GRAHAM Turner will boot sentiment into touch when he takes his Hereford United side to Shrewsbury Town tomorrow for the Conference match-of-the-day.

The Bulls' boss may have cut his managerial teeth during six years at Gay Meadow from 1978-84 but remains focused solely on winning three points and nothing else.

"I had a terrific time there in my first managerial position but all that is forgotten on Saturday when we just want to take three points from the match," said Turner.

"Both clubs are in contention and they are certainly in a good run of form.

"We've got back to winning ways and it is one to look forward to.

"It will be a big occasion and it is what playing professional football is all about.

"Relative to other Conference clubs this is a big one.

"Shrewsbury are a very experienced team, they don't give much away and we will have to work hard to get something out of the game."

It promises to be a titantic struggle with second-placed Hereford intent on continuing their revival started against Margate last week while sixth-placed Shrews, smarting from a draw with lowly Leigh in midweek, will want to return to winning form.

History is against Hereford who have failed to record a single win at Gay Meadow in the Football League.

But incentive is flowing throughout the United side not least from striker Steve Guinan and defender Dean Craven, who both had brief stints at Shrewsbury without making much impact.

Michael Rose is suspended for the clash with Jimmy Quinn's side but Jamie Pitman returns from suspension.

The derby will also mark a milestone for Hereford keeper Matt Baker who chalks up his 100th Conference appearance for the club.

"It would be great to wrap it up by taking something from this derby," said Baker.

"It's probably the biggest game we've had so far and we need to continue our little revival, certainly by not losing."

Around 2,000 Bulls fans are expected to make the trip to Shropshire.

FORMCAST: Bulls to draw 1-1.