ACCRINGTON STANLEY manager John Coleman hailed his side after they contained Hereford United to a 0-0 draw at Edgar Street.

"I don't think many teams will come here and keep a clean sheet," said Coleman.

"With the amount of goals Hereford have scored this season, I'm delighted that we've kept a clean sheet."

Entertainment was at a premium against the Bulls, although Coleman was far from bothered.

He added: "We defended well and that's all part and parcel of football.

"Chances were at a premium. Both teams probably had one or two chances, although they weren't clear-cut.

"On our second-half performance, I thought we deserved to win the game.

"Having said that, Hereford are a very, very good side.

"We had some big performances out there.

"I thought Paul Mullin was absolutely outstanding.

"His link-up play and touch was second to none.

"We opened them up a couple of times."