CHAIRMAN David Keyte insists Hereford United are going in the right direction despite struggling at the wrong end of npower League Two.

The Bulls, who were in action against Accrington last night, know they face a battle to beat the drop in 2012 and are targeting a successful second-half of the season to steer themselves to safety.

Keyte said: “It’s been a frustrating couple of months where, despite performances improving, we are getting the wrong end of results.

“We would like to see the side picking some points up in the next couple of months because some of the teams around us are reorganising and we need to be turning the tide.

“Apart from getting results and points on the board, we strongly believe we are on the right track and just need a break.”

However, the United chief has warned fans not to expect the situation to be addressed by a flurry of signings during the January transfer window.

Money is tight at Edgar Street and Keyte has stressed the first priority is to free up funds before manager Jamie Pitman can look to strengthen the squad.

“Our task is to get a few players out on loan,” the chairman said.

“We tried to change the shape of the side and that leaves some contracted players sitting in the stands watching.

“Financially, we would need to get some of those out and they would appreciate playing.

“It’s not a question of bringing players in first.”