WORCESTER City have moved to fill their void at left-back by signing Jonny Harkness on loan from Kidderminster Harriers.

Harkness becomes the second player to make the temporary switch from Aggborough to St George's Lane following the capture of Jon Munday last week.

The 22-year-old, who has made 17 starts and scored twice for Harriers this season, will be in the starting line-up for Saturday's Blue Square North trip to Nuneaton Borough (3pm).

Harkness's arrival provides manager Richard Dryden with cover for injured Shabir Khan and allows Jamie Price to return to midfield.

Dryden said: "Jonny's another quality left-footer and will be straight in for tomorrow.

"We need Jamie Price pushed on into midfeld and I think it has been worth the wait getting someone like Jonny in."

The former Northern Ireland youth international was Harriers' manager Mark Yates' first signing in January 2006 and he made an immediate impact with his ability at set-pieces.

Yates said: "Jonny needs games and this is a fantastic opportunity for him to play regularly. As with Jon Munday's loan, it's good for us as we can keep a close eye on his progress."

Dryden was also hoping to add another face to his squad on a permanent basis but has decided to wait until the player returns to fitness following injury.

Meanwhile, kind-hearted City fans will get their money back after the hospital where Danny McDonnell had his shoulder surgery agreed to waive the fee.

Supporters had rallied round to raise almost £1,000 in 24 hours after the keeper's insurance company refused to pay for the operation.

After learning that the insurers had not covered the costs, Dr David Robinson, who performed the operation, and Ben Nicholson, general manager of the Spire South Bank Hospital in Bath Road, have said they will forego the fee.

There are still some outstanding fixed costs that cannot be recovered but the majority of the money, around £1,500, will be paid back.

"I am delighted, it's a great gesture," said City chairman Dave Boddy.

"We will discuss with supporters the best way to give them their money back."