 The following season saw a turn around in Binney's fortunes, 28 goals resulting in the Plymouth Player of the Year award.However, Binney suddenly fell from favour at Plymouth, not fitting in with new manager Bobby Saxton's plans for Argyle, and in January 1980, after 42 goals in 81 appearances, Binney was transferred to Hereford United for £37,000.At Hereford he subsequently qualified as a coach and was appointed assistant manager to Frank Lord.