Hereford United sign Carruthers, Gallinagh and Jackson

Hereford United have completed the signing of defenders Chris Carruthers and Andy Gallinagh and striker Marlon Jackson on free transfers.

Carruthers, 28, required seven stitches after suffering a clash of heads in a trial match against Evesham, played for Bulls boss Martin Foyle at York City.

Centre-back Gallinagh, 27, who had two loan spells at Bath City last year, joins after his release by Cheltenham.

Jackson, 21, has agreed a one-year deal after his release by Bristol City.

He had a loan spell at Edgar Street in 2009.