A look towards this weekend’s home cash with York City at Aggborough…
By Matty Paddock - 08/03/2024
Posted 2 years ago
PHIL Brown wants Harriers to lay down a marker for the rest of the season with a strong showing against York City at Aggborough on Saturday.
The Reds suffered a first away league defeat under Brown at Woking in midweek, having won four on the reel prior to that.
With a return home now in their sights, Harriers welcome a York side also battling and striving for points, the two sides sat together in the current National League bottom four.
A good start and a maintained performance will be key going into this one, says Brown, who knows there will be yet another sizable crowd of 3,500 plus in attendance.
“This game is going to be vital from minute one,” he explained.
“We have got to show them that we’re a good footballing team, we’re organised, we’re fit, we’re disciplined, and we’re going to try and get in the face of the opposition.
“People are reading how we’re going to play and we’re not going to disappoint anybody – we’re going to try and get into your face and upset you if you we can do.
“The running capacity of the team has been there for everybody to see and we’re getting people’s respect because of the running power of the team.
“If we can bring that to the party and then bring that A Game that we’ve seen glimpses of in every game we’ve played… we’ve got a duty to perform for [our fans].
“How that performance manifest itself… we take whatever comes as long as we can win this game and make sure there’s almost a full house against Fylde on Tuesday night.”
Brown has already confirmed that skipper Shane Byrne will miss Saturday’s game – and very possibly the remainder of the season – after suffering a hairline fracture of the knee in Tuesday’s defeat.
He’ll be busily looking for reinforcements for his position, but accepts midfielder Regan Griffiths is already in pole position after making a positive impression in his appearances thus far.
The boss added: “Regan Griffiths has proved in the game and a half that he’s played that he’s a capable character, he’s certainly a capable player, that’s for sure.
“There’s every chance that he could get a run in the team, but we still need a little bit of competition in that midfield berth if the skipper’s going to be out for a number of games.
“So we’ve got our crosses to bear, we’ve got our challenges, but that’s the reason we’ve got a 21-man squad.
“The challenging for places now has to be manifested by good performances on a Saturday to keep your shirt for the Tuesday.”
Alex Penny (illness) will be assessed ahead of Saturday’s game, while Matt Preston and Samy Robinson continue to edge closer to their respective returns.
Krystian Pearce is once again eligible for selection following his suspension.
Earlier this season, Harriers edged the return fixture with a 1-0 victory over the Minstermen.
Watch goals from previous meetings against York:
Kick-off at Aggborough on Saturday is at 3:00pm.
MATCH TICKETS – KIDS FOR A QUID
Once again we have on offer our amazing Kids for a Quid offer, with the support of MB Insolvency. All U16s tickets cost just £1.00 – but those with tickets must be accompanied to the game by an adult.
As with all home matches at Aggborough, advance purchase of match tickets is strongly recommended to help minimise queues and also to make a saving.
Home fans: Prices are subject to an additional £5 for any ticket purchased in person at the box office on the day of the match. To avoid this, buy online, any time, up to 15 minutes after kick off – even if this is once you arrive at the ground.
Away fans: Tickets cannot be purchased in person at the Stadium Ticket Office. Please make all purchases online as above.
Any supporters needing assistance with purchasing online can contact us before a match day on 01562 823 931.
AGGBOROUGH IS CASHLESS
Please remember, Aggborough Stadium and all of its outlets are cashless – we cannot accept cash as payment under any circumstances.
LIMITED CAR PARKING
Car Parking spaces at Aggborough on Saturday are extremely limited. Please, where you can, travel to the game without needing to park to avoid disappointment or disruption.
Please also park with consideration of our local residents.
YOUR MATCH DAY PROGRAMME
Your official match day programme, The Harrier, will again be on sale this weekend as we bring you all you need to know about our opposition and our history together across the last 25 or so years.
There’s also match reports and photos, an update from Phil Brown, news from across the club and more.
Buy your copy from around the ground or in the Club Shop. To make sure of your copy, or to get one if you can’t make it to the ground, you can purchase online for FREE UK mainland delivery.
NO SMOKING
Aggborough Stadium is a strictly no smoking venue – this means smoking, including the use of vapes and e-cigarettes, is prohibited anywhere within the stadium.
LIVE MATCH STREAMING
Harriers fans can view National League matches this season on National League TV.
All Harriers league matches will be available internationally on the NLTV platform, while games outside of UEFA Article 48 blocked hours (2.45pm to 5.15pm on Monday) will be available to view in the UK, too.
SUPPORTER CONDUCT
Harriers again strongly supports The National League and Football Association in delivering their antisocial conduct message.
Please review the following information before visiting Aggborough.
Specifically, we would like to remind supporters that the club will not tolerate supporter misconduct of any kind. This includes but is not limited to:
- Discriminatory behaviour. This means conduct or language that is aggravated by ethnic origin, colour, race, nationality, faith, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation or disability.
- Entering the field of play or its immediate surrounding area without permission
- The throwing of missiles towards the pitch, technical area or dugout
- The possession or use of pyrotechnics such as flares or smoke bombs
Please support Kidderminster Harriers responsibility. Should you be concerned by any of the above conduct you may witness, please report it to your nearest steward, to the Club Office or Safety Officer or by e-mail to security@harriers.co.uk
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