Turner close to deal with Mkandawire

Graham Turner thinks he is close to agreeing a deal with Tamika Mkandawire.

The Hereford United manager told BBC Hereford and Worcester earlier today that "things are moving in the right direction for us" with Mkandawire.

It seems that Turner has offered a two-year deal to the club captain but Mkandawire wants only a year long contract.

Turner also said that Chester had "agreed to release" Wayne Brown from his contract.

"I think he is an important player for us," commented Turner.

As regards Craig Mawson leaving, Turner said the club was sorry to lose him.

"I think he had a brilliant attitude, kept Wayne Brown on his toes, made sure there was competition for his place.

"So we need another keeper and I'm talking to one or two at the present time."

Turner also spoke about Adam Stansfield.

"I spoke to him a week or so ago. He asked for a second year but the offer was for one year.

"He then asked if he played a certain number of games could a contract for a second year kick-in which I agreed.

"I thought he was away on holiday but I now read he's going to sign for Exeter.

"You lose one or two players. I won't lose any sleep over Adam going to Exeter. We wish him well. He did a decent job for us here."

Turner then revealed that there had been a problem with Stansfield two or three months before the end of the season.

"We got word that Adam had already spoken to Exeter, then denied it, but we were not too happy about that situation. So Adam Stansfield and Exeter - it's been a link for quite some time."

Turner mentioned the move of Ryan Green to Bristol Rovers.

"I would have liked to have kept Ryan Green but he's disappeared from the scene. If he wants to go somewhere else, fair enough. We'll get a player that wants to come in and play for us."

Turner said that most of his time at present is taken up by talking to players from other clubs.

"I saw two yesterday. I'm hopeful that they will both say yes but you can never tell in football."

Finally Turner said that people were still talking about that final.

"Even at the League Chairman's conference, there were a lot of people who watched the game on television who thought it was a great game.

"I read the Leicester paper who felt it was the best game seen at the Walkers Stadium all season.

"We have to move on but there is a momentum about the place and we need to keep it going to order to keep the supporters coming back."

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