KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Ian Britton has released two players -- Dion Scott and Hugh McAuley.

The Aggborough boss blames the financial climate for his decision not to offer the pair fresh deals for next year's Nationwide League Division Three campaign.

McAuley, a midfielder who joined from Cheltenham Town on transfer deadline day in March and is a former Liverpool trainee, made just four substitute appearances for Harriers.

But defender Scott, who arrived from Mansfield Town on a short-term deal in February, pulled on the red shirt 19 times and scored one goal.

"This season will be financially harder for the club and unfortunately I can't keep everybody," said Britton.

"Hugh's attitude has been first-class but I have to look at the bigger picture.

"Dion is obviously disappointed not to be offered a new deal but, as with Hugh, the make-up of the squad for next season will be heavily influenced by the lack of money I have available.

"But he did very well for us and I'm sure he'll find another club very quickly. He leaves with our best wishes."

Hereford United's Rob Purdie will be at the Edgar Street club for next season.

The midfielder has signed a one-year full-time contract, and boosts the number of players in the Nationwide Conference club's squad to 10.

Manager Graham Turner will meet midfielder Danny Williams today for talks about a new deal but Richard Teesdale, who has also been offered a new contract, has still to put pen to paper.