THERE has been immediate demand for Harriers players released at the end of the season.

Promising young midfielder Ben Davies has already signed a two-year-deal with former Liverpool defender Mark Wright at Conference side Chester City.

Forward Tony Bird wants to stay in the Football League and has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Shrewsbury Town.

But Bird, who has moved back to Wales for the time being, will first have a trial at Irish club St Patricks.

Right-back and former skipper Ian Clarkson has had interest from several Division Three clubs and the Conference.

Former loan striker Colin Larkin, now back at Wolves, has been linked with a move to join former boss Jan Molby at Hull City.

But Molby failed with an initial bid and City have ruled out a follow-up offer in the near future.

It is believed Wolves rate the player at around £150,000.

Meanwhile, Harriers midfielder Richie Appleby is close to deciding whether to accept the contract offer from boss Ian Britton.

Appleby is also wanted by Hull but Britton has made a "generous offer" to the influential playmaker.