SAM Shilton has an extra special reason to impress when Kidderminster Harriers face Plymouth Argyle in a Nationwide League Division Three clash at Aggborough on Saturday.
The 23-year-old midfielder used to be on the Pilgrims books while his father Peter, the legendary former England goalkeeper, was in charge at Home Park from 1992 to 1995.
During his days as a trainee with Plymouth, Shilton junior made one full appearance plus three as a substitute.
He then moved on to Coventry City and Hartlepool from where Kidderminster signed him during the close season.
Since moving to Aggborough Shilton has impressed manager Jan Molby, who says: "He's done well, but I still think there's a lot more to come from him, like I think there is from all of the new signings.
"He missed a couple of weeks of pre-season, but he's working hard in the games and he's obviously always an option because of his left foot."
Shilton believes there's also more to come from Harriers this season once they iron out their problems.
He said: "We're doing a lot of good things in between the two penalty boxes. But the two penalty areas are where it matters most and at the we're a little bit off. We know we have got the talent to move up the league, but there's still 40 games to go and plenty of points available.
"As the manager says, the aim has got to be go out and put a run together. That means cutting out the silly errors and starting to score a few more goals ourselves. We've got players who are good enough to do both."
Meanwhile, Ian Foster is aiming to make up for lost time once he regains full match fitness.
The 24-year-old striker was restricted to just 15 starts last season after being dogged by hamstring trouble.
He has yet to play a full first-team match this term, but stepped up his comeback last week when he made his first 90-minute appearances in the reserves match at Hartlepool.
He said: "I've got some time to make up. Last season was the worst in my career. I've never missed so many games and there's nothing worse for a footballer to have to be injured.
"I will need a few more games under my belt but I'm not too far away now. I need to be 100 per cent fit to start because it would be unfair on the other lads.
"But the gaffer knows that and he has said I've got to be sensible."
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