GRAHAM Turner is confident Jon Brady can achieve Conference success for a second time at Edgar Street.

Right midfielder Brady, 30, became Hereford United's first summer signing following his move from rivals Stevenage Borough.

Earlier this week, former Bulls midfielder Danny Williams made the opposite switch when he agreed to join the Broadhall Way club, despite interest from Scarborough.

United's director of football Turner believes Australian-born Brady is a traditional English winger, blessed with genuine pace and an eye for a good cross.

Brady picked up a Conference championship medal in his time at Rushden and Diamonds, where he made 102 league appearances, while his previous clubs include Chester, Woking, Brentford and Wycombe.

"I think he's a very lively character," said Turner. "He's quick and crosses a very good ball. That's the sort of player I think we need here.

"I've known Jon for years when he was at Chester and Rushden and Diamonds. He's been involved in Conference-winning sides and we are hoping he will be a winner again with us.

"He's got plenty of pace and likes to take the ball past the full-back. Danny Williams was not that quick, he was more of a control and pass player. They are two different types of players."

Turner was delighted that all but two of his retained players agreed new 12-month contracts for the new season. Midfielder Craig Stanley was the last squad member to tie up a fresh deal, but defenders Mark Robinson and Andy Tretton move on, joining Stockport and Accrington respectively.

Turner added: "We've retained the nucleus of the squad from last season. Now we can add five or six more players for next season.

"We made offers to Mark Robinson and Andy Tretton, but I withdrew the offer for Mark. He did well for us for about 12 months, but good luck to him."