REUBEN Hazell and Jamie Gleeson are the first casualties of Kidderminster Harriers' nose-dive into the Nationwide Conference.

The duo both had a year to run on their contracts but cash-strapped Harriers have taken advantage of relegation release clauses in their deals.

Defender Hazell was a major disappointment as constant knee problems prevented him from even making his first-team debut. Gleeson, a young midfielder released by Southampton, only managed two starts.

Meanwhile, Harriers have been censured and fined £750 for failing to control their players in an incident at Notts County on March 12.