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  1. Kidderminster Harriers // Vanarama National League North // 2024/25 pre-season + transfers

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    As many matches as possible to get the players fit while frantically looking for new players to sign.

    Ben Blythe - D C

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    Billy Fewster - M C

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    Bobby Kamwa - M C

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    Jovan Malcolm - ST

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    Kamarni Ryan - M R

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    Nick Townsend - GK

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    Zehn Mohammed - D R

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  2. On 20/11/2022 at 11:06, Sahajpal Oberoi said:

    60 GOALS? For Will Goodwin? He should be snapped up by a Championship side.

    He's already announced he will leave on a free at the end of the season and I can just enjoy the time I have left with him as he's been too good for this level.

  3. Kidderminster Harriers // Vanarama National League North // May 2024 + end of season

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    One final meaningless match before the playoffs. In the first round Boston were 0-2 up within 25 minutes but there was strength for a big comeback. King's Lynn were also 2-0 up after 25 minutes but this time proved harder and only 1 goal wasn't enough to turn the match around.

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    King's Lynn are promoted, fairly I must say, after losing the title on the last matchday.

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    Scarborough had a great final stretch and were able to disrupt the top 3 that was set for so many weeks. Peterborough Sports were a joke.

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    Interesting stats for a handful of players. But above everyone else Will Goodwin should win every award available because he scored 60 goals in 51 apps and was absolutely decisive in the squad's campaign and rise up the table after a weak start last summer. The best players have one more year on their contract so there is a base to continue from, hopefully attracting the interest of some quality free agents at the end of June.

  4. Kidderminster Harriers // Vanarama National League North // April 2024

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    A 5 match winless streak was finally broken but the return to fledging for still is not totally convincing.

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    The title decision will be until the last second but not for Kidderminster, already locked in 5th place.

  5. Kidderminster Harriers // Vanarama National League North // March 2024

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    The leaky defense has consequences again. I just wish the dips in form weren't so extreme.

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    Everything is leading to a playoff finish at this point. Top 2 seems out of reach and 8th place is also, apparently, far enough not to be a real danger.

  6. Kidderminster Harriers // Vanarama National League North // February 2024

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    After a heavy but deserved loss against the league leaders, the rest of the month was completed with wins, including knocking higher division Bromley out of the FA Trophy.

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    The top 3 is now starting to become a top 4, something unlikely until some weeks ago, but the squad is in great form.

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    Another new face joins the squad. Dickenson has a dangerous injury history but he can play as full back and winger and since joining has 3G+1A in 3 matches played.

  7. @Hootieleece Gilliead is expected to be the starting B2B, although he can also do BWM but he's more needed as a B2B due to the quality of the other options. He can also play on the right when the team is parking the bus near the end.

    Louis John is the third best CD currently. He's not bad at anything and doesn't have worrying traits in the scout report so he's a viable option at anytime, even for next season.

  8. Kidderminster Harriers // Vanarama National League North // January 2024

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    What a month! Undefeated in a hectic calendar like this is already an achievement by itself. Good results built on a prolific attack and composure to keep wins in the final minutes. Also, a cup replay match avoided with a goal on extra time playing with 10 men only.

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    The league table is the reflection of the good performances. 2nd best attack and unbeaten in the last 9 (7W 2D).

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    Alex Gilliead joins from free agency and what a satisfying signing. Great CA/PA, much lower wages than the scout report indicated, excellent pros/cons. In particular consistency/injuries/big matches are such important factors not only at this level but for any scouting report.

  9. Kidderminster Harriers // Vanarama National League North // December 2023

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    A frustrating month because it could have been a perfect record if not for points lost against the 18th and 19th placed, both at home.

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    Top 3 seems a separate battle between them but all other spots are within reach.

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    Louis John signs to be option to the other three CBs because the fixture congestion is very heavy at the moment. He's moderately good but he also only has contract until the end of the season so it isn't a big risk.

  10. Kidderminster Harriers // Vanarama National League North // November 2023

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    Good performances in the league and also in the FA Cup, where the replay fixture generated €40k in TV revenue.

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    Slowly but surely better performances are starting to materialize in more wins and nearer to the top half of the table.

  11. Kidderminster Harriers // Vanarama National League North // October 2023

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    There was some improvement from last month. The draw and the loss were matches where the opposition were more effective even if less dangerous.

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    The club is back to square one when I signed. The defense is leaky and that is hurting several results.

  12. Kidderminster Harriers // Vanarama National League North // September 2023

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    A disappointing month with several underwhelming results, including near elimination from the FA Cup to a lower league club.

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    3 wins in 10 is not going to be enough for a team expected to be well within the playoff zone.

  13. Kidderminster Harriers // Vanarama National League North // August 2023

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    Not a fantastic start especially losing points at home.

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    There's already one match in hand due to a waterlogged pitch (in August...) so that will be one more to fill up September.

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    Also in August a new winger arrived to be a starter.

  14. Kidderminster Harriers // Vanarama National League North // 2023-24 pre-season + transfers

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    My approach to pre-season is always to schedule as many matches as possible to try to get everyone match fit. Results are secondary but morale helps so I play against smaller clubs.

    We're predicted 3rd by the media, and internal expectations are to finish in the playoff places. With that in mind the transfer window has been busy, with many new signings. I renewed basically the base XI from last season and the rest are new, better faces.

    Adam Lovatt - M C

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    Charlie Wellens - M RC

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    Danny Whitehead - M C

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    Grant Horton - D C

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    James Hardy - M R

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    Jayden Smith - ST

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    Luke Burke - D R

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    Tyler Denton - D L

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    Will Goodwin - ST

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  15. Kidderminster Harriers // Vanarama National League North // May 2023 + end of season

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    The first round saw the two underdogs advance, but on the semi final Spennymoor were superior - even if their first goal came near half time with a scorcher from distance after an uneventful first half. Also two regular starters sustained injuries between the two matches which made the starting XI a bit weaker. Anyway Spennymoor ended up winning promotion.

    Stats wise, the team performed acceptably. Goals were mainly by a loanee which will be a question to address in the next transfer period. Other loanees who had important roles will probably not continue at the club so there is some work to be done regarding new faces.

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  16. Kidderminster Harriers // Vanarama National League North // April 2023

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    A month where the attacking production improved a lot, helped by the impact of new signing Connor Jennings, with 3G + 2A in 4 matches.

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    Either Chester or Darlington had to lose the last match to free a playoff spot, which the latter did.

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    As expected the playoff draw is very hard with away fixtures.

  17. Kidderminster Harriers // Vanarama National League North // March 2023

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    A mixed bag of results, but the difficulty scoring goals and the amount of goals conceded (even with two clean sheets) is a bit worrying.

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    I'd say down to 14th place everyone has a chance at the playoffs so that's what the team needs to do until the end of the season, keep pushing for these places.

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    Connor Jennings is the first signing by the new manager, he arrived on the deadline day and will compete for a spot on the supporting striker role.

  18. Kidderminster Harriers // Vanarama National League North // February 2023

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    The first match of the month was a great win over 2nd placed Scarborough but after that it was all downhill, with the team feeling the effects of the tight schedule.

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    Only 3 points in 12 possible this month is an inevitable drop to mid-table.

  19. Kidderminster Harriers // Vanarama National League North // January 2023

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    A second consecutive undefeated month, including a win at Alfreton who play in the division above, and away at leaders Spennymoor.

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    The good form on the turn of the year means a rise to the playoff zone which is more in line with the board and the fans' expectations.

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