VISITORS over the Bank Holiday weekend gave a welcome boost to businesses in the Malvern Hills area. 1,622 people were recorded at Malvern and Upton tourist information centres, compared to 1,701 for the same period last year. Angela Lessimore, Malvern
FOUR weeks after the last foot and mouth outbreak in Worcestershire, moves towards lifting restrictions in infected areas are well under way. Three-kilometre protection zones around Astwood Bank, Stoke Prior, Bishampton and Besford are likely to be first
THE annual meeting of the Malvern Hills AONB Joint Advisory Committee has fallen foul of foot and mouth. The committee brings together council representatives and members of official bodies with an interest in the management of the Area of Outstanding
A TERRIFIED mum who fears her children could die from a fatal heart defect has been made to wait more than two months for an ECG scan. Ruby Adams contacted Worcester Royal Infirmary four weeks ago after the boys' father, Ellis Curran, died suddenly of
DESPITE one of the wettest 12 months on record, the quality of exhibits at Malvern Spring Gardening Show is among the best ever. Organisers were braced for an average show, but Royal Horticultural Society shows director Stephen Bennett has been amazed
TWO Kidderminster men who took part in a plot to con stores around the country out of cash have been jailed at Worcester Crown Court. A gang - which included a dishonest postman - obtained goods using stolen chequebooks and then returned them to a different
TRANSYLVANIA spawned fictional horrors such as Dracula and vampires, but a Worcester osteopath has glimpsed for herself the grim reality of modern Romania. Michelle Davies leapt at the chance to join her friend Jane Dale doing voluntary work in the former
A THUG who pushed his middle-aged victim on to a railway line at Droitwich and left him with head injuries is being hunted by police. The man, who also suffered facial injuries in the attack on Monday, was "lucky" not to have been more seriously hurt,
A NIGHTCLUB bouncer who butted a man in the face and damaged two teeth has been ordered to pay £500 compensation to his victim. David Knight had originally been ordered to do 200 hours community service when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court last August
LAST Saturday, several members of Outer Limits went to the Far Forest Centre fundraising day held at Stourport High School. They managed to come second and third in the Gladiatorial Games which involved some very strenuous activities. Well done everyone
A YEAR of successful ventures in 2000-2001 was reported by Parish Council chairman George Waugh at last week's annual parish meeting on Monday. Highlights included praise for the new owners of the shop and Post Office businesses which changed hands during
THE programme for this year's Ledbury Poetry Festival was formally launched at an event at the town's Market House last Friday. Around 50 helpers and friends gathered for the event and organisers also benefited from ten new volunteers stepping forward
TWO new exhibitions at Malvern Theatres demonstrate the contrasting styles of Suzanna Reynolds and Allison Neal. Suzanna Reynolds exhibits all over the country, from Yorkshire to St Ives, but has not previously shown her work in Malvern, although she
AN exhibition inspired by the Spring Gardening Show is currently on display at the On the Wildside Gallery in Malvern. Called 'Malvern Springs into Bloom', the gallery has collected pictures, silk hangings and sculpture together to create a striking exhibition
JAN Molby believes striker Drewe Broughton will settle down with Kidder-minster Harriers next term and "terrorise" Nationwide League Division Three defences. In 19 league appearances for Harriers during the season the former Peter-borough campaigner notched
EVESHAM United defender Andy Smith has held off all challengers to win the Evening News' Ray Mercer Memorial Trophy. The 29-year-old full-back was a model of consistency in the Common Road club's best-ever season in the Dr Martens League, helping them
THIS is the time of year when players start wondering if they are going to be offered a new contract - but for Kidderminster Harriers' young striker Andrew Corbett the waiting is over. The talented 19-year-old was delighted to be offered a new two-year
TIM Clarke and Steve Pope have joined John Durnin by being released by Kidderminster Harriers manager Jan Molby. The news will come as no shock to Clarke and Pope who were only offered one-year deals last summer. Clarke, 32, joined Harriers on a free
YOUNGSTERS Andrew Corbett and Ben Davies are set for a place in Kidderminster Harriers starting-up for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against York City at Bootham Crescent (3pm). Both had their first taste of league action earlier in
SLIGHTLY to the west of Worcester there is an area of countryside, bounded by Bromyard Road to the south and Martley Road to the north, which, in its own quiet way, has as much to offer as anywhere in the county. It's not spectacular, but it is relatively
STRIKER John Durnin has been released by Kidderminster Harriers. The 35-year-old former Oxford and Portsmouth player scored nine goals in 31 appearances for Harriers. Manager Jan Molby said: "John was always going to be a short term option for the club
BETWEEN the Worcestershire village of Clifton upon Teme and the Herefordshire village of Whitbourne there is some exquisite countryside which is not much explored. This may have something to do with the local footpaths which were notorious in the past
WALK north beside the B4202 and turn right when you come to the village school. Ignore a turning for Suffolk Lane and keep straight on past a green towards Abberley Village. At a junction by St Michael's Church in the village centre fork left on the Heightington
Walk east from Castle Square, along any of the following: Harp Lane, High Street or Church Street (all parallel) to the Buttercross. Turn down Broad Street, which descends to the River Teme, which you cross at Ludford Bridge. Walk past The Charlton Arms
THE dust is starting to settle at Aggborough where Kidderminster Harriers are reflecting on their debut season in the Nationwide League Division Three. And for the likes of manager Jan Molby and chairman Lionel Newton there's plenty to ponder. On the
GARY Barnett believes Kidderminster Harriers will be able to throw away their 'L' plates next season and capitalise on the lessons they have learned during their debut season in the Nationwide League Third Division. "I've learned a lot and I'm sure everybody
At the top of Church Street (the main street) bear right to walk up St Ann's Road. Keep straight on at the junction with Happy Valley. A little further on, soon after a wooden shed, join a footpath on the right which climbs into woodland. You will encounter
BOSS Jan Molby is relishing the prospect of Kidderminster Harriers having a say in who will bag a play-off place in the Nationwide League Division Three. Tomorrow his side face rivals Cheltenham Town at Whaddon Road (3pm) in a clash which could have a
ADIE Smith believes his debut season in the Football League has been a steep learning curve -- and one that will benefit him in the future. The 27-year-old Kidderminster Harriers campaigner, however, admits that it has been a baptism of fire for both
JAN Molby wants Kiddermin-ster Harriers to achieve the unexpected tomorrow -- and that's to beat Nationwide League Division Three table-toppers Chesterfield at Saltergate (3pm). Harriers lost 2-0 to the Spireites at Aggborough in October and Molby accepts
SKIPPER Ian Clarkson today issued a rallying call to Kidderminster Harriers' struggling troops whose dramatic slump in form has put them under threat of being sucked into a relegation dogfight. Two wins in their last 18 Nation-wide League Division Three
BOSS Jan Molby be-lieves Kid-derminster Harriers' Nationwide League Division Three task against lowly Lin-coln City at Aggbor-ough tonight (7.45) has been made more difficult by Alan Buckley's appointment as the Imps new manager. Former West Bromwich
KIDDER-MINSTER Harriers are coming to terms with the possibility that they may be without injury-plagued striker Ian Foster for the rest of the season. The 24-year-old former Hereford United campaigner has been dogged by hamstring trouble which has severely
SCOTT Stamps believes he could have done better for Kidderminster Harriers during their debut campaign in the Nationwide League Division Three. In a frank assessment of his form this term, he says: "Personally, I don't think I've had the best season.
Neil Mackenzie knows it can be a real topsy-turvy world in the Nationwide League Division Three. Since the midfielder's arrival at Kidderminster Harriers earlier this season the Aggborough club have played well and lost and then done the opposite -- picked
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will parade a number of first team fringe players in tonight's Worcestershire Senior Cup semi-final against Moor Green at Aggborough (7.45). Manager Jan Molby said: "We'll put out what I feel is the strongest team in terms of people
STRIKER Drewe Broughton signed for Kidderminster Harriers yesterday and then de-clared: "I'm your man for goals." And that's exactly what Aggborough boss Jan Molby wanted to hear from the confident 22-year-old who will aiming to get off the mark at Mansfield
KIDDERMIN-STER Harriers are today on the brink of signing a new striker. He is 22-year-old and from a Nationwide League Second Division club, but his name is being kept under wraps for the time being by manager Jan Molby. The one-month loan deal, however
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have resolved their dispute with midfielder Barry Horne who had his Aggborough contract terminated. The former Welsh captain was the subject of a seven-hour Football League tribunal in Birmingham yesterday which ended with Harriers
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers winger Thomas Skovbjerg will return to first team action for the first time since March when he lines up against Solihull Borough in tonight's Worcestershire Senior Cup quarter-final at Aggborough (7.45). The talented Dane has already
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby is among the candidates being linked with the vacant managerial position at Tranmere Rovers following John Aldridge's shock resignation. Former Liverpool star Molby is regularly associated with Football League clubs
SKIPPER Ian Clarkson will be missing for Kidderminster Harriers when they set out on a revenge mission against Carlisle United in tonight's LDV Vans Trophy first round clash at Aggborough (7.45). The experienced defender is ruled out because of a hamstring
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KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby hopes that Ben Davies' intro-duction to Football League action will be the start of bigger and better things to come from the up-and-coming midfielder. The 19-year-old was handed his Nationwide League Division Three
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KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will again be without midfielder Neil Mackenzie when they go in search of their first Nationwide League Division Three 'double' of the season tomorrow against struggling Darlington at Aggborough (3.0). The former Stoke City and
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KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby has been charged by the Football Association with bringing the game into disrepute. The charge follows alleged comments he made to a fourth official during Harriers' 4-2 Nationwide League Division Three defeat against
MOLBY v Clough -- that's the inevitable tag which will be pinned on Kiddermin-ster Harriers' FA Cup showdown against Burton Albion at Aggborough on Satur-day. The big-name pairing adds extra spice to a first round clash in which Burton boss Nigel Clough
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby is forced to make changes for tonight's J. C. Thompson Championship Shield clash against Kingstonian at Aggborough (7.45). Definitely ruled out are Paul Webb, Mark Shail, John Durnin and Steve Pope. Midfielder
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WINGER Thomas Skov-bjerg is putting his year-long injury nightmare behind him after taking a giant leap towards resurrecting his Kiddermin-ster Harriers career. The talented Dane showed Harriers fans exactly what they have been missing when he made his
FOR a dead man walking, Kirk Brandon is pretty cheerful about his forthcoming return to Worcester. Last month, the Spear of Destiny leader lined up at the Marr's Bar with Pete Wylie, Mike Peters and Glen Matlock as part of a unique six-date tour. The
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have slipped below the halfway mark in the Nationwide League Division Three table for the first time this season -- but manager Jan Molby is convinced his side are good enough to finish in a play-off position. By falling victim
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby today gave his out-of-form side a stern rallying call ahead of tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Rochdale at Spotland (3pm). "We are playing for pride," said Molby, who is anxious to end a
INJURIES to Scott Stamps and Adie Smith could lead to long-term casualty Ian Foster being on the substitutes bench for tonight's Nationwide League Division Three clash against leaders Chesterfield at Aggborough (7.45). Front-runner Foster has not played
LEE Booth added two more goals to his impressive tally while leading title-chasing Stourport Swifts to a comfortable 4-0 Midland Alliance victory at Wednesfield.. He opened the scoring after just one minute. Fellow front man Paul Moore provided Matt Southwick
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MANAGER Jan Molby is delighted with the way new £50,000 striker Drewe Broughton has settled into life at Kidderminster Harriers. And he's predicting a big future for the former Peterborough United front-runner who went into today's Nationwide League Division
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KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby has dismissed speculation linking him with the managerial vacancy at Wigan Athletic. Molby turned down the post at the Second Division promotion-chasers last summer, but it has now become available again following
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KIDDERMINSTER Harriers defender Craig Hinton has quickly lear-ned to live with life in the Football League. So much so that he has been one of Harriers' most consistent performers this season. And on Saturday against Leyton Orient he even got himself
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby is being reported to the Football Association after the referee banned him from the dug-out for the second-half of yesterday's 4-2 Nationwide League Division Three defeat against Cardiff City at Aggborough. Molby
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will be without defender Adie Smith for tonight's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Southend United at Roots Hall (7.45pm). The former Bromsgrove Rovers campaigner picked up a hamstring strain during Saturday's goalless
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GUNNING for cup glory -- that will be Kidderminster Harriers tonight when they again break new ground by playing in their first ever Worthington Cup tie. Their opponents at the Bescot Stadium in a first round, first leg, clash will be Walsall -- and manager
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JAN Molby is looking forward to seeing how his Kidderminster Harriers players cope with their tough Nationwide League Division Three test against big-spending Cardiff City at Aggborough on Sunday (12 noon). "Of course, it won't be easy, but it's nice
JAN Molby is warning his Kidderminster Harriers players to be on red alert ag-ainst a wounded Southend United in tonight's Nationwide League Third Divi-sion clash at Agg-borough (7.45). The Shrimpers crashed to a 3-0 home defeat against Halifax Town on
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers chairman Lionel Newton has hit out at the apathy shown by the public following the club's promotion to the Football League. He made the stinging attack following the Aggborough outfit's annual meeting last night. The Harriers chief
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby is unlikely to be adding to his playing staff until the summer. Most weeks Harriers are being linked with various players, but the Aggborough boss has dropped a strong hint that the current squad will be left to complete
JAN Molby is poised to make a number of defensive changes for Kidderminster Harriers' Nationwide League Division Three clash against Barnet at Aggborough tomorrow (3.0). The Harriers boss, however, will be checking on a lengthy casualty list before making
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers expect to have defender Scott Stamps and striker Stewart Hadley back for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Brian Little's Hull City at Aggborough (3pm). Both have been on the sidelines recently with hamstring
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' promotion to the Football League came at a cost of record losses of over £400,000. The club has revealed a deficit of £416,457 for the financial year ending May 31, 2000, when Harriers lifted the Nationwide Conference title. Club
NEW signing Drewe Broughton will make his debut for Kidderminster Harriers in tonight's Nationwide Division Three clash with Mansfield Town at Field Mill (7.45). The 22-year-old striker has joined Harriers on a month's loan from Peterborough with a view
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have arranged to visit Mansfield Town in a Nationwide League Division Three clash tomorrow (7.45). The match was originally due to have been played on Saturday, but was called off following a morning pitch inspection at the frozen
JAN Molby is looking on newcomer Daire Doyle as a player with the kind of star qualities capable of making him a dazz-ling success with Kidderminster Harriers. "He's most definitely one for the future," said the Aggborough boss, who snapped up the talented
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will have defender Scott Stamps back for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three trip to Mansfield Town (3.0). He has missed Harriers' last two matches with a hamstring injury, but has now come off the casualty list after responding
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers may have to switch the kick-off time of their home Third Division clash with Cardiff City on February 24. West Mercia Police say they are unwilling to supervise a 3pm kick-off, and Harriers' request to move the game to the Sunday
WHEN we had six matches left to complete the season we set ourselves a testing target of ten points -- and after winning our last two games we could well hit the bullseye. The first two ended in 1-0 defeats at Macclesfield and Chesterfield, but now we've
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby is running the rule over French striker Frederic Bonniface. He is currently on trial at Aggborough and played in a special friendly match between the Harriers first team and reserves earlier this week. Bonniface,
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' proposed loan signing of Peter-borough United striker Drewe Broughton has been put on hold. Manager Jan Molby had ag-reed a one month loan deal with the 22-year-old only for Brough-ton to change his mind after a call from Reading
NOW we've virtually secured our Division Three safety it's time to start looking ahead -- and that means our plans and hopes for next season. There's no doubt we've learned a lot this term and I'm convinced it will make us much wiser and stronger by the
IT'S at times like this when you have got to be positive and dig deep for precious points. I can only describe our record since the turn of the year as absolutely horrendous and it's perhaps not surprising that the media are now starting to mention us
JAN Molby, who slapped seven players on the transfer list yesterday, wants Kidderminster Harriers to "get the show back on the road" when they face title-chasing Brighton & Hove Albion in a Nationwide League Division Three clash at Aggborough tomorrow
GETTING back to basics did the trick for us at Rochdale on Saturday and has set the scene for an intriguing clash with Scunthorpe at Aggborough tonight. There's no doubt our fully-deserved goalless draw at Spotland did us a power of good after losing
I think we are only a couple of players away from being a decent Nationwide League Division Three side. I know that might come as a bit of surprise to some people after what happened to us at Blackpool on Saturday, but I genuinely believe that to be the
DEFEAT against any side is disappointing, and it was no different on Sunday when we lost 4-2 at home to Nationwide League Division Three promotion-chasers Cardiff. But, if you just take away that element of disappointment for a moment, it showed we are
JAN Molby has threatened a Kidderminster Harriers clear-out after seeing his side crash 2-0 at Bury in the LDV Vans Trophy second round last night. Molby hinted the future of several of his players could be on the line and stressed he would be speaking
A SIX-letter word sums up the feeling at Aggborough this week -- relief! And that's all down to our 2-1 victory over Barnet on Saturday. It was pretty obvious we desperately needed to win after our recent run of poor results and now, hopefully, we can
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby is forced to make a number of changes for tonight's LDV Vans Trophy second round clash at Second Division Bury (7.45). Defender Scott Stamps is ruled out with hamstring trouble and will be replaced by Ian Clarkson
FRUSTRATION has been the name of the game as far as the weather has been concerned but we're back in action at Mansfield tonight and hopefully it'll be the start of a good run of results. Because that's what we need -- a lengthy string of wins that will
WHEN the going gets tough, the tough get going. I know that's a well worn saying these days, but I think it applies to all of us at Kidderminster Harriers at the moment. And, believe me, it's certainly tough when you have to make decisions that affect
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers central defender Craig Hinton says his side are anxious to do better at Halifax on Saturday after the disappointing 1-1 draw at Torquay yesterday. Hinton, who was rarely troubled all afternoon by a shot-shy Torquay attack, said:
WE are exactly half-way through our Nationwide League Division Three campaign now and still in with a chance of the play-offs. That can't be bad in our first season in the Football League can it? After Saturday's disappointing 3-2 defeat at Halifax we
CAPTAIN Ian Clarkson returns to Kidderminster Harriers' squad for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Scunthorpe United at Aggborough (3pm). The experienced defender has recovered from hamstring trouble to help ease Harriers' injury
A booze-free Christmas and New Year -- that's what our players can expect with us facing such a hectic holiday schedule. It's very important that they look after themselves during the festivities and we are going to have to put some restrictions on them
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby is convinced the fans will start flocking back to Aggborough during the Christmas period. "I think we'll get two good gates, especially if we can get a good result at Hull today," he said in the wake of Harriers chairman
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby has issued a "watch out" warning to his players ahead of tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Hull City at Boothferry Park (3.0). The former Liverpool star fears a backlash from The Tigers following
The FA Cup draw has thrown up an interesting possibility as far as I'm concerned -- and that's the chance of locking horns with my old Liverpool team-mate Nigel Clough. When George Best and Alan Mullery made the draw on Sky television on Saturday we found
EXETER City last Saturday and now table-topping Chesterfield tonight. There's no doubt that our matches in the Nationwide League Division Three are coming thick and fast. But there is still one important ingredient we are lacking --consistency! In terms
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby is running the rule over two new trialists. They are midfielder Tony Capasso and striker Darren Middleton who both played in Harriers 3-1 Sygnus Central Conference win at Burton Albion last night. Molby said: "Darren
Our players showed bags of spirit at Lincoln on Saturday -- and there's no doubt that we'll have to do the same tonight when we face another difficult Nationwide Division Three match at Darlington. To come back three times against Lincoln and get a 3-
Leopold Godowsky's Piano Music Volume 4: Triakontameron, Thirty Moods and Scenes in Triple Measure, pianist Konstantin Scherbakov WITH the distinct exception of Beethoven's sonatas - could anyone suggest otherwise? - I've never been drawn to works which
THERE are plenty of teams throughout the Nationwide Football League who are struggling to score goals -- and there's no denying that we are one of them at the moment. But, to be honest, I don't really want to make a major issue out of it. After all, it's
BOSS Jan Molby is convinced Kidderminster Harriers can still enjoy a successful cup season despite last Saturday's frustrating hiccup against Burton Albion. The non-leaguers held Harriers to a goalless draw in an FA Cup first round clash which will be
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WHEN people ask about how I think we've started the season, I have to tell them I'm a little bit surprised at how quickly we've started to adapt to life in Division Three. Two classic examples of just how far we have progressed are our matches against
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THE goals will come, don't worry about that -- I know we haven't scored in our last three matches, but I'm convinced we've got enough fire power to start hitting the net on a regular basis. And I'm hoping we'll be bang on target tonight when we visit
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
Nordic Light - Royal Strings SCANDINAVIA is a strange place. Half the year it barely gets light at all, and then there are those White Nights where it never gets dark. Then there are the Northern Lights, which surely Vincent Van Gogh must have seen before
IF anyone thought it was going to be easy for us in the Nationwide League Third Division then they certainly got the message loud and clear on Saturday when Carlisle beat us 1-0 at Aggborough. And, believe me, they are going to get the message again over
MANAGER Jan Molby plans to give more players the chance to shine in trials for Kidderminster Harriers. "I think if there's an opportunity to have a look at good players on a trial period then it's always worth it," said the former Liverpool ace. Recently
JAN Molby goes head to head against his former Liverpool team-mate Nigel Clough tomorrow with a stern "don't slip up" message to his Kiddermin-ster Harriers players. Harriers entertain Clough's Dr Martens League Premier Division high-flyers at Aggborough
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers chief Jan Molby has ruled himself out of contention for the vacant manager's job at Premiership basement club Bradford City. A couple of years ago the former Liverpool star turned down the chance of becoming assistant boss at Valley
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby expects to complete a deal later this week which will keep striker John Durnin at Aggborough for the rest of the season. The 35-year-old former Oxford United and Portsmouth campaigner has been on a month long contract
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are determined not to let the Graham Allner factor interfere with their bid to collect maximum points from tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Cheltenham Town at Aggborough (3.0). Former long-serving Harriers
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have put defender Steve Pope on the transfer list. The 24-year-old former Crewe campaigner's first team opportunities this season have been limited because of the good form of Mark Shail, Adie Smith and Craig Hinton. Pope initially
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will have to wait until tomorrow night to find out who their opponents will be in the first round of the FA Cup on Saturday, November 18. They have been drawn at home to either Boston United or Burton Albion who drew 1-1 in their
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby will be checking on the fitness of midfielder Dean Bennett and front-runner Tony Bird before finalising his side for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash ag-ainst Exeter City at Aggborough (3.00).
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have decided to take no further action over the alleged incident involving striker John Durnin following last Tuesday's Nationwide League Division Three clash at Darlington. It was claimed two-goal hero was headbutted by home skipper
DARLINGTON manager Gary Bennett has joined in the row following Kidderminster Harriers' ill-tempered Nationwide League Division Three clash with The Quakers on Tuesday. He has accused Harriers chief Jan Molby of being a "disgrace" and inciting the home
SHARP-shooter John Durnin is gunning for goals -- and he's determined to be bang on target for his new club Kidderminster Harriers. After signing a 28-day contract, the 35-year-old said: "Hopefully, I'll set the world alight here. But that's only dream
FRUSTRATION has been the name of the game for Kidderminster Harriers goalkeeper Tim Clarke so far this season. The experienced 32-year-old began the campaign full of high hopes for an action-packed - and successful - time. And to start it that's how it
FORMER Liverpool striker John Durnin is hoping to be the answer to Kidderminster Harriers' goal scoring crisis after hitting a hat-trick for the reserves last night. The 35-year-old, released by Carlisle United in the summer, netted in Harriers' 4-4 draw
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers and Hereford United have both scooped awards from the latest FA Non-League Club Directory. Harriers boss Jan Molby was named Non-League Manager of the Year for leading them to the Nationwide Conference title. Physio Jimmy Conway
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby is constantly on the look-out for new players -- even though the Aggborough budget has been spent. He often goes on spying missions just in case a situation arises where he can bring in a fresh face. The former Liverpool
TOM Moody is hoping Worcestershire can learn from their mistakes and quickly repair the damage caused to their Benson and Hedges Cup hopes by yesterday's 20-run defeat against Somerset at New Road. For the County it was their first defeat of the season
WORCESTERSHIRE cruised to a 96 run win when they launched their Benson and Hedges Cup campaign against Northamptonshire at Kidderminster yesterday. A Gold Award-winning batting performance by Paul Pollard set the scene for a comprehensive victory which
Anyone who thinks that jazz is for beatniks and dads in cardigans should slap themselves liberally around the face and just listen to the Courtney Pine Group. The London saxophonist attacked his music, improvising with such ferocity that a large proportion
JAN Molby believes that Kidderminster Harriers fans are starting to learn what life is all about in the Nationwide League Division Three. "At first when we beat Torquay in our opening game people expected a lot and I think now they realise it's going
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby is backing Stuart Brock to emerge from the club's goalkeeping crisis with flying colours. The unlucky Brock broke a bone in his right hand during the warm-up for Harriers 1-0 Worthington Cup first round second leg
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby may gamble on playing injured goalkeeper Stuart Brock in tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three match at Barnet (3pm). It has not been decided yet whether he will be in the starting line-up and close-season signing
TEENAGERS in Ripple have so impressed the parish council that they are to be given a say in local affairs through a junior parish council. Parish chairman David Ebsworth said councillors had welcomed the idea when it was put forward by a parishioner Ray
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby will be checking on the fitness of Scott Stamps and Ian Foster before finalising his side for tomorrow's Nationwide Leag-ue Division Three match against Carlisle United at Aggborough (3pm). Defender Stamps has
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are hoping to have midfielder Paul Webb back in action for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Halifax Town at Aggborough (3.0). The former Bromsgrove Rovers campaigner missed Tuesday night's 1-1 Worthington
KIDDERMISNTER Harriers will be without midfielder Paul Webb for tonight's Worthington Cup first round first leg clash against Walsall at the Bescot Stadium (7.45pm). The former Bromsgrove Rovers campaigner suffered a ankle injury during Saturday's 2-0
MORE volunteers are needed to man Upton's Heritage Centre. The centre, in the Pepperpot church tower, welcomed up to 7,000 visitors from as far away as Australia in spring and summer last year. Volunteers usually staff the centre in pairs, working three-hour
PAUL Webb insisted there was no bad feeling between him and Nigel Pepper after his challenge left the Scunthorpe United skipper with a double leg break. Pepper lashed out at Webb with a punch after the 50-50 challenge, but Webb distanced himself from
THE future is looking promising for Upton's Hill Centre after tenders for rebuilding came in last week. Pete MacLaren, property services manager for Malvern Hills District Council, said: "We've called for price specifications from the contractor who submitted
TOWN mayor Ernie Holder was re-elected for a second term of office at the annual meeting of Upton Town Council last Tuesday (May 8). During the past year, Coun Holder has represented the town at around 50 events, meetings and social functions, including
I APPRECIATE you felt the need to be even handed in your front page editorial about the town council debacle but don't you think it was pushing things a little too far when you commented that "It is through no fault of their own that they haven't been
I WAS pleased to read Richard and Cherry Sprackling's appropriate letter about the possible redevelopment of the former treasurer's site by the district council. The issues they raise will be addressed and argued about as part of a planning application
AS a resident of Davenham Close, I find it difficult to enter Albert Road North from Sling Lane. I hope the college has enough parking (when building work is complete) for its fee-paying public to park their cars off this road. I might add, both sides
WHEN I received an invitation to attend a public meeting to discuss the future of the allotment garden site off Lower Howsell Road the evasive wording of the leaflet told me immediately the questions I should ask at the meeting. One week before the meeting
THE concepts of livelihood and liberty have been raised by the Countryside Alliance in their pro-hunting campaign and for their cancelled march. It would be nice if we could all have access to a livelihood. We all know too well how many manufacturing
ALL roads lead to Aggborough today for Kidderminster Harriers' debut match in the Nationwide League Third Division. And, according to excited Harriers chairman Lionel Newton, this afternoon's all-ticket clash against Torquay United has sparked interest
RE: The piano duet recital at the Carice Elgar Recital Room on Thursday, March 29. Pianists Duncan Honeybourne and Geoffrey Buckley, stepped into the breach at a month's notice as a result of the illness of one of the original performers. The highly unusual
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will kick off their debut season in the Nationwide League Division Three with four new signings in their squad to face Torquay United at Aggborough on Saturday (3.00) Barry Horne, Tony Bird, Mark Shail and Andy Ducros are all set
IT might help for a short time but in the end it is no better. The council two or three weeks ago cleared up the path by the Convent of litter and broken bottles. It is now twice as bad. It is best to find out who does it. As for support from McDonald's
TORQUAY United boss Wes Saunders admits that Kidderminster Harriers are probably the last side he would have wanted to start the season against. The former Newcastle United player, now in his third season as Torquay boss, said he would have preferred
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have appointed Ian Clarkson as captain for their debut season in the Nationwide League Division three. The 29-year-old former Birmingham City skipper joined Harriers from Northampton Town last November. Aggborough boss Jan Molby
Kidderminster Harriers will be without defender Steve Pope when they kick off their Nationwide League Division Three campaign against Torquay United at Aggborough on Saturday. The former Crewe player is ruled out because of a one-match suspension after
MAYOR Williams and his profligate pals should take no comfort whatsoever from the result of the recent vote on the town council's performance (Malvern Gazette, May 4). As a 20% turnout is about average for local council elections, the 15% turn out for
AMBITIOUS manager Jan Molby is convinced Kidderminster Harriers can make a major impact during their debut season in the Football League -- but he knows it's not going to be easy! And on Saturday Molby's eager troops will get a clear indication of how
AT the November meeting, Shirley Jones was elected to the office of vice-president for the year 2001-2002. The club held two successful fundraising events -- a ploughman's lunch, at Rotary House, which raised £226 and a jumble sale at the Old Library
MEETINGS for the last three months were as follows. September: Lorna Carlisle told us about her experience in action in the Second World War as a nurse, and about her visit to Buckingham Palace. October: A member of the County Air Ambulance service gave
MALVERN'S town clerk is being granted early retirement but the mayor admits he has "no idea" what the decision will cost the taxpayer. Malvern town councillors were called to a special meeting last Thursday in answer to a request from the town clerk and
TEENAGE striker Andrew Corbett bagged a debut goal for Redditch United but could not stop them from slipping up 3-2 at home to Dr Martens League Western Division promotion hopefuls Bilston Town. The Kidderminster Harriers forward, on loan to United for
MALVERN Hills Conservators have announced the re-opening of most of the middle section of the Hills. The announcement was made late yesterday afternoon and will be effective from tomorrow (Saturday, May 12). Visitors are asked to use access points at
FORMER Wales captain Barry Horne has been appointed first team player-coach of Kidderminster Harriers. The 38-year-old midfielder has agreed a one-year deal and will work alongside manager Jan Molby and assistant boss Gary Barnett. Molby said: "I feel
A COLWALL developer has been told to contribute £70,000 toward a cycle path network in Malvern before he can get planning permission for a £5 million hotel complex. John Williams, of Evendine Court, was granted outline planning permission in principle
MALVERN'S annual town meeting ended in uproar on Wednesday (May 9). Howls of outrage erupted from members of the public after town mayor David Williams dismissed veteran former councillor Pat Merrick as a member of the "wrong generation". Despite cries
THE General Election has at last been announced. Amnesty International is sure that asylum and the treatment of refugees will be a prominent issue in the run up to the election. We are, therefore, calling for our local parliamentary candidates to ensure
TWO defensive blunders sentenced promotion-chasing Redditch United to a costly 2-1 home feat against Blakenall. Former Reds striker Matt Coppin gave the visitors a 19th-minute lead after Reds 'keeper Dave Adey missed with an attempted clearance. Nine
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are continuing to gear up for their debut season in the Football League -- both on and off the field! As the countdown gets underway for their opening Nationwide League Division Three clash with Torquay United at Aggborough on Saturday
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers today announced that their Worthington Cup first round second leg clash against Walsall at Aggborough will be an all-ticket affair. It will take place on Tuesday, September 5 (7.45pm). Tickets for Harriers supporters will go on
A MALVERN home has been found for the first dog to leave the newly-opened Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter. Wanda, a one-year-old terrier cross who had been at the shelter in Deblins Green for just over three weeks, has been given a home by Malvern
FORMER Worcester City defender Mark Shail regards his move to Kidderminster Harriers as a return to his roots after a seven year spell with Bristol City. The 33-year-old has signed a two-year deal with Harriers and is set to play a key role in the club's
REDDITCH United slumped to a crushing 5-1 defeat at the hands of Birmingham City in the Birmingham Senior Cup last night. The Nationwide Division One side were never in danger of loosening their grip on the trophy. Manager Trevor Francis fielding a side
TWO groups dedicated to the preservation of Malvern's heritage have agreed to pool their energies and resources. Malvern Spa Association will become part of Malvern Civic Society on June 1, retaining its name and committee as part of the merger and having
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby was de-lighted with his side's performance in last night's goalless draw against Farum in Denmark. He said: "Farum were probably the best side we've faced in my 12 months in charge. The lads battled tremendously
A PAUL Danks double gave Redditch United a thrilling 2-1 victory over fellow title hopefuls Tiverton Town in the Dr Martens Western Division. But 17-year-old keeper Mark Shiels and central defender Lee Knight also starred as Reds had to withstand some
Summer signing Tony Bird gave another indication of his potential by grabbing a classy hat-trick in Kidderminster Harriers' 4-3 win at FB Copenhagen on Saturday. The striker, signed from Swansea City, swooped to claim the limelight in an entertaining
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have been drawn against Walsall in the first round of the Worthington Cup. The first leg will be at the Bescot Stadium during the week commencing August 21 with the second leg in the week starting September 4 at Aggborough. Football
DEFENDER Lee Knight capped another fine display with two goals to help take Redditch United through to the next round of the FA Cup. The former Blakenall centre half grabbed a goal in each half to seal a 3-2 victory over Northern Counties East League
JUST what is the appeal of old cars? In these days of catalytic converters, airbags, navigation computers and ABS what is it that draws the eye whenever one sees the stately old vehicles of days gone by? Whatever it is, there will be a chance to examine
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers players and officials will still be on tour in Denmark on Monday - but their thoughts will be turning to home and other things! For that's when manager Jan Molby's Nationwide League Division Three new boys will learn of their fate
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers suffered Danish despair last night as they crashed 2-0 in the first game of their pre-season tour at the club that set boss Jan Molby on the road to stardom. Two second-half goals from Kolding, managed by Molby's brother Torben,
HAMPSHIRE marked their first appearance at their new £17million Rose Bowl ground at Southampton by defeating Worcestershire inside three days in Division Two of the CricInfo County Championship. In an extraordinary day's play, 20 wickets fell as Worcestershire
CANCER Research Campaign has been chosen as the charity to be supported by the new chairman of Malvern Hills District Council. Coun Barbara Williams has already raised £20,000 for the fight against the disease, which claimed the life of her husband Andrew
WORCESTER City's new signing Jon Holloway hopes to put his day job to good use during his time at St George's Lane. The 24-year-old midfielder, who joined from Bath City earlier this week, works as a development officer with Second Division outfit Swindon
DESIGNS for two Millennium windows at Malvern Priory have now been put forward by artist Tom Denny. Mr Denny was commissioned in December to design the windows on a theme based on Psalm 36. The passage, from verses five to 10, refers to the "mighty mountains
ANDY Brownrigg is on his way out of Kidderminster Harriers with a £25,000 move to Greenock Morton. The 23-year-old will travel to Scotland today to hammer out personal terms over the surprise transfer after Harriers' boss Jan Molby accepted the bid yesterday
FOUR members of Worc-ester Rugby Club's ladies' first team were involved in England's semi-final defeat in the European Champion-ships. Number eight Jaine Lock, flanker Alex Pilkington, hooker Nicola Goodwin and centre Karen Andrew were part of the 24
THE results of a scheme to promote the work of artists at local schools went on show this week. The Art at Work project allows businesses in Malvern to pay for the framing or hire of students' work which they can display for six or 12-month periods. Several
WHEN Forest Green Rovers run out for the FA Umbro Trophy final with Canvey Island at Villa Park tomorrow, there will be many Hereford United fans sitting at home thinking: "It should have been us." But the Bulls' disastrous semi-final defeat at Edgar
A MASSIVE fundraising ball expected to raise more than £11,000 for the NSPCC has been cancelled due to the foot and mouth crisis. The Hanley Castle Ball, scheduled for Saturday, June 5, was due to be held on parkland grazed by sheep and cattle in the
JAN Molby believes striker Drewe Broughton will settle down with Kidder-minster Harriers next term and "terrorise" Nationwide League Division Three defences. In 19 league appearances for Harriers during the season the former Peter-borough campaigner notched
WORCESTER St John's rider Jon Dayus, currently racing in France for Nantes 44 Cyclisme, rounded off another excellent week with his second win of the year. Having initiated the first break of the race he was joined by 20 other competitors in the Tour
HENRIK Stenson felt no need to hide the fact that he expected to be nervous defending a three-stroke lead in the Benson and Hedges International Open at The Belfry today. Rounds of 66 and 68 so far have pushed the 25-year-old Swede into the limelight
WORCESTERSHIRE had to settle for a frustrating draw in their opening Second Eleven Championship match against Derbyshire at Heanor yesterday. After following on 236 behind, Derbyshire were far more solid in their second innings and closed on 481-7. They
WORCESTERSHIRE soon lost Anurag Singh and Graeme Hick after winning the toss and deciding to bat first in there Benson and Hedges Cup clash against Northamptonshire at Kidderminster today. Both fell victim to lively paceman Darren Cousins. Paul Pollard
NO play was possible before lunch in Worcestershire's weather-wrecked County Championship Division Two match against Sussex at New Road today. The ground was still sodden and the outlook remained as gloomy as the last two days which have both been washed
PLAY has been abandoned for the second day running in Worcestershire's opening County Championship match against Sussex at New Road. New Road secretary Mike Vockins has supported umpires David Shepherd and John Hampshire for taking a "realistic view"
WORCESTERSHIRE look set to name an unchanged side for their County Championship Division Two match against Sussex which opens tomorrow at New Road. "We'll make a decision tomorrow but it's unlikely the team will change," said Director of Cricket Tom Moody
NEWCOMERS Andy Bichel and Anurag Singh will make their debuts for Worcestershire's in their opening County Championship Division Two match of the season which gets under way against Middlesex at Lord's tomorrow. Both are included in a 12-strong squad
WORCESTERSHIRE have spent £10,000 in a bid to get their New Road ground ready for their opening home County Championship match against Sussex next week. Contractors Hewitt Sports Turf, have been re-turfing an area of the outfield which had been heavily
WORCESTERSHIRE coach Tom Moody is confident fellow Australian Andy Bichel can successfully fill Glenn McGrath's shoes as the County look to bounce back from a disastrous second half to last season. Moody, who spent eight seasons as the overseas player
NEW Worcestershire coach Tom Moody has ruled out the possibility of being pressed into service as an emergency overseas player. That situation could arise if Australian paceman Andy Bichel is called up as an Ashes tour replacement. Moody spent eight successful
NOTHING less than three wins from their last three games will do if Bromsgrove Rovers are to avoid the drop - says Director of Football Steve Daniels. Rovers slipped into the Dr Martens League Western Division relegation zone following a double defeat
WORCESTERSHIRE'S new pace star Andy Bichel today spoke of his determination to carry on where his fellow Australian Glenn McGrath left off last season. The 30 year-old has quickly set out his agenda for what he hopes will be a highly successful campaign
BROMSGROVE Rovers' hectic finish to the season continues with a rescheduled Dr Martens League Western Division game at Racing Club Warwick tomorrow (3pm). The game is the second of five Rovers play in the final week. They were due to visit Paget today
WORCESTERSHIRE'S pre-season cricket programme continues to be hit by the wet weather. They were due to have staged a friendly against Glamorgan at New Road on Tuesday, April 17, but it has now been switched to Kidderminster's Chester Road headquarters
DIRECTOR of Cricket Tom Moody has pledged that Worcestershire will be as fit as any other first-class county despite their pre-season preparations at flood-damaged New Road being hampered by the wet weather. Further heavy rain this week left large areas
BROMSGROVE Rovers' hopes of boosting their fight against relegation at Racing Club Warwick tonight (7.45) have been hit by an injury crisis. Five of their recent signings - Mark Creighton, Costas Xiourouppa, Kevin Banner, Lloyd and Andrew Woodvine - will
NEW chief executive Mark Newton has underlined the need for Worcestershire to gain first division status as quickly as possible. During a Press conference at New Road yesterday, he said: "We must do whatever we can to help Tom Moody, Graeme Hick and the
WORCESTERSHIRE aim to beat the clock and get their flood damaged ground ready on time for the start of the new cricket season. During the winter the New Road ground has experienced some of the worst flooding since the record levels of 1947. It has given
BROMSGROVE Rovers director of football Steve Daniels has challenged his side to repeat last week's performance on a regular basis to help them beat the drop. Rovers shocked promotion-chasing Mangotsfield United with a fine 3-1 away win to boost their
GRAEME Hick is set to lead Worcestershire again next season now that he has not been offered an ECB contract. The captaincy issue will be discussed at a committee meeting at New Road next Tuesday when it is expected that Hick's position as skipper will
BROMSGROVE Rovers exp-ect former Kidderminster Harriers midfielder Neil Cart-wright to make his debut in tomorrow's trip to Mangots-field for a Dr Martens League Western Division encounter (3pm). Cartwright has made the switch from Halesowen Town along
WORCESTERSHIRE'S Graeme Hick missed out when the England and Wales Cricket Board today announced the 12 players who will be offered six-month contracts for the forthcoming series against Pakistan and Australia. The 12 includes 10 members of the side who
WORCESTERSHIRE batsman Elliott Wilson will miss the start of the new season because of injury. The 24-year-old opener has undergone an operation on his back and will not be available when the County launch their Championship campaign against Middlesex
BROMSGROVE Rovers' new Director of Football Steve Daniels has made two more additions to his squad ahead of tomorrow's crucial trip to Cirencester Town (3pm). He has recruited 18-year-old left-sided player Kevin Banner from Midland Alliance side Oldbury
BROMSGROVE Rovers' future is safe for the time being after the club averted a winding-up order. The club has been put into administration, which prevents it being served with winding-up orders. That enabled yesterday's order over an unpaid £18,000 HM
FORMER Worcestershire player Dean Headley has been forced to retire from first-class cricket. The ex-England fast bowler was one of the players given a central contract by the England and Wales Cricket Board last year but suffered a back injury early
BROMSGROVE Rovers have enlisted the help of Steve Daniels to try and steer them out of their financial problems. The former Stourbridge and Cradley boss, who is also a business consultant, has joined the club to help them prepare a business plan in time
ENGLAND 'A' all-rounder Vikram Solanki is waiting on the results of an X-ray on a suspected broken finger in St Lucia after being injured while fielding in the slips in the Busta Cup match against Windward Islands. An unlucky week for the tourists took
BROMSGROVE Rovers hope to celebrate their latest reprieve from closure by moving out of the Dr Martens League Western Division relegation zone tonight. Rovers, who had an £18,000 winding-up order from HM Customs and Excise adjourned for a further 28 days
WORCESTERSHIRE'S Graeme Hick is lucky to be on England's tour of Sri Lanka -- according to the England and Wales Cricket Board's own official web-site. Hick is one of a number of England players who come in for some stinging criticism on the site, including
CRISIS club Bromsgrove Rovers have suffered a fresh blow after three of their directors resigned. Phil Baker, Tony Partridge and Tom Herbert quit after an emergency board meeting last night, reducing the number of directors at the club to six. The trio
WORCESTERSHIRE'S Vikram Solanki helped put England 'A' in sight of victory after the third day of the Busta International Shield match against West Indies 'B' in Grenada went entirely to a pre-arranged plan. But despite finishing off on a high note by
BROMSGROVE Rovers' future could hang on fresh takeover talks today. Chief executive Pat Bannister is due to meet with former chairman Stuart Arnold in a bid to sort out the purchase of Arnold's majority shareholding in the club. Bannister has said he
NOTHING less than victory will do for Bromsgrove Rovers when they entertain Paget Rangers in a vital Dr Martens League Western Division game tomorrow (3pm). Rovers, who've now lost 10 successive league games, dropped into the relegation zone for the first
BROMSGROVE Rovers chief executive Pat Bannister believes one win will kick-start their season into life. Despite their FA Trophy run, Rovers are on the edge of the Dr Martens League Western Divi-sion relegation zone after eight successive defeats, going
STRUGGLING Bromsgrove Rovers are set to introduce another new signing in tonight's must-win game at Racing Club Warwick (7.45). Sean Bedward, who can play up front or on the left wing, has been recruited from Hinckley United. He is likely to make his
BROMSGROVE Rovers chief executive Pat Bannister is still confident he can complete his takeover of the club -- despite the resignation of his chairman. David McQueen, who took over at the helm in the summer, has declined to give his reasons for quitting
BROMSGROVE Rovers could parade three new signings in tonight's first round clash with Halesowen Town at the Victoria Ground (7.45). They have secured striker Matt Southwick from Stourport Swifts, and ex-Rovers goalkeeper Neil Olden and defender Stuart
ERIC McManus is to take over Bromsgrove Rovers on a temporary basis following George Rooney's departure. The former Notts County goalkeeper had been helping out Rovers on the coaching side while combining his role with Director of Recruitment at Derby
BROMSGROVE Rovers will be hoping to avoid their first losing 'double' of the season when they visit Rugby United in the Dr Martens Western Division tomorrow (3.00). The sides met at the Victoria Ground on the opening day of the season and Rovers were
MANAGER George Rooney has moved to bolster his Bromsgrove Rovers squad ahead of tomorrow's Dr Martens League Western Division trip to Weston-super-Mare (3pm). He has signed striker Craig Pountney from Moor Green, and he is expected to come straight into
THE consequences of missing out on promotion have begun to hit Worcester Rugby Club hard with the departure of two big name English stars. Andy Higgins and Chris Simpson-Daniel are both expected to sign for Bristol next week in a double deal which could
BROMSGROVE Rovers have called an emergency board meeting for tomorrow night -- amid claims from chief executive Pat Bannister that other directors are acting behind his back. Bannister issued a statement at Saturday's Dr Martens League Western Division
BROMSGROVE Rovers boss George Rooney wants his side to forget about their FA Cup exit quickly. Rovers entertain Shepshed Dynamo in the Dr Martens League Western Division tomorrow after a dismal replay defeat at Oldbury in midweek. Rooney said: "They were
JAMIE Turpin could return to Bromsgrove Rovers' line-up for their home FA Cup tie with Midland Alliance side Oldbury United tomorrow (3pm). Turpin, out with a hamstring injury for several matches, could replace the unavailable Steve Frost in midfield.
CHRIS Hall has the potential to go all the way in the game, according to Worcester Rugby Club coach Adrian Skeggs. The hooker, who has been Andrew Lamerton's deputy for most of the season, enjoyed another solid display against Moseley on Saturday and
DEFENSIVE discipline will be the key for Bromsgrove Rovers in tonight's FA Cup preliminary round replay with Sutton Coldfield Town at the Victoria Ground (7.45). Rovers drew 1-1 in Saturday's first meeting at Sutton, but manager George Rooney said: "We
BROMSGROVE Rovers could give Richard Burgess, their new signing from Worcester, his full debut up front in tomorrow's trip to Bedworth United (3pm). Burgess was on the bench for their midweek victory at Sutton Coldfield Town, and keeps his place in an
JAMIE Turpin is set to make his first start of the season for Bromsgrove Rovers in tonight's Dr Martens Western Division game at Sutton Coldfield Town (7.45). The young midfielder was left on the bench for Saturday's 3-1 home defeat against Rugby because
GEORGE Rooney is confident his Bromsgrove Rovers side will be ready for their opening Dr Martens Western Division encounter with Rugby United (3pm). This is despite a lack of adequate preparation, with the Rovers boss having to make several last-minute
BROMSGROVE Rovers manager George Rooney has signed three more players in time for the new season. He has snapped up former West Bromwich Albion winger Jamie Wills and midfielder Dean Joinson, while last season's goalkeeper Nore Gabbidon has also put pen
BROMSGROVE Rovers manager George Rooney has made another new signing -- and hopes to persuade two more of last year's players to stick with the club. He has snapped up 18-year-old left-back Lee Millard from Sutton Coldfield Town, who has recently had
BROMSGROVE Rovers boss George Rooney is closing in on several more new signings. Rooney, whose side entertain Second Division Walsall in a friendly tonight (7.45), has made a seven-day approach for defender Ian Cooksey, brother of former Rovers goalkeeper
CAPTAIN Corelli's Mandolin, Louis de Bernieres's best-selling novel, has caused the English middle classes to descend on the idyllic Greek island of Cephalonia in their droves. And the much-awaited film of the book is likely to have even more packing
ANOTHER busy week of matches began on Tuesday with Northfield's Starlets Veterans holding its event at Woodlands View's Arles Pool, with 36 members taking part. A close score sheet was headed by Bewdley's Brian Hill who waggler fished breadflake to the
WORCESTER City's new signing Jon Holloway hopes to put his day job to good use during his time at St George's Lane. The 24-year-old midfielder, who joined from Bath City earlier this week, works as a development officer with Second Division outfit Swindon
WORCESTER City have released midfielder Steve Lutz and teenage utility player Wesley Joyce. But manager John Barton has also placed midfielder Marc Burrow and striker Mark Shepherd on contracts, while six other players have agreed new deals. Barton said
