freyno Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 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 As of 14 January 2009. 1 GK Adam Bartlett 2 DF Paul Bignot 3 DF Lee Baker 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 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 Honours Conference Champions: 1994, 2000 Conference Runners-Up: 1997 FA Trophy Winners: 1987, Runners-up: 1991, 1995, 2007 Bob Lord Trophy Winners: 1997, Runners-up 1989 Welsh Cup finalists: 1986, 1989 Southern League Cup Winners: 1980 Worcestershire Senior Cup Winners: 19 times Birmingham Senior Cup Winners: 7 times Staffordshire Senior Cup Winners: 4 times Birmingham & District League/West Midlands (Regional) League Champions: 6 times; Runners-up: 3 times Southern League Premier Division Runners-up: 1 time West Midland League Cup Winners: 7 times Keys Cup Winners: 7 times Border Counties Floodlit League Champions: 3 times Camkin Floodlit Cup Winners: 3 times Bass County Vase Winners: 1 times Conference Fair Play Trophy: 3 times Club Information Background Name: Kidderminster Harriers Football Club Nickname: The Harriers Founded: 1886 Fierce Rivals: Worcester,Hereford,Cheltenham Other Rivals: Rushden,Shrewsbury Legends: Bo Henriksen Club Icons: Kim Casey, Paul Davies Favoured Personnel: John Mullins,Jeff Kenna,Paul Jones,Mike Marsh, Media Prediction: 11th Team Captain: Mark Creighton Vice Captain: Russell Penn Manager: Mark Yates Assistant Manager: Neil Howarth Youth Coach: Nick Griffiths Physio: Pete Dugmore Stadium & Facilities Ground: Aggbrough Capacity: 6,250 Approx. (3200seated Approx.) Average Season Ticket Price: £250 Average Ticket Price: £13 No. of Season Ticket Holders: 550 Training Facilities: Adequate Youth Setup: Adaquate Star Players Mark Creighton Russ Penn Strenth Defence Weakness Midfield Now lets get the harriers to the prem Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenal_2111 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Good thread, I'll add it to the Links Thread:thup: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freyno Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 thanks i should have a end of pre season update soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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freyno Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 i started again with new leagues Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlton Ath Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 oi, how many of those new players did i recommend!!!! DW, who is Brice Clairenteau Donald Angalama Julien Boursault Many thanks.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freyno Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 just a few i found to help bolster my squad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freyno Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 i think i just search players without a club and they were the only decent 1s i could find Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clark123 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 It doesn't seem long ago when i was watching Hull v Kidderminster and look at us now! Keep the faith Kidderminster fans, anything is possible! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freyno Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 yeah i remember that i was mascot for one of the kiddy hull matches i remember when i went to the kc and you beat us 6-1 i think? and i said there going places Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bovered1987 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 You from Kidderminster Freyno? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freyno Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 yeah mate 101010 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bovered1987 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I'm from Kiddy to!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freyno Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 where abouts? and update soon only laptop is playin up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ234 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 i watched kiddy beat hull 3-0 at aggbrough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bovered1987 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I live just off station hill.. not far from aggborough =] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freyno Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 fairenough mate i live near the old sugar beet site do you support kiddy? i might know you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clark123 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Im guessing Kidderminster is a very small place or your and extremely popular man lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freyno Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 into december need a couple of players to come in and out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freyno Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 heres a update on my fa cup run ive got port vale in the 3rd round another tough one to get through to get a big team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freyno Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 ive just beat port vale and got west ham in 4th round proberly my last fa cup game of the season but delighted of how far weve came Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ234 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Congratulations hope you can keep your run goin:thup: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freyno Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 got knocked out by west ham but second in league and still in fat and setanta shield Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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