GARY Whild hailed his squad’s spirit in the face of adversity as Kidderminster Harriers kept their play-off dreams alive.

The Aggborough outfit are eighth in the Vanarama Conference, just two points off the top five, after Tuesday night’s 3-1 home win over Nuneaton Town.

In recent weeks, the club have sold Nathan Blissett and Chey Dunkley to Bristol Rovers and Oxford respectively, while the likes of Jasbir Singh, Michael Gash and Josh O’Keefe have been sent out on loan to leave the squad looking thin.

The club is also still experiencing cashflow problems, with Kath and Ernie Lane paying the shortfall in wages each month.

“We’ve got a good spirit, which you need in football,” said Whild.

“What we’ve done is admirable in terms of games we have had and performances.

“What Mark Creighton and myself have to do is get the best out of the lads.

“Over the majority of the season we have managed to do that, but we do need one or two extra bodies.

“You can’t lose the likes of Chey Dunkley and Nathan Blissett and just expect us to be the same.”

Harriers have a free weekend because of the FA Cup and the squad will enjoy a well-earned break.

Their next game is on Saturday, December 13, at Bradford Park Avenue in the FA Trophy (3pm ko).

Last season, Harriers needed a replay to defeat the Conference North side in the FA Cup, who avenged their exit with victory in the Trophy.

Meanwhile, Whild has said he won’t be able to immediately replace midfielder Matt Robinson, who returned to Luton after a successful month’s loan.

Harriers have signed former West Bromwich Albion and Barnsley Under-21 defender Jordan Tunnicliffe until the end of the season. He joins from Sutton Coldfield Town.

“At the moment, the only lads we can bring in are from lower down (the football pyramid),” said the manager. “If we can bring anybody from higher up, we have to wait until January.

“Jordan fits the criteria, he has come in from lower down wages-wise. He’s got a good attitude and is a decent player, let’s hope he can settle in quickly.

“He’s got a good pedigree at West Brom but he’s not going to be a Chey Dunkley for a while yet, if he ever gets to that stage. Let’s hope he can do well.”