Hereford were not at full strength with David Norton out following a groin injury and Tony Agana being out with a hamstring. Brian McGorry was also not at his best following a virus infection. But this was by far the worst game I have seen Hereford play for some time.

Chris Mackenzie was something of a "saving" grace, by stopping a number of excellent shots, but the Stevenage lead opened when he made an excellent diving save from a Jason Solomon header only to have the free ball driven home by Ryan Kirby from all of two yards.

Just five minutes later and Neil Trebble sent in a stinging 20-yard drive which Mackenzie managed to touch but failed to keep out.

Stevenage's dominance continued well into the second half with Hereford rarely moving out of their own half. On 55 minutes, Stevenage almost went three nil up as Neil Catlin belted another 20-yard shot which hit the underside of the bar sending it straight down for Ian Rodgerson to clear.

Five minutes later and Chris Mackenzie was again thanking the God's as Neil Trebble lopped the ball past him only to hit the bar and bounce clear.

United's only real efforts came in the last 10 minutes when Ian Foster had a shot well saved by Gallagher and Richard Walker headed against the post.

Altogether a very poor performance and United must to better if they are to stand any chance of getting out of the Conference this season.