2020: In Memory

Here we pay tribute and remember those lost in 2020

While the idea behind the page is to remember those close to the club such as Harriers fans, former players, staff members and more, any Harriers fan keen to pay respects to someone else is more than welcome to do so.

To add a name to our 2020 list, please contact Matty by e-mail.

MICHAEL WHITEMAN

Michael sadly passed away on 28 April 2020 and will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends

Granddaughter Sadie said, of his time supporting the club: “He was watching the Harriers for 70 years! His seat was J66 and, every home match, he sat in the back room in the Harriers social for a pre-match drink.”

PHIL BUTCHER

Phil sadly passed away in April of 2020. He was a keen Harriers fan who had moved away from the area but continued to follow the fortunes of the Reds closely. Returning to live in Bewdley, he was again a regular at Aggborough and watched games from the North Stand with friend, Richard Mercer, as well as travelling to support the boys at away matches.

BRIAN MURDOCH

An unmistakable figure at Aggborough, Brian sadly died late in 2020. He and his family had provided the match day food within the Stadium for an incredible 60 years, their efforts earning the likes of the famous Aggborough Soup and legendary pies national coverage and attention. Read our full tribute to Brian.

MICHAEL JOHN ELCOCK

Michael, also known as MJ, Scatty or Mickey, Mickey sadly passed away on the 16th October 2020, aged 73. He was the only one of the Elcock brothers, of Allan, Graham and Colin, to maintain his home roots in Kidderminster throughout his life.

A very sociable soul, his life revolved around the Harriers, the Severn Valley Railway, Bobby Vee, and he had many loyal friends, some who had known Mickey for over 50 years. A long standing Harriers season ticket holder, he supported his team both home and away, and would always be happy to attend the match debrief, in any social club after the game.

En route to the Kidderminster Crematorium, the funeral cortège stopped off at Aggbrough, to allow other Harriers’ season ticket holders, who knew Mickey well, turned out to pay their respects. His surviving brothers were always mindful and appreciative of the endearing support of his friends, and in the words of Bobby Vee, we all know that the night now has more than a thousand eyes.

Mickey, fondly remembered by all.