A NUMBER of former Bulls players congratulated Hereford FC following their 4-0 win at Salisbury on Saturday.

The victory – coupled with Taunton losing at Evesham – meant Pete Beadle's side were crowned Southern League Division One South & West champions, their second promotion in two years.

Here are just some of the messages that came in.

Marc Pugh (@MarcPugh7): Congratulations to @HerefordFC on your promotion! The fans deserve it, I really enjoyed my time at your club, buzzing for everyone involved.

Jarrod Bowen (@jarrodbowen_): Cngrats @HerefordFC champions again,

Sam Clucas (@samclucas): Huge congrats to @HerefordFC on promotion.

Steve Guinan (@guins1): Huge congratulations to all involved @HerefordFC on gaining promotion, perhaps more importantly the fans who've been through the mire.

Richard Rose (richard_a_rose): Massive congrats to @HerefordFC on your promotion today!! More of the same next season.

Kris Taylor (@kristaylor26): Congrats to all @HerefordFC its about time the supporters had something to cheer again.

Mustapha Bundu (@musbundu101): Congrats to @HerefordFC for gaining promotion #hfc #bulls #2in2

Aaron Birch (@aaronbirch45): Congratulations to @HerefordFC another massive achievement! Well deserved! Enjoy the celebrations!

Fellow Herefordshire clubs, as well as teams who have previously faced Hereford, also tweeted their congratulations.

Pegasus Juniors: Congratulations to all @HerefordFC on sealing a second successive title-winning promotion.

Hereford Lads Club: Congratulations to @HerefordFC on their title winning season 2 years in a row.

Morpeth Town: Congratulations to @HerefordFC on their second successive promotion.

Coventry Sphinx: Congratulations to @HerefordFC on gaining a second successive promotion after winning the MFL Premier title at Sphinx Drive last season.

Alvechurch manager Ian Long (@fergie9090) also tweeted, posting: Congratulations to Hereford FC, can we borrow Mills now?