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Yates wants better from Harriers

Kidderminster Harriers

Kidderminster Harriers' manager Mark Yates is looking for his side to build on their winning home start to the season by adding style to their game.

Harriers are unbeaten in six home matches following Tuesday's 2-0 victory over York City at Aggborough.

Yates told BBC Hereford and Worcester: "Performances are going to get us where we want to be - we don't want to just keep grinding out results.

"That was not our prettiest game today as there was not enough quality."

Harriers were good value for the victory that lifted them up to third place in the Blue Square Premier table.

A rare Brian Smikle header gave them a second-half lead before Justin Richards wrapped up the points with his seventh goal of the season in injury-time.

It's brilliant just to be in the team and the starting 11 as we're playing well

Kidderminster goalscorer Brian Smikle

York offered little when going forward until the introduction of substitute Onome Sodje who brought a fine finger-tip save out of the Harriers keeper Adam Bartlett.

Smikle was delighted with his goal and felt he is benefiting from an extended run in a settled side.

"It's brilliant just to be in the team and the starting 11 as we're playing well," he said.

"The manager has kept the same line-up for the past six or seven games now and we're doing the business on the pitch, so hopefully we can just keep that up."

Harriers will return to action on Saturday when they will head to Eastbourne Borough in the Blue Square Premier knowing that a win could put them top.

There will be full commentary on the match online at bbc.co.uk/herefordandworcester.




see also
Kidderminster 2-0 York
23 Sep 08 |  Non League


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