Forest Green's Merrett Makes Bulls Move
Forest Green's Will Merrett has joined Hereford FC on loan from Forest Green Rovers until October. The 20-year-old central defender has been with Forest Green since September 2024 and has featured in three of their four National League Cup matches that season.
What happened?
Will Merrett has joined Hereford FC on loan from Forest Green Rovers until October. The 20-year-old central defender has been with Forest Green since September 2024 and has featured in three of their four National League Cup matches that season.
Why it matters for Forest Green
The loan move will give Merrett valuable experience and exposure to a new league, while also allowing Forest Green to assess his abilities in a different environment.
What comes next?
Forest Green will be looking to strengthen their squad in the coming transfer window, and Merrett's loan move may be a precursor to a permanent deal.
As of 29 July 2026, Forest Green's next fixture is against Wealdstone (away, 2027-02-16) (20th in the table).
