KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' play-off hopes have been given a boost with the loan extensions of Fraser Digby and Dion Scott.

Goalkeeper Digby and defender Dion Scott have become an integral part of manager Ian Britton's side and helped them revive their promotion ambitions with a 1-0 win against Southend United in mid-week.

Victory left Harriers within one point of top three side Bournemouth and two points away from York City in 11th place as the Nationwide League Division Three race for the play-offs hots up.

Britton was delighted to see Digby and Scott extend their stay at Aggborough.

"Unfortunately we are not in a position to offer permanent deals at the moment but I'm delighted we can keep them here for a little longer," said Britton.

"Both players have done well since they've been here."

Another loan signing, Wolves' forward John Melligan, grabbed the vital goal in the win over the Shrimpers and in the post ITV Digital cash-strapped world of football, Harriers have used loan signings to good effect.

Molineux full back Mark Clyde starred earlier in the season while Britton has recently brought in promising Nottingham Forest centre back Wes Morgan to further strengthen his defence.

Britton has also confirmed he will bring in a new player before Saturday's trip to Rochdale.

The player in question has apparently agreed to join Harriers but has been held back by his club due to injury problems.

One player who is no longer a part of Britton's plans is young striker Andrew Corbett who has left the club.

The 21-year-old is currently on loan at Dr Martens Western Division Solihull Borough where he has scored 20 goals but Britton admitted it was the right time to release him.

"It was a tough decision as I've had Corbs since he was 16-years-old but I just felt he needed a fresh start elsewhere," said Britton.

"He has done tremendously well at Solihull this season and is an excellent professional. I hope he continues to work hard."