THE majority shareholders of Kidderminster Harriers have vowed to play their part in safeguarding the cash-strapped club’s future.

Barry Norgrove, Neil Savery and Jane Murrant have pledged to meet the struggling Aggborough outfit’s financial obligations for the rest of the season.

The group, who own over half the club’s shares, stepped in last week to oust chairman Ken Rae from the board as well as force out directors John Davies and Gino Ruffinato.

By coming to the rescue, the remaining directors — led by new chairman Rod Brown — will be able to use the funds generated by sales of early bird season tickets for the 2015-16 campaign in the Vanarama National League.

“We felt we had to do something because the club was not being run properly,” said Harriers’ former chairman Norgrove.

“There were a number of issues, including staff not being paid, and we were worried that fans would not buy season tickets. We are all dyed-in-the-wool Harriers fans and only want what’s best for the club.

“We’d also like to thank Kath and Ernie Lane for all their help and the money they have put in, which must be over £150,000 over this season.”

Norgrove admits they are only just beginning to learn how much money the club owes as they go through the accounts.

The trio have started looking for new directors, who will be required to put in £10,000 each season, as well as pledging to meet each month to scrutinise the club’s finances.

Norgrove also confirmed Harriers will remain full-time, although manager Gary Whild is set to be handed a much smaller budget.

“At this stage we are still going through the club’s finances so we’re still finding out the full extent,” Norgrove added.

“It will all become clearer in the next few weeks but it was important to start working hard to get the club back on track and put a smile on fans’ faces.”

Harriers host leaders Barnet in their penultimate league match today (3pm kick-off).