UNBEATEN Worcester City could cap their fine start to the season by going to the top of the Dr Martens Premier Division tonight. John Barton's side take on fierce rivals Moor Green at St George's Lane (7.45) buoyed by successive wins against Newport County
THE Senior Team from the Malvern Angels WRFC played their first fixture as a side since the formation of the Angels in May of last year. The fixture was against Hereford Greyhounds RFC, who are a Midlands Division Two team, and even though it was just
MALVERN confirmed their impressive start to the season with another emphatic victory on Sunday. MALVERN U15S 36pts, DURSLEY 0 The match followed a familiar pattern, with the home team getting on top in the physical battle before cutting loose with their
MALVERN Town's winning streak came to an end on Saturday, but their last gasp draw was still enough to move them up to fifth place in the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division. MALVERN TOWN 2, BUSTLEHOLME 2 Things looked bleak for Town
A NEW season a new name as Malvern's second string 'Dogs' side visited Gloucester for a tough fixture. OLD RICHIANS 2nd XV 43pts, MALVERN 2nd XV 43pts It turned out to be a spectacle of attacking rugby as a total of 14 tries were scored. From the kick
WORCESTER City's players emerged from a thrilling 2-1 victory against Newport County last night and declared there is still more to come. John Barton's side snatched the three points with a late Jon Holloway goal to remain undefeated in their opening
PACE ace Andy Bichel could miss the final month of Worcestershire's season if Australia's plans to take part in another tri-nation one-day series gets the thumbs up. Earlier this season the Queenslander returned home for a three-match series ag-ainst
SUNNY Devon may be the destination but John Barton is in no holiday mood ahead of Worcester City's clash with Tiverton tonight (7.45). The St George's Lane manager is demanding his side display a ruthless streak and keep a clean sheet against a team he
MALVERN Town crashed out of the FA Carlsberg Vase following a desperately disappointing home defeat against North West Counties Division Two outfit Norton United. MALVERN TOWN 0, NORTON UNITED 2 With Town bidding for a second round proper place for only
MALVERN Town picked up their second Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division win of the season, when a good all round performance saw them overcome Tividale 3-1 at Langland Stadium on Saturday. MALVERN TOWN 3, TIVIDALE 1 It was Malvern who
There are many good walks around Tenbury Wells, but this is one of the best. It includes panoramic views from peaceful Haws Hill, to the south of Tenbury, and Kyre Park Garden, which has lots to offer the visitor. The garden was laid out in 1754 and has
Castlemorton Common was once part of Malvern Forest, which was one of several Royal Forests designated by William I as hunting territory for himself and his successors. Like the other Royal Forests, Malvern comprised a variety of habitats, including woodland
SATURDAY'S West Midlands League Premier Division game at the Langland Stadium left Malvern still searching for their first win as they recorded their third draw in five outings, despite generally holding the upper hand against a physical Tipton side.
DESPITE fighting back from a 2-0 deficit on bank Holiday Monday Malvern Town again slipped to defeat at Kington Town in this Premier Division game. KINGTON TOWN 4, MALVERN TOWN 2 The home side opened up a two-goal lead inside the opening 12 minutes but
MALVERN Town and Westfields fought out a tense goalless draw at the Langland Stadium on Tuesday night. MALVERN TOWN 0, WESTFIELDS 0 With both sides harbouring Express & Star West Midlands League Premier Division title ambitions, it was no surprise
NEW signing Hugh McAuley made his debut as a sub in Kidderminster Harriers' 2-0 defeat at Macclesfield on Saturday. The versatile Plymouth-born midfielder or forward has signed from Division Two strugglers Cheltenham until the end of the season. A prolific
GRAEME Hick admitted to being delighted by his return to high scoring form after burying Durham under an avalanche of runs. His record-busting New Road triple century has set Worcestershire up for an emphatic Frizzell County Championship Division Two
CENTURY star Graeme Hick and Ben Smith continued to capitalised on four wickets each for Andy Bichel and Kabir Ali as Worcestershire took complete control of their Frizzell County Championship Division Two match against Durham at New Road today. Hick
The Worcester and Birmingham Canal was built between 1791 and 1815 but enjoyed only a few decades of prosperity before it was superseded by the railway, after the Birmingham and Gloucester line opened in 1840. Trade declined steadily but didn't cease
ANDY Bichel returns from international duty for Worcestershire Royals' top-of-the-table Norwich Union League Division One clash against Warwickshire Bears at New Road on Monday (1pm). The star paceman has missed the County's last six matches while playing
Saturday, February 15, 2003 AN out of sorts Bromsgrove Rovers made it just one point from 12 as they lost 2-0 at Gresley Rovers last Saturday and with it marked 345 minutes of football without a goal. The Greens made three changes from the side beaten
Saturday, February 8, 2003 FOUR cautions, two sent off and a fracas in the tunnel afterwards. If Bromsgrove Rovers and Merthyr Tydfil didn't get on before last Saturday's encounter, they certainly don't now. Of course, the scoreline didn't help matters
Worcestershire's share of the Cotswolds may be small, but it's enormously popular: Broadway is always thronged with visitors. Only relatively few explore the surrounding countryside, however, and most of those use the Cotswold Way, and the paths which
IT'S time to tackle the third stage of the Worcestershire Way and, for many people, this may be the very finest stretch of the entire walk. Right from the start there are glorious views, with the Clee Hills prominent to the north-west as you walk through
MALVERN RFC Saturday, September 7 Powergen Cup - Prelim Round: 1st XV v Walsall (Home). Meet 1.30pm. Kick off 3pm. No. 1 Dress Code. Maroon shorts. T Allies, D Beech, R Beech, G Blakeway, M Brannelly, N Bruton, C Burton, S Cooper, J Daniell, G Earp, R
AUGUST 18 H Weymouth DML 3-3 (Owen 3, inc 2 pens) 21 A Kettering Town DML 1-4 (Owen) 25 A Ilkeston Town DML 2-1 (Stant, Heeley) 27 H Hinckley United 4-3 (Owen 2, inc 1 pen, Middleton, Burrow) SEPTEMBER 01 A Newport IOW DML 1-1 (Owen) 03 H Moor Green DML
SHRAWLEY Wood's famous bluebells may be past their best by the middle of May, but there's no shortage of flowers to enjoy on this delightful walk. The wood plays host to a wide variety of species such as ramsons (wild garlic), stitchwort, yellow archangel
Malvern RFC kick off on Saturday with a fixture against Cheltenham from South West Division One. Formerly one of England's top club sides, their fortunes have waned in recent years, but they will still provide stiff opposition for a Malvern side depleted
Tuesday, November 19, 2002 BROMSGROVE Rovers crashed out of the Birmingham Senior Cup following a 3-0 second round defeat by Moor Green at the Victoria Ground. The scoreline slightly flattered the visitors from the Dr Martens Premier Division and they
MALVERN RFC training is now in full swing with the first game of the season at Spring Lane only two weeks away. Malvern are looking forward to their second season in Midlands One and were boosted at the end of last season when they won the North Midlands
ANDY Bichel is hoping former South African Test star Allan Donald can help him book a dream appearance with Worcestershire in next month's Benson and Hedges Cup final at Lord's. The Australian pace ace, who was a hero with the bat in the County's eight
Saturday, October 26, 2002 BROMSGROVE Rovers surrendered their unbeaten Dr Martens Western record as they were out played and out muscled by a determined Merthyr Tydfil at The Victoria Ground last Saturday. With former Rovers forward Andy Mainwaring in
IAN Britton last night found a possible cure for his defensive problems and could hand the player a debut in Saturday's Division Three key home game with Scunthorpe. The Kidderminster Harriers boss, who this week released Daire Doyle and transfer listed
THE long-awaited launch of the Kidderminster Harriers Independent Supporters Trust is set for Saturday after the Division Three fixture with fellow play-off chasers Scunthorpe United. A public meeting has been arranged for the Supporters and Social Club
With Weston and Merthyr Tydfil games still to come BROMSGROVE Rovers joint manager Gary Hackett has described last Saturday's 4-2 home defeat at the hands of rivals Gloucester City as the worst result this season. Rovers were 2-0 up inside 15 minutes
NEW signing Darren Bullock has been handed a clean slate to prove his discipline as he begins life as a Bromsgrove Rovers player. Bullock, a former Football League player with Bury and Swindon Town, was snapped up by the Victoria Ground club last Friday
WORCESTERSHIRE Royals hope to have Andy Bichel off the casualty list in time for tomorrow's opening Norwich Union League Division One clash against Somerset Sabres at New Road. The Australian pace star is battling to overcome a hamstring tweak which he
The Daffodil Way is an eight-mile walk devised in 1988 to highlight the wild daffodils which grow in a small area of north Gloucestershire and south Herefordshire. At one time they used to carpet the fields, but modern farming methods have decimated them
WORCESTERSHIRE are set to draft in former South African Test star Allan Donald as a possible temporary replacement for pace ace Andy Bichel. Bichel could miss a batch of matches for the County next month because of international duties and I understand
IT is certainly the end of an era to many Harriers supporters with the closure of The Bill Greaves Terrace or Cowshed, as it is more fondly known by many, for the building of a new all-seater stand. While appreciating the need to progress and abide by
RECORD signing Andy Ducros will aim to kick-start his career at Burton Albion after signing a contract running until the summer of 2005. Ducros, released by Kidderminster Harriers on Friday, had been a fringe figure at Aggborough over the last two seasons
WORCESTERSHIRE'S Director of Cricket Tom Moody is urging his shell-shocked players to repair the damage caused by yesterday's grim defeat against Gloucestershire by beating Northamptonshire in tomorrow's Benson and Hedges Cup clash at Northampton. After
TWO goals in extra-time knocked Kidderminster Harriers out of the Midland Floodlit Youth League Cup in a home quarter-final clash with Highgate United last night. Highgate had led 2-0 inside 20 minutes but county striker Michael Xiourouppa, on as substitute
YOUNG Kidderminster Harriers player John Danby will be handed a stage to impress at Stourport Swifts in the Dr Martens Western Division. The 19-year-old goalkeeper has joined Swifts on a month's loan to initially stand in for Rob Clarke who is suspended
A SWEDISH student who started supporting Bromsgrove Rovers after finding them in a football management game has travelled the best part of 2,000 miles to see them play. Magnus Olsson, aged 21, flew in especially for last Saturday's 4-1 victory over Rocester
NEWCOMER Ben Smith cracked a fine half-century for Worcestershire in a 50-over friendly against his former club Leicestershire who triumphed by 32 runs at Grace Road yesterday. Smith, one of four major signings made by the County during the close season
TWO new signings have been added to Kidderminster Harriers' wafer-thin squad but Saturday's postponement at Lincoln City prevented them from making their debuts. Keeper Fraser Digby is the most high-profile signing, having played 600 games for Swindon
KEY defender Craig Hinton has admitted Kidderminster Harriers are making themselves too easy to beat after their play-off hopes took another jolt on Tuesday night. Harriers lost 3-1 at home to promotion-chasing Oxford United in Division Three with defensive
A BREAK of six weeks failed to put off Kidderminster Harriers Ladies who defeated Knowle 3-0 on Sunday. Sam Rogers got Harriers off to a great start when she scored from close range after a goalmouth scramble on only four minutes. Vicky Hyde powered home
HARRIERS 1 OXFORD 3 THE harsh reality of the Division Three promotion chase hit Kidderminster Harriers hard in Tuesday's defeat to Oxford United. Ian Atkins' high-fliers rarely moved out of second gear to win 3-1 at Aggborough as defensive calamities
HARRIERS fan Kathleen Lane produced the shock of the weekend during Saturday's game with Rushden. She won the first, second and third prizes in the half-time draw. Her husband Ernie said a bookie friend predicted the odds of the achievement were something
Atherstone twice in four days BROMSGROVE Rovers return to Dr Martens Western action this Saturday looking to get back to winning ways with the visit of fellow title challengers Atherstone United. Rovers' sixth consecutive home game is their first league
BURY 1 HARRIERS 1 THOUGH Bury's equaliser prevented Kidderminster Harriers returning to the play-off zone, Sunday's draw was yet another impressive away result. Harriers, never the strongest on their travels before this season, were only denied a Division
December 30, 1977 STRIKING firemen in Redditch vowed this week never again to work with Alcester part-timers who fought the Needle Industries blaze. They say they no longer recognise the Alcester retainers as firemen and will have nothing to do with them
WREXHAM 0 HARRIERS 2 WALES is proving a happy hunting ground for Kidderminster Harriers after they shook off their poor form for one of the best results of the season. Harriers had been without a win in Division Three since their 4-0 demolition of Swansea
ONE of Kidderminster Harriers' Conference-winning heroes has switched clubs. Former Harriers skipper Ian Clarkson has moved into the Dr Martens League to join Stafford Rangers from Nuneaton Borough. The 32-year-old right-back, who started his career at
HARRIERS 1 YORK 2 THE 10 men of Kidderminster Harriers looked well capable of pulling off a heroic result but their recent leaky defensive record haunted them. Harriers have now conceded two goals in each of the last eight games and York's cruel second
HARTLEPOOL 2 HARRIERS 1 THERE was no defending Kidderminster Harriers' back-line after a comprehensive Division Three defeat at leaders Hartlepool United. Though the score-line may have read 2-1, Harriers could easily have been humiliated in this match
APPLICATION forms are now available for Kidderminster Harriers Community Scheme's Christmas holiday soccer courses. The course will be held over two days, from 10am until 3pm, and this year's venues include Kidderminster and Cleobury Mortimer. The programme
REDS manager Rod Brown lauded twin strikers Paul Danks and Lee Booth for their hard-working display in Saturday's crucial 2-1 win at Swindon Supermarine. New signing Peter Sutton claimed the goals to sink the hosts but Brown said it was his forwards who
YOUNG Kidderminster Harriers defender Scott Lower has joined Evesham United on loan. The 18-year-old made his debut in Saturday's 5-3 Dr Martens Western Division defeat to Weston-super-Mare. The pacey right-back was alongside Harriers' team-mates Inderpaul
ANY ladies interested in playing for Kidderminster Harriers can head to training at Wilden Village Cricket Club on Wednesdays from 8pm. More details are available by calling 07761 322406. Meanwhile, Sunday's match with Ross Town was called off as the
DARREN Middleton has special cause to remember Tiverton and it's not the nice pies they do at the Devon club either. The Worcester City ace bagged a goal after just 29 seconds in last season's fixture between the two clubs at St George's Lane. It was
JULIE Freeman and Sam Rogers were on target as Kidderminster Harriers Ladies beat Marconi 2-1 in the West Midlands League. Marconi dominated the early stages but substitute Lisa Stokes made an immediate impact after her introduction on 34 minutes. Stokes
IT is with some irony that Billy McGinty has arrived at Worcester. A club, which built up a reputation for its trophy signings, has finally found someone who could fully justify an over-sized ego such have been his achievements during a glittering career
WHEN the latest Six Nations contract sent out the clearest message yet that the BskyB gravy train had hit the buffers, Gloucester's players may not have given the subject too much thought. Last month, though, it was top of their priority after, staggeringly
WHEN John Brain was banging out Auld Lang Syne Tuesday night, he might as well have been singing about Worcester Rugby Club. For the New Year fixture list has enough disturbing echoes of the past to make us forget and never bring them to mind. Certainly
HARRIERS 1 CARLISLE 2 RED cards, penalties, goals, great saves. Kidderminster Harriers are certainly proving good entertainment value. Though Harriers' first-half display was unquestionably woeful, at least the manner of defeat did not rank alongside
SATURDAY'S opponents Carlisle United have extended the loans of a Premiership trio proving crucial to their improvement in form. Teenage strikers John Sutton and four-goal Craig Farrell play for Tottenham and Leeds respectively, while midfielder Leon
THERE was a bright spot as the driving rain forced Kidderminster Harriers' game at Torquay to be postponed at the weekend. A booking for skipper Sean Flynn, Bo Henriksen, Scott Stamps or Danny Williams would have brought their tally to five and ruled
MANAGER-of-the-month Ian Britton has extended the loan spells of Wolverhampton Wanderers duo John Melligan and Kenny Coleman for another month. Midfielder Melligan is joint top scorer after firing six goals in 10 games, while fellow 20-year-old Coleman
Pre-season 20/07/02 - Redditch United 0 Peterborough United 3 (Forsythe, Fenn, Bullard) 25/07/02 - Redditch United 3 (Hall, Knight, 2) Stourbridge 1 (Lee) 30/07/02 - Redditch United 1 (MacVarish) Burton Albion 1 (Garner) League 17/08/02 - Redditch United
Released by Aston Villa, Brock signed for Harriers in September 1997 after a short spell at Northampton Town where he failed to make an appearance. He made his Harriers first-team debut in November of the same year and has proved himself a fine shot-stopper
A CROWD of 3,601 saw England U-19s beat Macedonia 3-0 at Aggborough yesterday in a European Championships qualifying mini-tournament. Manchester United's Ed Johnson and Jerome Watt, of Blackburn, scored alongside an own-goal from defender Goran Popov.
Digby is a vastly experienced keeper who was signed before the first game of February against Bournemouth in order to add his know-how to a young defence. The Sheffield-born shot-stopper started off as an apprentice at Manchester United but never played
Scott joined Harriers on a non-contract basis in late January and made a solid Football League full debut against Bournemouth in defence. The former Walsall player has not had much luck this season with a shoulder injury meaning he made no appearances
HAPPY travellers Kidderminster Harriers are bidding to transfer their impressive away form to Aggborough on Saturday. Boss Ian Britton is looking for his players to give home fans something to cheer after the poor 2-0 defeat to Macclesfield earlier this
MALVERN Town entertain Wolverhampton United at the Langland Stadium on Saturday (2.45) and will be looking to continue an Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division run that has seen them pick 34 points out of a possible 36. Despite Town's
MALVERN Town travel to rivals Ledbury Town on Wednesday (February 5) in the second round of the West Midlands Premier Division Cup (7.45). Ledbury qualified for the second round, courtesy of a 9-1 win at home to Gornal on Wednesday night and would have
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Ladies beat Hereford 4-0 on Sunday with all the goals arriving in the first half. Julie Freeman broke away to slot home in the 12th minute and finished off Sam Rogers' cross for another 15 minutes later. Lisa Stokes was also on
Summer signing Parrish has enjoyed three promotions before from Division Three, twice with Northampton Town and once with Chesterfield. The competitive left-footed midfielder with an eye for goal turned down a one-year deal with Chesterfield to sign for
MALVERN Town visit Wolvehampton Casuals tomorrow (Saturday) in the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division (2.45pm). One player who will not be included in their line up will be Darren Bullock. The ex-Huddersfield Town, Bury and Swindon
HARRIERS 0 MACCLESFIELD 2 BOSS Ian Britton was not the only one to have a bad feeling about Saturday's game with old Conference rivals Macclesfield. Unbeaten in nine Division Three matches and all season at Aggborough, Harriers were there to be shot at
MALVERN Town have signed former Football League player Darren Bullock to boost their West Midlands League Premier Division championship hopes. Worcester-based Bullock, aged 34, could make his debut tomorrow (Saturday) at Shawbury United but Town general
MALVERN Town visit Lye Town tomorrow (Saturday), kick-off 2.45pm, and will be looking to complete an Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division double, having defeated Lye 6-0 back in September. Town will also be looking to consolidate their
MALVERN Town begin a trio of crucial Christmas period Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division fixtures, when they play host to Smethwick Sikh Temple tomorrow (Saturday), kick-off 2.45pm. Following the Smethwick game comes the Boxing Day
Tall target-man who made an immediate impact with his aggression, spirit and goal-scoring on being signed for £50,000 from Peterborough in January 2001. Despite his disciplinary problems, Broughton is a first choice when fit and wins a lot of aerial challenges
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MALVERN Town entertain Sedgely White Lions at Langland Stadium tomorrow (Saturday) in the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division (2.45pm). Town will be hopeful extending a run against their lowly opponents which has seen them pick up 26
Has joined Harriers on loan for the season from Division One side Walsall to gain experience of first-team football. A prolific scorer in the youth teams at the Bescot Stadium, Bishop also found the net for the reserves this season but was yet to make
MALVERN Town coach Neil Hunt has taken over the job as first team manager at Langland Stadium. Early season first team manager Joe Rawle has stood down but becomes football development manager. General manager Richard Anson said: "When I took over my
MALVERN Town entertain Walsall Wood tomorrow (Saturday) in the Express and Star League Premier Division (2.45pm) and will be looking for all three points in order to eliminate last Saturday's bitterly disappointing home Vase defeat. Town should have a
HARRIERS 0 ROCHDALE 0 JUST how did Kidderminster Harriers fail to score in their clash with high-flying Rochdale on Saturday? Harriers boss Ian Britton was thinking exactly the same thing but he boldly predicted displays like this would earn them a top-seven
SOUTHEND 0 HARRIERS 2 SUDDENLY a much-needed and well-deserved success on Tuesday night has put Kidderminster Harriers' season into a completely different perspective. It can be easy to forget that Ian Britton's team have now gone six games unbeaten in
SCUNTHORPE 1 HARRIERS 1 IT was yet another case of two points dropped for Kidderminster Harriers in their latest Division Three draw at Scunthorpe. But there was little anyone could do about Scott Brough's brilliant 70th minute equaliser that flew into
NOTTINGHAM FOREST 4 HARRIERS 0 ANY hopes of Kidder-minster Harriers creating a Worthington Cup upset were crushed last night with a comprehensive 4-0 thrashing at Division One giants Nottingham Forest. Harriers were aiming to rival their 1994 FA Cup victory
PHASE one, the County Championship, started successfully. Phase two, the Benson and Hedges Cup has started with mixed fortunes; phase three sees the resumption of the Championship this week. This segmenting of the season has seemed all the more apparent
STAR striker Faustino Asprilla is set to show off his skills at Aggborough on Saturday in a spotlight-grabbing debut. Kidderminster Harriers' opponents Darlington saw their work permit request for the Colombian granted on appeal yesterday. Asprilla, who
NEWLY-installed Reds boss Rod Brown hopes to have United old boy Lee Knight back in the fold for the visit of league leaders Chippenham on Saturday. Defender Knight defected for Dr Martens Western rivals Halesowen Town in the summer but has had his chances
DEFEAT against Dr Martens Western strugglers Swindon Supermarine on Saturday proved the final straw for Redditch player-manager Nicky Cross this week. After a meeting with chairman Rod Laight on Monday afternoon the former West Brom ace parted with the
MALVERN Town have been back in pre-season training now for two weeks and a new -look squad is beginning to be put in place. A number of players who have featured for Town during the past few seasons will not be returning. General Manager Richard Anson
He's used to being in the spotlight, but for once in his life it wasn't Harrison Ford getting all the attention during his recent trip to Britain, but the blonde actress with him. It was supposed to be a promotional trip to publicise his latest movie,
RUSHDEN 3 HARRIERS 1 IAN Britton's Kidderminster Harriers were given an early reminder that it's what happens in the two penalty boxes during a game that really matters. Saturday's 3-1 defeat at rivals Rushden and Diamonds boiled down to problems with
IAN Britton is bidding to repeat Kidderminster Harriers' best Division Three result of his temporary charge on Saturday. April's 2-0 win at Rushden and Diamonds boosted Britton's chances of earning the full-time manager role at Aggborough. He was handed
UNITED manager Nicky Cross last night threw down the gauntlet to striker Michael Campbell to prove he is ready for a first team start. The former Alvechurch striker has caught the eye with a string of lively cameo appearances but his manager says playing
REDS hitman Paul Danks was a fitness doubt ahead of last night's planned trip to Staffordshire outfit Rocester. The freescoring forward has been troubled by a niggling hamstring problem for the past fortnight and was forced off at half time of the FA
MIDFIELDER Sean Flynn will lead Kidderminster Harriers out for their first Football League game of the season after finally completing his move. Flynn, released after two years at Tranmere Rovers, yesterday penned a one-year deal at Aggborough to end
A BIG night is awaiting Kidderminster Harriers with a Worthington Cup first round visit to past European Cup winners Nottingham Forest. Ian Britton's men are set to visit the City Ground on Wednesday, September 11, to take on the famous Division One outfit
REDDITCH United have boosted their options ahead of Saturday's crunch FA Cup tie against Leek by signing striker Andy Jones from Halesowen Town. Jones enjoyed a prolific spell at Midland Alliance side Halesowen Harriers before stepping up a level to join
WORCESTERSHIRE were in a strong position to open their Frizzell County Championship Division Two campaign on a winning note against Gloucestershire at New Road today. Gloucestershire, facing a tough victory target of 361, resumed this morning on 15-1.
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will entertain crisis club Lincoln City in their first Division Three fixture of the season on Saturday, August 10. Lincoln have been placed into administration and new boss Keith Alexander has been relying on up-and-coming non-league
Tuesday, April 23, 2002 BROMSGROVE Rovers returned to the top of the Midland Alliance last night after a 0-0 draw at Rushall Olympic and with it almost certainly secured a swift return to the Dr Martens League. Despite nearest rivals Stourbridge still
Saturday, April 13, 2002 BROMSGROVE Rovers achieved a hard-earned 2-0 victory against a stubborn Boldmere St Michael's side to maintain their Midland Alliance promotion challenge. The three points keep them in second place behind leaders Stourbridge,
Tuesday, April 9, 2002 Bromsgrove Rovers strolled to a 3-0 victory over improving Oldbury United at The Victoria Ground last night to maintain their Midland Alliance title hopes. Managed by ex-Rovers boss Bob Green, Oldbury were quicker to the loose ball
Saturday, January 5, 2002 BROMSGROVE Rovers twice took the lead in their Midland Alliance promotion battle at Stratford Town. But poor defending was to blame for Rovers not bringing home the three vital points as the game ended 2-2. The visitors opened
Tuesday, February 18, 2003 A BO Henriksen hat-trick helped power Kidderminster Harriers into the Nationwide League Division Three play-off zone with a crushing 5-2 victory over basement club Exeter City at St James Park last night. Happy Harriers are
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Saturday, November 16, 2002 KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have been drawn away to Forest Green or Exeter City - if they beat Rushden & Diamonds in a first round replay at Nene Park later this month. Harriers and the Diamonds drew 2-2 at Aggborough on Saturday
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Saturday, March 10, 2001 STEVE Frost's injury-time goal for Bromsgrove Rovers secured maximum points in a 2-1 win over Rocester to assist the Greens' relegation battle in the Dr Martens League Western Division. Martin Ridley had given the visitors a fourth
Saturday, January 27, 2001 PLUCKY Bromsgrove Rovers came back from the dead to score two goals in the final two minutes as they snatched a 3-3 draw at Shepshed Dynamo in the Dr Martens League Western Division. Shaun Bedward and Michael Crawford struck
Monday, December 26, 2000. REDDITCH United hammered Bromsgrove Rovers 4-0 in the Dr Martens League Western Division at the Victoria Ground last night. And how the travelling army of United fans loved it, sentencing their local rivals to a 10th consecutive
Saturday, November 25, 2000 TROUBLED Bromsgrove Rovers were consigned to a third consecutive home defeat as they capitulated 2-1 against Bedworth United in Dr Martens League Western Division. They took a first half lead -- just as they did against Atherstone
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WE were all delighted with the mauling of the Lions on Saturday. It certainly gave us a boost to score 11 tries against Rugby and end up convincing winners. After such a difficult couple of weeks, I think it's safe to say we are back on track now. We
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AT most clubs the temptation to keep the same side after a 66-22 win might be strong - not at Worcester! The coaches have made six changes to the team which won so convincingly at Manchester but don't expect it to make any difference. The Sixways squad
EXETER Chiefs come to town on Saturday for what promises to be a cracker. I honesty feel that they are one of the top three clubs in National One and they travel to Sixways on the back of an incredible 89-17 win over Rugby Lions. People may say that Rugby
THIS North Midlands Cup quarter-final was always going to be more difficult than it appeared on paper and so it proved. MALVERN 34pts, LEDBURY 30pts Local rivalry added to the intensity of the game, especially as Ledbury fielded two ex-Malvern players
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers aim to step up their play-off challenge by beating bogey side Carlisle United for the first time in a Nationwide League Division Three match when they meet at Brunton Park tomorrow (3pm). Harriers have locked horns with The Cumbrians
NEWCOMER Dion Scott could make his debut for Kidderminster Harriers in tomorrow's Nat-ionwide League Division Three clash against Lincoln City at Sincil Bank (3pm). The 22-year-old defender has signed on a non-contract basis after being released by Mansfield
SPA residents are being urged to nominate their favourite historic town buildings to help raise the profile of Droitwich. The town council is looking for properties of cultural or architectural interest to take part in a Heritage Open Day later this year
FOLLOWING a couple of lean months, with unsettled teams taking the field due to injury and non-availability, it's all change again for Malvern RFC first XV. Scrum half George Blakeway is back from his Australasian adventures, which is just as well, with
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Ian Britton has delivered a 'more of the same' message to his players for Boxing Day's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Leyton Orient at Aggborough (3pm). Britton was delighted with Harriers' 2-0 win at Wrexham
Directions to the rugby club and conference centre by road and rail - plus details of the Park and Walk and Park and Ride arrangements. By Road Exit the M5 motorway at junction 6. Take the A4538 towards Droitwich and Sixways is 300 yards on the left.
WITH Sam Hardcastle, George Blakeway and David Llewellyn all unavailable, Tom O'Brien has stepped into the breech to fill the scrum half position for Malvern. A product of Malvern's youth system, Tom won many junior honours, narrowly missing selection
AS a one off game I can't think of many more pleasurable wins than Saturday's at Tamworth. Undoubtedly it was one of the best victories I've had in my time at Worcester but at the end of it all we still only got three points so we need to toughen up in
DMW January 8, 2000 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
SATURDAY was a disappointing draw -- again --and when you look at the fixture list we would have earmarked Halesowen, Ilkeston and Weymouth for maximum points. The fact we are so upset at not picking up three points at the Wessex Stadium is a measure
JACK Nicholson stars in the award-winning comedy film About Schmidt to be shown at Malvern Theatres. The film runs from today (Friday) until Thursday, April 3. Tickets cost £4, concessions £3. For more information ring the box office on 01684 569256.
DMW October 26, 1999 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
UNBEATEN and still top but we were given a mighty test by Tamworth on Monday night in front of a fantastic crowd. To get 1,500 on an absolute pig of a night is just incredible and shows the momentum we have got at the moment. Despite the Lambs strong
DMW October 23, 1999 WHEN you've hardened yourself to 0-1s, 1-2s and promises that things will get better, honest, isn't 5-1 a wonderful sight? Rocester may have been one of the worst teams to play at the Victoria Ground since March Town United (FA Cup
AFTER several weeks without a game, and facing opposition who were on a high after recently defeating Worcester, Malvern produced one of the best performances by a junior side ever seen at Spring Lane. MALVERN U15S 34pts, BARKERS BUTTS U15S 7pts Every
DREWE Broughton and Sean Parrish are back in contention for Kidderminster Harriers in tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Shrewsbury Town at Gay Meadow (3pm). Striker Broughton missed last Saturday's 2-0 defeat at home to Macclesfield
HEAVYWEIGHT forward Craig Quinnell is back in the Worcester Warriors pack as the National One leaders travel to Bedford. The 20-stone flanker returns to the side after missing the weekend 57-5 win over Manchester with a nerve problem in a bicep. The 32
WORCESTERSHIRE rubber-stamped their place in the quarter-finals of the Benson & Hedges Cup with a seven-wicket win over Somerset at Taunton yesterday. In a rain-affected match, Somerset made 126 for nine in 32 overs. Worcestershire then took 19 overs
DMW September 28, 1999 ROVERS extended their unbeaten run away from home to four games thanks to a late strike by newlywed Richard Congrave at Paget's Vale Stadium last night. With just five minutes remaining, Congrave collected a clearance by Kevin Ashley
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have a side fully capable of at least reaching the Nationwide League Division Three play-offs. That's the firm belief of their long-serving utility player Adie Smith whose season has been disrupted recently by a series of frustrating
DMW August 28, 1999 ALL that hard work wasted. With seconds of normal time remaining, Hinckley's Marvin Marston broke Rovers' hearts with a shock last minute header. Desperate to salvage something from a gutsy second half show, the Greens stormed forward
WORCESTER Rugby Club's centre crisis deepened last night when James Ogilvie-Bull was taken to hospital with a suspected broken collarbone. The National One pacesetters are already without broken leg victim Ben Hinshelwood while David Officer is still
DMW August 17, 1999 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
Solihull Borough 2 Redditch United 1 Redditch United suffered a 2-1 defeat at old rivals Solihull Boro, losing recent signing Jimmy Quiggin in the process. And it was a familiar story for Rod Brown's side, Solihull taking the points with a last minute
ANDY Keast believes that confidence is the key factor in Ben Hinshelwood's dramatic rise for club and country. Worcester Rugby Club's coach has been amaz-ed by the centre's improvement this season and has made him captain for today's clash with Otley
HEAVYWEIGHT Craig Quinnell is determined to make Worcester Rugby Club a knockout success in the promotion scrap. The 20-stone powerhouse, who has signed on at Sixways after being released by Saracens, is hoping to make his debut against Otley on Saturday
CRAIG Quinnell is involved in an extraordinary tug-of-war be-tween the Welsh Rugby Union and Worcester. The 27-year-old lock, cap-ped 32 times for Wales, held talks with Worcester's director of rugby John Brain yesterday over a possible move to Sixways
Redditch United 0 Solihull Borough 2 TWO goals in two minutes settled a typical last game of the season at the Valley, writes Matt Smith. Solihull defender, Jamie Campbell and league top scorer Derek Hall both netted after the break ruining the Reds'
ADAM Wilde made history last night in England's National Game XI 3-1 defeat against Belgium's U20 team in Ostend. The winger became the first Worcester City player to represent his country while playing for the St George's Lane club. Wilde, signed from
MITCH Counsell has set his sights on winning a contract at St George's Lane. The midfielder has only made three appearances for Worcester City but has already made a favourable impression. But for the width of a post in Saturday's FA Trophy encounter
IAN Britton is telling his Kidderminster Harriers players to stick by the rules during the coming season which gets under way next Saturday with a Nationwide League Division Three clash against Lincoln City at Aggborough. The determined Harriers boss
Bedworth United 3 Redditch United 1 REDDITCH United were mugged of the points for the second time in five days. New coach Kim Casey's influence on the side was evident early on with United hungry for the ball, passing crisply and creating space. And everything
DANNY McDonnell is being tipped for international honours at non-league level after a string of brilliant displays for Worcester City. The keeper has been in excellent form all season and St George's Lane boss John Barton believes he is worth a place
WHAT a difference a season has made for Kidderminster Harriers boss Ian Britton! Last term he was in charge of Harriers' youth side when they visited the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest in the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup. Since then he has taken
Redditch United 1 Weston-Super-Mare 2 Richard Field's third goal of the season was not enough to prevent Redditch United from slipping to defeat, as Weston-Super-Mare kept the pressure on the leading clubs in the race for promotion. The two sides had
Redditch United 0 Shepshed 5 SHORN of five key players Redditch never looked the part against a clinical Shepshed side. In the away fixture - Rod Brown's first in charge - Dynamo had brought Kirk Master off the bench to save the game. At the Valley, Master
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KIDDERMINSTER Harriers players report back for training on Monday with new recruit Sean Parrish looking forward to a promotion-chasing campaign. The 30-year-old has moved to Aggborough on a two-year contract from Chesterfield and can't wait for Harriers
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JOHN Brain is hopeful that Tim Walsh will stay at Worcester Rugby Club un-til the end of the season. The Sixways director of rugby will sit down with the Australian in the next month to dis-cuss the fly half's immediate future after a dramatic impact
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Ian Britton is playing a waiting game before plunging into the transfer market. He has money available which was originally going to be used to try to keep Richie Appleby at Aggborough. The influential midfielder, how-ever
Saturday, February 15, 2003 WORCESTER City dispelled any fears that their season might tail off into oblivion with a 6-0 demolition of lowly Folkestone Invicta. Hat-trick hero Adam Webster led the way, hungrily filling his goalscoring boots to take his
WORCESTER City have the incentive of an FA Trophy fourth round home clash with Conference outfit Margate on February 1 if they can overcome Newport County tonight (7.45). City's rearranged match with the Exiles at St George's Lane has beaten the weather
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Tuesday, January 28, 2003 MITCH Counsell staked a claim for a starting role in Saturday's FA Trophy clash despite Worcester City's 2-1 defeat at Halesowen Town last night. The midfielder was one of nine changes made by manager John Barton for the Worcestershire
MALVERN'S form on the road this season had been abysmal - until Saturday at Westleigh Park, where England skipper Martin Johnson learned to ply his rugby trade. LEICESTER LIONS 18pts, MALVERN 29pts Acting skipper Shaun Lancett had fired up his troops
JUST when it looked as though Malvern might be on the road to recovery, they came up against a resurgent young Walsall side at Delves Road on Saturday. WALSALL 50pts, MALVERN 22pts With open side flanker Dave Hill taking a head injury in the first minute
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A RESHUFFLED Malvern back line, with the introduction of Mark Eastwood at centre, shored up a defence that had leaked tries previously. MALVERN 20pts, HINCKLEY 17pts Aiming to avenge a 50-point mauling in Leicestershire last autumn, Malvern took the game
CRAIG Chalmers is the shock omission from Wor-cester Rugby Club's squad bound for Rotherham. The former British Lions fly-half has not been included in the 25-man squad which travels to Millmoor for the National One showdown on Saturday. Coaches John
Solihull Borough 1 Redditch United 1 A PAUL Danks penalty, 21 minutes in was the sole reward after United dominated the first half against their high-flying neighbours. Reds boss Nicky Cross will have been casting envious glances at Borough's lofty league
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BEN Hinshelwood is definitely out of Worcester's all-important showdown at Rotherham on Saturday. The centre, who enjoyed his second taste of Murrayfield action at the weekend when he came on as a 75th minute replacement in Scotland's momentous victory
LONGTON showed why they are unbeaten this season with a fine all-round display of open rugby in this Midlands One game at Spring Lane on Saturday. MALVERN 5pts, LONGTON 43pts From the first minute, when the Longton back row went on a rampaging run to
ANDY Keast was happy with Worcester's display after watching his side see off Wakefield 36-0. The Sixways coach believed the Warriors did well to overcome difficult conditions and a Wakefield side who were determined to defend and infringe for 80 minutes
WORCESTER City have applied to join a proposed new Nationwide Conference feeder league. The St George's Lane club is one of a number of Premier Division clubs from the Dr Martens, Ryman and Unibond leagues invited by the Conference to join. They would
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JOHN Brain was delighted with his rotation system which eased Worcester into round five of the Powergen Cup. The Sixways director of rugby made wholesale changes to the normal league side but it didn't affect the performance as his team swept Manchester
Graeme Hick and Vikram Solanki blasted quick-fire centuries as Worcestershire cruised to an eight-wicket victory in the Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy clash with Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge. Skipper Hick reached 117no and Solanki 108 as the pair
HOURS after the tragedy which shook the world Redditch lost out in front of an excitable crowd seemingly unaware of the day's earth-shattering events. Before the match Reds chairman Rod Laight had said it was too late to cancel the fixture in the wake
WORCESTER City travel to Newport County on Boxing Day (1pm) looking for only their second Dr Martens League double of the season. It marks the start of three huge games for the St George's Lane club in the space of six days as they bid to stay in contention
VIKRAM Solanki was Worcestershire's leading scorer when they won the second match of their pre-season tour of Northern Transvaal in South Africa by 38 runs. Playing against the Northern Titans in Duivelskloof, Solanki hit 78 after skipper Ben Smith had
DYE his hair red, stick a Scottish accent on him and Worcester City midfielder Pat Lyons could be another Gordon Strachan. The similarity as footballers is uncanny, both possess a sublime first touch coupled with vision and awareness not to mention fiery
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Redditch United 2 Feckenham 2 VALLEY tenants Feckenham gave their landlords a run for their money in a 2-2 draw and Mat Henning could have won it for the Millers, forcing a great save from Reds keeper Harvey Willetts late on. Mark Creighton put the Reds
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CHAIRMAN John Elliott has warned that Worcestershire must improve their facilities at New Road to survive county cricket's 'crunch day'. He aired his views to County members at their annual meeting last night during a discussion on a proposed new stand
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FOOTBALL coach Claire Maslen has been given the job of putting Worcester City into the heart of the community. She has been appointed community officer by the St George's Lane club with a brief to bring the sport to as many youngsters as possible. It
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JOHN Brain was suitably unimpressed with referee Tim Wigglesworth's performance as Worcester Rugby Club brushed Moseley aside. The Sixways director of rugby believed Worcester would have racked up more points if the official had penalised some cynical
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JUBILANT Worcester City manager John Barton admits a mood of optimism surrounds the club following their FA Trophy success against Aldershot Town. The St George's Lane club reached the third round with a rousing 1-0 home win in front of 1,500 spectators
A DEPLETED but eager squad of Malvern's youngest rugby players arrived in Kingsland to be chilled by the wind and soaked by the rain The U8's were first to take up the challenge, meeting a spirited Luctonian team who had just made short work of Hereford
WORCESTERSHIRE today explained their reasons for letting Alamgir Sheriyar move to rivals Kent, revealing that the bowler was uncommitted to the club. Chief executive Mark Newton said that Tom Moody spent little time making the decision once the left-arm
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ADAM Wilde had no qualms about signing for Worcester City especially after tipping them for title success before the season kicked off. The 23-year-old predicted a showdown between John Barton's side and Tamworth and is more than happy to lend his weight
DARREN Bicknell's century put Nottinghamshire in a solid position on the first day of their Frizzell County Championship clash with Worcestershire. Bicknell made 112 off 231 balls, adding to an earlier half-century from captain Jason Gallian, with whom
STUART Lampitt has announced his retirement from county cricket at the end of this season and will take up a full-time post as Cricket Development Officer for the Worcestershire Cricket Board in October. Lampitt first played for Worcestershire in 1985
OPENING bat Tom Wolfendale has taken over the captain's role at Colwall Cricket Club. At Monday's annual general meeting Wolfendale was elected to take over from David Sutton, who steps down after a five year stint. Also newly appointed is Adrian Berry
WORCESTERSHIRE recalled seam bowler Matt Mason for their vital Frizzell County Championship Division Two clash with Glamorgan, which started at Cardiff today. Mason has recovered from a hand problem and replaced Chris Liptrot from the side that lost by
DAVID Officer is hoping to make it a hat-trick of celebrations tomorrow when he lines up for Worcester Rugby Club against Orrell (3pm). The 29-year-old is already on cloud nine after the birth of his first child on Monday coupled with his inclusion for
TOM Moody is refusing to wave the white flag despite seeing Worcestershire's one-day hopes crash in Cardiff. The County suffered a 103-run defeat at Sophia Gardens last night in the top of the table day-night clash and now trail Glamorgan by six points
THIS was a game that for long periods The Dogs were in total control, yet looking back at the game it is difficult to pinpoint why exactly the game was lost in the last few minutes. LUCTONIANS II 13pts, MALVERN 'DOGS' 12pts Getting off to the worst possible
FORMER England Ladies cricket captain and present national U19 head coach Jane Powell will be flying out to Australia with her squad on Christmas Day. For Jane, the Sixth Form Annex manager at The Chase, it is the start of a two-month cricket trip that
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THE Malvern U14 'Pirates' ambitions for a good run in the North Midlands U14 Cup were ended abruptly on Sunday when they lost by 5-10 to Camp Hill U14 'Sharks'. MALVERN U14s 5pts, CAMP HILL U14s 10pts Camp Hill took the initiative and winger Sam Yarwood
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BEN Hinshelwood has sensed a new hunger at Worcester Rugby Club with the influx of new, younger players. The centre, who enjoyed an outstanding debut season at Sixways last year, has recently returned from winning his first Test cap for Scotland on tour
DISAPPOINTED Worcestershire are today counting the cost of having the opening day of their match against star-studded India washed out by rain at New Road. The County had budgeted to take around £10,000 on the gate during the four days. Yesterday, however
WERNER Swanepoel checked into Sixways yesterday insisting that his Springbok exile could yet benefit Worcester Rugby Club. The South African scrum-half, who made the switch from Leopards to Worcester this summer, believes that with the pressure to impress
NNANDI Ezulike has revealed it was his England ambitions which brought him to Worcester. The 25-year-old winger arrived yesterday at Sixways to begin a season which, he hopes, will not only propel Worcester into the Premiership but also elevate him back
JOHN Brain today began the task of moulding a promotion winning side as Worcester Rugby Club's players checked in for pre-season training. Worcester's director of rug-by has brought in 14 new faces and he was delighted to have all of his squad together
CONSISTENT prop Neil Lyman is delighted with the wind of change blowing through Worcester Rugby Club. The 32-year-old, who won a new Sixways contract in the summer after another top class season, is used to seeing big name signings flood through the revolving
ANDY Keast is backing big Ben to sound out a promotion chime at Worcester Rugby Club. The Sixways assistant coach played a big part in Ben Hinshelwood's call-up to Scotland's squad for their recent North American tour after personally recommending him
JOHN Brain today hailed Worcester Rugby Club's summer shopping spree "very successful" after capturing his final post-season signing. The Sixways director of rugby was delighted with the 14 new signings brought to the club since the end of the season
MALVERN slipped to their first Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division defeat since October, when Wayne Aston fired Tividale's winner deep into injury time. TIVIDALE 3, MALVERN TOWN 2 Aston's strike came just two minutes after Dean Roberts
WORCESTERSHIRE today signed Australian international all-rounder Shane Lee as a replacement for Andy Bichel. The 28-year-old will fill the overseas slot at New Road for the final two months of the season. His capture is the result of Bichel's forthcoming
n Tibetan Prayer Flags by Diane Barker (Connections Book Publishing, £14.99) DIANE Barker has travelled many a mile since her idyllic country childhood in the picturesque Worcestershire village of Alfrick. The daughter of the licensees of the former Swan
DAVID Officer has warned Ben Hinshelwood he is gunning for his place after his move to Worcester Rugby Club. The 29-year-old centre sealed his switch from Edinburgh to Sixways yesterday and immediately began to focus on getting into the first team. Worcester's
DAVID Officer has become Worcester's 13th close-season signing at Sixways. The 29-year-old outside centre signed a two-year contract yesterday after deciding to swap Edinburgh for Worcester and their all-important promotion push next season. Officer,
MALVERN Town kept the pressure up at the top of the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division table, with this remarkable win at Wolverhampton Casuals. WOLVERHAMPTON CASUALS 4, MALVERN TOWN 6 Although this was the sixth occasion that Town
MALVERN RFC have signed ex Stourbridge and Worcester RFC player Richard Wilde in time for tomorrow's (Saturday) Midlands One game at local rivals Luctonians. Wilde is a full back or utility threequarter who has played at senior level and is well known
SEAN Parrish inspired Kidderminster Harriers to victory in his native Wales and then called for an improvement back at Aggborough. The midfielder is starting to show why boss Ian Britton described him as a "winner" after clinching his signature in the
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' clash with promotion-chasing Bournemouth on Saturday, January 4, has been postponed due to the Cherries' FA Cup commitments. Bournemouth beat Southend 3-2 last night and will entertain Crewe in the third round on that date.
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Ladies did well to hold on for three West Midlands League points on Sunday against a strong Fairfield team. Harriers got off to a great start when Emma Bowdler scored from 35 yards on just six minutes. They doubled their lead three
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November 18, 1977 REDDITCH children are suffering pain and discomfort for more than two years because waiting lists for ear, nose and throat operations are out of control. And in some cases, surgeons are turning children away because they do not know
RUSHDEN AND DIAMONDS 2 HARRIERS 1 KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' FA Cup woes continued as they failed to make the second round of the money-spinning competition for the third time in four seasons on Tuesday. A 2-1 replay defeat at Rushden and Diamonds denied
SOLID defender Scott Stamps must have an operation on his torn abductor muscle. Stamps, who suffered the injury in the LDV Trophy win over Swindon, faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines as a result. The 27-year-old left-back or centre-half was today
FIRST-HALF mishaps are plaguing Kidderminster Harriers but they continue to keep pace with the Division Three promotion contenders. Boss Ian Britton has seen his team misfire for 45 minutes against Carlisle, Swindon and Rushden and Diamonds in recent
