FANS of Kidderminster Harriers are still bubbling over with happy memories from last season and waiting with breathless anticipation for the new one starting in a week's time.

But few people would have been more thrilled at the team's elevation to the Football League than a man who has been integral to the club's matchday experience for the past 15 years - Captain Crazy.

The man with the mike - otherwise known as Roger Harris - has been on hand dispensing his own unique brand of witty repertoire and an inimitable music selection on Saturdays and Monday evenings since he moved into the town all those years ago.

"When I approached the club, I started working there on a voluntary basis. I used to sit in the old main stand in my little 'chicken shed' when we were getting crowds of about 300," he said.

"I never dreamed the club would end up in the Football League."

The 55-year-old started his colourful career in the 1960s ("I was one of the last personality DJs"). He became resident DJ at the Opposite Lock club in his home city of Birmingham, where he remembers using one turntable and earning £2 a night.

The 1970s saw him working in Cornwall before he moved on to the relatively bright lights of Stevenage at the height of the disco era, where he was astonished to find himself performing to 2,000 people.

A move back to Birmingham saw him meet his current partner Anne (who he described as his "best friend"), a care worker who lives with him in Kidderminster.

"I really like working at the Harriers, although it can be a very hectic lifestyle during the season when I often have to rush off after a game," said Roger, who relaxes by playing the piano.

He also works as a DJ host for canal cruises through Birmingham. His heroes are Barry White, Roy Orbison - and Jan Molby!

"Jan coming has been marvellous for the club," he said. "Everyone knows about his famous green shorts, but what has been a secret - up until now - is that he wore his lucky 'Captain Crazy' shirt underneath his top all season until the team sealed the championship.

"I've created a cult at the club, my very own style. I think we've got a reputation for being a very friendly club. I hope to carry on being sporting to opposition fans even though security will be stepped up.

"I'm working hard researching the new opposition teams and planning new entertainment for the start of the season," he added.

Roger's dreams include having his own television docu-soap and radio show, as well as having a Harrier jet land on the Aggborough turf before a match.

Harriers fans might enjoy some friendly mocking of the jovial stalwart ("you have to have a sense of humour"s) - but there is no doubt Aggborough just would not be the same without him.