Finnigan has not played a game for Harriers this season

Kidderminster Harriers have parted company with experienced midfielder John Finnigan, who has been dogged by injury since the summer.

The former Cheltenham Town player, 34, arrived in the summer of 2009 on a two-year deal and was caretaker manager after the departure of Mark Yates.

Finnigan told the club website: "I am disappointed that I haven't been able to offer more during my time here.

"I would have loved to have contributed more on the pitch."

He added: "I think I have done my bit off the pitch in terms of the dressing room and behind the scenes but injuries have just put paid to what I have been able to do as a player.

"The most frustrating thing for me is that it has been one setback after another, really.

We were hoping John could be instrumental for us this season with the experience he has, but he has some injury issues that just aren't disappearing Kidderminster manager Steve Burr

"If you break your leg or have a serious injury and someone tells you 'you're finished', at least you know where you are."

Finnigan, who also had a brief spell as assistant to current boss Steve Burr, feels there is a bright future for the current Aggborough squad.

"The thing about this group of players is that they can only get better - if they keep listening to the messages Steve Burr and Gary Whild send out then they will only improve with more time at this level," he said.

Burr said he was disappointed to lose such a seasoned campaigner.

"We were hoping John could be instrumental for us this season with the experience he has, but he has some injury issues that just aren't disappearing," said Burr.

"I've sat down with him and we have come to an agreement - it's best for him now to get a good rest and see what happens."

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