THE future of Hereford United is back in the balance with the 90-year-old club’s very existence on the line.

The Edgar Street outfit return to the Royal Courts of Justice on Monday as their long-standing winding-up order is heard once again.

It has already been adjourned seven times but on each occasion Hereford have been granted extra time to pay off their debts.

However, time appears to be running out for the Bulls with Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), who are the chief creditor on the petition, having given no indication that their six-figure debt has been settled.

There is also the issue of a £1.5million investment, the promise of which formed the basis of the latest adjournment on October 20.

At the time, chairman Andy Lonsdale said the money was expected in a week but, despite since saying that the investment was “secured” or “almost secured”, no announcement has been made regarding the arrival of funds.

Unless debts are cleared or United deliver on their investment promise, they run the risk of being wound up for good.

It means today’s FA Trophy third qualifying round tie against Sutton United at Edgar Street (3pm) could be the last match in the club’s history.

Jon Taylor’s side are looking to bounce back from Tuesday’s 3-0 Southern League Premier Division defeat at Chesham United, which ended their six-match winning streak.

Meanwhile, former majority shareholder Tommy Agombar says he will take legal action in response to claims he sent malicious voicemails to a fan.

Agombar, barred from having anything to do with the running of the club after failing the Football Association’s Owners and Directors Test, denies that his voice is being heard.

A statement said: “This episode, along with a number of others making spurious claims regarding Mr Agombar and Hereford United, have now been passed to lawyers acting on his behalf and will be pursued vigorously.”