KIDDERMINSTER Harriers fans will be left to play the name-game after their side's Nationwide League Division Three season ends at home to Leyton Orient on Saturday.

Who the replacement will be for Jan Molby is a red-hot talking point at Aggborough at the mo-ment and a variety of a names have been linked with the vacant managerial post.

High profile personalities such as Nigel Clough, Colin Addison, Brian Little, Ray Graydon, Steve Bull, Gary Mills, Mike Marsh, Neil Baker, Jake King and Kenny Hibbitt are just a handful who have all been mentioned either on the terraces or in the media.

Current caretaker boss Ian Britton is also a favourite in some quarters to be appointed on a permanent basis.

The Bristolian, however, will not decide about whether to apply for the Aggborough hot seat until after the season is over.

He was promoted from youth and reserve team boss to take over in a caretaker capacity when Molby and his assistant Gary Barnett left last month.

Britton said: "I will make my position known at the end of the season.

"But I've enjoyed it a lot and got a real buzz from it. The thing is I know all of the players and a lot of them will be here next season. I know what they can do and what they can't. I know exactly what the side is capable of.

"People say I haven't got experience but I've been dealing with the first team here for 11 years. I've served my apprenticeship and have operated under two very good managers in Graham Allner and Jan Molby.

"My reserves won the league last season and finished third at a higher level this season.

"When you are dealing with the first teamers in the reserves it's even harder because they're more difficult to motivate, so my results stand up n more. I've been scouting at first team level for Jan since he was there so I know the Third Division."

Harriers chairman Colin Young-johns has given Britton the chance to apply for the job which has been advertised nationally.

Richie Appleby, meanwhile, has applauded Kidderminster's decision to take their time over making an appointment.The Harriers star midfielder feels it would be wrong to make a 'quick-fix' appointment and believes the club should sift through the candidates carefully before making up their mind.

He said: "Everyone wants to know who the new gaffer's going to be. But the club have only had three managers in 25 years and if they aren't going to rush into a decision it's probably a good thing because you can end up with the wrong man. No-one wants a quick-fix."

The former Newcastle, Ipswich and Swansea campaigner has also heaped praise on Britton for the way he has stepped into the breach.

Appleby said: "He's done a great job and he's been a great servant to the club for 11 years. Long may that continue in some capacity.

"Whether he becomes manager depends on him and the chairman but I would imagine it depends on whether he wants it. If he takes charge then I'm happy. He's a nice guy and sometimes it's better the devil you know."