Hampered by a serious financial crisis, Hereford parted company with manager Frank Lord by mutual consent before the end of September.
Tommy Hughes took charge in a caretaker capacity until the appointment in March of Hereford-born John Newman, whose most recent role had been as manager of Derby County following the sacking of Colin Addison.
Hereford were winless from their opening 11 league and cup matches and remained in the re-election zone for the entire season.
During the course of the season, Hereford used six different goalkeepers, four of whom were making their full Football League debut.
A seventh, Mick Kearns (brother of future Hereford player Ollie Kearns), appeared in the Herefordshire Senior Cup final against Newport County after first-choice keeper Drew Brand walked out on the club during pre-season.