Supporter conduct on Saturday

Hundreds of you made the trip to get behind John Eustace and the players for our first game in the National League North and this was a big help to the team – the support was greatly appreciated.

Unfortunately, however, a small number of individuals attending the game as Harriers fans acted in an extremely reckless manner with the use of pyrotechnics throughout the first half.

This continues an extremely worrying trend. After the final game of last season at Southport witnessed more incidents of unsavoury supporter behaviour, the Football Association contacted the club informing them that they would be investigating the matter.

Though no further action was taken against the club on that occasion, it was clear that any similar incidents in future would be viewed very dimly, and at the club’s own detriment. We were extremely disappointed, therefore, to see that this carry forward into our next competitive match this past weekend.

The club wishes to stress that it will not tolerate antisocial or disruptive behaviour by its own supporters. Kidderminster Harriers’ fan-base has a long and distinguished history as being one of the most amiable in the country and we will not allow this reputation to be tarnished by the actions of a small minority.

Therefore, we can confirm that the club is reviewing Saturday’s events with the view to taking further action against those involved. We would like to thank those supporters who have already contacted us with information and evidence and would ask anyone else with similar information to come forward immediately.

Anyone identified as having been responsible for Saturday’s scenes, or any similar that may occur in the future, will be issued with a banning order prohibiting them from attending any further Kidderminster Harriers matches.

As a proud family club there is simply no alternative.

To the vast majority of our fan base who have always backed their team impeccably, and will continue to do so, we thank you for your continued support and look forward to welcoming you to Aggborough for Tuesday night’s first home game of the season against Brackley Town.

Anyone wishing to contact us to give information following Saturday can speak to Managing Director Dave Pountney on 01562 823 931 or e-mail dave.pountney@harriers.co.uk