freyno Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 1 GK Adam Bartlett 2 DF Paul Bignot (on loan to Newport County) 3 DF Lee Baker (on loan from West Bromwich Albion) 4 MF Andy Ferrell 5 DF Mark Creighton 6 DF Luke Jones 7 FW Stefan Moore 8 FW Darryl Knights 9 FW Matthew Barnes-Homer 10 MF Russell Penn 11 FW Justin Richards 12 GK Dean Coleman 14 MF Brian Smikle 15 MF Michael McGrath 16 MF Martin Brittain 17 FW David McDermott 18 DF Martin Riley 19 MF Sam Foley 20 MF Dean Bennett 21 DF Keith Lowe 23 DF Michael Bowler 24 MF Nathan Hayward Star Players Mark Creighton Russell Penn Justin Richards History History Kidderminster Harriers were formed in 1886 from an athletics and rugby union club that had existed for nine years. They were founder members of the Birmingham and District League in 1889, but did not win it until 1938. They moved to the Southern League the following year, but played just two games because of the onset of World War II.[1] They rejoined the Southern League in 1948, but in 1960 dropped back down to the Birmingham League. They were back to the Southern League by 1970, and in 1983 were promoted to the Alliance Premier League (now the Conference) after finishing second to AP Leamington, who were refused entry. AP Leamington manager Graham Allner was appointed Manager, marking the start of a 16-year association with the club. Despite not playing in Wales, they were Welsh Cup finalists in 1986 and again in 1989.[2] In 1989 Kidderminster Harriers formed their first YTS training scheme and this was a first as they were still playing non-league football in the Conference. The first crop of players included Ian Clarke, Ryan Rankin, Will Bache, Alan Knott, Richard Congrave, Russel Dodds, Craig Gillett and Justin Taylor. In 1994, Harriers were Conference champions, but were controversially refused promotion due to the Football League's tightened fire safety regulations for stadiums after the Bradford City fire disaster. Aggborough's main stand was of wooden construction, and despite assurances a new cantilever stand would be ready for the new season (which was completed on time) and considerable West Midlands media support the Football League rejected Harriers' promotion. Ironically the ground hosted an 8,000 crowd without any problems for the visit of West Ham United in that year's 5th round FA Cup (also the last time a non-league side has reached the last 16). They finished second to Macclesfield Town in 1997, but then finished in the bottom half in each of the next two seasons. Harriers received the biggest sell-on fee for a former non-league side with the £700,000 the club picked up when Lee Hughes joined Coventry City in August 2001. Kidderminster had sold Hughes to West Bromwich Albion in 1998 and under the sell-on clause negotiated by manager Allner at the time got 15% of any further transfer fee. This was activated when Hughes moved to Coventry City for a reported £5 million. Former Liverpool star Jan Mølby was appointed as manager for the 1999-2000 season, and led the club to the title at the first attempt, beating Rushden & Diamonds by nine points. Thereafter, low attendances (the town is close to several large Championship or Premiership sides) and lack of revenue following the ITV Digital collapse meant the club struggled to make a mark in the Football League, and after five seasons they were relegated back to the Conference National division. A close-season boardroom takeover battle disrupted preparations for their first season back in the Conference; consequently the club struggled to maintain efforts towards a quick return to the Football League, ending up with a 15th-place finish in the Conference National. Ex-Harriers captain and former Doncaster Rovers, Cheltenham Town player and Burnley assistant coach Mark Yates took over as Manager from the sacked Stuart Watkiss during the season. He steered the club away from minor danger of relegation in the 2005-06 season and during his first full campaign, took the side to the FA Trophy final at Wembley Stadium for the first time in 12 years. They however lost 3-2 to Stevenage Borough in front of 53,262. Their league form however was less impressive, resulting in mid-table finishes for the past three seasons. info History Lets all have ago at getting the harriers back into the football league Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freyno Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 Transfer Update Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlHighfield Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 You need a bit more information about the team Put in background information like honours, staff, there history Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CarlHighfield Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Put it in your opening post Also go on wikipedia and type down some info Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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freyno Posted December 3, 2008 Author Share Posted December 3, 2008 i will update soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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