SPORTS EDITOR'S MAILBAG I AM one of the ever-increasing number of supporters who are disappointed with the present demise of Kidderminster Harriers. Since the defeat at Cheltenham there has been a steady decline in performance and I believe there are
LINCOLN City moved above Kidderminster Harriers in the Division Three table on Tuesday night. City, who visit Aggborough on Saturday, triumphed 2-0 at struggling Southend to claim their first away win. Loan forward Marcus Richardson and midfielder Richard
HARRIERS 0, SCUNTHORPE 2 IT WAS amazing the impact a stray sprinkler could have on a football match but the chaotic spell it brought about bordered on the farcical. As water showered the pitch, fans and the Kidderminster Harriers bench 55 minutes into
ANOTHER new venue awaits Kidderminster Harriers after the LDV Vans Trophy first round draw. Harriers must travel to Queen's Park Rangers on the week commencing October 13 for a southern section clash. Former top-flight club QPR, managed by Ian Holloway
MATT Gadsby stands by to fill the boots of suspended summer signing Adam Willis who has made a big impact at Aggborough. Centre-half Willis, serving a one-game ban for his red card at Cheltenham, has improved Kidderminster Harriers' back line and also
MACCLESFIELD manager David Moss has been unhappy with their defending so far with 10 goals conceded in six games. The Silkmen, who entertain Harriers on Saturday, let a one-goal lead slip at Mansfield last weekend and lost 3-2. But they have made an unbeaten
FRANCHE Middle School scored an amazing hat-trick when three pupils won through to the Midlands final of the Supernova Striker Challenge. More than 300 children from Worcestershire entered the competition during Harriers holiday soccer course earlier
FORMER Sunderland player Dave Edge will be head coach as Harriers Community Scheme begin their season of mini-kickers soccer for five to nine-year-olds. Edge, an advanced licence coach, leads the weekly sessions at St Johns Middle School, Kidderminster
BRISTOL ROVERS 1, HARRIERS 0 A FAILURE to fire a single shot on target at Bristol Rovers told the story of Kidderminster Harriers' third Division Three defeat of the season. Harriers seemed to be guilty of relying on a defensive operation to snatch a
HARRIERS 1, OXFORD 1 WHILE Kidderminster Harriers fans will be wondering what might have been following a rare penalty miss from Bo Henriksen, this draw against promotion hopefuls Oxford provided them with plenty of cause for optimism. Of perhaps greater
FIVE teenagers and a man were arrested after an alleged assault took place and a car was vandalised in a late-night fracas in Worcester. Police have released few details of the incident, but the aftermath was spotted by a couple returning home by taxi
MIDFIELD favourite Danny Williams is urging Kidderminster Harriers to rediscover their traditional passing game for the campaign's toughest test yet. Harriers tackle one of the early-season pace-setters, Oxford United, at Aggborough on Saturday after
THE county's ambulance service has one wish this Christmas - an end to the increasing number of verbal threats and abusive attacks on 999 call-takers and paramedics. Sue Green, health and safety co-ordinator for Hereford and Worcester Ambulance Service
PARAMEDICS air-lifted a 44-year-old man to hospital after he was in collision with a telegraph pole near Bromyard. The man who was driving a blue Ford escort Eclipse was trapped in the car for around 40 minutes and had to be cut free by firefighters.
HARRIERS 0, BURY 2 KIDDERMINSTER Harriers came crashing back down to earth with a big bump after their perfect start to the Division Three campaign was shattered on Saturday. Harriers looked anything like a side with two league wins behind them as Bury
THE funeral of one of the men who died in a road crash is due to take place this week. Billy Hall died on Tuesday, December 9, from injuries sustained when the car he was driving hit a tree near Hawford Wood on the A449 Worcester to Kidderminster road
RETAINED firefighters from Worcester have made their annual visit to the children's ward at the Riverbank Unit of Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Alec Mackie, spokesman for Worcester and Hereford Fire Brigade, said yesterday's visit had become something
SUMMER signing Graham Ward created history for Kidderminster Harriers as a professional club by becoming their first permanent player to earn an international call-up. The Republic of Ireland U-20s skipper made a late substitute appearance for his country's
IMPECCABLE behaviour has seen Kidderminster Harriers fans named among the best behaved in the country. Statistics released by the Home Office reveal the Division Three club's supporters, alongside Torquay United and Macclesfield fans, had a clean sweep
HARRIERS Community Scheme finish their summer holiday courses at Stourport next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am until 3pm. It is for boys and girls aged between five and 14. Anyone interested can call 01562 863821.
DARLINGTON 0, HARRIERS 2 THERE have been numerous Kidderminster Harriers moments in Division Three when you wonder what could have been. And it seemed that way at half-time during Darlington's first game at the impressive new 25,000-seat Reynolds Arena
INTREPID volunteer Jan Ejsymontt is to cycle across the African Bush to celebrate her 50th birthday and raise cash for a Worcester hospice that provides care for terminally ill adults. Jan, a volunteer for St Richard's Hospice, in Rose Hill, wants others
WORCESTERSHIRE veterans and their families are being offered the opportunity next year to mark the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings during the Second World War. The War Research Society - a charitable hobby based in Birmingham - will be visiting
DARLINGTON have already experienced a major high and a low after two games of the new season. Mick Tait's team crashed to a 4-1 defeat at one of the promotion favourites Hull on Saturday with keeper Andy Collett preventing a bigger loss. But then Darlington
ALL babies born in Worcestershire will have their hearing screened in a pioneering new programme that aims to help boost the early diagnosis of deaf babies. From the start of January next year, Worcestershire will be included in the Newborn Hearing Screening
IPSWICH 1 HARRIERS 0 (aet) BRAVE Kidderminster Harriers were a whisker away from a Carling Cup first round shock after taking Division One giants Ipswich Town to extra time last night. An excellent defensive display, featuring a clutch of great saves
A GALLERY is celebrating its third birthday with a show of highlights from exhibitions this year. A Year in the Country runs until Wednesday, December 24, at the Foal Yard Gallery in Bransford and is a journey through the seasons in different types of
JAN Molby accepts that Kidderminster Harriers face a tough task to stay in the Nationwide League Third Division his season and believes finishing seventh from bottom will be a good achievement. The former Liverpool ace feels a final modest position of
TWO youths were arrested at an address in Shap Drive, Warndon, on suspicion of stealing a motor vehicle. The incident took place last Tuesday. They were bailed to return to Worcester Police Station while enquiries continue. POLICE arrested a man at an
A SOCCER mad teenager who was punched in the face by a rival fan at a Worcester City game has had his VIP treatment by the club put on hold, after the match was postponed. Worcester City fan Scott Lannie needed hospital treatment after his neck was left
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers must have a close relationship with their powerful Premiership neighbours if they intend to survive in the Football League. That's the firm belief of Aggborough chairman Colin Youngjohns who is convinced cash-strapped clubs like
CHRISTMAS leftovers can help make the county a more beautiful place. Residents in the north of the county are being asked to recycle their Christmas trees, which will then be mulched and spread over flowerbeds in the district. Environmental officers are
MANAGER Ian Britton says he fully understands the frustration Kidderminster Harriers fans are going thr-ough during the Nationwide League Division Three side's current dismal run of results. After winning their opening two league games of the season Harriers
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' manager Ian Britton is urging his players to get back to the kind of form they produced last season when they made a strong bid to reach the Nationwide League Division Three play-offs. After opening this term's campaign with encouraging
ADAM Willis has certainly been on a rollercoaster ride following his move to Kidderminster Harriers at the start of the season. The 26-year-old defender made his debut in the opening Nationwide League Division Three match of the campaign against Mansfield
A NEW 2,040-seater stand at Aggborough has created plenty of summer interest but the challenge does not end there for Barry Norgrove. Kidderminster Harriers' vice-chairman headed the crucial summer project which has kept the stadium within the Football
Sideline articles from last season can be found by following the 'archive' link, left.
THE match programme takes on a whole new meaning at Aggborough this season with the launch of Harriers TV. The Division Three club's own TV channel will be broadcast two hours before kick-off on match days, bringing fans a programme of interviews with
IAN Britton is more than happy for Kidderminster Harr-iers to be written off again as Division Three's unlikely lads. Harriers upset more than a few of the competition's so-called bigger teams last season and Britton is keen for that to happen again.
IAN Britton boosted his 14-man squad with some rapid transfer dealings before Saturday's Division Three opener with Mansfield Town. The Kidderminster Harriers manager confirmed the return of Andy Bishop on a month's loan and the short-term signing of
THE new £1.1 million East Stand at Aggborough will be known as The Jono Smith Stand for the coming season. Jono Smith, a lifelong Harriers fan who lives in Kidderminster, was the lucky winner of the competition to name the stand after his ticket was drawn
HARRIERS will be launching a new concept to Aggborough matchdays this season with their own in-house TV channel - Harriers TV. The club have have teamed up with New Media UK Ltd, which is headed by former England international Paul Stewart, to launch
HARRIERS 1 WBA 1 FORGET Scott Dobie's quick two-goal double and this was another highly promising pre-season display from Kidderm-inster Harriers. They more than held their own against full-strength West Bromwich Albion who were playing Premiership football
TWO defensive trialists are looking strong possibilities for contracts at Kidderminster Harriers. Former loanee Kenny Coleman, who has played as a right wing-back, and centre-half Adam Willis have impressed boss Ian Britton and fellow players. Harriers
HARRIERS 1 LEICESTER 1 IT WAS particularly fitting winger Sam Shilton should swoop for the equaliser against the club his father Peter served so well. During the 1970s, England international Shilton senior achieved legendary status at Leicester City who
BOLDMERE 1 HARRIERS 6 TRIALISTS took the spotlight as Kidderminster Harriers displayed plenty of promise in a 6-1 thrashing of non-league Boldmere St Michaels. The opposition may have only been from the Midland Alliance but some of the football on display
ANOTHER experienced forward was due to join Kidderminster Harriers' army of trialists today in the form of Kyle Lightbourne. The 34-year-old, who scored 13 goals for Macclesfield last season, joins fellow veteran front man John Williams in trying to impress
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are planning to upgrade their floodlights within the next few months with the help of Football Foundation funding. The club have applied to the group for cash as they want to replace the existing lights which were installed in 1994
HARRIERS are on the look-out for programme sellers to join their Aggborough matchday team. The club want anyone aged 16 or over who is trustworthy and available for all home games. Anyone interested can call Jennie Hale on 01562 823931 for further details
A DOUBLE victory over the weekend got Kidderminster Harriers' pre-season campaign off to a useful start. Harriers used all their first-week trialists in a 3-1 win at Evesham on Saturday and a 1-0 success in Stratford the next day. John Williams, Eliot
THE likes of England wonderkid Wayne Rooney and a host of top Midlands Premiership stars could all be playing at Aggborough this season. Harriers will be hosting West Brom's reserve fixtures during the winter months on Monday nights in a money-spinning
A DOUBLE dose of action awaits Kidderminster Harriers as their tiny squad open the pre-season friendly campaign at the weekend. Ian Britton's men make the short trip to Dr Martens League Evesham United on Saturday and Midland Alliance Stratford Town the
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will open the new season with a home fixture for the fourth time in a row since joining the Football League in the year 2000. Harriers, who have previously met Torquay, Scunthorpe and Lincoln on the first day, will this time encounter
THE release of Tony Barras has improved Ian Britton's chances of bringing the experienced centre-half to Kidderminster Harriers. Britton has reportedly already made an offer to Barras whose contract with Division One side Walsall will not be renewed.
VISITING fans are to be housed in part of the new East Stand next season in a change to admission policy that should net Kidderminster Harriers more gate receipts. Travelling supporters will be given at least 591 seats rising up to 760 if necessary, meaning
TWO former Harriers are on the move in the world of non-league football. Conference winner Mike Marsh has quit his brief role as Nuneaton assistant manager to be boss at Burscough. The Unibond League side surprisingly sacked former Aston Villa defender
IAN Britton has paved the way for fresh attacking impetus at Kidderminster Harriers after releasing Drewe Broughton from his contract. Broughton, one of the highest earners at Aggborough, was signing a two-year deal at Division Three rivals Southend yesterday
COURSES in Stourport, Kidderminster and Cleobury Mortimer are Wyre Forest highlights of Kidderminster Harriers' holiday soccer programme which begins later this month. Harriers Community Scheme also heads out to Hagley, Martley, Droitwich, Kinver, Malvern
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' Conference-winning connection, Molby and Mike Marsh, have both linked up with Nuneaton. Midfielder Marsh, now retired from playing, will be assistant manager to Alan Lewer at the Dr Martens Premier Division club. Ex-Kidderminster
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Community Scheme are organising a summer trip to Manchester United's home, Old Trafford, on Thursday, July 24. The stadium tour includes a visit of the dressing rooms, museum and superstore. The coach leaves Aggborough at 9.30am
PLANS to expand the Nationwide League play-offs to include six teams have been put on hold after doubts were raised by the Football Association and the Premier League. The 2003/04 Division Three fixtures will be released next Thursday.
CHAIRMAN Colin Youngjohns has hailed Kidderminster Harriers' first-round draw in the Football League's Carling Cup. After visiting Nottingham Forest last season, Harriers make another trip to a big Division One club in Ipswich Town. The game is due to
CHAIRMAN Colin Youngjohns admits Kidderminster Harriers' record profit for the financial year ending May 2002 has given them some "breathing space". The £409,543 figure was mainly thanks to the sell-on clause cash influx brought about by Lee Hughes' transfer
MIDFIELD maestro Danny Williams has given Kidderminster Harriers a major boost by agreeing a new 12-month deal at Aggborough. Player-of-the-season Williams signed on the dotted line yesterday, despite speculation linking him with bigger clubs. The 23-
THE Lumsdon Grindley team won the 14th annual golf day run by the Friends of the Harriers. The team, captained by Keith Yates, also included Nick Oakley, John Gatehouse and Rod Butcher. There were 15 teams competing in the West Bromwich Building Society
I WOULD like to add my two-pence worth regarding season ticket prices at Kidderminster Harriers. I have purchased my seat in the new east stand, which is looking absolutely lovely, and paid £277 at the special discount rate. This is the first time I have
WALSALL defender Tony Barras has revealed he is considering an offer from Kidderminster Harriers boss Ian Britton. The former York and Stockport centre-back, 32, is unsure whether he will be offered a deal at the Division One club next season. Britton
DEAN Bennett is now looking to break his Division Three goal drought after four goals in just two FA Cup games. The midfielder, known for his tireless non-stop running, has looked a lively operator behind lone forward Andy White on away trips. But while
WHAT is going on at the Harriers? I have followed the goings on at the club over the years and have always come to terms with the ways of "the powers that be". I am a pensioner but am unable to attend matches because I still work every Saturday. I am
HARRIERS have added another pre-season friendly with a trip to Boldmere St Michaels on Saturday, July 19. Admission for the games with Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion will be £10 for adults, £5 for concessions and £2 for U-16s. The prices are
A MUSCLE spasm in his groin has put a halt to John Williams' involvement for Kidderminster Harriers in the last two matches at Aggborough. But the veteran forward was predictably far happier after the latest fixture against Cambridge United on Saturday
EX-HARRIERS chairman Dave Reynolds has quit as a director at Cheltenham Town, citing the demands of his other business interests. Reynolds, who helped Harriers become one of the strongest forces in non-league football, spent 18 months at Whaddon Road.
GOLF enthusiast Craig Hinton believes Kidderminster Harriers will eventually get into the swing of Division Three this season under new management team Jan Molby and Gary Barnett. The defender, forced to play as a makeshift left-back due to Scott Stamps
IAN Britton's cut playing budget could still be boosted at Kidderminster Harriers, depending on events over the summer period and early months of next season. Aggborough's directors have said additional cash raised can be used to strengthen the Division
WAYNE Hatswell is targeting more clean sheets for Kidderminster Harriers after a sterling debut in the goal-less draw at Swansea on Saturday. The 28-year-old centre-half gave a rugged display as Harriers kept the opposition out for the first time in 13
FORMER top cop Peter Picken has questioned Kidderminster Harriers' commitment to safety after quitting his role at the club. Mr Picken, who was chief superintendent with Kidderminster Police, had built up a reputation for strong security at Aggborough
SKIPPER Adam Willis believes Kidderminster Harriers' players restored some self-belief at Huddersfield after Saturday's heaviest Division Three defeat at Hull. The 6-1 shocker was described by summer signing Willis as "demoralising to say the least" but
A "WILD" time was had by guests at Saturday's ball in aid of the Kemp Hospice appeal held at Kidderminster Harriers' Aggborough Stadium. More than 250 people were entertained at the glittering event under a marquee on the football pitch. One of the prizes
A "WILD" time was had by guests at Saturday's ball in aid of the Kemp Hospice appeal held at Kidderminster Harriers' Aggborough Stadium. More than 250 people were entertained at the glittering event under a marquee on the football pitch. One of the prizes
MIDFIELDER Matt Gadsby held his hands up to admit he should have given Kidderminster Harriers the lead before Bristol Rovers' goal on Saturday. But it was a rare chance for Harriers who failed to muster a shot on target in the 1-0 defeat to the side managed
IAN Britton's latest loan ranger put in an eye-catching performance on his Kidderminster Harriers debut - and immediately hailed his new surroundings. England U-20s midfielder Adam Murray is desperate to escape Derby County, the club he joined as an 11
VERSATILITY could be the way forward for Kidderminster Harriers after Ian Britton's first signing of the close season. Matt Gadsby, captured on a one-year contract on Tuesday, can play as a centre-half, right-back or in midfield. The 23-year-old six-footer's
THE long-awaited fans forum has been set for Friday, July 4, in the Aggborough Suite. Admission is by ticket only and they are available from the club. Manager Ian Britton, chairman Colin Youngjohns and a mystery player are due to be on the panel. The
IN April, we reported that the county council wanted to obliterate one of Worcester's most beautiful vistas - by building a park-and-ride site. The threat came six years after city councillors had ditched their own plans to block the view between the
NOW here's a snippet of information that may have passed you by - the Western movie celebrated its centenary this year. Yup. It was in 1903 that Edwin S Porter's The Great Train Robbery was unleashed on to a public that had hardly become used to the new-fangled
Stepped onto the bench after the release of Brendan Murphy and was needed to make two substitute appearances in season 2001/02, including a league debut at Luton. The Stoke-born teenager had been playing for the U-19s, including during their fine FA Youth
SURVIVAL expert Gareth Batty believes all the pressure is on Sri Lanka for the final Test of the three-match series which begins later this week. Worcestershire's Batty, who feared the worst when swept out to sea during a surfing session in the Indian
DUNCAN Roke has been ruled out of action until next month with a posterior cruciate ligament injury. The Worcester Rugby Club full-back has been struggling with a bruised knee for sometime but aggravated the problem during the recent win over Penzance
WORCESTER City dropped to sixth place in the Dr Martens Premier after Saturday's home clash with Crawley was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Stafford Rangers leapfrogged both City and Crawley into fourth spot after their 4-1 win against Eastbourne
WORCESTER WOLVES 96 TAMAR VALLEY 90 THIS should have been a comfortable National Basketball League Division Two win for Worcester Wolves. But the lowly placed visitors from Plymouth clearly had other ideas as they raced into an early lead. Wolves missed
TWO second half goals gave Bromsgrove Rovers a 2-1 victory in a heated Dr Martens Western Division encounter. Steve Pope and Steve Frost both found the target with headed efforts within 15 minutes of each other to hand George Rooney's side the points.
If matches are won by possession alone, Evesham United would have beaten Sutton Coldfield Town in the Dr Martens League Western Division hands down. Unfortunately, it's all about putting the ball into the back of the net. Sutton had three shots at goal
* (I) indicates Internet entries THE following each won a video of Stourport: Mrs D Pickering, Birchfield road, Kidderminster; Clive Ray, Nursery Road, Bewdley. THE following each won a set of Christmas stamps: Mrs J Bern, Habberley Road, Bewdley; Freda
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' decision to double ticket prices for their third round FA Cup clash with Wolves has provoked outrage among some of their fans. Pensioners and regular supporters without season tickets will be hardest hit as the Aggborough club
WORCESTER City will entertain Kidderminster Harriers in a testimonial game for long serving Ian Cottrill on Monday, November 24 at St George's Lane (7.45pm). The Harriers, who will send a strong team to honour Cottrill, agreed to the fixture earlier in
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' director of football Jan Molby is hopeful that left-back Scott Stamps will be off the casualty list in time to play in Saturday's FA Cup first round clash against Nationwide Conference strugglers Northwich Victoria at Aggborough
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby is well aware his opposite number at Northwich Victoria Alvin McDonald will be aiming for another FA Cup upset next Saturday when the sides lock horns in a first round clash at Aggborough. McDonald was recently appointed
FORMER England favourite Paul Gascoigne is set to play at Kidderminster Harriers on Monday night. The ex-Newcastle, Spurs, Lazio and Rangers ace is set for another Wolves reserve team outing against West Brom, who are playing several of their second string
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers director of football Jan Molby is hoping striker Bo Henriksen will be fit to face Cambridge United at Aggborough tomorrow. Henriksen's fitness has been hampered for various reasons this season, restricting him to just two goals
CHAIRMAN Colin Youngjohns has revealed that hard-up Kidderminster Harriers did not exceed their financial budget to tempt Jan Molby and his assistant Gary Barnett back to Aggborough. Ex-Liverpool star Molby has returned in a bid to prevent Harriers from
JAN Molby is today back in charge of Kidderminster Harriers following their decision to sack Ian Britton. The former Liverpool star has returned for a second stint at Aggborough along with his assistant Gary Barnett. Molby has been appointed Director
MIDFIELDER Danny Williams is delighted to be Kidderminster Harriers' leading scorer - but he'd willingly make way for a striker to overtake his tally. The influential 24-year-old has bagged four goals so far this season, three of them coming directly
SO many people turned up to a Worcester show and sale that the auctioneer shouted himself hoarse and had to take a break! But Clive Roads was back to his rapid-fire best after a few restorative sips of what looked like water - but could easily have been
UNDER-fire boss Ian Britton is hoping to boost his struggling Kidderminster Harriers side by signing England semi-professional international Wayne Hatswell from Chester City. The deal could be completed in time for him to play in tomorrow's LDV Vans Trophy
LLOYD Dyer has returned to West Bromwich Albion after ending his loan spell with Kidderminster Harriers. During his month at Aggborough he made five appearances in the starting line-up and two as a substitute. Harriers manager Ian Britton said: "I would
CAPTAIN Adam Willis believes hard work holds the key to Kidderminster Harriers' bid to claw themselves up the Nationwide League Division Three table. Harriers have made a disastrous start to the season and went into today's home clash against Carlisle
IAN Britton faces the prospect of being hit by more flak from his critics if Kidderminster Harriers fail to beat basement club Carlisle United in tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash at Aggborough. The Harriers boss has come under heavy fire
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers chairman Colin Youngjohns today issued a 'don't panic' message to worried fans who are criticising manager Ian Britton for the club's poor start to the season. Hard-up Harriers were thrashed 6-1 at Hull City on Saturday to leave
UNDER-fire manager Ian Britton is hoping his players can give struggling Kidderminster Harriers a 'tremendous lift' by pulling off a shock win at high-riding Hull City tomorrow. Harriers have been in free-fall after going seven Nationwide League Division
ADAM Willis is set to take over as captain of Kidderminster Harriers for tonight's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Scunthorpe United at Aggborough (7.45). He replaces Sean Flynn who has left Harriers by mutual consent. Aggborough boss Ian
NEW boy Matthew Gadsby is convinced that Kidderminster Harriers need to get back to being a high-tempo passing team if they intend to rapidly put an end to their recent disappointing run of results in the Nationwide League Division Three. Harriers, who
ADAM Murray has joined the chorus of Kidderminster Harriers players eager to make the club a force to be reckoned with in the Nationwide League Division Three this season. The 21-year-old midfielder, who has moved to Aggborough on an initial month's loan
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have snapped up West Bromwich Albion's Lloyd Dyer on a month's loan. The 20-year-old, who can play on the left side of midfield or defence, has signed on at Aggborough initially for one month with a possible option to extend that
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are set to swoop for another loan signing ahead of tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three match against Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium. Manager Ian Britton hoped to reveal the identity of the new signing later today
INFLUENTIAL midfielder Danny Williams believes Kidderminster Harriers are not yet 'clicking' as a team. So far this season they have suffered mixed fortunes in their Nationwide League Division Three campaign with two wins and two defeats. This afternoon
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have an injury doubt over Scott Stamps for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against high-riding Oxford United at Aggborough. The defender damaged an ankle in Monday's disappointing 2-1 defeat against Cheltenham
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are expecting to take around 1,000 fans with them for Monday's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Cheltenham Town at Whaddon Road (3pm). Interest in the local derby has been mounting this week following Harriers best
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers new boy Matthew Gadsby is winning his fight for fitness and could be in contention for a place in Kidderminster Harriers' squad for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Bury at Aggborough (3pm). The 23-year-old
AGGBOROUGH chairman Colin Youngjohns has spelled out the financial reality of clubs like Kidderminster Harriers who are trying to survive in the Nationwide League. But, despite the never ending cash restrictions, he believes there is 'room for cautious
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Ian Britton saluted his plucky side as they went out of the Carling Cup to First Division Ipswich Town last night. A goal in the first minute of extra time by Ipswich striker Dean Bowditch was all that separated the two
NEWCOMER John Williams is set to make his full debut for Kidderminster Harriers in tonight's Carling Cup first round clash against Division One Ipswich Town at Portman Road (7.45). The former Coventry, Wycombe and York striker was drafted on as a second
BOSS Ian Britton believes Kidderminster Harriers have enough strength in depth to mount a serious challenge for a Nationwide League Division Three play-off spot this season. His side, boosted recently by an influx of new players, launched their fourth
NO fewer than five new players will figure for Kidderminster Harriers when they launch their Nationwide League Division Three campaign against Mansfield Town at Aggborough tomorrow (3pm). A sixth newcomer Matthew Gadsby will not be facing his former club
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers today boosted their strike force by signing Andy Bishop and John Williams. Bishop, who spent six months on loan at Aggborough from Walsall last season, scoring five goals in 22 starts, has returned on an initial one-month loan.
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers step up their pre-season tonight when they take on Paul Merson and his new Walsall team-mates at Aggborough (7.30pm). The former England star is expected to be in the Saddlers line-up to face a Harriers side who have impressed in
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have good reason to feel confident about their forthcoming Nationwide League Division Three campaign despite slipping to a 2-1 defeat against a strong West Bromwich Albion side at Aggborough on Saturday. Harriers took the lead with
MERSON mania is set to hit Aggborough on Wednesday when Walsall will be the visitors for a pre-season friendly against Kidderminster Harriers (7.30pm). Since his shock move to the Bescot Stadium, Paul Merson has generated intense interest in the Saddlers
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will be tested by their former striker Lee Hughes when West Bromwich Albion visit Aggborough tomorrow for a pre-season friendly (3pm). Hughes left Harriers to join the Baggies in a deal initially worth £380,000 in July, 1997. After
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers highlighted their potential to make an impact in the Nationwide League Division Three by drawing 1-1 against a strong Leicester City side at Aggborough last night. The Premiership newcomers took the lead just after half-time through
FORMER England striker Les Ferdinand will be part of an all-star Leicester City side which takes on Kidderminster Harriers in a pre-season friendly at Aggborough tonight (7.45). Ferdinand is one of nine players manager Micky Adams has snapped up during
JAN Molby is hoping Kidderminster Harriers can use tomorrow's clash against Nationwide Conference strugglers Northwich Victoria as a springboard for a confidence-boosting run in the FA Cup. Harriers are favourites to win the first round tie but director
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have landed a plum tie at Ipswich Town in the first round of the newly-named Carling Cup. Aggborough manager Ian Britton was delighted with the draw against one of the favourites for promotion from Nationwide Division One. "It's
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are not expected to win the Nationwide League Division Three title next season. That's the opinion of the bookies who are offering odds of 33-1 against Harriers ending up as champions after finishing 11th place last term. Favourites
Tuesday, October 21, 2003 JAN Molby made a dream return to life in charge of Kidderminster Harriers with only their second win in 14 games last night. The 1-0 victory at fellow strugglers Northampton also made it two clean sheets in a row since the signing
Saturday, October 18, 2003 KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Ian Britton was sacked after watching his side produce one of their better performances. The goalless draw against Nationwide League Division Three high riders Swansea, was too late to prevent
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers produced a battling display but still crashed out of the LDV Vans Trophy at the first hurdle last night as Second Division Queen's Park Rangers cruised to a 2-0 victory at Loftus Road. In what was a very low-key tie, Harriers were
Saturday, September 27, 2003 IAN Britton's plan to keep the lid on Hull's attack backfired spectacularly. A late goal rush condemned Harriers to the biggest defeat of their league history and to a record equalling eighth game without a win. The Harriers
Saturday, September 13, 2003 MORE points were dropped by Kidderminster Harriers after they conceded yet another late goal in Saturday's Division Three 1-1 draw at Macclesfield Town. But though the frustration continued for boss Ian Britton, his team at
SKY TV viewers will hardly have gone away with a very high impression of Nationwide Conference football after Hereford United's lack-lustre 1-1 draw with Dagenhan and Redbridge last night. Unfortunately the TV spectators, and the 4,325 who turned up at
Saturday, August 9, 2003 KIDDERMINSTER Harriers had striker Bo Henriksen and goalkeeper Stuart Brock to thank for their 2-1 victory over Mansfield Town in Saturday's Nationwide League Division Three clash at sweltering Aggborough. Hot-shot Henriksen scored
Saturday, August 2, 2003 MARKSMAN Steve Guinan fired Hereford United to their fifth victory in seven pre-season matches with a coolly taken 70th-minute winner against Worcestershire rivals Kidderminster Harriers at Edgar Street on Saturday. The former
IF you beat the figures hard enough, they will agree with you. Beating the figures is a favourite pastime of the "enthusiastic driver lobby". Self-appointed "road safety experts" don't help either, with their advice to stick to the speed limit. COLIN
WHAT a fantastic idea - cut down beautiful, mature trees in Worcester High Street to replace them with young pear trees that will be torn apart by the first mindless dolt who might fancy a swing on the branches after clubbing into the early hours. It
I AM absolutely shocked to learn that, from now on, Christmas cards depicting a religious theme like the birth of Jesus or the Three Wise Men will not be allowed to be placed on public display because they may offend a small minority. Christmas plays
RECENTLY, N Taylor wrongly described the Department for Transport's estimates of the overall costs to the community of road collisions as "taken from the creative accountant's handbook". By contrast, we now have ridiculously speculative and grossly excessive
WORCESTER City dropped to sixth place in the Dr Martens Premier after Saturday's home clash with Crawley was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Stafford Rangers leapfrogged both City and Crawley into fourth spot after their 4-1 win against Eastbourne
n If you've run out of Christmas present ideas this year, here are a few suggestions available at Equestrian and Country Leisure, Top Barn Farm, Worcester Road, Holt Heath. You can keep your horse snug and warm this winter with a new outdoor rug and,
Pre-season friendlies Sat July 12 Evesham (a) 3-1 Lewis, J Williams, Paschalis Sun July 13 Stratford (a) 1-0 Ward Sat July 19 Boldmere (a) 6-1 (og), J Williams 2, Lightbourne, Wilding, Danks Mon July 21 Leicester (h) 1-1 Shilton Sat July 26 West Brom
CHAIRMAN Colin Youngjohns is standing his ground following a mixed reaction to Kidderminster Harriers' ticket arrangements for the dream FA Cup visit of mighty Wolves. Harriers have doubled seat prices for the match on Saturday, January 3, and non-season
NON-season ticket holders will have to fork out in order to watch Kidderminster Harriers' FA Cup third round bumper clash with Wolves on Saturday, January 3. They must pay for a match ticket and programme, which will have a voucher, at Saturday's Division
A POTENTIAL banana skin awaits Wolves, according to Harriers' director of football Jan Molby. Molby has described the third-round home tie on Saturday, January 3, as a "classic FA Cup draw". And he declared: "It's always a potential banana skin when teams
WOKING 0, HARRIERS 3 IT MAY not have always been pretty but rarely will there be a more professional FA Cup taming of non-league opponents. From the moment Dean Bennett raced clear to slam home Harriers' first goal on five minutes, the visitors were in
LOWLY Kidderminster Harriers Ladies dropped to a 5-1 defeat at leaders West Bromwich Albion in the West Midlands League Premier Division. Vicky Hyde scored a late consolation goal but keeper Rachel Baldwin joined the injury list after suffering a sprained
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers U-18s progressed in the Midland Floodlit Youth League Cup with a 2-0 win over Nuneaton. Michael Xiourouppa and Michael McGrath were on target. Harriers are due to visit Nuneaton in the league tonight and Hereford on Monday.
HOME, away (Dr Martens Western fixtures unless stated) JULY Sat 19 WALSALL (Friendly) 5-1 (Sutton, Banner, Dyson, Bowen, Scheppel) Tue 22 WOODFORD UNITED (Friendly) 3-1 (Sutton, Stephenson, Scheppel) Sat 26 STOCKPORT COUNTY (Friendly) 0-0 Wed 30 ASTON
THE current squad have at least one more game to shine in the Division Three basement scrap before Kidderminster Harriers embark on any signing spree. Director of football Jan Molby is not expected to add new faces in time for Saturday's trip to Rochdale
FORMER skipper Gary Jones is set to return and lead Rochdale on Saturday when Kidderminster Harriers head to Spotland. Rochdale boss Alan Buckley has agreed a one-month loan deal for the central midfielder who was sold to Barnsley for £180,000 two years
HARRIERS' Division Three home game with Bristol Rovers on Sunday, December 28, will kick-off two hours early at 1pm.
NOTHING has been easy for Kidderminster Harriers this season so it was hardly a surprise that a struggling Conference team pushed them all the way on Saturday. But Harriers booked an away trip to Woking in the second round with two Dean Bennett headers
JAN Molby's next mission is to prevent Kidderminster Harriers finishing on the wrong end of an FA Cup shock on Saturday. Harriers have been giant killers in the past with wins over Birmingham and Preston in 1994 but must avoid slipping up at home to Conference
HARRIERS 2, CAMBRIDGE UTD 2 THE man once dubbed the Flying Postie was certainly not on strike as he delivered a valuable Division Three point to Kidderminster Harriers. While thousands of postal workers refused to budge in an industry dispute, John Williams
AWAY day specialists Cambridge United are the next team waiting to pour more woe on Kidderminster Harriers' Aggborough form. Saturday's mid-table visitors did suffer a 4-1 home defeat to Yeovil last weekend but they have been impressive on their travels
FANS are being urged to save up their small change in a scheme that could net £750,000 to safeguard Kidderminster Harriers' future. The Kidderminster Harriers Independent Supporters' Trust (KHIST) has launched a bid to cover a virtual pitch with five-pence
PAUL Gascoigne could be on show at Aggborough on Monday as Kidderminster Harriers host their first West Brom reserve game. The former England midfielder has been training with opponents Wolves and had a run-out for their reserves on Wednesday against
HARRIERS 0, DONCASTER 2 JAN Molby's homecoming went distinctly flat on Saturday as Kidderminster Harriers' striker situation hit crisis point. John Williams exited the action after only nine minutes through injury with Harriers already down to the bare
JAN Molby's return to Kidderminster Harriers met with a mixed reaction from fans after his controversial exit last year. But chairman Colin Youngjohns is asking supporters to back the Great Dane in his bid to haul Harriers away from the relegation zone
HARD-UP Kidderminster Harriers have not broken the bank to bring in Jan Molby and Gary Barnett, according to chairman Colin Youngjohns. And there will be no pot of gold for Molby to spend as Youngjohns confirmed he would work within the same playing budget
CHAIRMAN Colin Youngjohns admitted he had been keen to keep axed boss Ian Britton on at Aggborough in another role. But Britton turned down the offer and is negotiating a settlement with Kidderminster Harriers on his contract which runs until the end
QPR 2, HARRIERS 0 PUNCHLESS Kidderminster Harriers failed to make it beyond the opening LDV Trophy round for the first time on Tuesday. Harriers battled gamefully against one of Division Two's top sides and a former Premier League club in QPR. But that
A WORCESTER company is celebrating the take-up of its technological innovation, which stops the scourge of "silent calls". Silent calls happen when telemarketing firms use "predictive diallers" which dial the next number while the operator is still on
ENTREPRENEURS who breathe new life into derelict Worcester shops will be given tax breaks to help survive the first crucial year. Chancellor Gordon Brown has announced a new allowance for people who renovate shops in the 2,000 most deprived wards in the
SPORTS EDITOR'S MAILBAG ANOTHER defeat for Kidderminster Harriers against poor opposition on Saturday. Just how long can Ian Britton hang onto his job? The display against Southend was totally unacceptable and I can't see how the performances will improve
CREATIVE spark John 'JJ' Melligan fired his Kidderminster Harriers team-mates a morale booster ahead of another key Division Three clash by insisting: "You're too good to be on a bad run". The midfielder gave Harriers a major lift when he signed on a
STRIKER Andy Bishop has ended his loan spell at Kidderminster Harriers, paving the way for a possible new arrival at the club. Boss Ian Britton is in talks with two potential targets, likely to be other forwards, ahead of Saturday's key Division Three
SPORTS EDITOR'S MAILBAG AS A long-term Harriers supporter through the Conference FA Cup runs and days out to Wembley, now is the only time I feel for Harriers' vulnerability. The reasons are the comments from club officials who say now is not the time
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' physio, Jim Conway, will be teaching his skills in a new course which begins tomorrow. The First for Sport basic treatment of injury sessions run at Aggborough for the next six Fridays from 6.30pm until 9.30pm. Each person will
CHAIRMAN Colin Youngjohns pointed to the history books in his defence of boss Ian Britton and Kidder-minster Harriers' poor start to the season. Some fans have been calling for Britton to be axed after a dreadful run of three wins in 22 Division Three
SPORTS EDITOR'S MAILBAG REMEMBER those words "The Harriers have put Kidderminster on the map"? Such was the euphoria of Wyre Forest councillors in May 2000 after the town football team's tremendous achievement of winning promotion to the Football League
HUDDERSFIELD 1, HARRIERS 0 SPIRITED Kidderminster Harriers could at least hold their heads up high after making life difficult for Huddersfield in Division Three on Tuesday night. But a 1-0 loss at The Alfred McAlpine Stadium, their fourth straight defeat
THIS week's fixtures for football clubs across the two counties include: TONIGHT Dr Martens League Cup second round: Cinderford Town v Bromsgrove Rovers (7.45). Midland Floodlit Youth League: Hereford United v Kidderminster Harriers; Bromyard Town v Wellington
IT IS quite amusing to read that Ian Britton is asking the fans to lay off the players' backs. When you consider the way he has been castigating the players to the press, I think the manager needs to look at himself first. I think the players are not
HULL 6, HARRIERS 1 IAN Britton's plan to keep the lid on Hull's attack back-fired spectacularly in the end with Kidderminster Harriers' biggest Division Three defeat. A late goal rush condemned Harriers to a thrashing and a record-equalling eighth game
IAN Britton has issued a plea to Kidderminster Harriers supporters ahead of two crunch away trips - say what you like about me, but lay off the players. The boss is thick-skinned enough to deal with the criticism flying at him in the wake of a seven-game
SPORTS EDITOR'S MAILBAG WOULD like to respond to the letter form Mr Footitt (Shuttle/Times & News September 18) regarding the position of Kidderminster Harriers. Like your correspondent, I find Ian Britton's team selections very puzzling. Having bought
SPORTS EDITOR'S MAILBAG I TOTALLY agree with the comments of C Footitt (Shuttle/Times & News, September 18) on the decline of Kidderminster Harriers. In fact, I would imagine most supporters do. We have backed the club in purchasing season tickets
SPORTS EDITOR'S MAILBAG KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' season is turning into a nightmare. Without a win in the final nine games of last season, alarm bells were already ringing when this season got underway without any signings of note. Having seen seven of
IT never rains but it pours, according to the old adage - and with two tough away games coming up, Kidderminster Harriers are going to need a sturdy umbrella. To extend the analogy, inclement weather looked like giving way to bluer skies during the early
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers players must show much more "bottle" to turn their poor Division Three form around, according to boss Ian Britton. Harriers have claimed just two points out of the last 18 in Division Three, sliding closer to the relegation places
MACCLESFIELD 1, HARRIERS 1 IAN Britton was again not afraid to ring the changes to shake up his Kidderminster Harriers side but old habits die hard. Though Harriers' defence continues to look far steadier after last season's calamities, they have been
IAN Britton has warned there will be more shake-ups ahead if Kidderminster Harriers do not produce what he is looking for in Division Three. The Harriers manager created a stir on Saturday with his no-nonsense approach in dropping skipper Sean Flynn,
BRISTOL Rovers' early form would suggest they will be a different prospect to the side Kidderminster Harriers met last season. Harriers, who visit The Memorial Stadium on Saturday, won 2-1 in the city during the 2002-03 campaign as Rovers struggled in
THE capture of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein has brought delight and relief to peace activists in Worcestershire and the families of those still serving in the war-torn country. Worcester Stop the War Coalition secretary Izzy Swift greeted the
IAN Britton's latest loan ranger put in an eye-catching performance on his Kidderminster Harriers debut - and immediately hailed his new surroundings. England U-20s midfielder Adam Murray is desperate to escape Derby County, the club he joined as an 11
OXFORD have always been tricky opponents for Kidderminster Harriers since their relegation from Division Two in 2001. But Ian Atkins' side promise to be an even tougher prospect on Saturday when they visit Aggborough. They have started the campaign in
CHELTENHAM 2, HARRIERS 1 DANNY Williams' stunning 30-yard rocket free-kick only served to demonstrate Kidderminster Harriers' inability to score goals from inside the penalty area. Harriers struggled to create chances in a low-key derby between two below-par
POLICE have still not revealed the identity of a woman who died after car crash near Ledbury. The woman died when the green Proton estate she was driving was in collision with a silver Peugeot 406 on the A438 Trumpet to Ledbury road, near the railway
SPEEDING motorists have been warned they will not get away with breaking the law on a Worcestershire road - despite a landmark court ruling which indicates the opposite. District nurse Claire Evans, of Warley, West Midlands, was cleared of speeding on
STAR striker Bo Henriksen believes Kidderminster Harriers' entire squad must be up to the task if they are to achieve anything this season in Division Three. But Henriksen has been impressed by the current fringe players and thinks there is a lot more
BURY'S start to the Division Three season is in direct contrast to Kidderminster Harriers' two wins. Managed by Evesham-born Andy Preece, the goals have been flying into both nets so far but they have no points on the board. Bury, who visit Aggborough
A NEW nursery in Droitwich has been hailed in Parliament as the future of childcare. Mid-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff, who opened the WANDS nursery on the Westlands estate on Friday, held up the venue as an example others should aspire to follow. In a
CONTROVERSIAL proposals to build a park-and-ride site to the east of Worcester have moved a step closer. Worcestershire County Council has applied to construct a site near the RNIB New College, in Whittington Road, and run services into the city down
AN acupunturist who mounted a sex attack on a 17-year-old girl was due to be sentenced today at Hereford Crown Court. Michael Locan, of Lichfield Avenue, Evesham, was found guilty of indecent assault on March 20 this year by a jury at Worcester Crown
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will aim to wreck the Darlington party on Saturday as the north-east club play their first game at the new 25,000-seat Reynolds Arena. The plush stadium, named after rich chairman George Reynolds, has drawn a mixed reception from
SPENNELLS First School pupil Liam Hodges won a penalty competition final at Aggborough. Hodges was among 3,000 children who originally entered the contest from 21 schools. He scored seven out of 10 penalties to progress to the last eight. Then the eight-year-old
MORE work must be done to improve protected and important wildlife areas in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, according to new evidence published today. Less than half of land designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) around the two counties
HARRIERS 2, MANSFIELD 1 THE Division Three campaign got off to an extraordinary start for Kidderminster Harriers keeper Stuart Brock and striker Bo Henriksen. While Brock pulled off some truly outstanding saves, Henriksen bagged an early goal-of-the-season
JAN Molby is going straight in at the deep end following his return to struggling Kidderminster Harriers as Director of Football. The former Liverpool ace today held a Press conference at Aggborough before taking his players to Northampton Town for a
MATTHEW Gadsby is set to miss the chance for revenge against his former club as Kidderminster Harriers begin their Division Three campaign on Saturday. The 23-year-old defender was released by Mansfield in the summer after being one of the victims of
ANOTHER big League Cup draw has paired Kidderminster Harriers with major Division One opposition next Wednesday when they face Ipswich Town for the first time. Harriers, who tackled Nottingham Forest last season and lost 4-0, travel to Portman Road (7.45pm
THE winner of a trolley dash competition has bagged £196 worth of food. Pat Davidge, of Hylton Road, Worcester, yesterday tore around the aisles of the Co-op's Ombersley Road store for two minutes after winning the prize in a competition run by Worcester
A SIGH of relief went around Aggborough when player-of-the-season Danny Williams confirmed a one-year contract in the summer. The 24-year-old former Wales U-21s international has been a vital cog in the Kidderminster Harriers midfield over recent campaigns
BOSTON (15th) bottom half In: Daryl Sutch (Southend), Lee Beevers (Ipswich), Graham Potter (York), Steve Croudson (Grimsby). Out: David Town, Nick Conroy, Peter Costello (Stevenage), James Gould (Stevenage). The Lincolnshire club enjoyed a solid first
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' new boy Graham Ward has been drafted into the Republic of Ireland's squad for tonight's under-21 clash against Poland. The talented midfielder's inclusion makes him the first Harriers player to be called up for international duty
INJURIES may well have a large part to play in Kidderminster Harriers' Division Three fortunes but the club can boast more strength in depth this season. Manager Ian Britton, who worked through much of pre-season with just 14 contracted players, has signed
HARRIERS are looking for new members after relaunching their junior supporters club. Junior Harriers will have free admission to Division Three home matches, shop discounts, a trip to Old Trafford and a Christmas party among other benefits. Anyone interested
HEREFORD 2, HARRIERS 1 A VISIT to former Conference rivals Hereford United was always going to be a potential pre-season banana skin for Kidderminster Harriers. And so it proved as former Nottingham Forest striker Steve Guinan coolly finished off a 70th-minute
HARRIERS 0, WALSALL 2 GARY Birch showed why Ian Britton rates him so highly by stealing the show on a stage set for former England international Paul Merson. Birch, a loan target of Harriers, replaced Jorge Leitao at half-time and buried two second-half
FIXTURES WEST MIDLANDS REGIONAL LEAGUE Saturday, December 20 Premier Division: Bromyard Town v Malvern Town (2.45). Division One (South): Gornal Athletic v Malvern Town Reserves (2.45). Saturday, December 27 Premier Division: Malvern Town v Ettingshall
HOPES are high summer recruit Matt Gadsby could return from injury for Kidderminster Harriers' first away game at Darlington. The former Walsall and Mansfield defender - Ian Britton's only signing of the summer so far- tweaked his knee ligaments in a
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers target Gary Birch has signed a new one-year deal with Walsall which could pave the way for a loan move to Aggborough. The 21-year-old had originally turned down an extension to his contract and seemed set to leave the Bescot Stadium
CONSTRUCTION firm Barrs have handed over the keys to Kidderminster Harriers for their new east stand. Harriers' vice-chairman Barry Norgrove, who has been overseeing the stand plans for the club, accepted them from project director Steven Gunn yesterday
MUCH-TRAVELLED forward John Williams was among the new faces at Kidderminster Harriers' first pre-season training session yesterday. The Midlands-based 35-year-old, released by Swansea, is bidding to extend his professional career by earning a deal at
A FEW tickets are available for tomorrow's fans forum at Aggborough (7.30pm). Bo Henriksen will be the player answering supporters' questions alongside manager Ian Britton and chairman Colin Youngjohns. The forum is expected to be a lively event with
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have revealed their new home kit for season 2003/04. Designed by Le Coq Sportif, it will make its debut in the pre-season friendly with Leicester City on July 21. The club have reverted back to white shorts for the first time since
LISA Stokes was top scorer as one of Kidderminster Harriers Ladies' two teams reached the final of the Hillcrest five-a-side tournament on Saturday. The As made the knock-out stages before losing 3-0 to Willenhall Town in the final. In Sunday's Worcestershire
DREWE Broughton has been linked with a potential move to Southend United who are talking to a target man they are keen to sign. Kidderminster Harriers' fellow Division Three club are after the player who is available for free despite still having a year
PREMIERSHIP stars are set to be on show at Aggborough next season after West Bromwich Albion cut a deal to play reserve-team fixtures at Kidderminster Harriers. The Hoo Road ground will host six or seven Premiership Reserve games during the mid-season
HARRIERS are offering a series of hospitality packages for the high-profile friendlies with Leicester, West Bromwich Albion and Walsall. Anyone interested can call Helen Macdonald on 01562 823931 or e-mail helen.macdonald@harriers.co.uk
VETERAN Sean Flynn has agreed to remain a Kidderminster Harriers player with Ian Britton praising the 35-year-old's fitness levels. Sean Flynn The skipper, who has experience at Coventry City and West Bromwich Albion, will spend another 12 months at Harriers
COMMUNITY coaches will be working with budding footballers during the close season to improve their technical skills and flair. Kidderminster Harriers' player development centre will encourage youngsters to try skills they are afraid to use in competitive
PLAYER-of-the-season Danny Williams is looking increasingly likely to leave Aggborough in the summer. Speculation has been rife about Kidderminster Harriers' out-of-contract midfield general since the campaign ended earlier this month. The 23-year-old
I HAVE supported Kidderminster Harriers Football Club for over 30 years and I am astounded to read in the Shuttle/Times & News on May 22 that Peter Picken has resigned because the club would not discuss his concerns on safety issues, which is a most
DEAN Bennett believes Kidderminster Harriers boss Jan Molby knows how to unleash his attacking instincts on Division Three. The 25-year-old was relieved to end a lengthy goal drought with Saturday's double to beat non-league Northwich 2-1 in the FA Cup
ONE of the leading inspirations behind Harriers' 2000 Conference success has retired from playing football. Former Liverpool midfielder Mike Marsh, 33, has quit after helping Accrington Stanley to the Conference by winning the Unibond League.
MIDFIELDER Sean Parrish was given a warm reception by Northampton fans when substituted, despite scoring what turned out to be the winner against them. But it was hardly surprising given the Welshman's superb service to the Cobblers over four seasons.
DION Scott has joined Dr Martens League Premier Division Nuneaton Borough as they bid to bounce back from their Conference relegation. The 22-year-old defender, who was released by Harriers at the end of the season, worked with new Nuneaton boss Alan
DANNY Williams blasted home his third free-kick of the season to defeat Carlisle after grabbing the ball off set-piece hopefuls John Melligan and Lloyd Dyer. After struggling to find the net over the past two seasons, midfielder Williams is now Harriers
THREE Kidderminster Harriers players have agreed new contracts to complete a fruitful week for Ian Britton. The Harriers boss made his first signing of the close season on Tuesday with the capture of versatile defender Matt Gadsby. Britton had further
ANGRY boss Ian Britton was scathing about Kidderminster Harriers' late collapse at Hull on Saturday. The Harriers manager said: "I've known for some time that we have a soft underbelly and a result like this has been coming. "I've been unhappy about our
NEW loan signing Lloyd Dyer, signed for an initial month from West Brom, admitted he found his Harriers debut difficult at Bristol Rovers. Dyer, who is 21 on Saturday, had previously only played a League Cup tie for the Baggies last season. He said: "
STAR striker Bo Henriksen believes Kidderminster Harriers' entire squad must be up to the task if they are to achieve anything this season in Division Three. But Henriksen has been impressed by the current fringe players and thinks there is a lot more
THE maker of Aggborough's famous soup has been given renewed hope after initial fears his catering family could be shown the exit door at Harriers. There were rumours that the Murdochs, who have served up award-winning refreshments at home games for 42
BO Henriksen may have scored both Harriers' goals but he pointed towards keeper Stuart Brock's brilliant display. The Danish striker only made the team after an impressive return to training on Friday following an injury problem. Henriksen, 28, admitted
REFERRING to C Jones's letter in last week's Shuttle/Times & News, while not wishing to enter into a war of words, does he not realise that apart from being a football club, Kidderminster Harriers are also a business. If not run accordingly, they
TWO goalkeepers both finished on losing sides in an extraordinary cup double for Harriers' old boys. Paul Jones, who left Harriers for Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1991, replaced the injured Antti Niemi as substitute in the FA Cup final and made one excellent
A PARTY on the pitch, held at Aggborough on Sunday, was hailed as a success by club staff who estimated around 4,000 took in the free event. Harriers' players were on hand to sign autographs and pose for pictures throughout the day.
FORMER Conference rivals Hereford United have been added to Kidderminster Harriers' pre-season friendly programme. Harriers will visit Edgar Street for their final scheduled match on Saturday, August 2, before the 2003/04 Division Three fixtures kick
