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 field it's been a case of fluctuating fortunes with some players making a big impression and others falling below the standard expected.

Off the pitch there's been a justifiable feeling of disappointment at the size of the crowds Harriers have attracted for their home league matches. When they kicked off their eagerly-awaited campaign the opening game against Torquay United at Aggborough on August 12 was watched by 5,122.

As the season progressed that figure melted down on occasions to around the 2,500 mark -- a bitter disappointment to Newton and his fellow officials.

But, despite the Kidderminster public's seemingly hard-to-please attitude, Molby and Co. have been undaunted in their determination to cement Harriers as a club to be reckoned with in the Football League.

No-one would deny that mistakes have occurred along the way, but it's been a priceless learning curve which can only benefit the Aggborough outfit for next season.

A final league position of 16th is satisfactory as far as many die-hard Aggborough followers are concerned, although less patient fans believe a higher spot was there for the taking.

Perhaps, overall, the best end-of-term report for Harriers should read: "Did well, but could have done better."

Certainly, one area Kidderminster will need to improve on next season if they intend to make a bigger impact is their performances on opposition territory.

Three away wins was a poor return, although their 2-0 triumph at eventual champions Brighton in late August was a memorable achievement.

A money-spinning cup run would also be a welcome shot n the arm for Harriers next season, particularly after early exits in this term's major competitions.

Their first taste of Worthington Cup action ended in a first round exit at the hands of Walsall while Carlisle saw off Molby's men in the second round of the FA Cup.

Harriers had a degree of revenge when they beat them in the LDV Vans Trophy but defeat soon followed in the second round at Bury.

Such disappointments, however, are now consIgned to the history books and Molby now has just one thing in mind -- next season.

Players are already on their way out of Aggborough and newcomers are due to arrive during the summer.

Molby said: "We have had a taste of Division Three now and we know exactly what's needed.

"We aren't going to get everybody that we would like that's for sure, but if we can get some of the targets that we have in mind then that would certainly help us."

The former Liverpool star admits that he's wiser after the ups and downs Kidderminster have experienced as a newly-born full-time club.

He said: "The Third Division is different than it was when I was there with Swansea. It's a better division. Players are fitter than they used to be, although I have to say there has been no lack of fitness on my players' part.

"Throughout the season we have had tiredness and maybe one or two players with a lack of ability, but it's certainly not been down to the fact they haven't been fit enough.

"But, overall, that learning curve has been there for all of us, from the chairman right down including the fans. Hopefully, it will stand us in good stead for next season.

"Next year we have to make sure we finish better than what we have done this time and that in 12 months time we can see the club has made progress."