 On 15 July 2010, he signed a two-year deal with Hereford United.On 25 January 2012, Townsend then signed an extension to his contract to keep him at Edgar Street after several strong performances, he scooped the 'Players Player' of the year award and made more appearances than any other player for the second consecutıve year.Townsend was released by Hereford United at the end of the 2012–13 season after making only seven league appearances due to injury.