WE can confirm that Hereford FC's Rob Purdie has already made 400 appearances for the Bulls.

The versatitle player made his Hereford United debut in 2002 before going on to make 325 appearances for the club.

Purdie has since featured in 77 games for the reformed Hereford FC, which includes scoring the Bulls' goal at Wembley in the FA Vase Final.

His appearances include the Steve Millington Memorial Trophy match against Kidderminster Harriers and the HFA Senior Invitational Cup encounter with Merthyr Town, both of which were played prior to this season.

It has been confirmed that both matches were competitive fixtures.

Therefore, Purdie's 400th game was against Tiverton Town on January 28.