NEARLY 200 die-hard Kidderminster Harriers fans flocked to Aggborough in the pouring rain to welcome the team back from their FA trophy final clash at Wembley.

Dressed in commemorative shirts, with flags, banners and hooters, the fans refused to let the weather - or the 3-2 loss - dampen their spirits and gave a huge cheer when an open-top bus carrying the players pulled up at the home ground on Sunday afternoon.

And the biggest cheer of the day went to striker James Constable who scored both of Harriers' goals against Stevenage Borough in the first half.

Gloria Wagstaff and her husband Waggy', who have been following the Harriers for five years, said: "As disappointing as the 3-2 score was for us, it was more disappointing for the players and staff.

"We've come here just to let them know they haven't been deserted and we are still proud fans."

Stuart Berrington, aged 37, who travelled to Wembley on one of the Red Army buses on Saturday, said: "I'm here to show my support to the lads.

"Win or lose I'm still proud of them and will support them no matter what. I'm now just looking forward to next season."

All the fans agreed that the atmosphere at the game against Stevenage had been fantastic and Wembley Stadium had been spectacular.

Kim Fidoe said despite the disappointing result it had been great to be there and was an experience she will never forget.

And Kidderminster Harriers sponsor John Davies, of Hire It, said: "You can't describe it to anyone who hasn't been - it has to be seen to be believed."

Speaking after the open-top bus tour around the town, assistant manager Neil Howarth admitted that the team hadn't been looking forward to it.

"Being honest, it was the last thing we wanted to do after losing, and the weather certainly didn't help," he said.

"But to see the support of the fans who turned up to welcome us home has definitely lifted everyone's spirits and made it all worth while."