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Harriers buck up for Gola League bid
Harriers buck up for Gola
Harriers buck up for Gola League bid
Following the Harriers' dismal Gola League display against Nuneaton it was suggested they needed to freshen up with two or three new faces from within the squad. Well, "We will be delighted," said management, as several key players have been associated with the club since, with the highlight being Alistair Robertson working from the middle of defence.
Several key players were expected to fill places this season, with Ian Benbow, Mick Jobbins and Pat Heard among those working from the Midland County Under-19 teams next Wednesday in the Midland League game.
When the Harriers played Walsall at the weekend — which had been criticised by the club — John Allen said: "We will be working from the group and will be using Alistair Robertson."
"We'll be delighted to be involved — we are a good team."
Harriers took back the lead on Wednesday in the Midland League game against Runcorn.
● Mark Rosegreen scored a brilliant goal against Runcorn.
Match reports round up
Harriers opened the scoring — Rosegreen from the kick off.
There was no score after six minutes — Woodhall and Graham Mackenzie after 45 minutes.
And then dribbled goalward. His quick snap shot beat several defenders reeling but the superb effort was also saved by Davies.
There were seconds of added time and then Rosegreen scored from the kick off.
The Harriers had begun 1–0 within seconds of proving and scoring with a long range shot to match the winner.
KIDDERMINSTER: Barton, Garth
– Andy Bissell
The Harriers' 'hit men'
The Harriers' 'hit men'
The Harriers' 'hit men'
TIM GARNER (goalkeeper): A 24-year-old Designer Engineer. Born in Leicester. Previous clubs include Nuneaton and Leamington. Played 29 times this season for the club.
TREVOR CAMPBELL (goalkeeper): Harrier's no. 1 'keeper, Trevor started his career with Crystal Palace and had spells with Redditch and Sutton Coalfield before joining Harriers. Age 21 he has played for the Republic of Ireland under-18 team. Made 45 appearances for the Harriers this season. Birmingham born and currently unemployed.
MARK BUCKLAND (defender): In his first season with Kidderminster after making over 50 appearances for Wolverhampton Wanderers. He had spells with AP Leamington and Cheltenham before moving to Aggborough. Cheltenham born Mark is 25 and a scaffolder. Made 59 appearances this season and scored 12 goals.
JOHN BARTON (defender): Started his career with Stourbridge and then moved to Worcester City who sold him to Everton for a non-league record of £30,000. The 33-year-old college tutor made 20 appearances for the Goodison Park club before moving to Derby County where he played over 70 league and cup games. John is the club's assistant manager. Birmingham-born he has made 68 appearances this season and scored once.
MARTIN GAVIN (defender): Joined Harriers from Telford United for a four figure fee in September 1980. The 29-year-old carpet fitter is the club's longest player, making over 300 appearances for the Gola League outfit. Began his career with Bristol City and in addition to having a trial with Arsenal has played for Bromsgrove Rovers and Bilston. 47 appearances this season and scored four goals. Martin was born in Birmingham.
CHRIS JONES (defender): Voted Stourbridge's Player of the Year three successive seasons before signing for Harriers in the summer of 1983 and collected a similar award at the end of his first season at Aggborough. Aged 31, Chris is six foot four inches tall and an engineer. 48 appearances this season and four goals.
CLIVE BOXALL (defender): Aged 24, Clive played for Cheltenham and Leamington before coming to Aggborough. Cheltenham-born, he is a banker who will marry his fiancee Lesley nine days after the match. He has made 22 appearances and scored once this season.
ADRIAN O'DOWD (midfield): Served his apprenticeship with Aston Villa and made 10 league appearances for Oxford United. Joined Kidderminster from Southern League Moor Green after playing for Banbury United and Alvechurch. Aged 26, Birmingham-born, he has played on 43 occasions this season and scored 13 goals.
GRAHAM MACKENZIE (midfield): Joined Harriers from AP Leamington last season. The 29-year-old Cheltenham school teacher has also had spells with Wycombe Wanderers and Cheltenham Town. He is club captain and skippered the England Colleges XI. Born in Buckie, Scotland, he has made 72 appearances and scored seven goals this season. Harriers Clubman of the Year.
MARTIN WOODALL (midfield): Played for Willenhall in the FA Vase Final when they were beaten 3-2 by Whickham in the 1981 final. He had spells with Walsall, AP Leamington and Cheltenham before moving to Aggborough in December 1983. Aged 25, the Gas Board worker from Dudley will join Australia's Preston Macedonia in the summer. He has made 60 appearances this season and scored 2 goals.
PAUL DAVIES (forward): The only Kidderminster-born player in the team — and the only player certain to miss the Final. He received ankle and ligament damage during last weeks match at Bromsgrove and the injury rules him out. Paul played for Cardiff City, Trowbridge and Dutch club SC Hercules before signing for Harriers two years ago. Aged 24 the junior executive has played 64 times this season and scored 44 goals.
KIM CASEY (forward): Joined Harriers during the summer from Gloucester City after playing for Sutton Coalfield and AP Leamington. He is a former England under-18 international and also represented the England non-league team against Wales last month. The 25-year-old insurance underwriter smashed the Harriers' goal scoring record this season by netting 71 goals in 66 games. The Davies — Casey — Tuohy strike force has netted an incredible 137 goals between them this season.
MICKY TUOHY (forward): Started as a Junior with Walsall and had football league experience with Southend United with whom he made 21 league appearances. Joined Worcester City for a £6,000 fee and moved to Kidderminster in March two years ago. Aged 30, Micky is a Sports Development Officer in Sandwell. He has scored on 22 occasions this season and made 65 appearances.
MARK ROSEGREEN (forward): The 20-year-old degree student will play alongside Tuohy and Casey on Sunday in the absence of Paul Davies. Mark, who has played for the England under-18 team and has had extended trials with Southampton, has been the regular substitute for Kidderminster this season. He joined Harriers in March 1984. Coventry-born, Mark is studying engineering at Birmingham Polytechnic.
ARCHIE RICHARDS (defender): A 36-year-old painter and decorator whose extensive experience includes spells with Stourbridge, Weymouth and Kettering. Wolverhampton born, Archie has made 32 appearances this season.
RUSSELL BRADLEY (defender): Smethwick-born Russell is a 20-year-old Commercial Officer who has had experience with numerous clubs including Newton Albion and Nottingham Forest. He has made nine appearances this season.
Kidderminster Harriers FC: Back row, left to right: Micky Tuohy, Chris Jones, Tim Garner, Trevor Campbell, Paul Davies,...
● Kidderminster Harriers FC:
● Kidderminster Harriers FC: Back row, left to right: Micky Tuohy, Chris Jones, Tim Garner, Trevor Campbell, Paul Davies, Russell Bradley. Middle row, left to right: Alan Morris (assistant coach), Martin Woodall, Adrian O'Dowd, Clive Boxall, Mark Buckland, Mark Rosegreen, Jack Chapman (physio). Front row, left to right: Graham Allner (manager), Martin Gavin, John Barton, Graham MacKenzie, Kim Casey, Archie Richards and Brian Kenning (coach).
HARRIERS CUP TRAIL
Allner's glory boys!
Allner's glory boys!
Allner's glory boys!
WELSH CUP FINAL WREXHAM 1, HARRIERS 1 (after extra time)
The Racecourse Ground, so often a spare wilderness this season, witnessed delirious scenes of celebration on Sunday as Graham Allner's valiant Harrier's staged a magnificent Cup Final recovery.
Reports by Andy Bissell
When Kim Casey's magical right boot swept into action in the 82nd minute a deafening roar engulfed the ground which doubtlessly rekindled memories of former glory days at the national stadium.
The crowd enjoyed a marvellous spectacle of attacking football that would have occurred fairly to even the harshest critic of the game.
And it was fitting young Mark Rosegreen providing the telling cross for Graham's equaliser as his dazzling footwork reduced the Robins defence to a shambles.
ble weak link because of his inexperience; the degree student confounded the doubters with a polished exhibition of skill and nerve.
And it was Rosegreen who had the first opportunity to put Kidderminster ahead in the first half when his glancing header narrowly escaped the net following a precision free kick from Graham MacKenzie.
But Wrexham had the best early opportunity to put the part-timers in their place when the influential Nick Henchers cross was nodded on by Steel to Andy Fearn who beat the Kidderminster goal at
his mercy. But somehow he headed from six yards and the jeers from the Kidder minister crowd added to his misery.
Testing
But the first 45 minutes were a testing time for the Harrier's.
After just seven minutes Paul Comstive escaped the shackles of Mackenzie and beat Steel's storming goal ward with a good through ball. Steel cross looked dangerous but superb covering from Woodall denied Hencher from applying the final touch.
Trevor Campbell was again tested in the 15th minute when he did well to save a blustering shot from Edwards. The ball spun loose and Jim Steel will want to forget the dreadful hash he made of the rebound.
But the Harriers' were gradually beginning to assert authority on the field. Woodall and O'Dowd were imposing and John Barton was making impressive breaks from deep positions.
Flashed
And shortly after Rosegreen's header grazed the post, Kidderminster equalised with a chance to score. A great ball from Barton's throw-in reached Mark Rosegreen who displayed a touch of genius that set up the equaliser. Rosegreen turned Salathiel and then ran within ten yards past the
Casey through the Wrexham defence with only Dai Davies in the Robin goal to beat. But the striker blasted over from 5 yards.
Six minutes into the second half Wrexham scored after a claim for a penalty in the Kidderminster area led to utter confusion. While players from both sides looked to officials for a decision, Barry Horne nodded in to short post Campbell.
The Harriers' keeper was under pressure again in the following minute. Davies made a diving save from the ball way line and broke the Harriers' offside trap. But Campbell reacted superbly and Mark Buckland cleared the ball off the line.
Wrexham were now temporarily in the driving seat and it was Barry Horne who was masterminding the attack. In the 73rd minute he again broke superbly through the defence and his pass to Gregory set up an excellent goal scoring chance, but the forward shot wildly past the post just eight yards and even reserve Mr Cooper afforded a smile at the fluff.
sing a superb weighted cross to the far post. And there waiting was the hungry Kim Casey who headed the ball past Davies despite the presence of Wrexham defenders around him.
It was Casey's 72nd goal of the season and his most important.
Drama
The goal resulted in 30 minutes extra time and more goal mouth drama.
After Martin Woodall shot over the bar in the opening minutes of the first spell, he was then beaten superbly preventing Comtive from adding the final touch in [unclear] ling run.
And then dribbled goalward. His quick snap shot beat several defenders reeling but the superb effort was also saved by Davies.
Victory finally escaped Harriers in the cruellest fashion when a corner from Mackenzie was cleared off the line by Salathiel and Micky Tuohy's follow-up shot crashed the top of the post. Both sides left the field to a rousing standing ovation and the stage was set for the continuation of the saga on Wednesday night.
HARRIERS: Campbell, Barton, Buckland, Boxall, Woodall, O'Dowd, Mackenzie, [unclear], Casey, Rosegreen.
Harrier's manager Graham Allner this week had a message for the sceptics who have dismissed his teams chances: "I've...
Harrier's manager Graham Allner
Harrier's manager Graham Allner this week had a message for the sceptics who have dismissed his teams chances: "I've seen Wrexham and it's not beyond us to win the cup final.
He added: "I know we can beat this side and it's no good players not turning up to perform on their ground and do the business."
"It's going to be a great occasion for the club and town. A lot of people think it's great to actually get to the final but at the end of the day it's only winning the cup that matters."
Allner's side start the game without Paul Davies who has already scored eight goals in the competition.
His replacement is 20-year-old Mark Rosegreen and Allner is confident about the "super-sub's" abilities.
He said this week: "It is obviously going to be hard for Mark. It is always hard for players to come in when they have not played regularly. But I feel sure he will be alright on the day."
But what about their third division opponents?
"I would rather not go into the opposition and the team at this stage but they are obviously a good third division side."
"We are going to Wrexham to win and I believe we can."
"...finished 13th in the league this season and it will not go unnoticed that Dixie McNeil's team conceded more goals at home than any other team in the division. But they do have a competent home record."
Dai Davies, the Welsh international goalkeeper, in action.
● Dai Davies, the
● Dai Davies, the Welsh international goalkeeper, in action.
Chris Jones rises high to clear during his almost faultless personal performance.
● Chris Jones rises
● Chris Jones rises high to clear during his almost faultless personal performance.
The local Derby cup tie was off to an explosive start with each side having a free kick awarded to them in the first...
The local Derby cup
The local Derby cup tie was off to an explosive start with each side having a free kick awarded to them in the first two minutes.
In the following minute Malvern's Clive East was booked by referee Roger Lissemun for a professional foul on Kidderminster defender Chris Jones.
Kidderminster's Martin Weir conceded a free kick and Bobby Shinton hooked the ball from the post from Selby's free kick.
East was again in action for Malvern when he first fired a drive just wide of the post from the edge of the penalty area.
Mark Hingley was twice in action in the Malvern goal saving from Paul Davies but the 15th minute when Harriers leading scorer KIM CASEY came on as substitute to complete a move by finishing a move from John Barton.
MALVERN: Hingley, Price, Langford, Moverley, Tudor, Selby, Bailey, Mogford, Round, Shinton, East; subs: Rawle, Pullen. KIDDERMINSTER: Campbell, Buckland, Barton, Weir, Jones, Richards, Mackenzie, Casey, Davies, Tuohy, Rosegreen; subs: Boxall, Gavin.
Mark Buckland hit the bar for Kidderminster and two minutes later Mark Rosegreen also hit the bar with a curling corner.
MARK ROSEGREEN added a second goal for Kidderminster after 33 minutes following up a free kick from Casey.
This was Rosegreen's first goal of the season.
Malvern also should have gone further ahead in the 41st minute when Casey headed over the bar. Half-time.
Malvern 0 Kidderminster 2
Joe Rawle replaced Steve Rodham for Malvern at the start of the second half.
Left the 1982 3 Southern League Champions: The most successful side ever seen at the Windmill.
Left the 1982 3
Left the 1982 3 Southern League Champions: The most successful side ever seen at the Windmill. Back row: Chapman, Woodall, Ruby, Brittan, Garner, Campbell, Kavanagh, Buckland, Livesy, Allner. Front: Shanahan, Downes, Griffin, MacKenzie, Wilson, Casey, Rosegreen.
KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS 1984/5HARRIERS FIXTURES 1985-86
HARRIERS FIXTURES 1985-86
HARRIERS FIXTURES 1985-86
(Results handwritten on the clipping in faded ink; scores marked [unclear] could not be read with confidence.)
August 24—DAGENHAM 2-0 H 26—ALTRINCHAM 0-2 H 31—FRICKLEY 1-3 A September 2—NORTHWICH 2-2 H 7—FA CUP 2-0 9—NORTHWICH 0-0 A 14—BARNET 0-3 H 16—BATH C 3-0 H 21—WELSH CUP 2-0 H 23—BATH C 3-1 H 28—NUNEATON 2-1 H 30—KETTERING 2-2 October 5—DARTFORD 1-5 A 7—KETTERING 0-2 H 12—NUNEATON 1-2 A 14—ALTRINCHAM 1-2 A 19—WEYMOUTH 2-2 H November 9—ENFIELD 2-2 A 16—RUNCORN 3-1 H 18—TELFORD 3-0 H 23—STAFFORD 2-3 A December 2—TELFORD 0-0 7—WYCOMBE 0-2 H 14—MAIDSTONE 1-1 A 21—FA TROPHY 5-1 26—CHELTENHAM 5-0 H 28—SCARBOROUGH 5-1 H January 1—CHELTENHAM 6-2 A 4—WEYMOUTH 2-4 A 25—SCARBOROUGH 5-3 A February 1—BARROW 1-0 H 8—FRICKLEY 2-1 H 15—MAIDSTONE 1-1 H 22—RUNCORN 2-0 A March 1—BARROW 4-3 A 8—STAFFORD 1-0 A 10—BARNET 1-0 A 15—WEALDSTONE [unclear] A 22—WEALDSTONE 3-0 H 29—DARTFORD 1-0 H 31—DAGENHAM 1-0 A April 5—WYCOMBE 5-2 R 12—ENFIELD 4-2 H 19—BOSTON 1-2 A May 3—BOSTON 2-2 H
KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS 1985-86: Back row (left to right): Graham Allner (manager), Brian Kenning (coach), Malcolm...
KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS 1985-86: Back
KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS 1985-86: Back row (left to right): Graham Allner (manager), Brian Kenning (coach), Malcolm Kavanagh, Paul Davies, Micky Tuohy, Tim Garner, Russell Bradley, John Horne, Chris Jones, John Barton, Jack Chapman (trainer). Front: Martin Woodhall, Martin Gavin, Mark Rosegreen, Graham McKenzie, Archie Richards, John Powell, Kim Casey.
WORCESTERSHIRE SENIOR CUP SECOND LEG
Worcestershire Senior Cup report
By Andy Bissell
WORCESTERSHIRE SENIOR CUP SECOND LEG HARRIERS 5 BROMSGROVE ROVERS 2
Goal King Kim Casey served up a timely Welsh Cup toast for the Harriers on Friday night when his deadly finishing routed Rovers.
● Kim Casey
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The jubilant Harriers with the Worcestershire Senior Cup. The 3-2 victory over Bromsgrove Rovers saw Allner's men...
● The jubilant Harriers
● The jubilant Harriers with the Worcestershire Senior Cup. The 3-2 victory over Bromsgrove Rovers saw Allner's men retain the trophy for the second year running.