Guinan is Hereford's top scorer this season with nine goals

Hereford United striker Steve Guinan's was quick to deflect any praise for his hat-trick against Oldham on Saturday.

The 33-year-old said the Bulls' 5-0 victory was a true team effort.

"It's been a long time since we have annihilated a team, at times we were absolutely sensational," he told BBC Hereford & Worcester.

"Lionel Ainsworth and Matt Done, when they go forward, must be a nightmare for a full-back. I'd dread to play against them," he added.

"I think a lot of teams would have found it difficult to live with us, let alone a team like Oldham who are third.

"We hoped at half time the job was done, second half we were not as fluid going forward.

"We knew they would have a go at us, and it was a relief to see Lionel getting his second - I think that put the game to bed."

The 33-year-old scored a milestone goal in the club's league history.

His hat-trick included the 1,500th league goal for the Bulls, coming 37 years since Ken Wallace scored Hereford's first league goal in a home game against Reading in 1972.

The club's 1,000th goal was scored by Gary Bowyer at Rochdale in 1989/90 season.

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