Monday, January 3, 2000 WORCESTER Rugby Club were taught a lesson in grinding out a result by London Irish who secured a 12-8 Tetley Bitter Cup round four win without ever quickening the pulses. The Exiles were robbed of play-maker Stephen Bachop with
WORCESTER Rugby Club are facing a problem at full-back less than two weeks before the start of the new season. The club have lost three full-backs, John Liley, Tim Smith and Richards Le Bas during the summer and injuries have created further problems.
Saturday, December 18, 1999 WORCESTER began their crucial Christmas run of three home games with a vital victory against a spiky Moseley outfit. The visitors used all four of their former Worcester men and nearly knocked Worcester's promotion ship completely
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will parade a number of players who have been on the fringe of the first team for tonight's Worcestershire FA Senior Cup semi-final clash against cash-strapped Bromsgrove Rovers at Aggborough (7.45). Among those who will not be
Saturday, Decmber 11, 1999 WORCESTER'S seemingly un-stoppable charge to Premiership One has suddenly slammed to a standstill within 15 shocking days. After the defeat at Leeds and poor display at home to Orrell they have now seen their record against
WORCESTER Rugby Club have included 13 of their summer signings for the training weekend in Cornwall. They include injury victims Simon Devereux, Rohan Hoffman and Jamie Connelly who are all unlikely to be ready for the new season. The squad will spend
EXPERIENCED goalkeeper Tim Clarke is convinced ambitious Kidderminster Harriers can hit back from their title-chasing stutter against Altrincham last Saturday and go on to secure a place in the Football League. "The set-up is good enough," said the 34
JAMES Wall is set for a rare starting appearance for Hereford United at Kidderminster Harriers on Monday. The summer signing from Derby County is the favourite to replace Tony James in the centre of defence, having come on as substitute in Monday's 1-
TABLE-topping Kidderminster Harriers will have defender Scott Stamps back in their squad for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference clash at struggling Welling United (3.0). He missed last Saturday's 1-1 home draw with Altrincham because of a one-match ban.
PAUL Sturgess is confident Hereford United can shake off their FA Cup blues in time for Monday's Nationwide Conference derby with Kidderminster Harriers at Edgar Street (1.00). The former Charlton and Millwall defender, one of the stars of their extra-time
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers midfielder Thomas Skovbjerg is expected to be out of action for at least eight months. He is to have an operation next week on a knee injury which he suffered during last Saturday's Nationwide Conference draw with Altrincham at
Saturday, November 20, 1999. WORCESTER bulldozed their way past Waterloo in another one-sided victory which keeps them two points clear at the top. The simple facts of the 78-10 success are that their forwards are too powerful, too fit and too streetwise
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WORCESTER Rugby Club are set to decide whether Exeter prop James Alvis can solve a mini crisis in their front row. Talks are continuing to see if the 28-year-old can bolster a squad which has now seen three props leave during the summer. Pete Mitchell
AN injury to England striker Emile Heskey has boosted Hereford United's hopes of Cup glory at Leicester City tonight. He is rated as doubtful after injuring a calf in Saturday's home defeat against Derby County. The Foxes are already without three players
WORCESTER Rugby Club have confirmed they have parted company with former rugby league utility back Phil Hassan. The ex-Salford Reds, Leeds Rhinos and Wigan man signed a two-year deal with Worcester in October last year becoming the club's second ever
YOUNGSTERS Paul Parry and Gavin Williams have been pinpointed as the key men as Hereford United bid for more FA Cup glory tonight. Director of Football Graham Turner believes the two wingers could prove a big threat to Leicester City in tonight's third
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A FORMER chairman of Kidderminster Harriers is prepared to wait four years for the Nationwide Conference leaders to pay him back a loan of £212,563. David Reynolds revealed he was willing to play a waiting game during discussions which followed Kidderminster's
HEREFORD United's teenage star Paul Parry says they can still pull off an upset in tomorrow's FA Cup third round replay at Leicester City. The 19-year-old, who came close to footballing immortality when his shot hit the post in the 0-0 draw at Edgar Street
THOUGHTS of their FA Cup replay with Leicester City will be banned for Hereford United's players tomorrow. With the Bulls due to visit Filbert Street on Wednesday following last week's goalless draw, there is a danger that tomorrow's Nationwide Conference
Saturday, October 2, 1999 WORCESTER took their fans on a rollercoaster of a ride at London Welsh but still had them going through the familiar routine of celebrating a cherished win. Since the Exiles stunned Worcester with a comprehensive victory at Sixways
HEREFORD United have been allocated 3,400 tickets for their FA Cup third round replay at Leicester City next Wednesday. The tickets, priced at £20 for the upper tier of the stand and £17 for the lower tier (£10 and £8 concessions), will go on sale to
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HOT-shot Ian Foster will return to table-topping Kidderminster Harriers' starting line-up for tonight's Nationwide Conference clash at Doncaster Rovers (7.45). The former Hereford United campaigner was on the substitutes' bench on Saturday but made a
CLUBS are queuing up to take a look at Hereford United's teenage sensation Paul Parry. The 19-year-old winger hit the headlines when he came within inches of giving the Bulls a sensational FA Cup win over Leicester City. Now he hopes his performance on
WORCESTER Rugby Club will be battling it out against Welsh Premiership side Bridgend at the first ever Sixways Open Day. The inaugural event, on Sunday, August 8, will feature all-day rugby with the match between Worcester and Bridgend kicking off at
Saturday, September 25, 1999 MAKE no mistake about it, Worcester are in the box seat for the title race after surviving what looked a hazardous first month unscathed. Saturday's 21-10 victory over Rotherham leaves Worcester as the team to beat in Premiership
PAUL Parry reflected on the moment when he came within inches of writing his name into FA Cup folklore. The 19-year-old Hereford United winger said he was "gutted" when his second-half shot hit the post, so denying his team another famous victory over
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Saturday, September 11, 1999. IN TERMS of sporting mis-matches Worcester against Rugby proved to be Mike Tyson versus Willie Carson. The home side pulverised the willing but limited visitors and a bigger winning margin than the 73-0 scoreline would not
GRAHAM Turner believes Hereford United have a chance of making more FA Cup headlines against mighty Leicester City tomorrow. United's Director of Football acknowledges his side faces a stiff task against the team currently sixth in the Premiership in
EXETER prop forward James Alvis could be the latest new arrival at Sixways. It is understood that the 28-year-old forward has spoken to a number of clubs including Worcester. The 18-stone prop missed just two games for the West Country side last season
MANAGER Jan Molby believes midfielder Shaun Cunnington can put his injury plagued season behind him and play a part in Kidderminster Harriers bid for the Nationwide Conference title. The former West Brom campaigner recently turned down a loan move to
TITLE-chasing Kidderminster Harriers will have a new on-loan striker in their squad for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference clash against lowly Welling United at Aggborough (3.00). He is 21-year-old Bromsgrove-born Richard Burgess from Stoke City. Stoke
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UNLESS England captain Martin Johnson can lift the Webb Ellis Trophy aloft as a World Cup winner in November, Worcester's latest signing will remain the most successful England manager of all time. But Geoff Cooke, OBE, still maintains he was staggered
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers midfielder Rene Petersen has joined Danish First Division Hvidovre on loan until July. The deal is with a view to a permanent move for the 26-year-old Danish import who has struggled to settle in England. Hvidovre have paid Kidderminster
HEREFORD United still have around 1,000 tickets left for Saturday's FA Cup clash with Leicester City at Edgar Street. United had expected to sell out of tickets quickly when they went on general sale yesterday, but some are still available for the Blackfriars
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TABLE-topping Kidderminster Harriers manager Jan Molby is convinced that the race for the Nationwide Conference title will go right down to the wire. And he believes the key to their promotion bid will be how they will react when their unbeaten league
MATT Clarke could be set for a surprise Hereford United recall in tomorrow's Nationwide Conference home clash with Southport (3.00). Clarke, who was transfer-listed last week, is in line to play at centre-half with Ian Wright and James Wall both doubtful
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NATIONWIDE Conference leaders Kidderminster Harriers will be aiming to sidestep a potential banana skin when they travel to meet Kettering Town to-morrow (3.0). "It won't be easy for us. They have a very good home record having only lost twice. They're
HEREFORD United's FA Cup hero Rob Elmes says he would relish the chance to become a full-time player. The 29-year-old striker grabbed all the headlines through his winning goal in last week's televised FA Cup victory over Hartlepool United. And it wasn't
DIRECTORS of Kidderminster Harriers are hoping for a "fav-ourable outcome" to talks with former Aggborough chairman David Reynolds over repayment of a £212,563 loan. Reynolds resigned as the Nationwide Conference club's chairman in December 1998 and repayment
HEREFORD United's players have been urged to get their feet back on the ground before tomorrow's home FA Umbro Trophy clash with Barton Rovers (3.00). Director of Football Graham Turner is anxious to ensure that the euphoria of their FA Cup win over Hartlepool
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WORCESTER-born Neil Morris has become Kidderminster Harriers' latest 'signing'. And he's determined to help manager Jan Molby realise his dream to take ambitious Harriers into the Football League. Soccer-mad Neil, however, will not be part of the former
FORMER England coach Geoff Cooke is poised to join Worcester Rugby Club as their new Chief Executive. Cooke is currently having talks with Cecil Duckworth, Chairman of WRFC Trading Ltd, regarding the new role. It will cover the running of the club and
WORCESTER Rugby Club's latest signing Simon Devereux has revealed his move to Sixways has not been motivated by money. The 28-year-old back row forward yesterday became Worcester's twelfth summer capture and the tenth to shun top-flight rugby in joining
MANAGER Jan Molby believes the experience of war-horses Mike Marsh and Ian Clarkson holds the key to Kidderminster Harriers' bid to win the Nationwide Con-ference. Since they moved to Aggborough in November, Harriers have gone from strength to strength
DMW May 1 FORTY-eight hours after their breathtaking victory over league leaders Stafford, Rovers slumped to a disappointing defeat at Woodspring Park on Monday. An unchanged visiting line-up made a bright start to this fixture, which had been postponed
HEREFORD United's FA Cup hero Leroy May could be fit for Sunday's FA Cup second round showdown with Hartlepool United. May, who scored the winner in their first round victory over York City, has missed United's last two games with a thigh injury. But
THE owners of rugby's second division clubs were due to meet at Sixways today with a cloud still hanging over the new season. Top of the agenda will be Rotherham's legal challenge surrounding the reduction of the top flight from 14 to 12 teams. Worcester
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby is happy to wait until the end of the season before discussing the offer of a new two-year contract at Aggborough. "It's not something I've been thinking about as I've still got 18 months of my current contract
LIFE-LONG Hereford United fan Ron Parrott is preparing a second book on his Edgar Street heroes. Parrott's first literary effort, a complete record of United's 25 years in the Football League, was published last year and was justly acclaimed. His second
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers table-topping campaign in the Nationwide Conference has been marked by top awards to boss Jan Molby and leading scorer Ian Foster. Molby has won the The Mail on Sunday Manager of the Month award for January while hot-shot Foster
DMW April 22 RYAN Daley's bizarre last minute goal rescued a point for relieved Rovers against relegation threatened opponents. Daley, who launched his strange goals series with an 'off the back' effort at Cinderford, saved the home side's bacon when
INJURIES will stretch Hereford United to the limit for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference clash with Northwich Victoria at Edgar Street (3.00). Midfielder Ian Rodgerson (hamstring) and defender Matt Clarke (virus) joined United's casualty list in their
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SKIPPER Paul Webb admits that high-flying Kidderminster Harriers' rapid upturn in fortunes has happened "quicker than in our wildest dreams." And for the 32-year-old former Bromsgrove Rovers player it's becoming a campaign that's likely to stick in his
HEREFORD United have received another cash windfall -- courtesy of their former player Gavin Mahon. United have received a further £40,000 from Brentford, who bought the midfielder last year, to help settle outstanding bills. Brentford, who had already
MIDFIELDERS Mike Marsh and Dean Bennett will be back for Nationwide Conference table-toppers Kidderminster Harriers when they visit Kingstonian tomorrow (3.0). Both missed last Saturday's 1-0 triumph over lowly Sutton United at Aggborough because of one-match
HEREFORD United's FA Cup hero Leroy May has a chance to establish himself in the side. May, who was only in the starting line-up because of injuries to other players, scored the winner against York City last weekend to earn United a lucrative Sky TV date
MANAGER Jan Molby believes Kidderminster Harriers can expect a three-pronged attack from sides determined to stop his table-toppers from being crowned Nationwide Conference champions. The trio he feels could cause to biggest threat are Rushden & Diamonds
HEREFORD United are in the running for a £75,000 windfall from Sky Television. Their FA Cup second round tie with Hartlepool United on November 20 is one of those being considered for live coverage by the satellite TV giants. Representatives from Sky
DMW March 28 STRIKER Derek Hall helped himself to a hat-trick as Rovers turned in another poor defensive display at the Moorlands last night. Revelling on a beautiful, lush surface, promotion chasing Moors started brightly with ex-Greens players Stewart
WORCESTER Rugby Club's two new boys have spoken of their ambition to lead the club to promotion this season. Rotherham winger Mat Walker and West Hartlepool centre Jamie Connelly both signed full-time contracts with the Sixways club yesterday. And both
IAN Foster believes table-topping Kidderminster Harriers can overcome the odds and beat favourites Rushden and Diamonds to the Nationwide Conference title. The 23-year-old striker grabbed a hat-trick at Nuneaton Borough last Saturday which earned Harriers
IAN Rodgerson is backing his home-town club to write another chapter in their impressive FA Cup history. The 33-year-old midfielder believes Hereford United can upset Third Division York City in tomorrow's first round tie at Edgar Street (3.00). He said
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers can open up a three point lead at the top of the Nationwide Conference table to-morrow when they entertain Hayes at Aggborough (3.00). Harriers go into the match on top of the pile thanks to a better goal difference than Rushden
GRAHAM Turner believes his Hereford United side can beat York City in Saturday's FA Cup first round tie -- but acknowledges it will be tough. Turner saw the Third Division strugglers win 2-0 at Halifax last week to give him food for thought for the Edgar
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ANDY Brownrigg and Phil King are set to return after injury for Kidderminster Harriers' Worcestershire Senior Cup second round clash against Stourbridge at Amblecote tonight (7.30). Midfielder Brownrigg has not tasted first team action since undergoing
DMW March 14 POTENTIALLY Bromsgrove Rovers' last competitive fixture at the Victoria Ground ended in a draw against visitors Weston-super-Mare. The game opened at a quick pace with the first chance falling to the Seagulls on five minutes when Simon Tyler's
PAUL Fewings is out to make up for lost time . . . by firing the goals to put Hereford United into contention for the Nationwide Conference title. Since moving to Edgar Street last summer, injuries have severely restricted the 21-year-old's appearances
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WORCESTER Rugby Club were due to announce the signing of two new players today. The Sixways club have picked up winger Matt Walker from Rotherham and West Hartlepool centre Jamie Connolly. Twenty-year-old Walker scored four tries against Worcester last
DMW March 11 GOAL-DEN boy Peter Sutton continued his dazzling run of form against arguably the best side Rovers have played this season. With just 20 minutes to go and the visitors nestling snugly on their slender lead, the ex-Walsall youngster chased
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby had his first taste of the thrills and spills of derby matches against arch rivals Hereford United over Christmas and New Year -- and he admitted to being impressed. The excitement sparked by the two Nationwide Conference
DMW March 4 IN case you're wondering, little has changed about The Causeway, Cinderford, since Rovers' humiliating FA Cup defeat in November 1995. It wasn't pouring with rain this time, but the pitch still resembles a sticky, squelchy bog -- so congratulations
KEY defender Ian Wright is tipping Hereford United to make a strong challenge to regain their Nationwide League status. United's skipper agrees with United Director of Football Graham Turner's assertion that there's no outstanding side in the Nationwide
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KIDDERMINSTER Harriers go into tomorrow's top-of-the-table Nationwide Conference clash at Nuneaton Borough (3.00) with manager Jan Molby insisting: "It's a match we must win." The Aggborough chief said today: "It's a big game and a draw is no good to
WORCESTER and Rotherham rugby clubs could mount a legal challenge that could see both promoted into the sports top division. They are contesting the decision to reduce the number of teams in Premiership One from 14 to 12 clubs because they say it contravenes
TITLE-chasing Kidderminster Harriers could have defender Steve Pope back in their squad for Bank Holiday Monday's Nationwide Conference clash against Hereford United at Aggborough (1.00). He is on the mend after missing Harriers last four matches because
CASH-strapped Hereford United have received a vital boost. Interest on their £500,000 loan from the Bristol Stadium Group has been capped, and the loan will now be repayable in 2003. Interest had already reached around £50,000 on the loan, which was set
CUP success this season could be vital to Hereford United's future -- says Director of Football Graham Turner. The Bulls entertain Sussex County League side Burgess Hill Town in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round next Saturday, with victory ensuring a
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby is hoping Hereford United will be suffering from an FA Cup hangover when the sides clash in Monday's Nationwide Conference showdown at Edgar Street (1.00). "It's difficult to say how they will be affected," said
LEROY May could be in line for a Hereford United striking return in tomorrow's Nationwide Conference game at Woking (3.00). May, who rejoined the Bulls from Kidderminster in the summer, scored his first goals in the Macmillan Trophy victory over Sutton
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have midfielder Rene Petersen back in their squad for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference clash against title rivals Morecambe at Aggborough (3pm). He missed last Saturday's goalless draw at Scarborough because of flu. Skipper Paul
HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner admits his players are feeling the effects of a punishing start to the season. Tonight's Nationwide Macmillan Trophy first round clash with Sutton United at Edgar Street (7.45) is already their 15th game
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' run of crucial matches continues with a testing trip to Scarborough tomorrow (3.00). Manager Jan Molby believes the trip to Yorkshire will be as tough as any they have faced recently as Harriers bid to maintain their title push
DMW January 8 A PERFECTLY placed volley, two calmly executed one-on-ones and a long range strike destined for the top corner as soon as it left the player's boot. Who said there's no quality in the Western Division? After four defeats and a frustrating
SKIPPER Ian Wright will return to the Hereford United line-up for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference game at Dover Athletic (3.00). Wright has recovered from the broken nose that kept him out of the 2-1 home defeat against leaders Stevenage last week, and
MANAGER Jan Molby is convinced Kidderminster Harriers have a chance of Nationwide Conference title glory - provided they can get on a roll! "I wouldn't be surprised if we were to put together a good run of wins. We haven't done that yet. Three consecutive
DMW December 18 BATTLING Rovers slid into the bottom three of the Western section after this latest setback. It was not the early Christmas present boss Steve Daley was seeking, but he can take heart from a match that saw his young side fight to the final
VIKRAM Solanki again confirmed his rich potential with another masterly unbeaten 57 in the rain-affected Championship draw against Warwickshire at Edgbaston. In a game in which almost a days play was lost because of rain, Worcestershire were never in
LONG-serving paceman Stuart Lampitt claimed a career-best 7-45 as promotion-chasing Worcestershire moved into second place in the County Championship Division Two table with a well-earned nine-wicket victory over rivals Warwickshire at New Road. The '
CHAIRMAN Lionel Newton is threatening to sell Kidderminster Harriers unless the club receive more support from the community. His warning comes as the Nationwide Conference club prepares to issue £5m worth shares in an effort to boost their flagging financial
MANAGER Jan Molby wants his players to step up their Nationwide Conference title bid tomorrow by ending Northwich Victoria's unbeaten home record (3.00). "We have got to pick up the points from matches like this if we want to maintain a real challenge
DMW November 27 UNORTHODOX maybe, brave undoubtedly. Greg Parkes' efforts' between the sticks on Saturday proved there's plenty of spirit between those broad shoulders. Parkes, son of the Greens' larger than life goalkeeping coach Phil, was the second
DMW November 20 PICTURE the gloomy scene on the Yate team coach as it trundled back down the M5 on Saturday night, writes TERESA PHILLIPS. "We let three goals in today, and a 15-year-old got two of them." But when you've had trials with Derby and are
HEREFORD United are hoping that the return of Ian Wright will help solve their defensive problems. The United skipper missed Monday's 2-2 Nationwide Conference home draw with Telford United with an ankle injury. But he is set to return in tomorrow's home
Ten Kidderminster Harriers players and six from Worcester City are in the Worcestershire squad for the Midland Counties Youth Championship clash with Birmingham on Sunday (2.00). The match will be played at St George's Lane, Worcester. Squad: Jim McGettrick
JAN Molby's healthy progress at Aggborough since taking over the reigns at Kidderminster Harriers has started catching the eye of other clubs. Only recently he was linked with a managerial vacancy at Nationwide Division Two side Oxford United. But, Harriers
WORCESTERSHIRE lost their the top of the table spot in the County Championship Division Two after going down by 81 runs to Glamorgan at Swansea. While Glamorgan were elated at their first win of the season, Worcestershire made a valiant effort to pull
HEREFORD United's resources could be stretched to the limit for tonight's Nationwide Conference match at Morecambe (7.45). Midfield man Ian Rodgerson (hamstring) and defender Tony James (back) were added to the casualty list during Saturday's 4-2 win
DMW November 15 TWO goals in three minutes midway through the second half sank Rovers in a hard-fought match in Devon on Sunday. Home striker Dominic Richardson opened the scoring on 65 minutes with a powerful 25-yard free kick which took a slight deflection
HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner is still not committing himself to a permanent move for defender Paul Sturgess. The former Charlton and Millwall player should play in tomorrow's home Nationwide Conference clash with Kettering Town (
DMW November 9 A MINUTE of madness just after the break cost Rovers three points at the Victoria Ground. After taking the lead through Mark Bowater, the Greens pushed the self-destruct button by allowing Scott Voice to net twice in quick succession after
GRAEME Hick rapidly began to make up for lost time when Worcestershire's rain-ravaged County Championship match against Glamorgan finally got under way at New Road yesterday. And if his eye-catching 76 off 80 balls is anything to go by then England can
DMW November 6 GREG Parkes may look more like a prop forward than a centre forward, but he proved an invaluable weapon in revitalised Rov-ers' armoury. The midweek signing from Bridgnorth Town refused to be intimidated by snide remarks from the home crowd
DMW October 30 WHAT a difference a week makes. The Greens went from heroes to zeros in the space of seven days. That 5-1 win over Rocester was put into harsh perspective by the demolition job rampant Hinckley -- admittedly an impressive side -- did on
WORCESTERSHIRE were denied the chance of a third Championship win by another wash-out at Bristol and no one was more frustrated than Vikram Solanki. He was left dangling on 161 needing just 11 more runs for a career-best and no-one sympathised more than
DMW October 26 THE five goal fiesta against Rocester seemed a distant memory as Rovers returned to their sloppy habits in front of goal. The homesters created half a dozen chances to send Bedworth packing but failed to convert any of them. Richards Ball
NEW Road spectators saw ton-up Graeme Hick at his best when he blasted Worcestershire to a seven-wicket win in their County Championship Division Two match against Middlesex. The County skipper was in magnificent form plundering 115 not out to record
HEREFORD United's Independent Supporters' Association has bought a 10 per cent stake in the club. The association is believed to have paid around £4,000 to former director Mike Hancocks for 2,276 shares. HUISA chairman Richard Tomkins said the move would
FAT round one October 9 THE tie was enthralling, the result a disaster for Rovers, who must now abide by that tired old clich and concentrate on making their mark in the Western Division. Town, who had probably expected an easier first round run-out,
WORCESTER Table Tennis League champions, Redditch Roamers 'A,' made a shaky start to the Division One season when they were held to a draw by newly-promoted Civil Service 'A'. Redditch who had won their previous 28 league games, led 4-1, but the Servants
DMW October 2 "CINDERFORD'S chairman said they committed daylight robbery and we should have won by five or six goals. But when you look in the Sunday papers, the result is still 0-1.'' Until Rovers start taking chances and winning home games, or the
HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner fears that new striker Steve Piearce could miss the start of the season. Piearce, recruited from Halesowen Town, has been restricted to a total of just 90 minutes of action so far because of a thigh injury
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby is learning the harsh reality of life in the Nationwide Conference when it comes to finding a striker. The former Liverpool ace was scouring the country this week in a bid to sniff out a free-scoring front-runner
FORMER Danish international Jan Molby's high profile presence at Aggborough is gathering momentum - at home and abroad! The Kidderminster Harriers boss is proving such a big hit that the Nationwide Conference club is now attracting loyal support in Denmark
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers front-runner Mark Druce has overcome an injury scare and is set to line up against Welling United in tomorrow's FA Cup fourth qualifying round clash at Park View Road (3.00). The former Hereford United campaigner has been hampered
DMW September 18 IF refereeing is the new rock 'n' roll, then Stephen Davies of Swadlincote clearly fancies himself as Elvis. The man in black was booed off at the Victoria Ground at Saturday after a series of strange decisions that left many disgruntled
THE chance of picking up silverware tomorrow will give a competitive edge to Hereford United's pre-season friendly against Stoke City at Edgar Street (3pm). At stake will be the Central Conference Doxhill Cup, a reserve team trophy, which United should
SCOTT Stamps is poised to complete a free-transfer move to Kidderminster Harriers this week. The former Torquay United and Colchester United full-back has impressed Harriers boss Jan Molby during a month's trial at Aggborough. The 24-year-old Edgbaston-born
DMW September 11 BROMSGROVE Rovers were beaten in injury time for the second game running as Moor Green maintained their 100 per cent record with two late goals at the Victoria Ground on Saturday. Welcoming back Mark Bowater, Richard Ball and Colin Radburn
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers casualty list is starting to shorten as manager Jan Mol-by prepares his side for tomorrow's Nat-ionwide Conference clash against high-riding Yeovil at Aggborough (3.0). Expected to return are defender Steve Pope and midfielder Rene
DMW August 30 TWO penalties, two disallowed goals and a hard-working performance added up to Rovers' first point of the Millennium season. After three disappointing draws and a lost point at home to Hinckley on Saturday, Steve Daley's side were determined
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers goalkeeper Stuart Brock has gone on the transfer list at his own request. The 23-year-old wants to leave Aggborough because he feels his first team appearances will be limited now that Tim Clarke has signed a two-year contract.
DMW August 17 ROVERS are still searching for their first league point after a dreadful display at Bedworth's Oval ground. More cringworthy defensive errors gave the Greenbacks a two-goal advantage at half time and Lee Darlison's free kick just after the
IF you fancy a walk but prefer to avoid over-exuberant rivers and soggy fields, this country stroll in the city could be right up your street. Much of it is within Worcester Woods Country Park, but Leopard Hill, Ronkswood and Newtown feature too. The
DMW August 14 NORMAL service has been resumed -- do not adjust your specs. For 25 minutes, the Western Division's second highest crowd of the day felt confident that Rovers would race into a comfortable opening day lead. Neat passes along the back line
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are boosted by the return of three key players for tomorrow's home Nationwide Conference clash with Doncaster Rovers (3.00). Midfielders Shaun Cunnington and Rene Petersen are back from injury while on-loan goalkeeper Tim Clarke
Alcester stands just the other side of the Warwickshire border, at the confluence of the rivers Arrow and Alne, on a site which archaeological evidence suggests has been populated for over1 2,000 years. It seems to have prospered for much of its history
RYAN Driver celebrated his NatWest Trophy debut for Worcestershire with a match-winning innings in yesterday's tense three-wicket triumph over holders Gloucestershire at New Road. The 21-year-old left-hander cracked an unbeaten 61 which enabled the County
DEPLETED Kidderminster Harriers recall goalkeeper Stuart Brock for tomorrow's Nat-ionwide Conference clash at Morecambe (3.0). He takes over from newcomer Tim Clarke who is serving a one-match ban for being sent off on his debut against Stevenage Borough
COACH Bill Athey is urging his Worcestershire players to shake off yesterday's NatWest Trophy defeat against Surrey and step up their bid to move into the top half of the County Championship table. "It's the end of the NatWest Trophy for us, but it's
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' manager Jan Molby is warning his players to ignore the media hype which is surrounding their historic Nationwide Conference clash against Nuneaton Borough at Aggborough tonight (7.45). The match has become the centre of attention
AN inquest has been opened on a Birmingham woman whose body was found near Droitwich on Remembrance Sunday. Worcestershire coroner Victor Round said identification of Rosemary Corcoran, aged 25, had to be carried out by fingerprints. Her body was found
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby says he will not be rushed into the transfer market despite his side's poor start to the season. Harriers have yet to take a point in three Nationwide Conference matches this season, and have had three players
YOU just might be seeing the end to that quaint British custom of queuing. Yet, who would have thought we would mourn its demise. The internet is revolutionising the way we bank and spend. This week we hear that Birmingham Midshires is to close branches
Kidderminster Harriers midfielder Shaun Cunnington has been transfer-listed by manager Jan Molby. The 34-year-old former captain has not figured in Harriers' first two games of the season, although he was substitute for their opening-day home defeat against
THERE'S no doubt feathers will be ruffled all round Worcestershire by the panning the county's tourism strategy took yesterday. But were the likes of Les Thomas, Colin Beardwood and Stephen Inman right to lament our green and pleasant land - and all the
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby has not ruled out making a playing comeback - although he says it is unlikely. The former Liverpool and Denmark midfielder, who has seen his Harriers side lose their first two Nationwide Conference matches, said
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby is telling his players to expect a backlash from Yeovil Town when the sides clash in tonight's Nationwide Conference match at Huish Park (7.45). "They lost heavily on Saturday and that will make it twice as hard
A NEW era is dawning at Kidderminster - but will it lead to a place in the Football League? That's the burning question being asked by the Aggborough faithful following the high profile appointment of Jan Molby as manager. The former Liverpool and Danish
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are poised to sign Crewe Alexandra midfielder James Collins on a 12-month loan. The 21-year-old trialist impressed manager Jan Molby with his display during Martin Weir's testimonial against Aston Villa on Monday, which Harriers
PACEMAN Alamgir Sheriyar proved to be the only winner in Worcestershire's rain abandoned County Championship draw against Middlesex at New Road. The 25-year-old failed to take a wicket, but was confirmed as the country's leading wicket-taker following
THE Premiership stars of Aston Villa will be out in force tonight to honour one of Kidderminster Harriers' most loyal servants. Defender Martin Weir, who has spent 13 years at Aggborough, stages his testimonial match tonight (7.45) against a Villa side
GARY Barnett says ambition is the chief reason behind his move to Kidderminster Harriers as Jan Molby's right-hand man. Barnett, aged 36, has managed Barry Town to four successive League of Wales titles and regular appearances in European competitions
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby has intensified his search for new blood and is to give trials to two more players in tonight's friendly at Halesowen Harriers (7.30). Goalkeeper Malcolm Rigby and Danish right-sided midfielder Thomas Skovbjerg
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby plans to step his bid to sign Danish trialist Rene Petersen. Molby was impressed by the midfielder when he played in Harriers 5-3 pre-season friendly victory at Gloucester City on Saturday. The 25-year-old, who
NOVEMBER could prove to be the most crucial month of Worcester City's season to date. Starting with today's Dr Martens League Premier Division game at bottom club Crawley Town, City have three successive games where they would be expecting to get some
MOST men of around my age have at least a passing interest in the First World War. The post-1945 babyboomers, the sons and daughters of those who endured the second great conflict, were surrounded by its echoes. For if ever an event was to be turned into
NEW Zealand made a cautious start after being put into bat by England in the fourth Test at the Oval today. They reached 16 without loss after 16 overs, but openers Matthew Bell and Matthew Horne both had lucky escapes before they had scored. Bell pushed
TWO kingfishers perch on willow branches far away on the opposite bank of the river. A pair of turquoise eyes, staring across the dark mirror calm of the Severn, mocking me in my fishless plight. They duck, bob and then, when prey comes into sight, hover
GRAEME Hick compiled a masterly 134 to deny Sussex victory as Worcestershire fought back courageously on the final day of their Championship game at Horsham. Worcestershire were also in-debted to a timely downpour as they were hanging on at 255-9 -- a
FOUR Danish trialists are set to arrive at Kidderminster Harriers -- while Dean Glover has parted company with the club. Manager Jan Molby hopes to sign the Danish quartet if they impress during pre-season training. Glover, meanwhile, has left Aggborough
ACTING captain Steve Rhodes believes Worcestershire can use their 48-run victory over Glamorgan at New Road as a launchpad to climb up the County Champion-ship table. "At least we have now built a foundation," he said after the County wrapped up their
WORK in the world of provincial newspapers does not reap immense financial rewards. Yes, I realise this may come as a bit of a surprise to some of you, yet it's a cross I have always borne. So no tears, please. Behave. But as long as it keeps dear old
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers today confirmed the appointment of Gary Barnett as assistant to new manager Jan Molby. The 36-year-old has arrived at Aggborough after a successful three-year spell in charge at Barry Town. Molby said: "I first met Gary when I was
IN the scheme of things, Worcester's still a fairly small place, a pleasant cathedral city set on England's greatest river within sight of some truly remarkable hills. True, it has seen much development over the past 15 years. Yet it still retains a rural
OLDER readers will recall that in a time before computers, gridlock traffic throughout Worcester and Michael Barrymore on the television, the days of the week each had their separate culinary identity. Just as our forefathers worked in time to the rhythm
THE horse chestnut tree in the Belfry Gardens high above the town of Mons has begun to swell with those fruits of late summer so familiar and beloved of small boys. It occurs to me that this old tree must have seen many sights, perched here on top of
EVERYONE who's been a regular at the Upton-upon-Severn Oliver Cromwell Jazz Festival will know this person. Ah, come, give some clues I hear you say. Well, all right then, here's a few pointers. Average to tall in height, middle-aged with long, faded
THE Italian youth directly in front of our umbrella and loungers has a truly fascinating hairstyle. It's nothing unusual, in the sense that untold numbers of British boys sported the very same coiffure on a thousand beaches during last year's excuse of
IN Greek mythology, the Gorgon was a creature that had snakes instead of hair. The name of the hero who tackled this abomination escapes me for the moment, but one characteristic remains in my memory. And that was no matter how many of its serpentine
October 18, 1997: Vauxhall Conference, Harriers 1, Rushden 2 Attendance, 2,210 Scoring sequence 0-1 (Mison 7), 1-1 (Yates 29), 1-2 (Cramman 63) HARRIERS: Steadman, Smith, Brighton, Webb, Brindley, Yates, Deakin, Willetts, Olney, Arnold, Doherty SUBSTITUTIONS
October 25, 1997: FA Cup, 4th Qualifying Round, Blyth 2, Harriers 1 Attendance, 656 Scoring sequence 1-0 (Henderson 27), 2-0 (Moat 32), 2-1 (Casey 88) HARRIERS: Steadman, Smith, Prindiville, Weir, Brindley, Yates, Webb, Willetts, Olney, Arnold, Doherty
November 11, 1997: Vauxhall Conference, Halifax 2, Harriers 1 Attendance, 1,799 Scoring sequence 0-1 (Willetts 48), 1-1 (Patterson 52), 2-1 (Kilcline 77) HARRIERS: Steadman, Clarke, Prindiville, Smith, Brindley, Yates, Deakin, Willetts, Olney, Arnold,
November 15, 1997: Vauxhall Conference, Rushden 4, Harriers 1 Attendance, 2,234 Scoring sequence 1-0 (Barnwell 11), 1-1 (Doherty 56), 2-1 (Barnwell 66), 3-1 (Barnwell 71), 4-1 (Collins 73) HARRIERS: Steadman, Clarke, Prindiville, Weir, Smith, Yates, Deakin
November 29, 1997: Vauxhall Conference, Farnborough 3, Harriers 3 Attendance, 678 Scoring sequence 0-1 (Yates 13), 1-1 (Rowlands 57), 1-2 (Arnold 60), 2-2 (Mehew 61), 3-2 (Mehew 76), 3-3 (Doherty 90) HARRIERS: Brock, Clarke, Skelding, Smith, Brindley,
December 6, 1997: Vauxhall Conference, Harriers 3, Dover 3 Attendance, 1,636 Scoring sequence 1-0 (Bignall 12), 1-1 (Ayorinde 26), 1-2 (Henry 43), 2-2 (Bignall 48), 2-3 (Barber 73), 3-3 (Bignall 77) HARRIERS: Brock, Clarke, Skelding, Smith, Brindley,
January 1, 1998: Vauxhall Conference: Harriers 1, Hereford 4 Attendance, 4, 693 Scoring sequence 0-1 (Leadbeater 9), 0-2(Leadbeater 34) 0-3 (Leadbeater 36), 0-4 (Agana 90), 1-4 (Thomas 90) HARRIERS: Steadman, Clarke, Skelding, Smith, Brindley, Yates,
February 14, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Harriers 1, Southport 1 Attendance, 1,612 Scoring sequence 1-0 (Arnold 53), 1-1 (Whitaker 55) HARRIERS: Steadman, Skelding, Prindiville, Weir, Pope, Yates, Webb, Deakin, Bignall, Arnold, Doherty. SUBSTITUTIONS:
February 21, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Welling 0 Harriers 3 Attendance, 613 Scoring sequence 0-1 (Arnold 5 (pen)), 0-2 (Bignall 56), 0-3 (Bignall 71) HARRIERS: Steadman, Skelding, Prindiville, Weir, Niblett, Yates, Deakin, Davies, Bignall, Arnold, Willetts
February 23, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Harriers 5 Stalybridge Celtic 0 Attendance, 1,666 Scoring sequence 1-0 (Powell og), 2-0 (Bignall 51), 3-0 (Davies 67), 4-0 (Davies 90), 5-0 (Bignall 95) HARRIERS: Steadman, Skelding, Prindiville, Pope, Niblett,
February 28, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Harriers 3 Yeovil Town 1 Attendance, 1,868 Scoring sequence 0-1 (Pickard 21), 1-1 (Davies 72), 2-1 (Yates 85), 3-1 (Bignall 91) HARRIERS: Steadman, Skelding, Prindiville, Pope, Niblett, Yates, Deakin, Davies, Bignall
THERE were some encouraging signs as Worcester City rounded off the season at Clevedon Town. We gave debuts to Paul Wyatt and Wesley Joyce and with another teenager, Jamie Hyde, also in the team and the likes of Steve Lutz and Nathan Jukes playing and
IT is a big relief to finally know that we will be playing in the same division next season. We crawled over the line in the end. What we saw was some tired players over the last two or three games, and I think that was partly down to the fact that every
WE face an interesting home game against Dorchester Town on Saturday after failing to take any points over the Easter weekend. We still need a point to ensure safety while they still have to get themselves sorted as well. But it is no good thinking about
SATURDAY was probably one of the longest days since I have had in non-league football when we went to Margate. I left home at 8.15am and didn't get back until 11.15pm, and we had an eventful journey. We got held up on the M25, but the accident was on
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' scheduled Nationwide League Division Three match at Plymouth Argyle tonight was postponed because of a waterlogged-Home Park pitch. It is the second time the match has fallen victim to the weather. The pitch was also waterlogged
March 21, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Woking 0 Harriers 1 Attendance, 2,384 Scoring sequence 0-1 (Arnold 22) HARRIERS: Steadman, Willetts, Prindiville, Weir, Pope, Yates, Webb, Davies, Bignall, Arnold, Deakin SUBSTITUTIONS: Beard, Doherty, Robinson BOOKINGS
March 24, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Cheltenham 0 Harriers 1 Attendance, 1, 902 Scoring sequence 0-1 (Davies 42) HARRIERS: Steadman, Willetts, Prindiville, Weir, Pope, Yates, Webb, Davies, Bignall, Arnold, Deakin SUBSTITUTIONS: Beard, Doherty, Robinson
AS soon as Worcester City can get to 50 points in the Dr Martens League Premier Division the better as far as I'm concerned. Why? Because I think that should be enough to make sure we're safe from relegation. At the moment we are on 40 with nine matches
Saturday, April 30, 2000 WORCESTER City certainly believe in making life difficult for themselves. They put their fans through the whole range of emotions as they finally secured their Dr Martens League Premier Division safety with a 4-4 home draw against
April 4, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Stevenage 3, Harriers 1 Attendance, 2,012 Scoring sequence 0-1 (Soloman og 5), 1-1 (Beevor 16), 2-1 (Crawshaw 23), 3-1 (Grazioli 60) HARRIERS: Steadman, Webb, Willetts, Weir, Niblett, Yates, Beard, Davies, Bignall,
Monday, April 24, 2000 FURIOUS Worcester City boss John Barton hit out at his team after a humiliating 2-1 defeat at Gloucester City yesterday. A truly awful performance has left City still needing one point to guarantee their Dr Martens League Premier
April 11, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Harriers 2, Welling 1 Attendance, 1,525 Scoring sequence 0-1 (Hynes 17), 1-1 (Bignall 56), 2-1 Bignall 62) HARRIERS: Steadman, Webb, Willetts, Weir, Pope, Yates, Beard, Davies, Bignall, Arnold, Deakin SUBSTITUTIONS
Saturday, April 22, 2000 WORCESTER City seem to have developed a phobia about playing at home. Saturday's 1-0 home defeat against Tamworth in the Dr Martens League Premier Division was their fifth game without a win at St George's Lane -- the last three
April 13, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Northwich 1, Harriers 1 Attendance, 976 Scoring sequence 0-1 (Arnold (pen) 5), 1-1 (Walters (pen) 46) HARRIERS: Steadman, Willetts, Prindiville, Weir, Pope, Yates, Webb, Davies, Bignall, Arnold, Deakin SUBSTITUTIONS
SATURDAY'S FA Umbro Trophy fifth round tie at Telford United will be a big day for everyone connected with the club. It is an opportunity to get into the last eight of a very big competition, and the closer you get to the final, you realise you don't
OUR eight-match winning run was halted with a 1-0 defeat against Bath City on Saturday. Runs don't go on for ever -- I have been in this game long enough to know that -- and sooner or later it had to come to an end. However, there was no disgrace in the
OVER the years you get some good moments in football and Saturday's FA Trophy win at Stalybridge was a great day for everyone connected with Worcester City. We won the match and it was one of those occasions where you felt good to be part of the club.
I WAS delighted when Mark Owen decided to turn down an offer from Burton Albion to stay at Worcester City. We kept Mark informed of the situation, but he is happy to be at Worcester. He wants to stay here and is not interested in going to Burton. In the
Saturday, March 25, 2000 JOHN Deakin's injury-time winner for Worcester City at King's Lynn on Saturday could prove so important in their battle for Dr Martens League Premier Division survival. The midfielder's last-gasp strike proved the only goal of
THE picture at Worcester City is starting to look brighter - but there's certainly no way we can afford to ease up. Monday night's home win over Grantham helped push us temporarily up to 16th in the Dr Martens League Premier Division and, of course, we
WE are back on the FA Umbro Trophy trail on Saturday with a home tie against Bromley. The Trophy is a very important competition. I have had good runs in it before and obviously winning it with Kidderminster in 1987 is a very cherished memory. The replay
Saturday, March 18, 2000 A DISPUTED penalty helped keep Worcester City on course for Dr Martens League Premier Division survival. Mark Owen's 27th goal of the season 11 minutes from time earned City a 1-1 draw with Weymouth at St George's Lane. His successful
IT was nice to receive the Dr Martens League Premier Division manager of the month award for December. Any recognition is always nice to receive but I find managers' awards a little bit embarrassing at times. It all revolves around what players do. They
SPORT is full of "ifs" and "buts," none more so than cricket. "If only he'd caught that catch" - "but for that dodgy decision." It's a dangerous thing to indulge in, though, because it leads all too easily to feeling sorry for oneself. It's too easy to
DISAPPOINTING though last Wednesday's defeat against Surrey in the NatWest Trophy was, I don't think we should be too cast down. The Surrey team features 10 internationals while Worcestershire have just four. It was always going to be a tough game, with
Monday, March 6, 2000 WORCESTER City manager John Barton could be given the go-ahead to delve into the transfer market. Injuries to defender Kevin Willetts and midfielder Paul Carty during last night's goalless draw with Halesowen Town in the Dr Martens
WE are hoping that Saturday's FA Umbro Trophy victory at Hayes will be the start of better things for Worcester City. The nice thing on the back of it was to see some people connected with the club with smiles on their faces. It was a fully deserved result
Monday, February 28, 2000 MARTIN Weir was the unlikely two-goal hero as Worcester City took a big step towards Dr Martens League Premier Division safety last night. The defender headed home two second-half free-kicks to clinch a vital 3-2 win over fellow
I am delighted to be back at Worcester City as manager. I played there in the past and being at Worcester gave me a chance to go into the full-time game. Having left there 21 years ago, it is nice to finally come back and try and give something back to
Tuesday, February 15, 2000. MARK Owen proved he was human as his miss prevented Worcester City reaching the semi-finals of the Dr Martens Cup last night. City's 23-goal top scorer must still be wondering how he missed a gilt-edged chance during their
AS I write Alamgir Sheriyar has been responsible for 16 out of the last 23 wickets which Worcestershire have taken. This is a remarkable effort, not least in view of the stamina he has displayed in the process. Latest technology employed by Manchester
Saturday, February 12, 2000 IF there was any justice in the world, Worcester City would today be reflecting on a ninth successive victory. Instead, they must ponder what might have been after seeing title-chasing Bath City escape from St George's Lane
Tuesday, February 8, 2000. WORCESTER City made it eight successive wins by beating Evesham United 2-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Worcestershire FA Senior Cup last night. Goals from Steve Lutz and Sam Bowen cancelled out an early Andy Hodgetts strike
So at last we had some cricket at New Road. Mind you, April 22 and the seventh scheduled day of first class cricket is still earlier than most opening days to a season which I have experienced. I know there are problems fitting everything in with the
Saturday, February 5, 2000 CAN Worcester City go all the way to Wembley in the FA Umbro Trophy? After Saturday's 1-0 win at Stalybridge Celtic in the fourth round, John Barton's in-form side have to be considered as a good outside bet to go all the way
Monday, January 31, 2000. PEGASUS Juniors booked a place in the semi-finals of the Worcester Royal Infirmary Senior Cup with a 3-2 victory at Worcester City last night. The Hellenic League side recovered from a goal down to book their last four slot in
WHAT a warming sight it was this winter to see Gra-eme Hick batting with such power and authority. Great for him and heartening for English cricket lovers, though Worcestershire supporters would have had their joy tempered knowing that this would lead
Saturday, January 15, 2000. MARK Owen was the spot-kick saviour as Worcester City booked their place in the fourth round of the FA Umbro Trophy. The striker's 16th goal of the season just six minutes from time sealed a rather fortunate 2-1 victory over
Tuesday, January 11, 2000. BOSS John Barton was full of praise for transfer-listed Paul Carty who cracked a dazzling winner for Worcester City in last night's 3-2 Dr Martens League Premier Division victory at high-riding Burton Albion. "It was an outstanding
Saturday, January 8, 2000 TWO defeats have threatened to undo all the good work generated by Worcester City's five-match winning streak. Saturday's 4-3 reverse against Newport County still leaves City one place outside the Dr Martens League Premier Division
Monday, December 6, 1999 WORCESTER City made it three wins on the trot by beating Moor Green 3-1 in the Dr Martens Cup last night. Two goals in the last four minutes from Jon Purdie and John Deakin killed off the Western Division leaders and took City
Saturday, December 4, 1999 IT took eight games and almost four months -- but Worcester City have finally got a home league win under their belts. A great strike by midfielder John Deakin was enough to clinch a priceless 1-0 victory over Clevedon Town
Saturday, November 13, 1999 NEW Worcester City manager John Barton was given an immediate indication of the problems facing him. Everyone at City hoped his appointment, following Graham Allner's shock resignation, would give the club the shot in the arm
Saturday, October 23, 1999 WORCESTER City remain deep in trouble in the Dr Martens League Premier Division after they lost 4-2 at fellow strugglers Cambridge City. But Worcester must be wondering how they came away without at least a point after dominating
With no first team match this weekend it's more relaxed at Sixways this week but as the squad have been at it for some nine months now it's important to leave something in the tank. Last season we ran out of steam just when we needed the big push and
Saturday, October 16, 1999 WORCESTER City will pinpoint two key moments as they analyse the day that this year's FA Cup dream finally ended. Having kept pace with Forest Green Rovers for most of Saturday's fourth qualifying round tie at St George's Lane
IN the hurly, burly of the promotion race it's easy to forget there has been some terrific rugby played and last week's match against Exeter was the third cracking game in a row. We're all ambitious and are striving for the top, but we must not forget
THERE'S no denying Saturday's defeat at Coventry was a hammer blow to our promotion bid. The penalty count was very high and heavy against us and, after totting them up, we found the score was 20-8 in Coventry's favour. We trailed in the first half, got
Saturday, September 25,1999 SATURDAY marked the day that the Worcester City fans' patience finally ran out. They have remained remarkably tolerant despite the side's poor start to the Dr Martens League Premier Division season. But an abject 3-0 home defeat
THERE'S never a dull moment in rugby union these days and on Tuesday I found myself at a conference of Premiership clubs where the new law changes were explained. They are basically being brought in to make the game more open and cover three main areas
A FEW jaws may have dropped when people saw Rotherham had thumped Exeter 34-0 last weekend -- but I've been saying they are the form team for some three weeks now. But as a squad we're ignoring other results and just making sure we keep up the pressure
DURING the last week we've had a chance to study the fixtures of our promotion rivals and judging by the games they face our chance is far from over. Not only have Rotherham and Leeds got to face each other again at Headingley but both have to travel
Saturday, August 21, 1999. WORCESTER City's early season crisis deepened as they crashed 3-0 at Dorchester Town on Saturday to slump to the bottom of the Dr Martens League Premier Division. City may feel they were unfortunate to suffer their third successive
WE built up last Saturday's clash with Leeds as a shoot-out and unfortunately we're the ones who lost out. It involved two evenly matched sides but they took their opportunities and for that they deserved to win on the day. We haven't conceded a try in
Monday, August 14, 1999. ALL those bookmakers and pundits who made Worcester City favourites for the Dr Martens League Premier Division title will be feeling rather embarrassed today. When it came to the crunch, City failed dismally to produce the goods
we're bitterly disappointed to have lost the Leeds game because it was so important for us in terms of winning the league. There were external factors involved which got to us and in future we've got to look to be more professional in our approach. On
April 27, 1999 Worcestershire Senior Cup Final Harriers 2 Worcester City 0 Attendance: 1,176 Scoring sequence 1-0 (Hadley 35), 2-0 (Druce 109) HARRIERS: Brock, Hinton, Ford, Weir, Smith, Webb, Deakin, Cunnington, Hadley, Taylor, Willetts SUBSTITUTIONS
The waiting is nearly over, we're just 48 hours away from the biggest game so far this season at second-placed Leeds. We've had some close games against them and they've played some cracking rugby over the last few years and play in an open and attacking
April 24, 1999 Nationwide Conference Stevenage 3 Harriers 0 Attendance: 1,915 Scoring sequence 1-0 (Alford 3), 2-0 (Alford 62), 3-0 (Plummer 87) HARRIERS: Brock 5, Hinton 6, Webb 6, Smith 6, Willetts 6, Deakin 6, Cunnington 6, HADLEY 7, Payne 6, Taylor
BUSINESSES on a Stourport industrial estate were left deluged by up to four and a half feet of water after the floods swept onto the site. About 10 firms on the Sandy Lane Industrial Estate were left paralysed as vehicles and offices were swamped by rampaging
NEW Road cricket committee chairman Martin Horton has hit out at the central contracts system for England players which severely restricted Graeme Hick's appearances for Worcestershire this season. "They have been absolute chaos," said Horton as the inquest
A view of the Severn Bridge in the city centre from the cathedral tower. The bridge was once again closed yesterday (Monday) at 3.30pm and remains closed today.
