PACE newcomer Jason de la Pena believes he has come of age and can play a major role in Worcestershire's quest for success this season. The much-travelled 26-year-old believes the time is right for him to settle down and fulfil his potential at New Road
WORCESTER'S Les Cusworth is calling for a merger of union and league to create a new free-scoring version of rugby for the new millennium. The former England stand-off and assistant manager has spoken out after seeing England suffer a World Cup exit via
FULL-time will still be the way to go for Hereford United for the foreseeable future. Despite their well-publicised financial troubles, the Bulls have no intention of lessening their status as they prepare for their fourth season outside the Football
PHIL Weston believes he broke through a barrier when he became Worcestershire's first century-maker of the season. And he's determined to prove it by producing more ton-up displays before the end of what he hopes will be a free-scoring campaign. Twenty-five-year-old
WORCESTER Rugby Club recovered from a laboured first-half to record a 58-9 victory against a gritty West Hartlepool who remain bottom and pointless after eight games. The Sixways side outscored their struggling hosts by eight tries to none, but rarely
SCRUM-half Ben Harvey makes a giant leap into the unknown by playing his first ever league game at stand-off for Worcester tomorrow (3.00). The former Richmond number nine will be wearing 10 at West Hartlepool after Tony Yapp suffered shoulder damage
FRAN Tierney could become Kidderminster Harriers' first summer signing. Manager Jan Molby has expressed his interest in the left-sided midfielder, recently released by Notts County. The 24-year-old, who spent two years with County, started his career
WORCESTER lock Steve Lloyd returns to action this weekend after a three-week lay-off with a bruised back. The 31-year-old former Harlequin has not played since injuring his back at London Welsh but has been named in the second team to face Henley at Sixways
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby is to hold further talks with former Welsh international midfielder Barry Horne. Newly-promoted Harriers have been tracking the 37-year-old former Everton, Southampton and Birmingham player, capped 59 times by his
HOOKER Marco Caputo has been given the all clear to make his debut for Worcester at West Hartlepool on Saturday. Sixways director of rugby Les Cusworth was given the green light from Twickenham yesterday after his formal registration was completed. Worcester
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby described last night's civic reception for his Nationwide Conference title winners as "one of the proudest moments of my life." The former Liverpool and Denmark star was speaking after 5,000 fans gathered outside
LES Cusworth has warned that his Tongan signings remain in the balance while the club wait for work permits. Worcester yesterday snapped up full-back Sateki Tuipulotu and scrum-half Sililo Martens after the Tongans' exit from the World Cup. They have
JAN Molby is today still basking in the glory of taking Kidderminster Harriers into the Football League. But he's knows full well that it hasn't all been champagne and roses this season. In fact, at one stage early in the campaign, he admits he was at
TWO Tongan World cup stars have joined Worcester's promotion race in Allied Dunbar Premiership Two. Full-back Sateki Tuipulotu and scrum-half Sililo Martens impressed Les Cusworth during their World Cup games against New Zealand, Italy and England. They
CHAMPIONS Kidderminster Harriers are aiming to finish the most successful season in their 114-year history on a winning note when they visit relegation-haunted Altrin-cham tomorrow (3pm). Harriers, however, are expecting a far tougher test than they did
LES Cusworth's men sent out a resounding message to the rest of the league on Saturday -- catch us if you can! Worcester's thumping 84-15 victory at Wakefield, coupled with Leeds' 17-11 reverse at Rotherham, leaves them two points clear at the top of
WORCESTER Rugby Club have been drawn away to National League Kendal in round three of the Tetley Bitter Cup. The Cumbrian club lie second in Jewson Two North with five wins from their opening six league games, but must overcome a gulf of two divisions
FOR governing body, read shambles. For organisation ability, read cock-up. And for integrity, read "sorry, what's that again?". The Rugby Football Union and English First Division Rugby clubs are today in the dock, accused of taking the game to new levels
WORCESTER Rugby Club have denied reports that new signing Marco Caputo is still a Bedford player. Premiership One Bedford have claimed that the hooker is registered with them and is unable to sign for Worcester. But Worcester's press officer, Nicola Goodwin
MANAGER Jan Molby is to be offered a new four-year contract after taking Kidderminster Harriers into the Football League. Harriers' chairman Lionel Newton has also issued a stern "hands off" warning to other clubs who want to lure the former Liverpool
"I'll love it if we beat them, love it!" -- the immortal words of Kevin Keegan wound up into a frenzy after falling victim to the now legendary mind-games of Sir Alex Ferguson. The present England manager struggled to keep hold of his sanity during the
JAMES Lofthouse could fire across the bows of Worcester's promotion push by lining up against his old club for Wakefield on Saturday. The former England U21 stand-off left Worcester two weeks ago to study a business degree at Newcastle University. His
MANAGER Jan Molby is to have talks with Kidderminster Harriers millionaire chairman Lionel Newton about how much money will be made available for new players. Aggborough officials are drawing up plans for their Football League debut now that they need
BILL Smith left Orrell without going for his normal pint of bitter at the clubhouse on Saturday. The life-long fan, who had watched in the early 70s as his heroes famously knocked Harlequins out of the Pilkington Cup, had had enough. After seeing his
LEAGUE leaders Worcester Rugby Club have signed former Australian international hooker Marco Caputo. The 28-year-old has been snapped up after becoming a free agent due to financial problems at Premiership One Bedford. Although not a current Wallabies
HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner is determined not to let their season peter out. United, who entertain Nationwide Conference relegation battlers Welling United tomorrow (3.00), have gone seven matches without a win. That includes three
HEREFORD United complete a daunting programme of three games in five days when they entertain Kingstonian (3.00). The Bulls drew 0-0 at Kingstonian earlier this month, but since then the London side has reached the FA Umbro Trophy final for the second
GOALKEEPER Scott Cooksey has joined Hereford United on a permanent basis. The former Bromsgrove Rovers player, who has impressed during a three-month loan spell from Shrewsbury Town, has signed a two-year contract with the Bulls. He will figure in tonight's
INJURIES to locks Steve Lloyd and Chris Raymond have dealt Worcester a double blow as they prepare for Friday's Allied Dunbar Premiership Two clash with Coventry. The second row pair started last weekend's 20-19 victory at London Welsh but Lloyd suffered
SIXWAYS played host to its second World Cup side when Argentina rolled into town yesterday. And one of the South American's star players said he may consider returning to Worcester - to play for the Gold 'n' Blues. Scrum-half Agustin Pichot, snapped up
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have had their lead at the top of the Nationwide Conference cut to three points. Title rivals Rushden & Diamonds narrowed the gap following a 3-1 victory at relegation-threatened Woking last night. The Northamptonshire outfit
MOVES to increase the number of promotion places in the Nationwide Conference have not come before time -- but Hereford United must be wishing it could have happened this season. Nationwide League clubs are expected to rubber-stamp a two-up, two-down
HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner has hit out at Nationwide Conference fixture planners after being forced to play twice in three days. The third-placed Bulls must travel to Kingstonian tonight (7.45) before entertaining Yeovil Town on
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WORCESTER Rugby Club are at the forefront of a new league to develop the international superstars of tomorrow. They have joined forces with the likes of Bristol, Cardiff and Swansea to launch the country's first ever colts league involving top clubs.
LEAGUE leaders Worcester have kept faith with the side which beat promotion rivals Rotherham despite the return of lock Richard Denhardt. The Sixways selectors have named the same XV which won 21-10 at Sixways on Saturday so Denhardt, who has completed
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers midfielder Thomas Skovbjerg is recovering from a second operation on his badly injured right knee. The Danish import suffered cruciate ligament damage during Kidderminster's home 1-1 Nationwide Conference draw with Altrincham on
SOME of Hereford United's greatest names of the past will be doing battle with showbiz stars and ex-England heroes in a charity fundraising match next week. The Hereford past and present side will take on a celebrity team captained by former Liverpool
FORMER Liverpool and Danish international Jan Molby hopes his big match pedigree will rub off on his Kidderminster Harriers players for their crunch match with Nationwide Conference title rivals Rushden and Diamonds at Aggborough tomorrow (3pm). "I was
HEREFORD United can do rivals Kidderminster Harriers a huge favour tomorrow if they can upset fellow title-chasers Rushden and Diamonds tomorrow. The Bulls travel to Nene Park (3.00) for a game that has a crucial bearing on the Nationwide Conference title
WORCESTER Rugby Club have delved into the transfer market yet again to capture centre Shaun Woof from Waterloo. The 22-year-old three-quarter put pen to paper yesterday and then trained with his new team mates in the evening. Liverpool-born Woof has represented
RUSHDEN and Diamonds manager Brian Talbot has admitted that the destiny of the Nationwide Conference title is now out of their hands -- on the eve of Saturday's showdown at Kidderminster Harriers. A 2-0 home defeat against Morecambe on Tuesday left second-placed
EVER the optimist, Hereford United's Director of Football Graham Turner is still not throwing in the towel on their Nationwide Conference title chances. The Bulls' hopes were surely ended by this week's shock 4-2 home defeat against lowly Woking. That
WORCESTER lock Richard Denhardt is available for selection again after serving a three-match ban for the punch that saw him sent off in the opening match of the season. Denhardt was given his marching orders just 55 minutes into the new season for flooring
A FATHER who took the law into his own hands after his daughter was slapped in a long-running dispute has been jailed. Drunken Peter John O'Neill barged into the home of Gary Walker, accused him of being responsible and broke his nose with a flurry of
IN-form Hereford United have a chance to make it 12 games without defeat in the Nationwide Conference when lowly Woking visit Edgar Street tonight (7.45). Now third in the table, Director of Football Graham Turner will be confident of stretching that
JONAH Lomu has hinted he could be joining English rugby for good after the Rugby World Cup. The mighty winger, who became an overnight sensation at the last World Cup in South Africa, admitted he is open to offers because he will soon be out of contract
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby has received a massive boost ahead of his side's Nationwide Conference title showdown with Rushden & Diamonds on Saturday. The former Liverpool star has scooped The Mail on Sunday's Manager of the Month award
MANAGER Jan Molby believes Kidderminster Harriers are strong enough to be at least as successful as Football League newcomers Cheltenham Town. The Aggborough boss, however, knows table-topping Harriers still have the hardest job to do -- and that's clinch
HEREFORD United have handed Andy Quy the chance to re-establish himself in goal. Quy makes his first appearance in the first-team since September in tomorrow's home Nationwide Conference clash with Hednesford Town (3.00). This follows Shrewsbury Town's
WORCESTER'S try-scoring king Nick Baxter will be firing on all cylinders as title rivals Worcester and Rotherham go on a collision course at Sixways tomorrow. Baxter has recovered from an ankle sprain and will start on the left wing for the Allied Dunbar
STRIKER Neil Midgley will join up with his new Kidderminster Harriers team-mates tomorrow for a special training session. The 21-year-old has moved on loan until the end of the season from Ipswich Town. Aggborough manager Jan Molby completed the deal
FLYING winger Mat Walker is looking to turn the tables on his old club Rotherham by repeating his sensational Sixways hat-trick. When the clubs last met in May, Rotherham were still involved in a nail-biting promotion race but swept aside Worcester with
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby was hoping to beat today's Nationwide Conference transfer deadline by snapping up striker Neil Midgley on loan from First Division Ipswich Town. Molby watched Midgley notch two goals in Ipswich Reserves' 7-0 home
HEREFORD United's title dream is still alive, insists Director of Football Graham Turner. Unbeaten in nine games, United are the form horses in the Conference going into tomorrow's game at Nuneaton Borough (3.00). United may be eighth in the table and
LES Cusworth believes Worcester's victory over Henley Hawks may prove crucial in the fight for promotion this season. Despite conceding two injury time tries, the Sixways Director of Rugby was pleased with his squad's performance ag-ainst the league newcomers
CONCERN is growing for the welfare of a teenager who vanished from Worcester city centre a week ago. Andrew Read was last seen by his mother at 10.30pm last Monday, November 13, when she dropped him off outside the Old Rectifying House pub in North Parade
THE New Zealand All Blacks have confirmed that they will be performing an open training session at Worcester Rugby Club. The international side will be training in front of the crowds at the Sixways Stadium on Saturday, September 25, from 10am-12 noon
MANAGER Jan Molby admits to being surprised by the speed of Kidderminster Harriers progress this season. In his first campaign in the Aggborough hot-seat he has steered Harriers to the top of the Nationwide Conference table and in striking distance of
WORCESTER Rugby Club are set to play a major part in the preparation for the World Cup with the news that a second international side is using Sixways as a training base. The Argentinian World Cup team, complete with their star scrum-half Augustin Pichot
Saturday, May 6, 2000. IT was the result the scriptwriters wanted but not a scoreline to ease Worcester's end of season pains. In an action replay of last season they have faltered at the end of a long campaign and Saturday's 34-17 defeat came as no surprise
HEREFORD United are confident they can extend the loan deals of goalkeeper Scott Cooksey and defender Tom White. The pair's month-long deals are both due to end after tomorrow's Nationwide Conference match at Hayes (3.00). Director of Football Graham
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are now unlikely to make a new signing before Saturday's home Nationwide Conference clash with Telford United. Manager Jan Molby has been tracking a player with Football League experience to boost his championship hopefuls, but
Saturday, April 29, 2000 THE title may have gone north and the coach headed west into the sunset but Worcester are still a good side at Sixways. With expectation lifted to incredible heights only to be dashed on the rocks of Rotherham's Clifton Road,
WORCESTER Rugby Club sailed to the top of an embryonic league table with a 73-0 demolition of Rugby Lions. In an embarrassingly one-sided affair they scored eleven tries while the visitors only managed a single penalty attempt from the half-way line.
Saturday, April 22, 2000 WORCESTER'S disappointing season dipped to an all-time low on Saturday with an abject 21-15 defeat against relegation threatened Rugby Lions. It was their worst display of the season, one which Geoff Cooke described as a nightmare
HAVE any of Hereford United's talented youngsters got what it takes to make a name for themselves in the game? Director of Football Graham Turner's decision to place defender Tony James, midfielder Gavin Williams and winger Paul Parry on new two-year
Saturday, April 15, 2000 WORCESTER ended a traumatic seven days both on and off the field by easing past Henley at a subdued Sixways. In the past week the club has suffered its biggest league defeat for 12 years and then the sacking of Les Cusworth so
HEREFORD United must get used to home comforts again when they entertain Dover Athletic in the Nationwide Conference tomorrow (3.00). It is the Bulls' first game at Edgar Street for four weeks and the only one in a run of seven Conference matches. But
TONY James is ready to give Hereford United Director of Football Graham Turner a selection headache tomorrow. The central defender, who signed a two-year extension to his contract this week, looks to have shaken off an ankle injury and is in contention
PROP Tony Windo said he will be playing for the whole of Worcester Rugby Club when he takes on England's World Cup hopefuls tonight. The loose head is the only Division Two player to be chosen for the Premiership All Stars squad who play an England XV
WORCESTER Rugby Club's new chief executive Geoff Cooke described Saturday's 36-7 victory at Manchester as a "dream performance". But the former England coach was referring to the fact they won while played poorly rather than already looking like the finished
HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner has not ruled out further expeditions into the loan signing market. Turner signed up Shrewsbury Town goalkeeper Scott Cooksey and Bristol Rovers defender Tom White for a month in a bid to pep up his squad
LOCK Richard Denhardt has become the first Worcester Rugby Club player to be sent off in five years. The former Moseley captain was dismissed after 55 minutes of Saturday's 36-7 victory at Manchester in the opening game of their Allied Dunbar Premiership
Saturday, March 11, 2000. SHELL-shocked Worcester were dealt another promotion hammer blow by Coventry in an amazing 35-28 stoppage time defeat in one of the best matches ever witnessed at the famous old gro-und. They missed out on promotion last season
HEREFORD United are set for a double boost in tomorrow's Nationwide Conference match at Northwich Victoria. Defenders Ian Wright and Matt Clarke have both completed suspensions of one and two matches respectively and will be back in contention for selection
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WORCESTER lock Dave Sims will miss the start of the league campaign with a foot injury. The former Gloucester captain will be out for around two weeks after damaging a tendon during Saturday's friendly against Wasps. It means he misses Saturday's Allied
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HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner believes his players are still suffering from the after-effects of their FA Cup run. The Bulls go into tomorrow's Nationwide Conference game at Hednesford Town (3.00) without a win in their last seven
HEREFORD United's Director of Football Graham Turner has given his backing to fresh plans to redevelop Edgar Street. Herefordshire Council leader Terry James has now released details of proposals to redevelop Edgar Street and its surroundings. United
NEW signing James Alvis is included in Worcester Rugby Club's squad to face National Cup champions Wasps in a pre-season warm-up match at Sixways on Saturday (3pm). Prop forward Alvis, who previously played for Exeter Chiefs, has been on trial at Sixways
Saturday, January 15, 2000. WORCESTER responded to their desperately disappointing defeat against Leeds by comprehensively dismissing Orrell 41-3. But the day will be remembered as much for an horrific broken leg suffered by Orrell's utility back Darren
Saturday, January 8, 2000 THE shove was on, the crowd were roaring and a score looked inevitable. Twice the powerful Worcester scrummage started shoving Leeds backwards towards and over their line and twice Leeds collapsed under the pressure. On the third
HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner is backing at least one of his players to get an England call-up this season. Three Bulls players -- skipper Ian Wright, midfielder Mark Taylor and striker Rob Elmes -- turned out for an FA XI against
Monday, January 3, 2000 WORCESTER Rugby Club were taught a lesson in grinding out a result by London Irish who secured a 12-8 Tetley Bitter Cup round four win without ever quickening the pulses. The Exiles were robbed of play-maker Stephen Bachop with
WORCESTER Rugby Club are facing a problem at full-back less than two weeks before the start of the new season. The club have lost three full-backs, John Liley, Tim Smith and Richards Le Bas during the summer and injuries have created further problems.
Saturday, December 18, 1999 WORCESTER began their crucial Christmas run of three home games with a vital victory against a spiky Moseley outfit. The visitors used all four of their former Worcester men and nearly knocked Worcester's promotion ship completely
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will parade a number of players who have been on the fringe of the first team for tonight's Worcestershire FA Senior Cup semi-final clash against cash-strapped Bromsgrove Rovers at Aggborough (7.45). Among those who will not be
Saturday, Decmber 11, 1999 WORCESTER'S seemingly un-stoppable charge to Premiership One has suddenly slammed to a standstill within 15 shocking days. After the defeat at Leeds and poor display at home to Orrell they have now seen their record against
WORCESTER Rugby Club have included 13 of their summer signings for the training weekend in Cornwall. They include injury victims Simon Devereux, Rohan Hoffman and Jamie Connelly who are all unlikely to be ready for the new season. The squad will spend
EXPERIENCED goalkeeper Tim Clarke is convinced ambitious Kidderminster Harriers can hit back from their title-chasing stutter against Altrincham last Saturday and go on to secure a place in the Football League. "The set-up is good enough," said the 34
JAMES Wall is set for a rare starting appearance for Hereford United at Kidderminster Harriers on Monday. The summer signing from Derby County is the favourite to replace Tony James in the centre of defence, having come on as substitute in Monday's 1-
TABLE-topping Kidderminster Harriers will have defender Scott Stamps back in their squad for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference clash at struggling Welling United (3.0). He missed last Saturday's 1-1 home draw with Altrincham because of a one-match ban.
PAUL Sturgess is confident Hereford United can shake off their FA Cup blues in time for Monday's Nationwide Conference derby with Kidderminster Harriers at Edgar Street (1.00). The former Charlton and Millwall defender, one of the stars of their extra-time
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers midfielder Thomas Skovbjerg is expected to be out of action for at least eight months. He is to have an operation next week on a knee injury which he suffered during last Saturday's Nationwide Conference draw with Altrincham at
Saturday, November 20, 1999. WORCESTER bulldozed their way past Waterloo in another one-sided victory which keeps them two points clear at the top. The simple facts of the 78-10 success are that their forwards are too powerful, too fit and too streetwise
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WORCESTER Rugby Club are set to decide whether Exeter prop James Alvis can solve a mini crisis in their front row. Talks are continuing to see if the 28-year-old can bolster a squad which has now seen three props leave during the summer. Pete Mitchell
AN injury to England striker Emile Heskey has boosted Hereford United's hopes of Cup glory at Leicester City tonight. He is rated as doubtful after injuring a calf in Saturday's home defeat against Derby County. The Foxes are already without three players
WORCESTER Rugby Club have confirmed they have parted company with former rugby league utility back Phil Hassan. The ex-Salford Reds, Leeds Rhinos and Wigan man signed a two-year deal with Worcester in October last year becoming the club's second ever
YOUNGSTERS Paul Parry and Gavin Williams have been pinpointed as the key men as Hereford United bid for more FA Cup glory tonight. Director of Football Graham Turner believes the two wingers could prove a big threat to Leicester City in tonight's third
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A FORMER chairman of Kidderminster Harriers is prepared to wait four years for the Nationwide Conference leaders to pay him back a loan of £212,563. David Reynolds revealed he was willing to play a waiting game during discussions which followed Kidderminster's
HEREFORD United's teenage star Paul Parry says they can still pull off an upset in tomorrow's FA Cup third round replay at Leicester City. The 19-year-old, who came close to footballing immortality when his shot hit the post in the 0-0 draw at Edgar Street
THOUGHTS of their FA Cup replay with Leicester City will be banned for Hereford United's players tomorrow. With the Bulls due to visit Filbert Street on Wednesday following last week's goalless draw, there is a danger that tomorrow's Nationwide Conference
Saturday, October 2, 1999 WORCESTER took their fans on a rollercoaster of a ride at London Welsh but still had them going through the familiar routine of celebrating a cherished win. Since the Exiles stunned Worcester with a comprehensive victory at Sixways
HEREFORD United have been allocated 3,400 tickets for their FA Cup third round replay at Leicester City next Wednesday. The tickets, priced at £20 for the upper tier of the stand and £17 for the lower tier (£10 and £8 concessions), will go on sale to
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HOT-shot Ian Foster will return to table-topping Kidderminster Harriers' starting line-up for tonight's Nationwide Conference clash at Doncaster Rovers (7.45). The former Hereford United campaigner was on the substitutes' bench on Saturday but made a
CLUBS are queuing up to take a look at Hereford United's teenage sensation Paul Parry. The 19-year-old winger hit the headlines when he came within inches of giving the Bulls a sensational FA Cup win over Leicester City. Now he hopes his performance on
WORCESTER Rugby Club will be battling it out against Welsh Premiership side Bridgend at the first ever Sixways Open Day. The inaugural event, on Sunday, August 8, will feature all-day rugby with the match between Worcester and Bridgend kicking off at
Saturday, September 25, 1999 MAKE no mistake about it, Worcester are in the box seat for the title race after surviving what looked a hazardous first month unscathed. Saturday's 21-10 victory over Rotherham leaves Worcester as the team to beat in Premiership
PAUL Parry reflected on the moment when he came within inches of writing his name into FA Cup folklore. The 19-year-old Hereford United winger said he was "gutted" when his second-half shot hit the post, so denying his team another famous victory over
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Saturday, September 11, 1999. IN TERMS of sporting mis-matches Worcester against Rugby proved to be Mike Tyson versus Willie Carson. The home side pulverised the willing but limited visitors and a bigger winning margin than the 73-0 scoreline would not
GRAHAM Turner believes Hereford United have a chance of making more FA Cup headlines against mighty Leicester City tomorrow. United's Director of Football acknowledges his side faces a stiff task against the team currently sixth in the Premiership in
EXETER prop forward James Alvis could be the latest new arrival at Sixways. It is understood that the 28-year-old forward has spoken to a number of clubs including Worcester. The 18-stone prop missed just two games for the West Country side last season
MANAGER Jan Molby believes midfielder Shaun Cunnington can put his injury plagued season behind him and play a part in Kidderminster Harriers bid for the Nationwide Conference title. The former West Brom campaigner recently turned down a loan move to
TITLE-chasing Kidderminster Harriers will have a new on-loan striker in their squad for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference clash against lowly Welling United at Aggborough (3.00). He is 21-year-old Bromsgrove-born Richard Burgess from Stoke City. Stoke
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UNLESS England captain Martin Johnson can lift the Webb Ellis Trophy aloft as a World Cup winner in November, Worcester's latest signing will remain the most successful England manager of all time. But Geoff Cooke, OBE, still maintains he was staggered
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers midfielder Rene Petersen has joined Danish First Division Hvidovre on loan until July. The deal is with a view to a permanent move for the 26-year-old Danish import who has struggled to settle in England. Hvidovre have paid Kidderminster
HEREFORD United still have around 1,000 tickets left for Saturday's FA Cup clash with Leicester City at Edgar Street. United had expected to sell out of tickets quickly when they went on general sale yesterday, but some are still available for the Blackfriars
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TABLE-topping Kidderminster Harriers manager Jan Molby is convinced that the race for the Nationwide Conference title will go right down to the wire. And he believes the key to their promotion bid will be how they will react when their unbeaten league
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NATIONWIDE Conference leaders Kidderminster Harriers will be aiming to sidestep a potential banana skin when they travel to meet Kettering Town to-morrow (3.0). "It won't be easy for us. They have a very good home record having only lost twice. They're
HEREFORD United's FA Cup hero Rob Elmes says he would relish the chance to become a full-time player. The 29-year-old striker grabbed all the headlines through his winning goal in last week's televised FA Cup victory over Hartlepool United. And it wasn't
DIRECTORS of Kidderminster Harriers are hoping for a "fav-ourable outcome" to talks with former Aggborough chairman David Reynolds over repayment of a £212,563 loan. Reynolds resigned as the Nationwide Conference club's chairman in December 1998 and repayment
HEREFORD United's players have been urged to get their feet back on the ground before tomorrow's home FA Umbro Trophy clash with Barton Rovers (3.00). Director of Football Graham Turner is anxious to ensure that the euphoria of their FA Cup win over Hartlepool
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WORCESTER-born Neil Morris has become Kidderminster Harriers' latest 'signing'. And he's determined to help manager Jan Molby realise his dream to take ambitious Harriers into the Football League. Soccer-mad Neil, however, will not be part of the former
FORMER England coach Geoff Cooke is poised to join Worcester Rugby Club as their new Chief Executive. Cooke is currently having talks with Cecil Duckworth, Chairman of WRFC Trading Ltd, regarding the new role. It will cover the running of the club and
WORCESTER Rugby Club's latest signing Simon Devereux has revealed his move to Sixways has not been motivated by money. The 28-year-old back row forward yesterday became Worcester's twelfth summer capture and the tenth to shun top-flight rugby in joining
MANAGER Jan Molby believes the experience of war-horses Mike Marsh and Ian Clarkson holds the key to Kidderminster Harriers' bid to win the Nationwide Con-ference. Since they moved to Aggborough in November, Harriers have gone from strength to strength
DMW May 1 FORTY-eight hours after their breathtaking victory over league leaders Stafford, Rovers slumped to a disappointing defeat at Woodspring Park on Monday. An unchanged visiting line-up made a bright start to this fixture, which had been postponed
HEREFORD United's FA Cup hero Leroy May could be fit for Sunday's FA Cup second round showdown with Hartlepool United. May, who scored the winner in their first round victory over York City, has missed United's last two games with a thigh injury. But
THE owners of rugby's second division clubs were due to meet at Sixways today with a cloud still hanging over the new season. Top of the agenda will be Rotherham's legal challenge surrounding the reduction of the top flight from 14 to 12 teams. Worcester
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby is happy to wait until the end of the season before discussing the offer of a new two-year contract at Aggborough. "It's not something I've been thinking about as I've still got 18 months of my current contract
LIFE-LONG Hereford United fan Ron Parrott is preparing a second book on his Edgar Street heroes. Parrott's first literary effort, a complete record of United's 25 years in the Football League, was published last year and was justly acclaimed. His second
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers table-topping campaign in the Nationwide Conference has been marked by top awards to boss Jan Molby and leading scorer Ian Foster. Molby has won the The Mail on Sunday Manager of the Month award for January while hot-shot Foster
DMW April 22 RYAN Daley's bizarre last minute goal rescued a point for relieved Rovers against relegation threatened opponents. Daley, who launched his strange goals series with an 'off the back' effort at Cinderford, saved the home side's bacon when
INJURIES will stretch Hereford United to the limit for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference clash with Northwich Victoria at Edgar Street (3.00). Midfielder Ian Rodgerson (hamstring) and defender Matt Clarke (virus) joined United's casualty list in their
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SKIPPER Paul Webb admits that high-flying Kidderminster Harriers' rapid upturn in fortunes has happened "quicker than in our wildest dreams." And for the 32-year-old former Bromsgrove Rovers player it's becoming a campaign that's likely to stick in his
HEREFORD United have received another cash windfall -- courtesy of their former player Gavin Mahon. United have received a further £40,000 from Brentford, who bought the midfielder last year, to help settle outstanding bills. Brentford, who had already
MIDFIELDERS Mike Marsh and Dean Bennett will be back for Nationwide Conference table-toppers Kidderminster Harriers when they visit Kingstonian tomorrow (3.0). Both missed last Saturday's 1-0 triumph over lowly Sutton United at Aggborough because of one-match
HEREFORD United's FA Cup hero Leroy May has a chance to establish himself in the side. May, who was only in the starting line-up because of injuries to other players, scored the winner against York City last weekend to earn United a lucrative Sky TV date
MANAGER Jan Molby believes Kidderminster Harriers can expect a three-pronged attack from sides determined to stop his table-toppers from being crowned Nationwide Conference champions. The trio he feels could cause to biggest threat are Rushden & Diamonds
HEREFORD United are in the running for a £75,000 windfall from Sky Television. Their FA Cup second round tie with Hartlepool United on November 20 is one of those being considered for live coverage by the satellite TV giants. Representatives from Sky
DMW March 28 STRIKER Derek Hall helped himself to a hat-trick as Rovers turned in another poor defensive display at the Moorlands last night. Revelling on a beautiful, lush surface, promotion chasing Moors started brightly with ex-Greens players Stewart
WORCESTER Rugby Club's two new boys have spoken of their ambition to lead the club to promotion this season. Rotherham winger Mat Walker and West Hartlepool centre Jamie Connelly both signed full-time contracts with the Sixways club yesterday. And both
IAN Foster believes table-topping Kidderminster Harriers can overcome the odds and beat favourites Rushden and Diamonds to the Nationwide Conference title. The 23-year-old striker grabbed a hat-trick at Nuneaton Borough last Saturday which earned Harriers
IAN Rodgerson is backing his home-town club to write another chapter in their impressive FA Cup history. The 33-year-old midfielder believes Hereford United can upset Third Division York City in tomorrow's first round tie at Edgar Street (3.00). He said
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers can open up a three point lead at the top of the Nationwide Conference table to-morrow when they entertain Hayes at Aggborough (3.00). Harriers go into the match on top of the pile thanks to a better goal difference than Rushden
GRAHAM Turner believes his Hereford United side can beat York City in Saturday's FA Cup first round tie -- but acknowledges it will be tough. Turner saw the Third Division strugglers win 2-0 at Halifax last week to give him food for thought for the Edgar
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ANDY Brownrigg and Phil King are set to return after injury for Kidderminster Harriers' Worcestershire Senior Cup second round clash against Stourbridge at Amblecote tonight (7.30). Midfielder Brownrigg has not tasted first team action since undergoing
DMW March 14 POTENTIALLY Bromsgrove Rovers' last competitive fixture at the Victoria Ground ended in a draw against visitors Weston-super-Mare. The game opened at a quick pace with the first chance falling to the Seagulls on five minutes when Simon Tyler's
PAUL Fewings is out to make up for lost time . . . by firing the goals to put Hereford United into contention for the Nationwide Conference title. Since moving to Edgar Street last summer, injuries have severely restricted the 21-year-old's appearances
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WORCESTER Rugby Club were due to announce the signing of two new players today. The Sixways club have picked up winger Matt Walker from Rotherham and West Hartlepool centre Jamie Connolly. Twenty-year-old Walker scored four tries against Worcester last
DMW March 11 GOAL-DEN boy Peter Sutton continued his dazzling run of form against arguably the best side Rovers have played this season. With just 20 minutes to go and the visitors nestling snugly on their slender lead, the ex-Walsall youngster chased
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby had his first taste of the thrills and spills of derby matches against arch rivals Hereford United over Christmas and New Year -- and he admitted to being impressed. The excitement sparked by the two Nationwide Conference
DMW March 4 IN case you're wondering, little has changed about The Causeway, Cinderford, since Rovers' humiliating FA Cup defeat in November 1995. It wasn't pouring with rain this time, but the pitch still resembles a sticky, squelchy bog -- so congratulations
KEY defender Ian Wright is tipping Hereford United to make a strong challenge to regain their Nationwide League status. United's skipper agrees with United Director of Football Graham Turner's assertion that there's no outstanding side in the Nationwide
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KIDDERMINSTER Harriers go into tomorrow's top-of-the-table Nationwide Conference clash at Nuneaton Borough (3.00) with manager Jan Molby insisting: "It's a match we must win." The Aggborough chief said today: "It's a big game and a draw is no good to
WORCESTER and Rotherham rugby clubs could mount a legal challenge that could see both promoted into the sports top division. They are contesting the decision to reduce the number of teams in Premiership One from 14 to 12 clubs because they say it contravenes
TITLE-chasing Kidderminster Harriers could have defender Steve Pope back in their squad for Bank Holiday Monday's Nationwide Conference clash against Hereford United at Aggborough (1.00). He is on the mend after missing Harriers last four matches because
CASH-strapped Hereford United have received a vital boost. Interest on their £500,000 loan from the Bristol Stadium Group has been capped, and the loan will now be repayable in 2003. Interest had already reached around £50,000 on the loan, which was set
CUP success this season could be vital to Hereford United's future -- says Director of Football Graham Turner. The Bulls entertain Sussex County League side Burgess Hill Town in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round next Saturday, with victory ensuring a
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby is hoping Hereford United will be suffering from an FA Cup hangover when the sides clash in Monday's Nationwide Conference showdown at Edgar Street (1.00). "It's difficult to say how they will be affected," said
LEROY May could be in line for a Hereford United striking return in tomorrow's Nationwide Conference game at Woking (3.00). May, who rejoined the Bulls from Kidderminster in the summer, scored his first goals in the Macmillan Trophy victory over Sutton
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have midfielder Rene Petersen back in their squad for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference clash against title rivals Morecambe at Aggborough (3pm). He missed last Saturday's goalless draw at Scarborough because of flu. Skipper Paul
HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner admits his players are feeling the effects of a punishing start to the season. Tonight's Nationwide Macmillan Trophy first round clash with Sutton United at Edgar Street (7.45) is already their 15th game
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' run of crucial matches continues with a testing trip to Scarborough tomorrow (3.00). Manager Jan Molby believes the trip to Yorkshire will be as tough as any they have faced recently as Harriers bid to maintain their title push
DMW January 8 A PERFECTLY placed volley, two calmly executed one-on-ones and a long range strike destined for the top corner as soon as it left the player's boot. Who said there's no quality in the Western Division? After four defeats and a frustrating
SKIPPER Ian Wright will return to the Hereford United line-up for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference game at Dover Athletic (3.00). Wright has recovered from the broken nose that kept him out of the 2-1 home defeat against leaders Stevenage last week, and
MANAGER Jan Molby is convinced Kidderminster Harriers have a chance of Nationwide Conference title glory - provided they can get on a roll! "I wouldn't be surprised if we were to put together a good run of wins. We haven't done that yet. Three consecutive
DMW December 18 BATTLING Rovers slid into the bottom three of the Western section after this latest setback. It was not the early Christmas present boss Steve Daley was seeking, but he can take heart from a match that saw his young side fight to the final
VIKRAM Solanki again confirmed his rich potential with another masterly unbeaten 57 in the rain-affected Championship draw against Warwickshire at Edgbaston. In a game in which almost a days play was lost because of rain, Worcestershire were never in
LONG-serving paceman Stuart Lampitt claimed a career-best 7-45 as promotion-chasing Worcestershire moved into second place in the County Championship Division Two table with a well-earned nine-wicket victory over rivals Warwickshire at New Road. The '
CHAIRMAN Lionel Newton is threatening to sell Kidderminster Harriers unless the club receive more support from the community. His warning comes as the Nationwide Conference club prepares to issue £5m worth shares in an effort to boost their flagging financial
MANAGER Jan Molby wants his players to step up their Nationwide Conference title bid tomorrow by ending Northwich Victoria's unbeaten home record (3.00). "We have got to pick up the points from matches like this if we want to maintain a real challenge
DMW November 27 UNORTHODOX maybe, brave undoubtedly. Greg Parkes' efforts' between the sticks on Saturday proved there's plenty of spirit between those broad shoulders. Parkes, son of the Greens' larger than life goalkeeping coach Phil, was the second
DMW November 20 PICTURE the gloomy scene on the Yate team coach as it trundled back down the M5 on Saturday night, writes TERESA PHILLIPS. "We let three goals in today, and a 15-year-old got two of them." But when you've had trials with Derby and are
HEREFORD United are hoping that the return of Ian Wright will help solve their defensive problems. The United skipper missed Monday's 2-2 Nationwide Conference home draw with Telford United with an ankle injury. But he is set to return in tomorrow's home
Ten Kidderminster Harriers players and six from Worcester City are in the Worcestershire squad for the Midland Counties Youth Championship clash with Birmingham on Sunday (2.00). The match will be played at St George's Lane, Worcester. Squad: Jim McGettrick
JAN Molby's healthy progress at Aggborough since taking over the reigns at Kidderminster Harriers has started catching the eye of other clubs. Only recently he was linked with a managerial vacancy at Nationwide Division Two side Oxford United. But, Harriers
WORCESTERSHIRE lost their the top of the table spot in the County Championship Division Two after going down by 81 runs to Glamorgan at Swansea. While Glamorgan were elated at their first win of the season, Worcestershire made a valiant effort to pull
HEREFORD United's resources could be stretched to the limit for tonight's Nationwide Conference match at Morecambe (7.45). Midfield man Ian Rodgerson (hamstring) and defender Tony James (back) were added to the casualty list during Saturday's 4-2 win
DMW November 15 TWO goals in three minutes midway through the second half sank Rovers in a hard-fought match in Devon on Sunday. Home striker Dominic Richardson opened the scoring on 65 minutes with a powerful 25-yard free kick which took a slight deflection
HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner is still not committing himself to a permanent move for defender Paul Sturgess. The former Charlton and Millwall player should play in tomorrow's home Nationwide Conference clash with Kettering Town (
DMW November 9 A MINUTE of madness just after the break cost Rovers three points at the Victoria Ground. After taking the lead through Mark Bowater, the Greens pushed the self-destruct button by allowing Scott Voice to net twice in quick succession after
GRAEME Hick rapidly began to make up for lost time when Worcestershire's rain-ravaged County Championship match against Glamorgan finally got under way at New Road yesterday. And if his eye-catching 76 off 80 balls is anything to go by then England can
DMW November 6 GREG Parkes may look more like a prop forward than a centre forward, but he proved an invaluable weapon in revitalised Rov-ers' armoury. The midweek signing from Bridgnorth Town refused to be intimidated by snide remarks from the home crowd
DMW October 30 WHAT a difference a week makes. The Greens went from heroes to zeros in the space of seven days. That 5-1 win over Rocester was put into harsh perspective by the demolition job rampant Hinckley -- admittedly an impressive side -- did on
WORCESTERSHIRE were denied the chance of a third Championship win by another wash-out at Bristol and no one was more frustrated than Vikram Solanki. He was left dangling on 161 needing just 11 more runs for a career-best and no-one sympathised more than
DMW October 26 THE five goal fiesta against Rocester seemed a distant memory as Rovers returned to their sloppy habits in front of goal. The homesters created half a dozen chances to send Bedworth packing but failed to convert any of them. Richards Ball
NEW Road spectators saw ton-up Graeme Hick at his best when he blasted Worcestershire to a seven-wicket win in their County Championship Division Two match against Middlesex. The County skipper was in magnificent form plundering 115 not out to record
HEREFORD United's Independent Supporters' Association has bought a 10 per cent stake in the club. The association is believed to have paid around £4,000 to former director Mike Hancocks for 2,276 shares. HUISA chairman Richard Tomkins said the move would
FAT round one October 9 THE tie was enthralling, the result a disaster for Rovers, who must now abide by that tired old clich and concentrate on making their mark in the Western Division. Town, who had probably expected an easier first round run-out,
WORCESTER Table Tennis League champions, Redditch Roamers 'A,' made a shaky start to the Division One season when they were held to a draw by newly-promoted Civil Service 'A'. Redditch who had won their previous 28 league games, led 4-1, but the Servants
DMW October 2 "CINDERFORD'S chairman said they committed daylight robbery and we should have won by five or six goals. But when you look in the Sunday papers, the result is still 0-1.'' Until Rovers start taking chances and winning home games, or the
HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner fears that new striker Steve Piearce could miss the start of the season. Piearce, recruited from Halesowen Town, has been restricted to a total of just 90 minutes of action so far because of a thigh injury
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby is learning the harsh reality of life in the Nationwide Conference when it comes to finding a striker. The former Liverpool ace was scouring the country this week in a bid to sniff out a free-scoring front-runner
FORMER Danish international Jan Molby's high profile presence at Aggborough is gathering momentum - at home and abroad! The Kidderminster Harriers boss is proving such a big hit that the Nationwide Conference club is now attracting loyal support in Denmark
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers front-runner Mark Druce has overcome an injury scare and is set to line up against Welling United in tomorrow's FA Cup fourth qualifying round clash at Park View Road (3.00). The former Hereford United campaigner has been hampered
DMW September 18 IF refereeing is the new rock 'n' roll, then Stephen Davies of Swadlincote clearly fancies himself as Elvis. The man in black was booed off at the Victoria Ground at Saturday after a series of strange decisions that left many disgruntled
THE chance of picking up silverware tomorrow will give a competitive edge to Hereford United's pre-season friendly against Stoke City at Edgar Street (3pm). At stake will be the Central Conference Doxhill Cup, a reserve team trophy, which United should
SCOTT Stamps is poised to complete a free-transfer move to Kidderminster Harriers this week. The former Torquay United and Colchester United full-back has impressed Harriers boss Jan Molby during a month's trial at Aggborough. The 24-year-old Edgbaston-born
DMW September 11 BROMSGROVE Rovers were beaten in injury time for the second game running as Moor Green maintained their 100 per cent record with two late goals at the Victoria Ground on Saturday. Welcoming back Mark Bowater, Richard Ball and Colin Radburn
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers casualty list is starting to shorten as manager Jan Mol-by prepares his side for tomorrow's Nat-ionwide Conference clash against high-riding Yeovil at Aggborough (3.0). Expected to return are defender Steve Pope and midfielder Rene
DMW August 30 TWO penalties, two disallowed goals and a hard-working performance added up to Rovers' first point of the Millennium season. After three disappointing draws and a lost point at home to Hinckley on Saturday, Steve Daley's side were determined
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers goalkeeper Stuart Brock has gone on the transfer list at his own request. The 23-year-old wants to leave Aggborough because he feels his first team appearances will be limited now that Tim Clarke has signed a two-year contract.
DMW August 17 ROVERS are still searching for their first league point after a dreadful display at Bedworth's Oval ground. More cringworthy defensive errors gave the Greenbacks a two-goal advantage at half time and Lee Darlison's free kick just after the
IF you fancy a walk but prefer to avoid over-exuberant rivers and soggy fields, this country stroll in the city could be right up your street. Much of it is within Worcester Woods Country Park, but Leopard Hill, Ronkswood and Newtown feature too. The
DMW August 14 NORMAL service has been resumed -- do not adjust your specs. For 25 minutes, the Western Division's second highest crowd of the day felt confident that Rovers would race into a comfortable opening day lead. Neat passes along the back line
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are boosted by the return of three key players for tomorrow's home Nationwide Conference clash with Doncaster Rovers (3.00). Midfielders Shaun Cunnington and Rene Petersen are back from injury while on-loan goalkeeper Tim Clarke
Alcester stands just the other side of the Warwickshire border, at the confluence of the rivers Arrow and Alne, on a site which archaeological evidence suggests has been populated for over1 2,000 years. It seems to have prospered for much of its history
RYAN Driver celebrated his NatWest Trophy debut for Worcestershire with a match-winning innings in yesterday's tense three-wicket triumph over holders Gloucestershire at New Road. The 21-year-old left-hander cracked an unbeaten 61 which enabled the County
DEPLETED Kidderminster Harriers recall goalkeeper Stuart Brock for tomorrow's Nat-ionwide Conference clash at Morecambe (3.0). He takes over from newcomer Tim Clarke who is serving a one-match ban for being sent off on his debut against Stevenage Borough
COACH Bill Athey is urging his Worcestershire players to shake off yesterday's NatWest Trophy defeat against Surrey and step up their bid to move into the top half of the County Championship table. "It's the end of the NatWest Trophy for us, but it's
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' manager Jan Molby is warning his players to ignore the media hype which is surrounding their historic Nationwide Conference clash against Nuneaton Borough at Aggborough tonight (7.45). The match has become the centre of attention
AN inquest has been opened on a Birmingham woman whose body was found near Droitwich on Remembrance Sunday. Worcestershire coroner Victor Round said identification of Rosemary Corcoran, aged 25, had to be carried out by fingerprints. Her body was found
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby says he will not be rushed into the transfer market despite his side's poor start to the season. Harriers have yet to take a point in three Nationwide Conference matches this season, and have had three players
YOU just might be seeing the end to that quaint British custom of queuing. Yet, who would have thought we would mourn its demise. The internet is revolutionising the way we bank and spend. This week we hear that Birmingham Midshires is to close branches
Kidderminster Harriers midfielder Shaun Cunnington has been transfer-listed by manager Jan Molby. The 34-year-old former captain has not figured in Harriers' first two games of the season, although he was substitute for their opening-day home defeat against
THERE'S no doubt feathers will be ruffled all round Worcestershire by the panning the county's tourism strategy took yesterday. But were the likes of Les Thomas, Colin Beardwood and Stephen Inman right to lament our green and pleasant land - and all the
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby has not ruled out making a playing comeback - although he says it is unlikely. The former Liverpool and Denmark midfielder, who has seen his Harriers side lose their first two Nationwide Conference matches, said
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby is telling his players to expect a backlash from Yeovil Town when the sides clash in tonight's Nationwide Conference match at Huish Park (7.45). "They lost heavily on Saturday and that will make it twice as hard
A NEW era is dawning at Kidderminster - but will it lead to a place in the Football League? That's the burning question being asked by the Aggborough faithful following the high profile appointment of Jan Molby as manager. The former Liverpool and Danish
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are poised to sign Crewe Alexandra midfielder James Collins on a 12-month loan. The 21-year-old trialist impressed manager Jan Molby with his display during Martin Weir's testimonial against Aston Villa on Monday, which Harriers
PACEMAN Alamgir Sheriyar proved to be the only winner in Worcestershire's rain abandoned County Championship draw against Middlesex at New Road. The 25-year-old failed to take a wicket, but was confirmed as the country's leading wicket-taker following
THE Premiership stars of Aston Villa will be out in force tonight to honour one of Kidderminster Harriers' most loyal servants. Defender Martin Weir, who has spent 13 years at Aggborough, stages his testimonial match tonight (7.45) against a Villa side
GARY Barnett says ambition is the chief reason behind his move to Kidderminster Harriers as Jan Molby's right-hand man. Barnett, aged 36, has managed Barry Town to four successive League of Wales titles and regular appearances in European competitions
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby has intensified his search for new blood and is to give trials to two more players in tonight's friendly at Halesowen Harriers (7.30). Goalkeeper Malcolm Rigby and Danish right-sided midfielder Thomas Skovbjerg
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby plans to step his bid to sign Danish trialist Rene Petersen. Molby was impressed by the midfielder when he played in Harriers 5-3 pre-season friendly victory at Gloucester City on Saturday. The 25-year-old, who
NOVEMBER could prove to be the most crucial month of Worcester City's season to date. Starting with today's Dr Martens League Premier Division game at bottom club Crawley Town, City have three successive games where they would be expecting to get some
MOST men of around my age have at least a passing interest in the First World War. The post-1945 babyboomers, the sons and daughters of those who endured the second great conflict, were surrounded by its echoes. For if ever an event was to be turned into
NEW Zealand made a cautious start after being put into bat by England in the fourth Test at the Oval today. They reached 16 without loss after 16 overs, but openers Matthew Bell and Matthew Horne both had lucky escapes before they had scored. Bell pushed
