Kidderminster Harriers

Cambridge Utd v Kidderminster
Cambridge striker Ritchie Hanlon returns after a one-match ban, but Tommy Jaszczun serves the final game of a three-match suspension. Defenders Adam Davies and Andy Duncan are unavailable with respective knee and thigh injuries. Kidderminster are without Dean Sturridge who was stretchered off with an Achilles problem in the weekend defeat by Tamworth. Jamie McClen was an unused substitute but could return from a back problem.

Kidderminster sign striker Taylor
Veteran striker Bob Taylor has signed for Conference club Kidderminster Harriers on non-contract terms. The 39-year-old has been training with Harriers since the summer and made his debut in Tuesday's draw at Cambridge. The former West Brom, Bolton and Bristol City striker has spent the last two seasons with Tamworth. Meanwhile, defender Gavin Cowan has left Aggborough after being recalled from his loan spell a few days early by Shrewsbury Town.

Kidderminster v Crawley Town
Kidderminster will be without suspended midfielder Russell Penn who incurred a one-match ban after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season. Jamie McClen (dead leg) is deemed fit enough to replace Penn, Bob Taylor (hamstring) is in contention, but Jeff Kenna is not expected to feature. Crawley boss John Hollins has doubts over several players and will wait until the last minute to name his side. Scott Rendell hopes to retain his place after starting against Grays.

Aldershot v Kidderminster
Aldershot defender Darren Barnard is back in the squad following his one-match suspension. Mark Molesley (back) has returned to training but is not yet fit while Rhys Day (knee) and Mark Pritchard (ankle) remain long-term absentees. Defender Paul Bignot is the most notable absentee from the Kidderminster squad as he serves a three-game ban. Jeff Kenna continues to be hampered by a hamstring problem, while Russell Penn is struggling with a knock.

Aldershot 4-2 Kidderminster
Marcus Gayle rolled back the years as he struck a 10-minute hat-trick for Aldershot as they beat Kidderminster. The Shots went ahead when John Grant fired home, but Harriers levelled when Iyseden Christie headed in. Christie made it 2-1 just before the break with a spectacular 25-yard shot that flew past keeper Nikki Bull. After the interval Gayle took over, heading in his first, then lashing in a left-foot shot before completing his treble with another clinical header. Aldershot: Bull, Oseno, Winfield, Edwards, Barnard, Soares (Joel Grant 47), Newman, Lee, Williams (Gayle 62), Harding (Smith 53), John Grant. Subs Not Used: Wells, Ridgeway. Booked: Newman. Goals: John Grant 8, Gayle 67, 71, 77. Kidderminster: Bevan, Hurren, Creighton, Whitehead, Sedgemore, Blackwood, Russell (White 82), Reid (Reynolds 86), Nelthorpe (McGrath 78), Penn, Christie. Subs Not Used: Steve Taylor, Smikle. Goals: Christie 42, 44. Att: 2,182. Ref: J Linington (Manchester).

Dag & Red v Kidderminster
Dagenham boss John Still will have the luxury of a full-strength squad to pick from for the first time this season. Lee Goodwin (knee) and Tim Cole (calf) came through a midweek friendly but Still may keep faith with the squad which won at Stevenage. Kidderminster will be without Paul Bignot, who serves the second of a three-match ban, and Jeff Kenna with a hamstring injury. Russell Penn is expected to keep his place after recovering from a knock.

Dag & Red 1-3 Kidderminster
Kidderminster came from behind to inflict a surprise defeat on Dagenham. Craig Mackail-Smith put Dagenham ahead with a neat right-foot effort into the bottom corner after six minutes. Simon Russell netted an equaliser five minutes after the break and his incisive pass then put through Reuben Reid to propel the visitors ahead. Andy White rounded off the win, converting Iyseden Christie's headed lay-off from the penalty spot in the 89th minute. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dag & Red: Roberts, Foster (Leberl 46), Sam Sloma (Bruce 55), Blackett, Uddin, Saunders (Akurang 46), Southam, Rainford, Griffiths, Benson, Mackail-Smith. Subs Not Used: Hogan, Lettejallow. Goals: Mackail-Smith 6. Kidderminster: Bevan, Sedgemore, Creighton, Whitehead, Blackwood, Russell, Hurren, Penn, Nelthorpe (Smikle 83), Christie (Reynolds 90), Reid (White 88). Subs Not Used: Steve Taylor, McGrath. Goals: Russell 50, Reid 71, White 89. Att: 1,874. Ref: R East (Wiltshire).

Yates calls for more of the same
Kidderminster Harriers boss Mark Yates said his team's display in the 3-1 win at Dagenham & Redbridge has set the standard for the rest of the season. \"That is the benchmark for the players,\" a delighted Yates said. \"We played some good stuff, we rolled our sleeves up and we worked hard for each other. \"Our second-half performance is what we have to be about to get results. We got at them, got in their faces and played at a good tempo.\"

Kidderminster v Forest Green
Defender Paul Bignot has extended his loan from Crewe and is available for Kidderminster after suspension. Jake Sedgemore could feature after overcoming a virus, but Jeff Kenna is not ready after a hamstring injury. Forest Green boss Jim Harvey has an almost fully-fit squad available for the trip to Aggborough. Keeper Steve Williams is available after being prevented from playing in the FA Cup by parent club Wycombe but Jamie Pitman remains out injured.

Kidderminster 2-2 Forest Green
Iyseden Christie coolly converted a last-gasp penalty to earn Kidderminster an unlikely draw. Rovers' Alex Meechan broke the deadlock with a low 12-yard drive before Christie levelled with a powerful header home from six yards. Simon Clist then restored Rovers' lead on the stroke of half time as he fired home from the edge of the penalty area. But Christian Edwards upended Christie in the 90th minute and the striker picked himself up to salvage a point. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kidderminster: Bevan, Bignot (Reynolds 84), Whitehead, Creighton, Russell, Blackwood, Penn, Hurren, Nelthorpe (Smikle 58), Christie, Reid (White 67). Subs Not Used: Steve Taylor, Kenna. Booked: Creighton, Reid, Penn. Goals: Christie 23, 90 pen. Forest Green: Steve Williams, Lawless, Jones, Preece, Nicholson, Afful (Beesley 82), Brough, Clist (Edwards 88), Robinson, Danny Williams (Griffin 74), Meechan. Subs Not Used: Harrison, Stonehouse. Booked: Steve Williams. Goals: Meechan 15, Clist 45. Att: 1,661 Ref: P Gibbs (West Midlands).

Harriers extend Argyle man's loan
Plymouth striker Reuben Reid has been given the go-ahead to extend his loan spell with Kidderminster Harriers. Argyle have agreed to let the 18-year-old, who has scored twice in five games for the Harriers, remain at Aggborough for a second month. Boss Mark Yates told his club's website: \"He's done well for us and scored goals, which has been of great benefit to him as well.\" So far, Plymouth have not permitted Reid to become cup-tied for the FA Cup. Kidderminster face Conference rivals Morecambe in the first round on Saturday.

Morecambe v Kidderminster
New loan-signing Conal Platt has been cleared to play, allowing Morecambe boss Sammy McIlroy to name the side which beat Gravesend. Midfielder Fraser McLachlan completed his comeback from an ankle injury but is expected to start as substitute. Harriers' Iyesden Christie and Craig Nelthorpe have been cleared by parent clubs Rochdale and Doncaster to play. Jeff Kenna stands by if Crewe refuse Harriers permission to field on-loan defender Paul Bignot.

Kidderminster v Stevenage
Kidderminster's Iyseden Christie will be fit to face Stevenage despite limping off with a foot injury in the 1-1 draw with Exeter. He is joined in the squad by fellow striker James Constable, who joined on loan from Walsall. Stevenage manager Mark Stimson expects to have a full compliment of players available for the second week in a row. Veteran Steve Guppy is likely to feature, joining 19-year-old Bradley Johnson and George Boyd in midfield.

Creighton extends Harriers stay
Kidderminster Harriers defender Mark Creighton has signed a new 18-month deal at the Aggborough Stadium. Creighton, whose current deal was due to expire at the end of this season, has been rewarded for an impressive start to his Harriers career. The 24-year-old has been ever-present for Kidderminster since signing from Redditch United in July. \"We're trying to build something here and Mark's a massive part of that,\" boss Mark Yates told the club website. \"We want to keep hold of our best players.\"

FA Trophy first round details
The 24 Conference National clubs enter the FA Trophy at the first-round stage on Saturday, joining the 40 surviving clubs from the qualifying rounds. One match has already fallen victim to the weather - with the tie between Conference North sides Barrow and Worcester City postponed. With the pitch at Holker Street already waterlogged, it will now be played on Tuesday, 19 December at 1945 GMT. The winners of each first-round tie will receive £4,000. FIRST-ROUND FIXTURES/RESULTS Saturday, 16 December: Aldershot Town v AFC Wimbledon Altrincham v Tamworth Bishop's Stortford v St Albans Braintree Town v Ashford Town Dagenham & Redbridge v Crawley Town Exeter City v Heybridge Swifts Farnborough Town v Bath City Forest Green Rovers v Yeading Gateshead v Burton Albion Halifax Town v Hyde United Harrogate Town v Leigh RMI Havant & Waterlooville v Gravesend & Northfleet Histon v Cambridge United Kettering Town v Stafford Rangers Kidderminster Harriers v Vauxhall Motors Lewes v Oxford United Mangotsfield v King's Lynn Morecambe v York City Newport County v AFC Sudbury Northwich Victoria v Farsley Celtic Nuneaton Borough v Redditch Rushden & Diamonds v Scarborough Salisbury City v Woking Southport v Droylsden Stalybridge Celtic v Hinckley United Stevenage Borough v Merthyr Tydfil Welling United v Basingstoke Town Weston-super-Mare v Evesham Weymouth v Grays Athletic Woodley Sports v Witton Albion Sunday, 17 December Fisher Athletic v Eastbourne Borough Tuesday, 19 December Barrow v Worcester City

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