JAN Molby admitted it was worth the wait to put one over Micky Adams on Bank Holiday Monday as his side outwitted Brighton & Hove Albion.

The Dane allowed himself a wry smile as Seagulls fans turned on Brighton boss Adams, after Kidderminster Harriers' 2-0 win at Withdean, with shouts of "what a load of rubbish".

Adams replaced Molby as Swansea City manager almost three years ago and immediately criticised the former Liverpool man's style of football.

The Harriers manager has not forgotten the criticism and after his tactical awareness played a major part in his side's victory, Molby reminded Adams of his comments.

He said: "It's not a pleasant experience being sacked but that is part of football.

"However, the disappointing thing for me about Micky Adams was that he had a go at the way I wanted to play football.

"I thought we proved on Monday that there is nothing wrong with the way I want my side to play.

"I reminded Micky at the end of the match that it is very difficult to beat ability."

The win took Harriers third in Division Three, a sharp contrast to this time last year when they were languishing near the bottom of the Nationwide Conference table after four defeats from five games.

The Brighton win came on the back of a 2-1 defeat of Halifax Town at Aggborough on Saturday.

Stewart Hadley bagged two goals after the visitors had taken a shock lead but Harriers were left to hold on with 10 men after Tony Bird was shown a second yellow card.

Bird has now picked up three bookings in five games and Molby admits the striker will have to curb his temper.

He said: "His first booking on Saturday for throwing the ball away was silly and after that you cannot take the chance with a strong challenge, so I had no complaints with the sending off.

"It's a little bit of a problem. I think one of the biggest problems for Tony is frustration.

"He's come in as a goalscorer and he hasn't got his name on the scoresheet yet.

"At times he's trying a bit too hard so I'll have a quick word with him but he just needs to channel his aggression into his play a bit more."

Molby now switches his attention to two tough home clashes with Carlisle on Saturday and then the second leg of the first round Worthington Cup tie with Walsall on Tuesday night.

Molby watched Carlisle record their first win of the season on Tuesday night at Shrewsbury and believes it will be a battle at the weekend.

He said: "They are organised, played a strange system of 5-2-3 at Shrewsbury but it got them a result.

"They will come here ready for a battle and confident of doing well."

Scott Stamps is rated at 50-50 to be fit for the game after injuring his knee at Brighton but Molby was boosted after a scan revealed no long-term damage to his right knee.

Adie Smith stands by to deputise if Stamps fails to make it. Ian Foster is also struggling with a hamstring strain.

Tim Clarke looks unlikely to make the Carlisle game after suffering a knee problem but may be available for the Walsall game which is finely poised at 1-1.

Molby is not getting carried away with Kidderminster's fine form, however, and knows Ray Graydon's side will be a tough nut to crack.

He added: "It's a massive match for us but make no mistake, it is going to be very tough. They have had a fantastic start to their league season.

"The goals they have scored - 13 in four games - is very impressive and whereas we are looking forward to it, it is also one of those games which can give you a sharp wake-up call."

There are tickets still available for the all-ticket Walsall clash, kick-off 7.45pm.