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Mark's the man
ATHLETICS: Mark Pearman led the Amazing Feet Running Club team home with a fine run in the first Tenbury 10km road race organised by Ludlow Runners last Sunday. Pearman finished ahead of Andy Norris who also had a good run in around 44 minutes on a course
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26/1/01 - Harriers boosted by return of key pair
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
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MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER
November 29, 1997: Vauxhall Conference, Farnborough 3, Harriers 3 Attendance, 678 Scoring sequence 0-1 (Yates 13), 1-1 (Rowlands 57), 1-2 (Arnold 60), 2-2 (Mehew 61), 3-2 (Mehew 76), 3-3 (Doherty 90) HARRIERS: Brock, Clarke, Skelding, Smith, Brindley,
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MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER
December 6, 1997: Vauxhall Conference, Harriers 3, Dover 3 Attendance, 1,636 Scoring sequence 1-0 (Bignall 12), 1-1 (Ayorinde 26), 1-2 (Henry 43), 2-2 (Bignall 48), 2-3 (Barber 73), 3-3 (Bignall 77) HARRIERS: Brock, Clarke, Skelding, Smith, Brindley,
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25/1/01 - Harriers suffer £416,457 loss
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
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Hawthorn drive
MOTORSPORT: Kidderminster's Simon and Michael Hawthorn scored well for the second Heart of England Rally Championship in a row in their 2.1-litre Ford Escort. S Hawthorn's 70 points at Quinton Rally in Wales put him 19 behind Jon Adams and James Wardle
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MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER
December 26, 1997: Vauxhall Conference, Hereford Utd 1, Harriers 0 Attendance, 4,671 Scoring sequence 1-0 (Grayson 56 (pen)) HARRIERS: Steadman, Skelding, Prindiville, Smith, Brindley, Yates, Webb, Thomas, Bignall, Arnold, Doherty SUBSTITUTIONS: Weir
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22/1/01 - Harriers to vist Stags
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
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20/1/01 - Molby is backing Doyle for future
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
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Call for drivers
MOTORSPORT: Wyre Forest drivers are among those competing at the 2002 Woodpecker Stages Rally in Ludlow on August 31. There are 180 entries available for the popular rally which is organised by Sixty and Worcestershire Motor Club Limited. It is also a
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19/1/01 - Stamps boost for Harriers' tough trip
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
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Serial offender's prison warning
A MAN with more than 250 offences on his record was caught stealing just eight days after he was put on probation. Serial offender Stuart Jones admitted taking diesel from A and P Transport, Sandy Lane, Stourport. His record of offending was the longest
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MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER
January 17, 1998: Vauxhall Conference: Hayes 1, Harriers 1 Attendance, 546 Scoring sequence 1-0 (Randall (pen) 21), 1-1 (Arnold (pen) 78) HARRIERS: Westhead, Clarke, Skelding, Weir, Niblett, Yates, Webb, Deakin, Bignall, Arnold, Robinson SUBSTITUTIONS
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Teams step up
TENNIS: Bewdley are celebrating promotion for six of their LTA County League teams. In the mixed league, the A team were Division Two winners, while the B and C teams ended runners-up in Division Three and Four. The ladies' Cs won Division Five, the men's
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18/1/01 - Harriers trial for French striker
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,
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Medieval plan for carnival
ATTRACTIONS at this year's Stourport Carnival will range from historic battles to 1970s pop - and both reflect the Royal theme of the Jubilee bash. Medieval-style clashes and dances - which children will be able to take part in - will be played out on
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17/1/01 - Harriers in Broughton deal setback
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
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Great for Grant
GOLF: Grant Carbines won the Men's July Medal at Cleobury Mortimer and then gained the third best nett score in the Men's Club Championship. July Medal, 66 entries, Division One: Carbines 4 handicap 67 nett, Mike Toone jnr 9-69, Sam Pringle jnr 6-69;
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Display is an open book
AN exhibition celebrating 900 years of a village priory church proved a historical treasure-trove. Registers and documents from as far back as the 16th century were some of the highlights of the display held in St Peter's Church, Astley, which was specially
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13/1/01 - Corbett hoping to hit the big time
A STAR of the future -- that's what Andrew Corbett has the chance to be with Kidderminster Harriers. And if he ever hits the big time it will be all down to Aggborough boss Jan Molby. The former Liverpool star believes the up-and-coming striker has 'definitely
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Gould is back
ATHLETICS: Steve Gould showed a return to form when he competed in the Tenbury 10km on Sunday, clocking 35 minutes 15 seconds. The good display gave the Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club runner second place overall. John Taylor was the second
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MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER
February 18, 1998: Worcestershire Senior Cup Quarter-final replay, Harriers 1, Stourbridge 1 aet - Harriers win 3-0 on penalties Attendance, 379 Scoring sequence 0-1 (Horne 96, pen), 1-1 (Yates 106) - Penalties: Harriers 3-0 (Arnold, Deakin, Bignall)
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MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER
February 23, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Harriers 5 Stalybridge Celtic 0 Attendance, 1,666 Scoring sequence 1-0 (Powell og), 2-0 (Bignall 51), 3-0 (Davies 67), 4-0 (Davies 90), 5-0 (Bignall 95) HARRIERS: Steadman, Skelding, Prindiville, Pope, Niblett,
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9/1/01 - Molby has to shuffle pack
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
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5/1/01 - Bogie booster for Harriers' trip north
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers hope to include midfielder Ian Bogie in their squad for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Halifax Town at The Shay (3pm). He is making good progress after returning to training earlier this week following
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MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER
March 9, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Harriers 1 Hednesford Town 1 Attendance, 1,908 Scoring sequence 0-1 (Comyn 26) 1-1 (Beard 87) HARRIERS: Steadman, Skelding, Prindiville, Weir, Webb, Yates, Doherty, Davies, Robinson, Lilwall, Willetts SUBSTITUTIONS:
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30/12/00 - Harriers capable of play- off place
A PLACE in the Nationwide League Division Three play-offs - that's the exciting prospect for Kidderminster Harriers as they stride confidently into the new year. Their debut season in the Football League is proving to be an absorbing roller-coaster ride
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23/12/00 - Harriers wait on injury worries
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will be checking on the fitness of Ian Clarkson and Paul Webb before finalising their side for Boxing Day's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Mansfield Town at Aggborough (3pm). Defender Clarkson has been suffering
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MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER
April 13, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Northwich 1, Harriers 1 Attendance, 976 Scoring sequence 0-1 (Arnold (pen) 5), 1-1 (Walters (pen) 46) HARRIERS: Steadman, Willetts, Prindiville, Weir, Pope, Yates, Webb, Davies, Bignall, Arnold, Deakin SUBSTITUTIONS
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MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER
April 18, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Harriers 0, Halifax 2 Attendance, 3,151 Scoring sequence 0-1 (Horsfield 43), 0-2 (Patterson 81) HARRIERS: Steadman, Willetts, Prindiville, Weir, Pope, Yates, Webb, Davies, Bignall, Arnold, Deakin SUBSTITUTIONS: Niblett
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MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER
April 25, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Kettering 2, Harriers 2 Attendance, 1,576 Scoring sequence 1-0 (Pearson 7), 2-0 (Wilkes 20), 2-1 (Robinson 76), 2-2 (Davies 80) HARRIERS: Steadman, Webb, Willetts, Weir, Pope, Yates, Beard, Davies, Bignall, Arnold,
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MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER
April 27, 1998: Worcestershire Senior Cup Final, Harriers 2, Solihull 1 Attendance, 739 Scoring sequence 0-1 (Myers 42), 1-1 (Casey 89), 2-1 (Weir 90) HARRIERS: Steadman, Webb, Willetts, Weir, Pope, Yates, Beard, Davies, Bignall, Arnold, Deakin SUBSTITUTIONS
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14/12/00 - Molby brings in two trialists
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
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MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER
May 2, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Harriers 0, Slough 1 Attendance, 1, 709 Scoring sequence 0-1 (Stowell 12) HARRIERS: Steadman, Webb, Lilwall, Weir, Niblett, Yates, Beard, Davies, Robinson, Arnold, Deakin SUBSTITUTIONS: Doherty (Lilwall 80), Casey (Davies
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2/12/00 - Molby is eyeing chance of play-offs
JAN Molby is convinced Kidderminster Harriers are still in with a good shout for a spot in the Nationwide League Division Three play-offs. The Harriers boss accepts that finishing in the leading five is a tall order, but has certainly not ruled out the
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25/11/00 - Molby is looking for cup success
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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24/11/00 - Molby is ready to parade new duo
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will have two new players in their squad for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against York City at Aggborough (3pm). Midfielder Neil Mackenzie and utility player Parfait Medou-Oyte have both joined Harriers this
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22/11/00 - Mackenzie signs up
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have confirmed the signing of Cambridge United midfielder Neil Mackenzie for the rest of the season. Mackenzie has appealed against Cambridge's decision to terminate his contract for "persistent misconduct." Unless his drops the
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30/5/02 - Harriers set for windfall
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are in line for a £500,000 cash windfall if Lee Hughes makes a summer move from First Division Coventry City. The former Aggborough hitman has been linked with a return to Premiership newcomers West Bromwich Albion and also Birmingham
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21/11/00 - Harriers match postponed
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
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Weights piling in at Farm
THE Sunday evening match at Moorlands Farm on the Meadow and Moors pools saw the top six weights of more than 100lb. Dave James won the event with 150lb 2oz with Chris Cameron less than 10lb adrift in second place. James had also caught 114lb 14oz of
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14/11/00 - Molby denies links with Bradford job
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
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SHATTERFORD LAKES FISHERY
THE Masters Lake has been closed and drained for repair, while the Andy Capp Lake will be re-stocked this week. On the Wyre Dell, a green and orange fritz lured two trout to 3lb 2oz and another angler favoured a white Christmas tree for three trout to
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13/11/00 - Durnin poised to sign new deal
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
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10/11/00 - Shail peps Harriers for Hartlepool trip
FORMER Worcester City defender Mark Shail returns to Kidderminster Harriers' line-up for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Hartlepool at the Victoria Ground (3pm). He missed Tuesday night's 2-1 JC Thompson Championship Shield win
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POOLE HALL FISHERIES
THERE has been good angling on coarse waters with the top angler landing 82lb of mixed fish. His haul included seven double-figure carp from peg 26 on the Heron Pool with castors and cat meat bait. Other weights recorded on all waters varied from 32lb
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Horror attack on housewife
TWO armed men put a woman through a terrifying ordeal after storming into her home in broad daylight. Police are hunting the baton-wielding intruders who trashed the woman's Kidderminster home, threatened her with violence and vowed to kill her dog. The
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7/11/00 - Molby wants to give Durnin new deal
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers hope to sign striker John Durnin on a permanent basis later this week. The 35-year-old former Oxford and Portsmouth player has impressed manager Jan Molby after signing a month's contract at Aggborough. The contract is now up, and
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4/11/00 - Skovbjerg targets a return to action
LONG-term knee injury victim Thomas Skovbjerg is determined to stop being Kidderminster Harriers' forgotten man. The Danish winger is stepping up his recovery programme after being sidelined since March 11 with cruciate ligament damage. Harriers boss
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LYTTELTON AA VETERANS
ROUND four, fished at Wren's Nest Pools: Jim Gould 18-2, John Cole 17-9, Mick Millinchip 15-7, Brian Dickinson 13-13. Round five will be fished at Hawford Pools on Wednesday, draw 9am, fishing 10am until 3pm. The contest will be for the Dennis Fulloway
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Witness plea after arrest
A MAN escaped from police after being arrested for using abusive language and behaving in a threatening manner in Kidderminster town centre. Police are keen for shoppers who witnessed the incident in Exchange Street on Monday, July 29 at noon to come
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1/11/00 - Pope on transfer list at 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
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21/10/00 - Barnett enjoying life back in League
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' assistant manager Gary Barnett is enjoying every minute of getting back into a way of life in the Football League. As a player he performed for Coventry, Oxford, Wimbledon, Fulham, Huddersfield and Leyton Orient before moving into
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WILLIS BUND AC
PITCHCROFT: Ron Russell 14-11, Barry Southall 8-10, Ron Price 7-6. There will be a contest at Hurst Farm Lakes on Wednesday, draw 9am. Any members requiring directions are asked to contact club secretary.
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CCTV plan for shops
A ROW of crime-hit shops in Kidderminster is to benefit from increased security measures, the Home Office has confirmed. Six shops in Severn Grove will be covered by closed circuit television under the second-year allocation of cash totalling £18,000
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11/5/02 - Added test for Britton
NEW manager Ian Britton believes his plans for next season will not be severely damaged by Kidderminster Harriers' decision to scrap their reserve side. Harriers have confirmed that they are not going to run a second-string due to financial and logistical
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TOMKINSONS AC
JUNIOR contest, Wren's Nest Pool: Sian Carey 9-7, Charlotte Brooks 8-12, Steve Brooks 6-9, Ade Smith 5-7, Natalie Zamur 2-1, Jordan Perry 1-0. Senior contest, Wren's Nest Pool: D Davis 53-0, A Andrews 35-0, J Moon 29-8, R Harris 19-8, D Brooks 17-8. The
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27/4/04 - Britton restricted by cash limits
NEW boss Ian Britton believes Kidderminster Harriers' financial constraints will make it difficult for him to bring in new players for next season. He is convinced, however, that the current squad will be good enough to make an impact in what he feels
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14/10/00 - Clarke is eager to prove a point
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
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Time for workers to stand up for rights
I COMPLETELY disagree with the remarks made by B Nock (Letters, July 25). Council workers have always been bottom of the pile when it comes to pay rises. Years ago it was thought that if you got a job on the council you had a cushy number and a job for
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25/4/02 - Tigers agree to compensation
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have confirmed that an 'amicable agreement' has been reached with Hull City regarding the compensation package relating to Jan Molby and Gary Barnett, who is to be the former Liverpool star's assistant at Boothferry Park. The compensation
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Skipper Clarkson faces fitness race
Kidderminster Harriers are hoping skipper Ian Clarkson will win his fitness fight in time to face Lincoln City in tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash at Sincil Bank (3.00). The key defender missed last Friday's home goalless draw with Rochdale
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Missing girl - man in court
A MAN has been charged with the abduction of a 15-year-old Kidderminster girl. Ian Scott, 28, of Exeter Close, Kidderminster, will appear before magistrates in the town tomorrow. The girl was found safe and well in July after she had been missing for
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BANKSIDERS AC
DOCKLOW is the venue for Sunday's match and anglers are asked to meet at the venue at 7.15am. New members and guests will be welcome. For details or to order breakfast, call 0775 9165 381.
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Moaners should give park and ride a chance
WE do hope the park-and-ride scheme in Kiddermin-ster gets a few more users before it goes out of business. We use it whenever we can and have found it to be an excellent service - we've never had to wait very long at either end. All-day parking for £1
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20/4/02 - Harriers having to tighten their belts
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers chair-man Colin Youngjohns has revealed that financial contraints at Aggborough will result in a smaller playing budget next season. Harriers are having to tighten their belt following the recent resignation of millionaire Lionel
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Consider the facts on burner
JOHN Stych of Wyre Piddle (Letters, August 1) should have considered a few facts before writing such a childish letter. Firstly, with no waste plan, our county council, as the waste authority, allowed Mercia to plan an incinerator in the top north east
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29/9/00 - Hadley to return in TV spectacular
STRIKER Stewart Hadley returns to Kidderminster Harriers squad for tonight's televised Nationwide League Division Three match against struggling Blackpool at Aggborough (7.45) Hadley, Harriers' leading scorer with four goals, was unavailable for last
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16/4/02 - Harriers stars left in limbo
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are planning to wait until the end of the season before sorting out the futures of their players who are out of contract in the summer. They include Ian Foster, Scott Stamps, Richie Appleby, Ian Clarkson, Tony Bird, Ben Davies,
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Goals galore in pre-season village romp
CHADDESLEY Corbett warmed up for the West Midland League Division One South campaign with a 5-1 friendly victory over Premier team Ettingshall Holy Trinity. Ettingshall began confidently at Stourport Wednesday's Kidderminster-based ground but could not
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15/4/02 - Harriers suffer £265,375 setback
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers suffered a £265,375 loss during their first season in the Football League. Shareholders will be officially told of the deficit when they stage their annual meeting in the executive suite at Aggborough on Thursday, May 2, starting
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Bullock capture is a huge boost for Mullen
DARREN Bullock has decided to add his vast experience to Evesham United's hopes of an improved showing in the Dr Martens League Western Division. The versatile former Football League star who played at Worcester City last term has already made his mark
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13/4/02 - Harriers looking for 'ideal' manager
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers hope their decision to advertise nationally for a replacement for Jan Molby will attract the 'ideal' candidate. Harriers chairman Colin Youngjohns says the managerial vacancy created by Molby's recent move to Third Division rivals
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Keeper seeker!
CLUBS interested in keeping out the opposition attack should give Chris Johnson a call. The Under-15 goalkeeper, who has won Player of the Season awards in both the Cheltenham and Worcester Leagues, is looking for a new club. Based in the North Cotswolds
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Independence from toeing a party line
I WRITE in response to the latest letter from James Millington (Letters, July 25), and as a Wyre Forest resident who is not a member of any political party. It is surely time someone explained to Mr Millington that the vast majority of the Wyre Forest
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Celebrating its century!
THE Mercian Elgar Junior Football League has just made its maiden century. Founded in 1976, having just celebrated its 25th anniversary last season, for the first time ever it is accommodating in excess of 100 teams encompassing Worcestershire, Herefordshire
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Town edged out
BEWDLEY Town put up a good pre-season friendly fight against West Midland League Premier Division Darlaston Town on Saturday. John Murphy levelled for the Wyre Forest side seconds before half-time after trialist Michael Lloyd had put the visitors ahead
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9/4/02 - Cash fears force stand delay
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have been forced to delay the construction of a new stand, due to the uncertainty over the ITV Digital deal. The new 2,400-seater stand had been planned to replace the existing Bill Greaves Terrace at Aggborough. Harriers are due
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31-day wait for 'emergency'
ON Saturday night, July 20, I fell ill with pains to the side of my face. I could not open my mouth and was unable to eat my Sunday lunch as I had great difficulty in swallowing, due to excessive pain, and began running a temperature. I decided to do
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6/4/02 - Supporters scheme backed by Clarkson
ASSISTANT caretaker manager Ian Clarkson is backing Kidderminster Harriers fans' proposal to form a Supporters' Trust to raise for the Nationwide League Division Three club. A public meeting at Aggborough to thrash out details attracted more than 300
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5/4/02 - Play-off booster as pair return
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will have striker Colin Larkin and goalkeeper Stuart Brock available for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against struggling Lincoln City at Aggborough (3pm). Both have missed the last two league games, including
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Colts celebrate FA award as they prepare for new season
BREDON Colts FC is celebrating the achievement of a prestigious award from the Football Association. The award of FA Charter Standard Development Club is deserved reward for the hard work put in behind the scenes by the hordes of volunteer administrators
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Stourport firing
UNDEFEATED Stourport Bullets are Cleobury Sports Centre U-11s Five-a-side Division One champions. Bullets rounded off the season with victories over M&Ms and Farlow, leaving them on 45 points. Cleobury Crusaders took second with 30 points, six clear
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Stewart Pearl
Position: Hooker. Age: 22. Previous clubs: Leamington. Plenty of under 21 experience under his belt should have brought him closer to the first team but with Chris Pearson and Chris Hall in front of him, his opportunities may be limited.
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4/4/02 - Molby confirmed as Hull manager
JAN Molby has been confirmed as the new manager of Hull City. He has signed a three-year contract with the Tigers. Molby will take charge of the team for the first time against Luton on Saturday. Hull chairman Adam Pearson said: "I am delighted that Jan
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New meaning to court 'hearing'
I HAD occasion to visit the new magistrates court in Kidderminster, and it is quite a magnificent building. I sat in reception with probably 50 others, awaiting a call to the court room. The tannoy system went off from time to time, but was so distorted
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Tom Richardson
Position: Scrum half. Age: 22. Previous clubs: - One for the future but will provide back up to Werner Swanepoel. Should get more chances for the second team this season.
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1/4/02 - Molby to have talks
JAN Molby was sat in the stands at Boothferry Park on Saturday as he waits in the wings before officially being named as Hull City's new manager. The former Liverpool star resigned as manager of Kidderminster Harriers last week and watched the Tigers'
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Attempted murder charge
A PERSHORE man was charged with attempted murder at Worcester Magistrate's court last Saturday. Richard Harris, aged 22, a horticulturist, was remanded in custody to appear at Worcester Crown Court on August 13. The charge followed an alleged incident
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30/3/02 - Britton takes over at Harriers
RESERVE team boss Ian Britton will be in charge of crisis-torn Kidderminster Harriers until the end of the season following the departure of boss Jan Molby and his assistant Gary Barnett. Aggborough club captain Ian Clarkson has taken over as assistant
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22/9/00 - Clarke to return for Cardiff battle
GOALKEEPER Tim Clarke is set to return for Kidderminster Harriers' tough Nation-wide League Division Three trip to unbeaten Cardiff City tomorrow (3pm). The experienced 32-year-old has been back in full training for over a week following a knee operation
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Vicar's transsexual marriage concerns
A VALE vicar has admitted he could unknowingly have performed wedding ceremonies involving transsexuals - marriages that would be illegal. The Rev Barry Collins, vicar of St Peter's Church, Bengeworth entered the debate over the legal status of transsexuals
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NEW ACADEMY SIGNINGS (Summer 2002) Neil Mason
Position: Flanker. Age: 20. Previous clubs: Moseley. Mason scored a try on debut for Worcester's first-team in a 71-14 win over Otley in March. Is highly rated by director of rugby John Brain and will be pushing hard for a starting role this season.
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Sugar site plan no sweeter
I READ with interest the praise to all concerned for fighting the Incinerator in Kidderminster by H Clarke (Shuttle/Times and News Letters, August 1). I wonder what the residents of Neville Avenue now think of the Health Concern councillors' proposals
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22/9/00 - Molby gives Kerr his cards
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have cancelled the contract of defender Dylan Kerr with immediate effect after a breach of club discipline. The former Kilmarnock campaigner recently signed a one-month deal with Harriers as cover for the injured Scott Stamps, but
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Craig Gillies
Position: Lock. Age: 26. Previous clubs: Llanelli, Richmond, Bath. Giant lock Gillies was John Brain's final summer signing, replacing Lee Soper at Sixways. Gillies, at 6ft 8in, will be the tallest player ever to wear the Worcester shirt when he takes
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Row brewing between charity and dog warden over pups
TWO stray puppies rescued from the bottom of a rubbish pile have become the innocent victims in a row brewing between an animal rescue charity and Wychavon District Council. The council claims that the charity's failure to report the pups' rescue left
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15/9/00 - Harriers lifted as injury list shrinks
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' injury problems have started to ease in time for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against high-riding Leyton Orient at Aggborough (3pm). Scott Stamps is now back in action after a knee problem while fellow defender
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Shock at sight of dead sheep
AN EVESHAM woman walking with her two young daughters on Bredon Hill was appalled to find the rotting bodies of a number of sheep alongside a public footpath. It was while Catherine Chwalinski of Rynal Place, Evesham, was walking the footpath near Elmley
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12/09/00 - Kerr set for Southend date
DYLAN Kerr is in line to start his first macth for Kidderminster Harriers as they head for Southend United for tonight's Nationwide League Division Three match at Roots Hall (7.45). The former Leeds United defender is likely to slot in at left back because
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Dance success
DANCERS aged three to 21, from dance schools over a wide area, took part in the Pershore Dance Festival, run by a team of dedicated volunteers at the town's High School. The event enabled young dancers to perform in a competitive but friendly atmosphere
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Hugo Southwell
Position: Full Back. Age: 22. Previous clubs: Bristol. Exciting product of the Bristol Academy, Southwell will push Duncan Roke for a starting place at 15 this season. Spent a time on trial last season and took the eye with a number of pacy displays.
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22/3/02 - Quartet poised to lift Harriers for York challenge
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers could have as many as four key players back after injury for tomorrow's must-win Nationwide League Division Three clash against York City at Bootham Crescent (3pm). Scott Stamps, Dean Bennett, Richie Appleby and Andy Ducros are
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7/9/00 - Molby in search for new keeper
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby may have to make a late transfer swoop for a new goalkeeper. Stuart Brock broke his hand during their Worthington Cup defeat against Walsall and joins Tim Clarke, who has had a cartilage operation, on the sidelines
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Snatch attack police appeal
A RENEWED appeal for information has been made by police regarding an attempted handbag snatch in Pershore. The woman was attacked as she walked through the Abbey Grounds at 10pm on July 10. She struggled and freed the handbag before the man ran off in
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5/9/00 - Barnett says cup tie is in balance
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers assistant manager Gary Barnett believes their Worthington Cup first round tie against Second Division table-toppers Walsall is so finely balanced that tonight's second leg at Aggborough could go either way. "It's going to be an
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Pershore man jailed for punching ex-wife
A PERSHORE man attacked his ex-wife and stole a giro cheque from his daughter, Worcester Crown Court heard. Dean John Davis, aged 35, of High Street, was jailed for a total of 12 months. He had been committed for sentence last Friday by magistrates after
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22/3/02 - Newton predicts football calamity
FORMER Kidderminster Harriers supremo Lionel Newton has warned of an impending catastrophe for football if ITV Digital cannot stump up its promised cash. The ailing television broadcaster, backed by media giants Granada and Carlton, yesterday admitted
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1/9/00 - Harriers duo face fight for fitness
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
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18/3/02 - Harriers to field youngsters in tie
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are planning to parade a number of their up-and-coming youngsters in tonight's Worcestershire Senior Cup semi-final against Solihull Borough at Aggborough (7.45). First team players are being rested after their recent hectic spell
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16/3/02 - Youngjohns is new chairman
COLIN Youngjohns has been named as Kidderminster Harriers' new chairman following Lionel Newton's shock resignation earlier this week. Youngjohns, who will be 56 next week, is Harriers' longest-ever serving director having been a member of the board for
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Match Stats by Andrew Frazier
April 14, Worcestershire Senior Cup semi-final, Harriers 6, Bromsgrove 1 Attendance: 515 Scoring sequence 1-0 (Hadley 22), 2-0 (Hadley 24), 3-0 (Hadley 32), 4-0 (Ashley og 42), 5-0 (Hinton 60), 5-1 (Ball 77), 6-1 (May 87) HARRIERS: Brock 7, Hinton 7,
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Craig Hudson
Position: Winger. Age: 23. Previous clubs: La Rochelle, Cardiff. Powerhouse winger stands at 6ft 6in and weighs in at 17 stone. Is one of the biggest wingers in world rugby and promises to pose a threat for National One defences.
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Match Stats by Andrew Frazier
April 12, 1999, Nationwide Conference, Harriers 4, Northwich 0 Attendance: 1,235 Scoring sequence 1-0 (Payne 6), 2-0 (Ford 57), 3-0 (Cunnington 71), 4-0 (Payne 85) HARRIERS: Brock, Hinton, Ford, Weir, Webb, Deakin, Taylor, Cunnington, Hadley, Payne, Willetts
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22/08/00 - Webb out but Pope returns
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
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Mark Gabey
Position: Lock/Flanker. Age: 28. Previous clubs: Bristol, London Irish, Bath. One of Worcester's most eye-catching signings for this season. The forward is happy either in the second or back row and is a powerful scoring threat.
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Nnamdi Ezulike
Position: Winger. Age: 25. Previous clubs: Leicester, London Irish. The Nigerian-born speed king should prove a big threat this season. Was rated as one of the quickest backs in the Zurich Premiership last season.
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19/8/00 - Dream come true as Harriers hit jackpot
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers long-server Paul Webb is determined to come up trumps after taking a gamble over his football career. When Harriers hit the jackpot by being promoted to the Nationwide League Third Division, the 32-year-old thought long and hard
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18/8/00 - Newton eyes more Harriers glory
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers chairman Lionel Newton today spelt out his determination to maintain the club's climb up the soccer ladder. The millionaire Aggborough chief said: "We're not in this division to mess around! We want to be out there fighting for
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11/3/02 - Newton quits Harriers post
LIONEL Newton has today stunned Kidderminster Harriers by quitting as the club's chairman. Newton, who has also stood down as a director at the Third Division club, said he believed he could not take the club any further. Harriers, in their second season
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9/3/02 - Harriers cash worry
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are closely monitoring the dispute over television money which is vital to the survival of lower league soccer. Third Division Harriers and their fellow Football League clubs have been told Granada and Carlton Communications must
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Match Stats by Andrew Frazier
March 20, 1999, Nationwide Conference, Harriers 1, Dover 0 Attendance, 1,312 Scoring sequence 1-0 (Webb 87) HARRIERS: Brock, Hinton, Ford, Webb, Smith, Deakin, Taylor, Cunnington , Thomas, Druce, May SUBSTITUTIONS: Wolsey (Taylor 62), Payne (Druce 62)
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Match Stats by Andrew Frazier
March 15, 1999, Worcestershire Senior Cup, quarter-final, Harriers 3 Paget Rangers 1 Attendance: 273 Scoring sequence 0-1 (Burroughs 11), 1-1 (Hines 45), 2-1 (May 71), 3-1 (May 90) HARRIERS: Acton 5, Hinton 5, Hines 6, Ford 5, Smith 6, Webb 5, Deakin
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15/08/00 - No Holmes for Molby
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby has denied stories linking him with Lincoln City defender Steve Holmes. The 29-year-old has made almost 150 league appearances for Harriers' Third Division rivals and has interested Molby before. He said: "I tried
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14/8/00 - Molby to build on dream start
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby is telling his players to keep their feet firmly on the ground after making a flying start to their debut Division Three season with a 2-0 win over Torquay. "We need to build on it and we're now looking forward to
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8/8/02 Ready to rise to the toughest test so far
A THIRD season in the Football League will mark an action-packed 10 years for Kidderminster Harriers. In that time, the Aggborough men won the Conference twice, reached the FA Cup fifth round and flirted with relegation to the Dr Martens League. The non-league
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Match Stats by Andrew Frazier
March 6, 1999, Nationwide Conference, Harriers 1, Hednesford 2 Attendance: 1,725 Scoring sequence 0-1 (Lake 49), 0-2 (Lake 77), 1-2 (Ford 81) HARRIERS: Brock, Hinton, Ford, Weir, Smith, Webb, Bennett, Cunnington, Payne, Druce, May SUBSTITUTIONS: Deakin
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11/08/00 - Global interest in first contest
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' debut clash in the Nationwide League Division Three against Torquay United at Aggborough tomorrow is attracting massive worldwide attention. Football followers from as far a field as America, New Zealand, Canada, Malaysia and Denmark
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8/8/02 Flynn is skipper on debut
MIDFIELDER Sean Flynn will lead Kidderminster Harriers out for their first Football League game of the season after finally completing his move. Flynn, released after two years at Tranmere Rovers, yesterday penned a one-year deal at Aggborough to end
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Match Stats by Andrew Frazier
February 27, 1999, Nationwide Conference, Farnborough 2, Harriers 4 Attendance: 774 Scoring sequence 0-1 (May 4), 0-2 (Payne 45), 0-3 (Payne 56), 1-3 (Bailey 73), 1-4 (May 75), 2-4 (Simpson 95). HARRIERS: Brock 7, Hinton 6, Ford 7, Weir 6, Smith 6, Webb
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11/08/00 - Gulls will be shocked at Aggborough reception
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
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21/2/02 - Appleby may be out for season
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers may be without midfielder Richie Appleby for the rest of the season following the hamstring injury he sustained in Tuesday's 1-0 home defeat against Macclesfield. The setback is another blow for manager Jan Molby who has already
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Match Stats by Andrew Frazier
February 20, 1999, Nationwide Conference, Telford 0, Harriers 0 Attendance: 1,220 Scoring sequence HARRIERS: Brock 8, Hinton 6, Ford 6, Weir 7, Taylor 6, Webb 7, BENNETT 9, Cunnington 6, Payne 6, Druce 6, Wolsey 7 SUBSTITUTIONS: May 6 (Ford 74), Glover
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16/2/02 - Blake faces long haul
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will be without injured skipper Mark Blake for at least eight months. The influential midfielder was carried off with Achilles tendon trouble in last Saturday's 2-2 home draw with Carlisle United and underwent surgery on Wednesday
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Match Stats by Andrew Frazier
February 15, 1999, Nationwide Conference, Harriers 1, Kettering 1 Attendance, 1,977 Scoring sequence 0-1 (Norman), 1-1 (Weir 71) HARRIERS: Brock, Hinton, Ford, Weir, Taylor, Webb, Bennett, Cunnington, Payne, Druce, Wolsey SUBSTITUTIONS: May (Payne 78)
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24/4/01 - Harriers close to hitting their target
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
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16/2/02 - Bo backs Harriers for play-off place
DANISH front-runner Bo Henriksen believes Kidderminster Harriers still have a chance of clinching a Nationwide League Division Three play-off place despite going three matches without a victory. He is convinced Harriers have the potential to beat any
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Match Stats by Andrew Frazier
February 2, 1999, Nationwide Conference, Rushden & Diamonds 1, Harriers 1 Attendance: 2,374 Scoring sequence 1-0 (Foster 8), 1-1 (Taylor 61) HARRIERS: Brock 7, Hinton 6, WOLSEY 8, Weir 6, Smith 7, Webb 6, Bennett 6, Cunnington 6, Payne 7, Druce 7,
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Bullock capture is a huge boost for Mullen
DARREN Bullock has decided to add his vast experience to Evesham United's hopes of an improved showing in the Dr Martens League Western Division. The versatile former Football League star who played at Worcester City last term has already made his mark
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Duncan Roke
Position: Full back. Age: 27. Previous clubs: Henley, Leicester. Came to Sixways as a centre but by the end of the campaign had established himself as the number one full-back at Worcester. His pace is his greatest asset and will be a threat again this
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15/2/02 - Harriers in sponsor boost
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have agreed to extend their shirt sponsorship deal with local computer firm OGL for a further two years. The deal, which began in 1997-98, was due to expire at the end of this season but Harriers chairman Lionel Newton has agreed
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Match Stats by Andrew Frazier
January 30, 1999, Nationwide Conference, Harriers 0, Hayes 1 Attendance: 1,534 Scoring sequence 0-1 (Bunce 3) HARRIERS: Brock, Hinton, Hines, Weir, Glover, Smith, Bennett, Cunnington, Payne, Druce, Taylor SUBSTITUTIONS: Wolsey (Hines 58), Arnold (Payne
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Martin leading way
A WORCESTER motorcyclist is closing in on a prestigious national championship in a new form of the sport. Martin Robbins has moved this season from motocross to super moto racing, in which riders race on circuits that are part tarmac and part dirt. And
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15/2/02 - No game for Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers are without a game tomorrow, their scheduled game at Cheltenham Town having been postponed due to Cheltenham's FA Cup fifth round tie at West Bromwich Albion. Jan Molby's play-off chasers, who dropped to 11th place in midweek, return
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Match Stats by Andrew Frazier
January 9, 1999, Football Conference, Harriers 1, Leek Town 2 Attendance, 1,713 Scoring sequence 1-0 (Arnold 11), 1-1 (McAuley 18), 1-2 (Mike 26) HARRIERS: Brock 5, Webb 6, Hines 6, Weir 7, SMITH 8, Yates 7, Deakin 5, Cunnington 5, Hadley 6, Arnold 6,
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Cycle star in pedal power
BROMSGROVE cyclist Richard Deeley proved he is going from strength to strength when he scooped fifth place out of a 120-rider time trial. The 25-mile time trial at Long Bennington, in Nottinghamshire, also saw the 23-year-old ride a personal best with
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9/2/02 - Appleby aiming to prove point
RICHIE Appleby will be aiming to prove a point when he faces his former club Swansea City in Tuesday's re-arranged Nationwide League Division Three clash at the Vetch Field (7.45). The influential midfielder fell out with the Swans management and was
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04/08/00 - Horne says yes to one-year deal
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
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27/3/01 - Attitude is good despite our poor record
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
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Ross calls the shots with 131
AFTER four months dodging bullets in Afghanistan it was Ross Haines turn to dish out the fireworks when he donned his cricket flannels for an Old Vigornians touring match. The 25-year-old Royal Artillery lieutenant blasted 131 from just 89 balls against
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8/2/02 - Five-figure transfer fee for Henriksen
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have has signed striker Bo Henriksen on a two-and-a- half year contract for an undisclosed five-figure fee. Henriksen, 27 yesterday, had been on a three-month loan from Danish First Division side Herfolge. The Dane's spell at Aggborough
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13/3/01 - Players answer critics in fine fashion
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
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Coming soon... full coverage of the 2002/3 season brought to you by the Kidderminster Shuttle & Times and the Stourport News.
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Catterall pegs back Warwicks with 6-68
DUNCAN Catterall took six wickets as Worcestershire bowled Warkwickshire out for 313 on day two of the Second XI Championship match at Stratford. Second in the table Warwickshire started the day on 59-2 but reached the 300 mark with a Trevor Penney century
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8/2/02 - Larkin back for Cumbrians visit
COLIN Larkin will return to promotion-chasing Kidderminster Harriers attack for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Carlisle United at Aggborough (3pm). The on-loan Wolves striker missed Harriers' last match at Mansfield Town because
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6/3/01 - Positive thinking needed after debacle
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
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27/2/01 - We're getting closer to top sides
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
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Martley planning cricketers reunion
MARTLEY Cricket Club is issuing an invitation for ex-players to attend a reunion at this year's President's Day fixture. Current president Don Taylor will once again provide the opposition for the match when they take on the 'locals' for the Mike Ganderton
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Match Stats by Andrew Frazier
December 19, 1998, Football Conference, Southport 1, Harriers 1 Attendance, 976 Scoring sequence 1-0 (Elam 15), 1-1 (Hines 30) HARRIERS: BROCK 8, Wolsey 6, Hines 7, Weir 5, Smith 7, Yates 6, Webb 6, Cunnington 6, May 6, Arnold 6, Deakin 6 SUBSTITUTIONS
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20/2/01 - Support plays its part in great result
I MUST kick off this week with a word of praise for our supporters as I thought they were tremendous on Saturday when we played at Leyton Orient. I know our chairman Lionel Newton made comments last week about his disappointment with the numbers we have
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30/1/02 - Harriers blow as defender has to retire
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' defender Parfait Medou-Otye has been forced to quit football on medical grounds. The 25-year-old Frenchman, who moved to Aggborough on a free transfer from Greenock Morton in November 2000, is suffering from a heart condition.
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Match Stats by Andrew Frazier
December 14, 1998: Ensleigh Trophy round two, Harriers 1, Hereford United 2 Attendance, 645 Scoring sequence 0-1 (Parry 62), 1-1 (Arnold 76), 2-1 (Druce 90) HARRIERS: Brock 5, Webb 5, Hines 5, Weir 6, Smith 6, YATES 7, Cunnington 5, Hadley 5, May 5, Purdie
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26/1/02 - Molby defends gates attack
BOSS Jan Molby admitted today that his verbal attack on Kidderminster Harriers 'pathetic' missing fans this week was the product of frustration. Molby's outburst came after Tuesday night's 2-0 win over Halifax which was watched by a crowd of just 2,295
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29/07/00 - Shail delighted by his return to home ground
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
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Neil Lyman
Position: Prop. Age: 32. Previous clubs: Kidderminster, Moseley. Lyman was one of Worcester's most consistent players last season and saw off the challenge of Alejandro Moreno to win a new contract.
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25/1/02 - Starting place for hero Foster
IAN Foster is set for a place in Kidderminster Harriers' starting line-up for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Macclesfield Town at Aggborough (3pm). The former Hereford United striker was drafted on as a substitute for injured
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Match Stats by Andrew Frazier
December 1, 1998: FA Cup First Round replay, Harriers 0, Plymouth 0 (after extra time) Plymouth win 5-4 on penalties Attendance, 4, 471 Scoring sequence - HARRIERS: Brock 8, Hinton 7, Hines7, Webb 7, L Smith 9, Yates 6, Cunnington 7, Hadley 7 (Deakin
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24/7/00 - Bird on song as Harriers seal victory
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
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16/1/01 - Harriers squad changes had to be made
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
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24/7/00 - Harriers take on Walsall in cup
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
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9/1/01 - Crucial period as we chase success
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
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Ben Hinshelwood
Position: Centre. Age: 25. Previous clubs: Bedford. One of the players of the season at Sixways. Scored 23 tries from centre and full-back and should go from strength to strength this season in National One. A big plus for Worcester to have him after
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19/1/02 - Harriers boss in Ducros praise
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby believes that Andy Ducros will be like a "new player" once the pint-sized midfielder hits top form. Ducros played up front against Darlington last Saturday and notched the winner in a 1-0 victory. It was a rare appearances
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Match Stats by Andrew Frazier
November 7, 1998: Football Conference, Harriers 0, Yeovil 1 Attendance, 2,007 Scoring sequence 1-0 (Patmore 19) HARRIERS: Brock , Hinton, Hines, Webb, Smith, Yates, Taylor, Hadley, May, Arnold, Willetts SUBSTITUTIONS: Bignall, Cunnington (May 72), Deakin
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19/12/00 - Keeping it dry this Christmas
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
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18/1/02 - Trio should be fit for Harriers'
ABDOU Sall, Colin Larkin and Scott Stamps are expected to be off the casualty list in time for Kidderminster Harriers' Nationwide Lea-gue Division Three clash against play-off rivals Scunthorpe United at Glanford Park tomorrow (3pm). Defender Sall suffered
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12/12/00 - Players denied a chance of fame
IT'S a case of what might have been after we were gunned out of the FA Cup by Carlisle. While we ended up bitterly disappointed by Saturday's 2-0 defeat, the Cumbrians went on to be drawn at home in the third round against mighty Arsenal. It's a situation
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15/1/02 - Harriers go into last 16
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are thr-ough to the last 16 of the FA Youth Cup following last night's 2-1 win over Grimsby Town at Aggborough. They now face a fifth round trip to either Nottingham Forest or Watford. Harriers took the lead in the fourth minute
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Match Stats by Andrew Frazier
October 26, 1998: Football Conference, Harriers 2, Southport 1 Attendance, 1,780 Scoring sequence 1-0 (Gouck 50 og), 2-0 (Arnold 69), 2-1 (Quinn 88) HARRIERS: Brock 5, Hinton 5, Hines 5, Weir 5, Glover 5, Yates 5, Webb 5, Hadley 5, Taylor 5, ARNOLD 6,
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12/1/02 - Harriers upturn sparks interest
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers dramatic upturn in fortunes has resulted in a number of their players becoming targets for other clubs. Aggborough boss Jan Molby admits that approaches have been made but prefers not to name them or the identity of the players
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11/1/02 - Harriers looking to bounce back
INJURIES, 'flu and a suspension have given Kidderminster Harriers boss Jan Molby a selection headache for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Darlington at Aggborough (3pm). No fewer than six players are on the casualty list while
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Match Stats by Andrew Frazier
October 24, 1998: Football Conference, Hednesford 2, Harriers 1 Attendance, 934 Scoring sequence 1-0 (Davis (pen) 34), 1-1 (Yates 76), 2-1 (Kimmins 90) HARRIERS: Brock 6, HINTON 9, Hines 7, Weir 5, Glover 7, Yates 8, Webb 6, Hadley 7, Taylor 6, Arnold
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18/7/00 - Harriers accept £25,000 for Andy
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
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9/1/02 - Molby slams keeper Brock
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby launched a stinging attack on goalkeeper Stuart Brock after he gifted promotion-chasing Luton Town three goals in last night's 4-1 Nationwide League Division Three defeat at Aggborough. Brock's five minutes of madness
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Police warn on lost drugs
DANGEROUS drugs which could produce a range of symptoms - including hallucinations - if taken have been lost in Stourport. A 90ml bottle of methadone was lost at about 1pm in Burlish Top on Saturday. Police said constipation, nausea, vomiting and drowsiness
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24/10/00 - We have to raise the game tempo
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
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5/1/02 - Newton eyeing play-off booster
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers ambitious chairman Lionel Newton firmly believes manager Jan Molby has fashioned a side that has a 'serious chance' of reaching the Nationwide League Division Three play-offs following their dramatic upturn in fortunes. On-form
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Match Stats by Andrew Frazier
October 3, 1998: Football Conference, Welling 0, Harriers 0 Attendance, 780 Scoring sequence - HARRIERS: Brock, Hinton, Hines, Weir, Glover, Yates, Taylor, Hadley, May, Arnold, Willetts SUBSTITUTIONS: Deakin (Willetts 55), 74), Cunnington, Webb (Hinton
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17/10/00 - Players buzzing ahead of clash
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-
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4/1/02 - Defensive role again for Danny
MIDFIELDER Danny Williams is to continue as a stand-in centre half for Kidderminster Harriers when they visit struggling Torquay United in a Nationwide League Division Three clash at Plainmoor tomorrow (3pm). Williams impressed manager Jan Molby after
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Prayers for new courts
A PRAYER has been said in St James' Church in Hartlebury for the village's newly-refurbished tennis courts. Priest-in-charge, the Rev Peter Worrall, asked his congregation to pray for the courts to be free of vandals, skateboarders and cyclists. The tennis
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Match Stats by Andrew Frazier
September 26, 1998: Football Conference, Harriers 2, Stevenage 0 Attendance, 2,072 Scoring sequence 1-0 (May 31), 2-0 (May 48) HARRIERS: Brock, Hinton, Hines, Weir, Glover, Yates, Taylor, Hadley, May, Arnold, Willetts SUBSTITUTIONS: Deakin (Taylor 74)
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1/1/02 - Harriers beaten by the freeze
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' Third Division clash at Mansfield Town today has been postponed due to a frozen pitch. The match was called off yesterday lunchtime after an inspection of the Field Mill playing surface. Harriers boss Jan Molby said: "It's disappointing
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31/12/01 - Harriers ready to call up Shail
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are likely to call up Mark Shail or Lee Ayres in place of the injured Abdou Sall for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Mansfield Town at Field Mill (3pm). Central defender Sall limped off with a groin strain
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Mum's anger as pool opening is delayed
AN angry mother has accused the district council of breaking its word after a paddling pool's opening was delayed. Zoe Guck, 28, took her baby daughter to Bewdley's Northwood Lane pool on Tuesday after she had seen reports stating it would be ready. But
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3/10/00 - We need to learn from our Friday defeat
OUR Third Division honeymoon is now well and truly over -- Blackpool made sure of that! But when we got down to training again yesterday there didn't seem to be a particularly big hangover from last Friday's 4-1 defeat against the Seasiders at Aggborough
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Match Stats by Andrew Frazier
September 15, 1998, Football Conference: Harriers 2 Farnborough 0 Attendance: 1,670 Scoring sequence 1-0 (Willetts (pen) 19), 2-0 (Yates 76) HARRIERS: Brock, Hinton, Skelding, Weir, Glover, Yates, Cunnington, Bignall, May, Arnold, Willetts SUBSTITUTIONS
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26/09/00 - Harriers are proving match for big boys
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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19/9/00 - Harriers can't be faulted for their efforts
I SENSED there was a feeling of frustration among certain parts of the crowd on Saturday before we got a couple of late goals to beat Leyton Orient. And, I have to say, the last thing we need is for the fans to start getting at our players. It wasn't
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24/12/01 - Harriers chasing revenge victory
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will be on a revenge mission on Boxing Day when they entertain Rochdale in a Nationwide Lea-gue Division Three clash at Aggborough (1pm). Harriers lost 2-0 at Spotland in September during a spell when Jan Molby's side were struggling
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22/12/01 - Harriers showing strength in depth
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' stren-gth in depth was highlighted this week when their reserve and youth sides both went to the top of their respective leagues. The youth team took over number one spot in the Midland Floodlit Youth League Premier Division with
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5/9/00 - Tactics give boss food for thought
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
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Match Stats by Andrew Frazier
August 29, 1998: Football Conference, Harriers 3, Woking 2 Attendance, 2,024 Scoring sequence 0-1 (Betsy 30), 0-2 (Betsy 41), 1-2 (Willetts, 45 pen), 2-2 (May, 52), 3-2 (May, 88) HARRIERS: Brock, Webb, Skelding, Weir, Glover, Yates, Deakin, Robinson,
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Match Stats by Andrew Frazier
August 24, 1998, Football Conference: Harriers 3, Telford 0 Attendance: 2,003 Scoring sequence 1-0 (Willetts 26), 2-0 (Robinson 81), 3-0 (Willetts 89) HARRIERS: Brock, Webb, Skelding, Weir, Glover, Yates, Deakin, Bignall, May, Arnold , Willetts SUBSTITUTIONS
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15/8/00 - Fans play big part in dream start
I MUST admit we enjoyed having a few beers after the game against Torquay who wouldn't after such an historic day! But, don't worry, we've already got down to the hard to the hard work of preparing for Saturday's tough trip to Scunthorpe. But after opening
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14/12/01 - Broughton and Foster to start on bench
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers strikers Drewe Broughton and Ian Foster may have to be content with starting tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three match at Exeter City on the bench (3pm). Boss Jan Molby has hinted he may be tempted to keep the same starting
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Match Stats by Andrew Frazier
August 18, 1998, Football Conference: Northwich 1, Harriers 0 Attendance: 1,122 Scoring sequence 1-0 (Tait 32) HARRIERS: Brock 6, Webb 6, Skelding 6, Weir 6, Glover 7, Yates 7, Deakin 7, Hadley 7, May 7, Arnold 8, Willetts 7 SUBSTITUTIONS: Hinton, Wolsey
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12/12/01 - Harriers sign up Appleby for season
Richie Appleby has agreed to join Kidderminster Harriers until the end of the season. The 26-year-old striker has impressed during a month's loan from Swansea City, and the formalities are expected to be completed tomorrow. Harriers manager Jan Molby
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Forging strong links with German town
SCOUTS look set to be brought under the umbrella of Kidderminster's town twinning arrangements with Germany for the first time. It follows a friendship that has been struck up between Scout leaders in Husum and Kidderminster. Charles Talbot welcomes Scout
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Match Stats by Andrew Frazier
August 15, 1998, Football Conference: Harriers 5, Morecambe 2 Attendance: 1,828 Scoring sequence 1-0 (May 9), 2-0 (Hadley 11), 3-0 (May 20), 4-0 (Arnold 50), 5-0 (Arnold 53), 5-1 (Ceraolo 54), 5-2 (Norman 64) HARRIERS: Brock, Webb, Skelding, Weir, Glover
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10/12/01 - Molby in Appleby bid
MANAGER Jan Molby is hoping Richie Appleby will agree to signing a permanent deal with Kidderminster Harriers. The 26-year-old midfielder has been on loan from fellow Nationwide League Di-vision Three side Swansea City. Appleby has made four app-earances
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23/4/02 - Harriers facing tough decisions
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers complete an eventful season tomorrow with the final of the Worcestershire Senior Cup -- and then the hard work begins! Harriers officials have a packed summer agenda which is headed by the appointment of a new manager. Caretaker
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8/12/01 - Harriers training as hard as ever
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby has told his players there will be no let-up in training despite their enforced three-week break from Division Three action. With last Saturday's match against Luton Town postponed and another blank day today, Harriers
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'Hands across the sea' to make new friends
A CROWD of young people from Germany sampled some district delights when they descended on their twin town. Thirty nine children aged between 12 and 15, from Husum, north Germany, got to know Kidderminster during a three-day visit. Adrian Jenkinson with
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16/4/02 - Britton to take time over job decision
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
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9/4/02 - Clarkson aiming to finish on high note
ASSISTANT caretaker manager Ian Clarkson is urging Kidderminster Harriers to end their season on a triumphant note after accepting that any hopes of a Nationwide League Division Three play-off spot are over. Lincoln City's stoppage time equaliser in Saturday's
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26/3/02 - Casualties to return tonight
INFLUENTIAL midfielder Danny Williams has bounced back from an injury scare to line up alongside a crop of Kidderminster Harriers players who will come off the casualty list to play in tonight's Division Three clash against high-riding rivals Cheltenham
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4/12/01 - Harriers in cup victory
A STRONG Kidderminster Harriers team won 2-0 at Westfields in their Worcester Royal Infirmary Cup quarter-final tie last night. Adie Smith fired home a 20-yard shot to give Harriers a 27th-minute lead. Westfields hit back with Matt Beale shooting into
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12/3/02 - Race against time for Smith
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are hoping Adie Smith can win his race against time to be fit for tonight's Nationwide League Division Three clash at rock-bottom Halifax Town (7.45). He missed Saturday's 3-1 home win over Exeter City because of an ankle injury
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Confusion reigns until the autumn
CONFUSION over Broadway's 30mph speed limit may not be resolved until late autumn, according to county council officials. After Worcestershire County Council published new traffic orders, two objectors came forward. They said that Station Road, from the
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26/2/02 - Shilton set to face Shrews
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have put Sam Shilton on standby to take over from injured Dean Bennett for tonight's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Shrewsbury Town at Aggborough (7.45). Midfielder Bennett suffered a shin injury in Saturday's 2-
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1/12/01 - Harriers suffer as flu bug bites
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers were left kicking their heels today when their scheduled home Nationwide League Division Three clash with Luton Town was postponed because The Hatters are ravaged by flu and injuries. Luton will now have to appear before a disciplinary
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30/11/01 - Broughton back to face Hatters
DREWE Broughton returns to Kidderminster Harriers attack for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against fellow promotion hopefuls Luton Town at Aggborough (3pm). Broughton missed last Saturday's 3-0 home victory over former Conference rivals
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Protests fail to stop quarry work
A BRICK manufacturer has been given the green light to extract more clay from a quarry despite residents' objections. Hartlebury firm Baggeridge Brick will be allowed to work at Hartlebury Quarry, New Home Farm, for two months each year for the next 28
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Reunion date for old army pals
OLD friends will be catching up on stories from years ago when the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regimental Association stages its annual Malay Veterans Reunion next week. This is the fourth year that veterans from the regiment who served in Malaya
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24/11/01 - Williams goes on Harriers ban list
DANNY Williams has become to latest in a string of Kidderminster Harriers to be sidelined by suspension. The former Liverpool, Wrexham and Wales under 21 international will miss next Saturday's Nationwide League Division Three clash with Luton Town at
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8/1/02 - Harriers old guard moves on
FORMER Worcester City defender Mark Shail and ex-Bromsgrove Rovers midfielder Paul Webb have parted company with Kidderminster Harriers. Both have been released from their contracts which were not going to be renewed by boss Jan Molby at the end of the
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The writing is on garden wall
A BEAUTIFUL north Cotswold garden is hosting an unusual exhibition to give ideas for gardens large or small. Calligraphy, executed by craftsmen whose work is to be seen in the great British cathedrals and on public buildings, can also greatly enhance
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KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB
There will be two rides on Sunday. The A ride will visit the Olchon Valley near Hay, and will leave Tesco's on the A465 Abergavenny Road, Hereford, at 10.30am. The B ride is to Kyre Park, near Tenbury Wells, and will leave The Green, Blakebrook at 9.30
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18/12/01 - It's pay-back time from Dean
DEAN Bennett is continuing to repay the faith shown in him by manager Jan Molby by taking over at the top of Kidderminster Harriers'goalscoring charts. The on-song 24-year-old's first half strike in Saturday's disappointing 2-1 defeat at the hands of
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CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY
Treasurer Bob Drew has gathered a team of presenters to take part in a programme of recorded music entitled The Final Fool on August 16. Since a light-hearted programme entitled Send in the Clowns was devised some years ago, similar programmes, all with
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17/11/01 - Molby keeping eye on talent
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby is continuing his policy of running the rule over potential new signings. One of the latest is former Coventry City defender Thomas Cudsworth, who played for Harriers reserves in their 4-0 Avon League Division Two
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6/11/01 - Much Abdou about new Sol
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' central defender Abdou Sall has made such a big impact since making his debut recently that even his team-mates are among his growing band of fans. One of his admirers is Harriers' front-runner Drewe Broughton, who has been so
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30/10/01 - Changes likely for Trophy test
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are likely to make changes for tonight's LDV Vans Trophy second round clash against Division Two Chesterfield at Saltergate (7.45). Assistant boss Gary Barnett has hinted that the line-up might be 'tweaked' to give some players
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Big band sound at the Forum
THE big band sound of the Syd Lawrence Orchestra will be belted out at Malvern's Forum Theatre later this month. Styles incorporating swing, jazz and dance all feature in the band's repertoire and the music of artists such as George Gershwin, Hoagy Car-michael
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STOURPORT SOCIAL DAY CENTRE
Preceding the annual meeting, a cheque for £1,253 was presented to the centre by Councillor Mick Grinnall. The centre was one of the charities chosen by Mr Grinnall when he was Mayor of Stourport. The money was raised at his charity ball. The management
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Pure Puccini for opera buffs
MUSIC from works including Madame Butterfly, La Boheme and Tosca will appeal to opera lovers when the Forum Theatre, Malvern stages Pure Puccini on Friday, August 16. Baritones, Eddie Wade, who has performed at Covent Garden and the Royal Albert Hall,
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Stunning production of Aida goes on tour
THE tragic tale of the doomed love of Ethiopian slave girl, Aida, will be staged at the Oxford Apollo Theatre during September. The Chisinau National Opera - touring under the banner of Ellen Kent and Opera International - is presenting a traditional
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VEGETARIAN SOCIETY
The group's second meeting will be held at Fred Bennett Centre, George Street, Kidderminster, on August 20 at 8pm. The main item on the agenda will be the compilation of the 2002-2003 guide to Vegetarian Worcestershire, which the group will publish later
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2/10/01 - Blake in plea for more goals
CAPTAIN Mark Blake has issued a 'give us a goal' plea to his fellow team-mates following Kidderminster Harriers barren start to the season which has left them with the unwanted record of being the Nationwide League's lowest scorers. Harriers have netted
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25/9/01 - Larkin has chance to shine
STRIKER Colin Larkin will at last have a chance to impress Kidderminster Harriers fans when he goes into Jan Molby's starting line-up for tonight's Nationwide League Division Three clash with Oxford United at Aggborough (7.45). The 19-year-old striker
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brass band in cathedral concert
THE National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, conducted by Elgar Howarth, is in concert in Worcester cathedral on Saturday, August 10. The concert, at 7.30pm, is a Huntingdon Hall presentation in association with The Three Choirs Golden Jubilee Fringe
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4/9/01 - Blake adds to injury problems
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers could be without experienced midfielder Mark Blake for up to three weeks. The 30-year-old is suffering from hamstring trouble, which forced him to be substituted shortly after he equalised for Harriers in Saturday's 1-1 Nationwide
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21/8/01 - Broughton set for cup return
DREWE Broughton is set to make his first apearance of the season tonight when Kidderminster Harriers take on Division One Preston North End in the first round of the Worthington Cup at Aggborough (7.45). The former Peterborough United striker has missed
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10/11/01 - Newton spells out Harriers policy
LIONEL Newton has revealed his reasons for not splashing out any more money for Kidderminster Harriers manager Jan Molby to spend on new players. The Harriers chairman says it would be an 'irresponsible' thing to do while the club are losing money on
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Kidderminster Harriers 2 Reading 4
Friday, July 19, 2002 KIDDERMINSTER Harriers suffered their first pre-season defeat when they went down 4-2 to First Division Reading at Aggborough last night. The Royals took the lead in the 12th minute through Nicky Forster, but Harriers hit back seven
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9/11/01 - Blake is fit as Harriers target
MARK Blake has recovered from a hip injury in time to play for Kidderminster Harriers' Nationwide League Division Three clash against Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road tomorrow (3pm). The experienced midfielder resumed training yesterday after picking up
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At cutting edge with new mower
TWO new pieces of equipment were highlighted by Pershore-based Spearhead Machinery on its stand at the Royal Show. The Countryside Stewardship scheme calls for six-metre headlands which the new Spearhead 620 mower will cut with capacity to spare. The
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MP shows solidarity
COTSWOLD MP Geoffrey Clifton-Brown has joined a trade union to show his solidarity with the hunting community. Mr Clifton-Brown is now the first Member of Parliament to sign up to the Union of Country Sport Workers. He said: "I believe passionately in
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Rushden & Diamonds 0 Kidderminster Harriers 2
Saturday, April 15, 2002 CARETAKER boss Ian Britton did his long-term job prospects no harm by guiding Kidderminster Harriers to an excellent 2-0 win at promotion-chasing Rushden and Diamonds. Britton has suffered just one defeat since he took temporary