SIMON Weaver hopes he can inspire Kidderminster Harriers' unlikely survival bid by returning to haunt Boston United.

The defender, yet to find the net since signing in December shortly after Stuart Watkiss' arrival, wants to set Harriers on the way to a priceless win over a club he knows all too well.

But, regardless of a Weaver goal, Harriers must rely on Rushden and Diamonds failing to win at Darlington on Saturday to ensure Coca-Cola League Two survival for another week.

Weaver is sure to get a rough reception at York Street after two-and-a-half years at Boston's big county rivals Lincoln City which included a derby goal on New Year's Day 2003.

The 27-year-old also helped Lincoln win 1-0 at their rivals last season as part of their miserly back three and plans to upset Boston, who cannot make the play-offs but are safe from relegation, once again this weekend.

He said: "It's quite an intimidating atmosphere up there because it's quite closed in and it's not been the best of pitches though I haven't played there yet this season.

"I have seen them play though -- there's no reason why we can't go there and get three points. Hopefully, we can catch them on an off-day and they'll be a bit flat.

"When I was at Lincoln, we used to have some good derbies and I scored against them after they'd come out of the Conference. What I'd do for that on Saturday.

"I think all the boys really want it to go to the last day and then it will be all about character."

But, if the worst did happen, Weaver admitted he would not be against a second spell in the Conference -- he previously played for Nuneaton Borough at that level.

He added: "That wouldn't put me off staying here if I can. It's a good set-up. I have enjoyed it here."

n Harriers reserves won 4-0 at Nuneaton last night with goals from trialists Jimmi-Lee Jones (two), Port Vale striker Simon Eldershaw and left-back Steve Burton.