough challenge for “The Peggy Boys” who, if they play to their potential will provide a stern test to the “The Pitmen” if they do not, it will be a very long ninety minutes but, hey this is the FA Cup and anything is possible.

Flying Horse Take On Bulls - 7th June

Pegasus Juniors FC are pleased to confirm that on Tuesday, 9th July, 2009, Hereford United will visit Old School Lane, Hereford as part of the pre season friendly programme as the Hellenic League team prepare for the forthcoming season seeking to improve on the position of tenth in the league table. This will be the first opportunity the “Bulls” supporters will have to see new United manager John Trewick’s new signings in their first competitive action. The game will kick off at 7:45pm.

Negotiations for this fixture were first started before Christmas when Graham Turner agreed to a fixture following the support given by Pegasus Juniors FC to the Sportsman’s Evening hosted by Hereford United. The club are more than hopeful of being able to confirm in the near future a home fixture against a Blue Square Conference team, when this is done other fixtures will be announced.

Pegasus Juniors are able to confirm following the successful Hellenic League season the management team has been asked to continue for the 2009 2010 season. Steve Griffiths will be at the helm assisted by Jarrod Clay, with the Club Physiotherapist Rob Hodges and trainee Sophie Carpenter. The reserve side will be managed by former Pegasus Juniors and Westfields first team manager Paul Mann assisted by Matt Preece and Physiotherapist Mark Newman. The Colts side will be under new management with Dave Priday in charge assisted by the experienced Dave Jones. The successful under U18’s team will continue under the management of Mick Williams assisted by Leigh Harris and Dave Jones with Physio Sophie Carpenter. Mark Newman has returned to the club in a principle role of goalkeeping coach.

Pre season training at Old School Lane, Hereford for all senior teams starts at 3:00 pm on Saturday, 27th June, 2009, all are welcome to attend.