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Worcestershire | Archive | 2000 | November

Stories for 21 November 2000

Info

Advice

Gas Consumers' Council, West Midlands Region (Hereford and Worcester more...

Animal societies

Cats Protection League: Worcester and District Branch (01905 454181). more...

Area health offices and clinics

WORCESTER AND DISTRICT HEALTH AUTHORITY more...

Arts and crafts

Collection Gallery: 13 The Southend, Ledbury (01531 634641). more...

Business organisations

Institute of Management (Hereford & Worcester): Mrs G Jones, Doverdale Manor Farm, Doverdale, Droitwich (01905 797739). more...

Charities

Amnesty International Malvern Group: N Churchill, St Gabriels, Worcester Road, Hanley Swan (01684 310465). more...

Chiropodists

C R Burrows: 29 Hampden Road, Malvern Link (01684 561168). more...

Chiropractors

E C Merry & J Long DC: Worcester Chiropractor Clinic 102 Bromyard Road, St John's (01905 428956). more...

Conservation

Council for the Protection of Rural England: Sec Miss J Chamberlain (01684 540293). more...

Dentists

Dental Services Manager: Mr R McAndrew (01905 763333). more...

District nurses

Malvern Community Hospital: Lansdowne Crescent Malvern (01684 612600) more...

Doctors

Colwall: Drs J C Pearce & E N Smith, The Surgery, Stone Drive, Colwall (01684 540323). more...

Farming organisations

Ledbury Ploughing Society: Sec Mr P Smith, The Nortons, The Downs, Bromyard (01885 482357). more...

Funeral directors

H Handley: Little Hereford Street, Bromyard (01885 482216/483364). more...

Health, care and advice organisations

Abbeyfields (Malvern) Society: 1 St Andrew's Road, Malvern (01684 562138). more...

Hobbies

Beacon Camera Club: Thursdays, Sept to April. Sec Mrs Jean Straughan (01684 572316). more...

Homeopaths

Dr M R Draper: Avenue Road, Malvern (01684 576657). more...

Horticulture/Floral Art

Bromyard Floral Art Club: Chairman Mr E Howe, 127 Winslow Road, Bromyard (01885 483368). more...

Hospitals

Evesham Cottage Hospital: 01386 502377. more...

Inner Wheel

Malvern: Sec Mrs C Vilven 40A Peachfield Road, Malvern WR14 4AL (01684 574340). more...

Ladies' Circle

Malvern: Jenny Regan (01684 566382). more...

Legal Aid

(Solicitors who give legal advice under the Legal Aid Act 1974). more...

Lions clubs

Leadon Vale: Feathers Hotel, Ledbury. President Mr Gager (01531 633502). Meet 1st and 3rd Mondays in month. more...

Malvern Hills Conservators

Manor House: Grange Road, Malvern (01684 892002). more...

Malvern Hills District Council

The Council House, Avenue Road, Malvern (all departments 01684 892700). more...

MPs

Wyre Forest: Mr D Mark, Lab (01562 827007). more...

Ministry of Defence

ATSA: North site (01684 892781). more...

Music

Aldwyn Consort of Voices: Artistic director, Mr P W Smith, 42 Worcester Road, Malvern (01684 569721). more...

Ophthalmic services

OPHTHALMIC MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS more...

Organisations for the elderly

Age Concern Malvern & District: The Pavilion, Mon-trose Hotel, Graham Road, Malvern (01684 560666). more...

Osteopaths

I R Elias, DOMRO, and Miss H Yeoman, DO MRO: 8 Tibberton Road, Malvern (01684 575379). more...

Parent and toddler groups

Malvern Hills College Creche: Chris Durham (01684 561234). more...

Parish Council Clerks

ABBERLEY: Mr P G Leopold, Highlands, Wynniattes Way, Abberley (01299 896802). more...

Physiotherapists

S R Montgomery BSC MCSP: Malvern Hills Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic, 127 Church Street, Malvern (01684 574053). more...

Places to Visit

ALMONRY MUSEUM: Merstow Green Evesham. Local history. Open every day, Mon-Sat 10-5pm, Sun 2-5pm (01386 446944). more...

Police

West Mercia Constabulary: Headquarters, Hindlip Hall, Hindlip (01905 723000). more...

Political organisations

Herefordshire Labour Party: 01981 550355. more...

Public libraries

Malvern: Graham Road (01684 561223). more...

Ratepayers' Associations

Wyche & Colwall: Secretary Mrs Y Williamson, Lyndhurst, Jubilee Drive, Upper Colwall (01684 562051). more...

Registered Playgroups

Ascension Playgroup: Ascension Church Hall, Somers Park Avenue, Malvern Link. Mrs P Palmer (01684 567220). more...

Bromyard: Births, marriages and deaths, Registrar J R Tringham and Supt Reg Mrs G Dovey, 1 Rowberry Street (01885 482730). Mon, Wed, Fri, 9.30-11am: births and deaths; Mon, Wed, Fri 11.15am-1.15pm: marriages. more...

Rotary

Colwall: Meets Colwall Park Hotel, Wed evenings. Secretary Mr R Hunt, Silverdale, 28 Peters Road, Malvern (01684 505926). more...

Round Table

Malvern Hills: Gulab Chauhan, Laurel Bank, Westminster Road, Malvern (01684 561910). more...

Royal British Legion

County Field Officer - Herefordshire and Worcestershire: Responsible for welfare and fund-raising, including the Poppy Appeal - Mr A H Hartley-Woolley, 30 St George's Square, Worcester (01905 29614). more...

Schools

INDEPENDENT more...

Scouts and Cubs

MALVERN DISTRICT more...

Sport

Angling more...

St John Ambulance

Malvern Combined Cadet Division: Supt Miss B Holl-and, 178 Pickersleigh Road, Malvern (01684 567239). more...

Theatres, cinemas and groups

Colwall Amateur Dramatic Society: Chairman Angela Meredith (01684 540401). more...

Tourist Information

Malvern: 21 Church Street (01684 892289). more...

Transport

Rural Transport Adviser: Madeleine Sumner, Comm-unity Council of Hereford and Worcester, Gt Malvern Station, Station Approach, Malvern (01684 573334). more...

Veterinary surgeons

(Homeopath) Mrs A D Morris: Prospect Cottage, Kempsey Common (01905 820185). more...

Weather check

Paul Damari Weather Comm-unications International: 10 Northwick Walk, Barbourne, Worcester (01905 28888). more...

Women's Groups

Meridian - women's business networking organisation: President Miss P Sayer (01905 612347 or 01746 780531). more...

Women's Institutes

WORCESTERSHIRE more...

Young People

COUNTY YOUTH SERVICE more...

Young Farmers' Clubs

HEREFORDSHIRE more...

Ambulance services

Hereford and Worcester Ambulance Service NHS Trust. Ambulance Headquarters 01886 834200. Central Control 01886 834244. Eastern Divisional HQ 01905 763344. Western Divisional HQ 01432 353525. more...

Animal societies

Allsorts Dog Training Group: Mrs Dot Kyte, 58 Wolsey Close, Newtown, Worcester (01905 354207). more...

Arts & crafts

Bevere Vivis Gallery: Bevere Lane, Worcester WR3 7RQ. Exhibitions of paintings, artwork and cards. Framing, art publishing, eight-week courses, one-day workshops, pottery and stencilling parties for children and adults. (off A449 3 miles north of Worcester). (01905 451291). more...

Business

Alliance of Independent Retailers: Bank Chambers, 5-9 St Nicholas Street, Worcester WR1 1UW. (01905 612733/613106). more...

Care and Support groups

Age Concern: County Group: 6 Sansome Street, Worcester WR1 1UH (01905 726652). Droitwich and District Group: The Spinning Wheel Shop, Droitwich, WR9 8DY (01905 772126). Malvern Group: The Grange, Grange Road, Malvern, WR14 3HA (01684 560666). Worcester City and District Group: Alfred Taylor House, 43-49 St John's, Worcester WR2 5AG (01905 428889). more...

SCHOOLS

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Leisure

Building websites with clicks and mortar

INTERNET companies are often talked about in terms of how "internetty" they are. Firms are divided into pure internet start-ups, existing companies trying to come up with a serious web strategy, and "clicks-and-mortar" retailers attempting to keep up with the latest fads in the industry. more...

At it like rabbits

ACCORDING to MSN, Microsoft's internet portal, the UK internet population is growing in the same sort of way that rabbits reproduce - in other words, very fast. more...

So who does music belong to?

The fight-back against Napster has begun. Last week, rock band Metallica began a legal battle which the rest of the global recording industry will be watching very closely indeed. more...

Boo hoo what burst our bubble?

There are 300 people for whom last week was not a good one. They were the ones who were working at boo.com when the company went into liquidation. more...

Making sure of the best picture

Anyone who owns a digital camera or a scanner will know the excitement of putting their own pictures on the internet. It's a great way of sharing pictures with friends and family - and indeed with total strangers. more...

Web sites returning to the old ways

A long time ago, when the web was young, there were What's New pages where web surfers went to find out the latest web news. more...

LineOne U-turn causes uproar

If you've recently changed your ISP to LineOne, the chances are you're feeling pretty annoyed with them at the moment. more...

Online DIY store goes live

DIY chainstore Homebase took the wise decision to spend some time - and considerable money - building an online store. Now it has gone live, and initial impressions are pretty good. more...

Carmina's roots are now showing

ROOTS masters Carmina arrive in Worcester next week as they put the finishing touches to their new album. more...

Three Ways at Alcester

Alcester stands just the other side of the Warwickshire border, at the confluence of the rivers Arrow and Alne, on a site which archaeological evidence suggests has been populated for over1 2,000 years. more...

Take a country stroll in the city

IF you fancy a walk but prefer to avoid over-exuberant rivers and soggy fields, this country stroll in the city could be right up your street. Much of it is within Worcester Woods Country Park, but Leopard Hill, Ronkswood and Newtown feature too. more...

News

I scream, you scream, we still scream for ice-cream... Lannie's, of course!

LANNIE has been the name synonymous with ice-cream in the Worcester area for the past century - and to many, this family brand has always been a lick above the rest! more...

City's salesman of the airwaves

WORCESTER'S new multiplex cinema centre, between Friar Street and the City Walls Road, is partly occupying the site where a one-time Mayor of the city was in business for 30 years. more...

The man who pioneered the Dunkirk spirit

ADMIRAL Sir William Tennant, a famous son of Worcestershire and a great naval hero, played a key role in the Dunkirk evacuation of exactly 60 years ago. more...

John's call goes out for old photographs

THE consuming passion of recent years for John Houghton of Colletts Green has been collecting photographs taken down the decades in and around the villages of Powick and Callow End. more...

Happy days and hard times in a two-up, two-down

HARD times but happy days living among the poor of Worcester's Hylton Road and Tybridge Street area between the wars and in the 1940s are remembered vividly by 78 years-old Bill Weston. more...

Living with reminder of nightmare train crash

WE ARE APPROACHING the 50th anniversary of a dramatic rail crash near Worcester which left two steam locomotives on their sides across the tracks at Fernhill Heath. more...

A long haul from farm labourers to kings of the road

FOR much of the 20th Century the name Tansell was almost as familiar on the roads of Worcestershire and of the nation, as are today those of Taylors of Martley and Eddie Stobart. more...

School will be brought to book...

DURING the recent May Bank Holiday, I caught up again with headteacher Barbara Dunn, working away at her school while the pupils were enjoying the week's break. more...

John's small world is on track

WALKING through a lush and colourful back garden, I recently came upon a wonderland in miniature, offering visitors a nostalgic and vivid insight into the bygone Age of Steam. more...

Lesson in etiquette - courtesy of Queen Mum

A PAST Worcester Mayor well remembers a valuable lesson he was given in the intricate art of eating trout - by the Queen Mother! more...

City ship that refused to die

MORE infromation is being keenly sought about the life and exploits of the Royal Navy destroyer which proudly carried the Faithful City's name on the high seas - HMS Worcester. more...

Family touched by kind words

A PAST mayor's homage to a big-hearted Worcester coal merchant of yesteryear has brought an emotional response from the coalman's family. more...

Bert looks back to the good old days

A SUPERB family group photograph, taken nearly 90 years ago, forms the keystone to fascinating memories of Claines village in Edwardian times, sent me by former Worcester Mayor, H J (Bert) Evans. more...

The Woodyatts of Worcestershire

THE first people to open an inn at the British Camp, Malvern, more than 150 years ago and the wife of the famous founder of the British Medical Association in 1832, are among the forebears of a Malvern man who has traced his family tree back to 1474. more...

Joan's detailed family history

AN insight into the Curtler family and their wide influence in church and legal circles in Worcester through Victorian times and the early decades of the 20th Century is to be found on the Worcestershire History Encyclopaedia website. more...

Caught in the net

A COMPREHENSIVE community history of Worcestershire is fast appearing on the internet, thanks to John Stafford, a senior librarian at the City Library in Foregate Street. more...

Dentist's death will be a sad loss to city

EARLIER this year, Memory Lane featured Worcester dental surgeon Bruce Maher in his leisure-time pursuit as a steam railway enthusiast. more...

Baby was left at boarding house

AN old photograph rekindled memories of "a most wonderful childhood" for 65 years-old Mrs Devorie Lockyer of Checketts Lane, Worcester. more...

Loves in the life of Sir Edward

NEVER before had I seen a photograph of Sir Edward Elgar's funeral until reading the excellent new book, Elgar in Love by Malvern Wells author Kevin Allen. more...

Worcester's wartime disaster

THE horror of war became a painful reality for Worcester people for a few fleeting but tragic minutes in the autumn of 1940. more...

On the trail of city ship

THANKS to Memory Lane readers and others, John Sanders, chairman of the Worcester Sea Cadet Unit, is piecing together a comprehensive record of HMS Worcester, the former Royal Navy destroyer. more...

Horton's progress

IT'S great when the chance comes up to interview one of your great local sporting heroes - and such was the case when I recently went along to the Worcester home of Martin Horton. more...

Play days of Mayor Mary

THE Faithful City's present Mayor, Councillor Mary Drinkwater, considers herself very much "a Worcester woman" having spent her first 21 years living in the shadow of the Cathedral. more...

The despair that turned to triumph

THIS autumn marks the centenary of the first performance of, arguably, Elgar's greatest choral masterpiece, The Dream of Gerontius, but it was a disastrous baptism. more...

Plan to protect green field sites

CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save the rural environment say businesses should be banned from green field sites and encouraged to grow within towns and cities. more...

Construction experts pay a visit to the county

BELFAST construction experts have visited a Worcestershire building firm to see best practice in action. more...

Bid to regenerate market towns

REGENERATING Worcestershire's market towns could be the key to lasting rural prosperity. more...

Readers come up with the goods for John

ONE of England's leading model railway experts, John Webster of Kempsey, is overjoyed with the "absolutely brilliant" response he has received from Memory Lane readers in the wake of my feature on him a few weeks ago. more...

Dapper coal agent wore a neat suit and spats

ANOTHER of Worcester's coal merchants of yesteryear is remembered affectionately today through the recollections of his two grandchildren. more...

Putting Elgar on the right track

FOUR SUBSTANTIAL locomotives have so far proudly carried the name of Worcester's most famous son, composer Sir Edward Elgar on the railways of Britain. more...

Family takes its cue from the limelight

MEMORY Lane raises the curtain in homage this week to the theatrical Wyatts of Worcester, who have now been delighting local audiences for more than a century and through three generations... so far! more...

Calling checkmate for 55 years

He's 88 years-old Wilfrid (Tom) Widdows of Droitwich, who, under the byline Checkmate, has been writing our chess column for no fewer than 55 years! more...

Discipline dealt by the Captain

WILFRID Widdows - another old boy of Worcester's Stanley Road School - has sent some personal recollections to be included in the Millennium Book being compiled on the 85-year life-span of the school. more...

He was one of the greatest

FRANK Greatwich of Malvern, who died recently at the age of 93, had a clear influence on the first decade or so of my 47 years to date with the Evening News and Berrow's Journal. more...

Business has succeeded by changing tack

ONE of Worcester's oldest surviving family firms still enjoys a flourishing business both in the Faithful City and throughout the county. more...

Anne's look back to days at school

TWO long-lost Worcester schools are fleetingly back in the picture today through the memories of an "exile" of the Faithful City. more...

Soldier killed by an accident of nature

A RECENT e-mail to the Evening News offices has brought back in focus a freak and tragic million-to-one accident which befell a Worcester man more than half-a-century ago. more...

Search to find Tech boys of 49 years ago

CALLING all surviving members of the Class of '51 at the former Worcester Technical High School! more...

Lost history is found in a sack

A WORCESTER club which quietly celebrated its centenary last year is delightedly catching up on its "lost" history! more...

City working men's club celebrates its centenary

FOUNDER members of a Worcester working men's club were begged at its opening a century ago never to gamble when playing cards or billiards, however small the stakes. more...

Victorian values still hold true at city hotel

THIS year has marked the centenary of the completion of arguably Worcester's most impressive and imposing piece of Victoriana - the Hopmarket block. more...

Who was Hallow's Spitfire benefactor?

THE help of Memory Lane readers is again being sought, this time in the hope that someone can provide detailed information about a worthy local benefactor who lived at Hallow. more...

School days remembered

DURING the last year or so, Memory Lane has, from time-to-time, carried readers' recollections of their childhood days at Worcester's Stanley Road School. more...

Mill blaze of 40 years ago

ANOTHER milestone falling this year is the 40th anniversary of one of Worcester's biggest blazes of the 20th Century. more...

Dressing Worcester for three centuries

ALMOST certainly, Worcester's oldest surviving business is Armstrong's, now in its 234th year in the Faithful city. more...

Concern for missing teenager

POLICE are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a Drakes Broughton teenager. more...

Energy efficiency

A SOUTH Warwickshire village has been selected to pilot a new £10,000 scheme which aims to get communities more energy efficient and do their bit to protect the environment. more...

School bids for more cash

BUILDERS could be coming back to the Cotswold School at Bourton if a bid for more money comes off. more...

Evil Interest

I AM intrigued by your headline "Evil Killer's On The Loose" (Evening News, November 13). This would seem to imply that there are some killers who are not evil. more...

I must be rich

LIFE is full of disconcerting facts. I've just read that more than 50 million Indonesians earn less than £1.50 a week. I get roughly 57 times more than that. more...

Traits to diagnose us as troublemakers, not talented

A FRIEND of mine was lamenting the other day about her wasted school days. more...

Hands-on approach pays off

THE headteacher of Dines Green Primary School Marlene Cooper is what I call a "tracksuit manager" and I don't just mean that she wears the school's polo shirt instead of a suit, but also in her hands-on approach. more...

Dealing with the difficulties of dyslexia

In generations past, dyslexic children could all too often easily be spotted in the classroom - they were the ones sitting in the corner wearing the dunce's cap. more...

Moo-ves to make the most of milk

REGULAR readers of this page will be well aware of a drive to ensure that all schoolchildren in Worcestershire continue to receive free milk. more...

Elbury Mount saga keeps rumbling on

SUPPORTERS of troubled Elbury Mount Primary School have continued to level criticism at the Local Education Authority this week, following the news that it has been taken off Special Measures, writes Paul Stammers. more...

Brown should concentrate on fees, notelitism

SO Oxford University is the latest soft target for a government desperately trying to portray itself as waging war on the class system. more...

American threat just not cricket

THE hopes raised by England's Test triumph over Zimbabwe could be short-lived with the future of cricket under threat in our schools. more...

Schools `among the worst off in country'

IN a week which saw David Blunkett announce new measures to cut red tape and give more powers to headmasters, a Conservative spokesman has claimed Worcestershire pupils are among the worst off in the country. more...

Non-competitive victory for PC lobby

CONGRATULATIONS to the PC brigade which has managed to get musical chairs removed from our classrooms. more...

Further financial sting for students

HARD-UP students could be in for a fresh blow after an `expert' called in to study Britain's top 19 universities said undergraduates should pay top-up fees. more...

Another fine mess

DAVID Blunkett has announced his latest initiative to liven up life in the classroom by planning to fine schools which expel too many teenage terrors. more...

Own up, whoever you are

THE continuing uncertainty over the fate of Christopher Whitehead High School is causing understandable concern for parents. more...

College is a slave to the PC brigade

ANOTHER week, another victory for the PC brigade, but surely they are taking the mickey with their latest barmy ban. more...

Aren't they the sweetest things?

A BIG thumbs up for primary school pupils who say they would rather walk to school with their parents than go by car. more...

Veil of secrecy is finally lifted

AT last! Someone has had the sense to reveal details of Tesco's bid to build on Christopher Whitehead High School. more...

Paper to supply teachers' wants

IF there's one thing guaranteed to make a class full of teenagers breathe a huge sigh of relief it's the news that their next lesson will be taken by a supply teacher. more...

Talented teachers worthy of awards

CASH-strapped budgets, Government initiatives that come along every 10 minutes like buses, disaffected teenagers, the pressures of league tables and inspections and low wages are all things we associate with the teaching profession. more...

More to life than just exam results

IT'S that time of year again. No doubt thousands of teenagers up and down the country are experiencing butterflies in the stomach as they anxiously await their exam results. more...

Above and beyond the call of duty

THERE are cynics out there who'd have you believe that the youth of today isn't what it used to be. more...

We shouldn't have to make a choice

IN an ideal world, I would assume that a school system would provide equal opportunity for children from all kinds of backgrounds. more...

Home-school kids are missing out

LAST weekend I spent a surprisingly warm July Saturday at a close friend's wedding. more...

New rules are a boost for safety

THERE can be few more notorious education stories than that of the Worcestershire boarding school rocked by the skinny-dip teacher scandal. more...

Learning the lessons of Severn flooding

6 OVER the last few weeks, we have been subjected to flooding in many areas of England with much of the blame being apportioned to global warming, despite the fact that similar floods were experienced across England 47, 100, 200 and 400 years ago. more...

Break from school run

AS an old political veteran may I offer June Longmuir and her colleagues some impartial advice. more...

Penny for these thoughts

RATHER belatedly, I reply to Ann Marshall's letter concerning the cross-legged knights on tombs in Worcester Cathedral (Evening News, October 9). more...

Plucking figures from air

J ALLAN Hurst continues to pluck figures out of the air. In fact, Britain's "input" to the European Union exceeds "benefits" by around £26 per annum. However, this could easily be reversed within a few years. more...

Fishing for answers

OH, how right is E J Martin (You Say, November 14). more...

Decline of NHS

6 I READ Joy Turner's views on our NHS system with interest (You Say, November 1). more...

Selfish motorists

6 IN today's society with car ownership rising, and cars seen as status symbol,we are breeding a culture of selfish drivers who don't slow down, don't give way, don't give a thought. more...

Danger

I READ with horror (Evening News, November 13) that yet again, someone has been assaulted in a walkway. more...

Go back

ALL those people who believe a European superstate is such a good idea should pack their bags and go and live in one of the member states and take Tony Blair and Robin Cook with them. more...

White Christmas for Worcestershire town

THERE will be a white Christmas in a Worcestershire town this festive season, thanks to a multitude of white light bulbs. more...

HEALTH CRISIS: Nursing staff `keep hospital going'

MEDICAL staff battling to provide a service at Worcester Royal Infirmary have been praised for keeping going under incredible pressures. more...

Dad tells of ordeal on hospital trolley

A FATHER who raced from his Malvern home to hospital in Worcester after an allergic reaction spent hours on a trolley. more...

GPs' fears over cuts

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Boy's mum tells of chaos at hospital

A WORCESTER mother claims the city's Ronkswood Hospital was "in chaos" when she took her son in for treatment. more...

Staff `flocking in'

WORCESTERSHIRE'S new £91m PFI hospital is proving a magnet for top-quality consultants and nurses, the health authority has revealed. more...

Stress is soaring at crisis hospital

STRESS levels are rocketing among nurses at Worcester Royal Infirmary as the hospital is swamped with a never-ending stream of patients. more...

Bed-blocking given blame for problem

ELDERLY "bed-blockers" are being blamed for the "appalling" crisis sweeping Worcester Roy-al Infirmary. more...

HEALTH CRISIS (FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2000): SORRY, FULL! No beds left, so patients wait in their ambula

CHRONICALLY-ill asthmatic Bill Withers receives emergency treatment in the back of an ambulance - one of three patients forced to wait more than an hour for an A&E bed. more...

TOURISM? IT'S A DEAD LOSS!

A TOURISM strategy for Worcestershire has been panned - because Worcester's hotels are "awful" and the county lacks crowd-pulling potential. more...

HYLTON ROAD UNDER WATER

A view of the Sabrina foot-bridge from the Evening News' office this morning! more...

HYLTON ROAD UNDER WATER

A view from the Evening News' office this morning! more...

Manic-depressive took her own life

A YOUNG depressed Malvern woman died after a combination of paracetamol and methadone led to liver failure, an inquest has heard. more...

Bewdley and Stourport under water!

Severnside North, Bewdley. more...

Inquest adjourned

AN apparently healthy 32-year-old Malvern man collapsed at his home and died later that day, an inquest has heard. more...

LIL PLUCKED TO SAFETY!

Lil Andrews, aged 88, is rescued from her Diglis home by firefighters Adrian Farmer, left and Adrian Mayhew. more...

THE FLOOD OF 1947!

New Road (Worcester) and the floods of 1947 when the Severn rose to 17ft 9in above summer levels. more...

MISERY IN WORCESTER!

Judith Robbins with her dog laddie on her doorstep in Hylton Road Worcester. more...

RESCUED!

Christine and Martin Deakin are rescued from Lax Lane Bewdley, in an inflatable boat. more...

ABANDONING ALL!

Rob Barton is forced out of his Bewdley home with only a few belongings. more...

AERIAL VIEW OF POWICK ROUNDABOUT!

An aerial view of Powick roundabout on Wednesday November 1st, where the River Teme flows into the River Severn. more...

IN DEEP WATER!

The scene of devastation in the centre of Worcester. (Picture by News Team International) more...

PEDESTRIANS BATTLE THROUGH WATER

On foot Worcester commuters in New Road this morning. more...

ARMY BLOCK OFF BRIDGE

Police and the Army block off Worcester Bridge after gas problems. more...

SOLDIER SURVEYS NEW ROAD

A soldier surveys New Road from the top of his vehicle just before Worcester Bridge was closed to pedestrians. more...

WATER FORCES PATIENTS OUT

Patients evacuated from the Castle Street site of Worcester Royal Infirmary. more...

WATER FORCES PATIENTS OUT

Patients evacuated from the Castle Street site of Worcester Royal Infirmary. more...

MAROONED!

The Severn View Hotel, Worcester completely cut off by floodwater and the Newport Street car park totally submerged. more...

The PM on Bewdley bridge

Tony Blair talks to flood-hit residents on Bewdley bridge. more...

TONY BLAIR ON WALKABOUT

The Prime Minister in Bewdley town centre. more...

THE COUNTY CRICKET GROUND!

The main entrance off New Road under at least eight feet of water more...

NO PROBLEM FOR THIS CAR...!

Worcester's only amphibious car takes to the road! more...

STOURPORT-UNDER-SEVERN!

Lickhill Manor, Stourport, Friday morning. more...

THE EVENING NEWS BUILDING IN DEEP WATER!

Friday November 2nd more...

DEPUTY PM VISITS UPTON-UPON-SEVERN

John Prescott in New Street, Upton-upon-Severn, yesterday (Friday). more...

UNDER THE MEDIA SPOTLIGHT

John Prescott meeting the media in Upton-upon-Severn. more...

CANOEIST ON GARAGE FORECOURT!

A canoeist on the forecourt of the garage in Hylton Road, Worcester. more...

ARMY FERRY RESIDENTS INTO CITY

Army vehicles ferry people along New Road as the main river bridge remained closed to traffic more...

GROCERY DELIVERIES IN UPTON-UPON-SEVERN

Steve Yeomans delivering grocery to the trapped residents of New Street Upton-upon-Severn more...

THE NIGHTIME SEVERN VIEW

The river in flood in the heart of Worcester with the Cathedral towering above the scene. Friday evening November 3rd. more...

JET SKIERS ON WORCESTER RACECOURSE

Landlocked jet skiers took advantage of the record floods to jet around the racecourse yesterday (Sunday). more...

SWANS IN THE GARAGE!

The water logged view from Andy Haugton's garage at his home in Severn Stoke as the swans visit for breakfast! more...

DIGLIS LANE UNDER WATER

Diglis Lane under flood waters. more...

AERIAL VIEW OF RING ROAD

An aerial view of the ring road on the outskirts of Worcester where the River Teme flows into the River Severn. more...

VIEW FROM WORCESTER CATHEDRAL

FLOODED Worcester as seen from the Cathedral tower. more...

WATER WATER EVERYWHERE!

Another view from the Cathedral tower. more...

COLLEGE GREEN WALKWAY UNDER WATER

The flooded River Severn, on a late sunny afternoon looking downstream, taken from the College Green walkway in Worcester. more...

CROWNGATE CAR PARK UNDER WATER!

A security guard checks the ticket barriers in Worcester's Crowngate Shopping Centre car park. more...

LOCAL BUSINESSES UNDER PRESSURE

Barr and Jane Pritchard, owners of Ostlers restaurant, check the sandbags in Worcester's Severn Terrace. more...

EVENING NEWS DELIVERED AS USUAL!

Come hell or HIGH WATER! copies of the Evening news were delivered by tractor as floods swept the city. more...

CARAVAN SITES HIT BY FLOOD WATERS

A caravan site between Bewdley and Bridgnorth submerged by the Severn flood waters. more...

BEWDLEY SUBMERGED!

An aerial view of Bewdley as the flood waters reached peak levels. more...

A DOGS LIFE!

Neil Culley carried his friend's dog Girlie who is 18 years-old, blind and deaf, through the floodwater at Upton-upon-Severn. The dog's owner, Peter Emms, follows behind. more...

TRAFFIC WARDEN -ON DUTY AS USUAL

Traffic warden Sharon Webb still reported for duty despite conditions being somewhat challenging. But if these scenes near Brown's Restaurant in Worcester, are anything to go by, she surely must have found herself putting in a shorter working day! more...

MAIN CITY BRIDGE OPEN FOR TIME BEING

A view of the Severn Bridge in the city centre from the cathedral tower. The bridge was once again closed yesterday (Monday) at 3.30pm and remains closed today. more...

Firms paralysed

BUSINESSES on a Stourport industrial estate were left deluged by up to four and a half feet of water after the floods swept onto the site. more...

`I love it here' flood victim

FLOODED-out resident of Beales Corner Gillian Holland had also engaged Mr Blair's attention on the bridge. She talked to him for well over a minute in full view of TV cameras. more...

Top of agenda at summit meeting

MEMBERS of Wyre Forest Friends of the Earth have been contemplating flooding in Bewdley and Stourport in the run-up to the sixth world summit meeting on climate change starting in The Hague, Holland, on Monday. more...

Never fear, there is life after Rover

THERE are plenty of opinions flying about in the wake of the Rover debacle, not least the serves-them-right school of thought. more...

Wonder world so close at hand

IT'S the same every springtime. The first bright day with real heat in the sun's rays and off goes old Phillpott, his eyes set hard on the horizon and mind racing with schemes. more...

This cruelty must be stopped - now

IT took a while to start the old word machine going for this week's File. More often than not, an idea occurs and the rest just happens. Fingers on keys... not a problem. more...

The truth as Uncle Norman - and I - see it

UNCLE Norman's death came abruptly without warning one grey, cold Friday afternoon a year last February. more...

Timeless joy of England's merry month

MAY, seemingly the only month that appears on the folk singer's calendar, must surely be the most celebrated time of all. more...

It's entirely your own fault, Watts

NO, no, this cannot be," said I, stepping groggily into the lounge still bleary-eyed and deprived of sleep after a late return from La Belle France on a decidedly jittery hovercraft. more...

Come back, Mr Darcy, all is forgiven...

IT'S a total wonder how I passed my English Literature `0' level exam, taken in that lost, long, hot summer sometime in the middle 1960s. more...

And did those feet in ancient times...

ONE of the fundamental flaws in contemporary society - that is, apart from our legendary self-loathing for British history and culture - is the denial of the role religion has played in forming this nation. more...

Ring road`dream' a route to disaster

IN Greek mythology, the Gorgon was a creature that had snakes instead of hair. more...

Fishing for an enemy...

WORCESTER MP Mike Foster is, I am told, a keen match fisherman. And good luck to him - for I would guess that the weary reality of hours spent in the House of Commons is enough to fill a person with a yearning for the great outdoors. more...

Flying by the seat of his pants - again

A QUICK glance at the faces of the other passengers as the mighty jet engines roar is the final act before we hurtle skywards. more...

Welcome to a Brit's place in the sun

THE Italian youth directly in front of our umbrella and loungers has a truly fascinating hairstyle. more...

With El Capitan to Leisure Island

THE British lie glued to their books, heads down like so many donkeys feeding from stalls. more...

I'm banging the drum for a king of skins

EVERYONE who's been a regular at the Upton-upon-Severn Oliver Cromwell Jazz Festival will know this person. more...

The past is a foreign country

HE traffic roars along this stretch of the Brussels main highway through an underpass and on to the Belgian capital. more...

Cold beer and the legend of angel archers.

THE horse chestnut tree in the Belfry Gardens high above the town of Mons has begun to swell with those fruits of late summer so familiar and beloved of small boys. more...

Fumes ain't what they used to be

OLDER readers will recall that in a time before computers, gridlock traffic throughout Worcester and Michael Barrymore on the television, the days of the week each had their separate culinary identity. more...

Shape up - or ship out

IN the scheme of things, Worcester's still a fairly small place, a pleasant cathedral city set on England's greatest river within sight of some truly remarkable hills. more...

Shades of Brown tinge many a life

SAD tidings have arrived through my letterbox in the shape of an envelope bearing a Warwickshire postmark. more...

Toots adds extra note to haul of fame

WORK in the world of provincial newspapers does not reap immense financial rewards. more...

Bye British! We defy trades descriptions Bye British! We defy trades descriptions

SEARCHING for one's ancestors has become something of a national obsession these days. It seems that everybody knows somebody who has discovered, courtesy of a county records office, that they are related to a foot soldier or earl who came over with William the Conqueror. more...

The beak is mightier than the rod on the Severn

TWO kingfishers perch on willow branches far away on the opposite bank of the river. A pair of turquoise eyes, staring across the dark mirror calm of the Severn, mocking me in my fishless plight. more...

We must never forget

MOST men of around my age have at least a passing interest in the First World War. The post-1945 babyboomers, the sons and daughters of those who endured the second great conflict, were surrounded by its echoes. more...

Pushing past, present and future

THERE'S no doubt feathers will be ruffled all round Worcestershire by the panning the county's tourism strategy took yesterday. more...

Comment

YOU just might be seeing the end to that quaint British custom of queuing. Yet, who would have thought we would mourn its demise. more...

Prints in quest for identity

AN inquest has been opened on a Birmingham woman whose body was found near Droitwich on Remembrance Sunday. more...

Driver hurt as vehicle hits tree

DRIVER had to be taken to hospital when his car careered off the road and hit a tree after a smash with a truck. more...

Exhausted star Martine pulls out of city gig

POP star Martine McCutcheon has pulled out of her planned gig in Worcester this Thursday. more...

Concern grows for missing teenager

CONCERN is growing for the welfare of a teenager who vanished from Worcester city centre a week ago. more...

Teenager in bid to fiddle superstore

A WORCESTER teenager who tried to rip off an electrical store to the tune of £60 was caught out by its security system. more...

Lollipop law `on the books soon'

WORCESTER MP Mike Foster is confident that legislation allowing lollipop ladies to help people across the road will be on the statute books within a month. more...

`Give me back my baby scans'

A DISTRAUGHT nursery nurse is appealing to "mindless" thieves to return a set of photographs of her unborn child. more...

Factory staff face jobs axe

NEARLY 100 workers at a Worcester factory are facing a bleak Christmas after bosses warned of imminent redundancies. more...

Father took law into own hands

A FATHER who took the law into his own hands after his daughter was slapped in a long-running dispute has been jailed. more...

Man targets teenager

A WOULD-be attacker is being hunted by police after targeting a teenager as she walked through Warndon Villages yesterday. more...

Unfair to call hotels awful

WORCESTER'S hotels are doing a good job - but the city could do better, former Mayor Derek Prodger has said. more...

Sport

25/5/00 - Bird ready to become Harrier

TONY Bird has emerged as the latest transfer target for Nationwide League new boys Kidderminster Harriers. more...

29/10/99 - Cooke cools Lomu fever

WORCESTER Rugby Club have poured cold water on stories that All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu is set to sign a Sixways contract. more...

Sheriyar in the fast lane to New Road success

LEFT-ARM paceman Alamgir Sheriyar is well on course for his most productive wicket-taking season for Worcestershire -- but he's not taking anything for granted. more...

16/5/00 - Lane and Elmes sign on

ROB Elmes and Chris Lane are the latest players to commit themselves to Hereford United next season. more...

27/5/00 - Molby is aiming for the top flight

AMBITIOUS Jan Molby would love to reach the top rung of the managerial ladder. more...

29/10/99 - Sims and Fenley play for Baa-baas

WORCESTER lock Dave Sims and scrum-half Bruce Fenley have accepted invitations to play for the Barbarians against a Combined Services XV. more...

Liptrot turns on the style

FORMER apprentice electrician Chris Liptrot wants to be a live-wire for Worcestershire. more...

20/5/00 - Hereford pair share the goal honours

ROB Elmes and Paul Fewings ended the season as Hereford United's joint leading scorers. more...

3/6/00 - Molby will not be swayed

MANAGER Jan Molby accepts that Kidderminster Harriers will be linked with a variety of players during their preparations for life in the Nationwide League Third Division. more...

30/10/99 - Kendal's Tetley switch rejected

WORCESTER Rugby Club have turned down a request from Kendal to switch their Tetley Bitter Cup round three clash to a Sunday. more...

Rhodes has faith in New Road's future

STEVE Rhodes believes that Worcestershire's future looks rosy -- thanks to some of the best up-and-coming youngsters he has seen at New Road. more...

23/5/00 - Snape agrees two-year contract

JOHN Snape is the latest player to commit himself to Hereford United next season. more...

5/6/00 - Harriers clean up top awards

JAN Molby has been honoured for masterminding Kidderminster Harriers' Nationwide Conference title triumph. more...

Confident Rawnsley making impression

UP-and-coming left arm spinner Matthew Rawnsley has been a regular wicket-taker in one-day cricket for Worcestershire this season. more...

1/11/99 - Worcester put new stand plans on hold

PLANS for new stands at Sixways plus a £250,000 sponsorship deal have been put on hold until Worcester gain promotion to Premiership One. more...

Moody is predicting exciting times ahead

TOM Moody will pull down the curtain on his illustrious New Road career at the end of the season convinced that Worcestershire are heading for an "exciting period". more...

06/06/00 - Webb agrees to Molby deal

PAUL Webb has agreed a two-year full-time contract with Kidderminster Harriers. more...

1/11/99 - Tongan starts Sixways training

TONGAN World Cup star Sateki Tuipulotu joined his Worcester team mates in training for the first time today after gaining a work permit from the Home Office. more...

Confident Solanki is man with a mission

VIKRAM Solanki is a man who knows exactly what he wants - and that's to help Worcestershire return to trophy-winning ways. more...

07/06/00 - Shail set to join Harriers

FORMER Worcester City defender Mark Shail is to sign for Football League newcomers Kidderminster Harriers. more...

2/11/99 - Tongan rejects top clubs for Sixways

FULL-BACK Sateki Tuipulotu has revealed he turned down the offer of Premiership One rugby to become part of Worcester Rugby Club's promotion-chasing dream. more...

Delighted Dolly shapes future

WORCESTERSHIRE are beginning to reap their re-wards for cultivating a healthy crop of up-and-coming talent. more...

8/6/00 - Molby in new Harriers contract

MANAGER Jan Molby has signed a new four-year contract after leading Kidderminster Harriers into the Football League in his first season in charge at Aggborough. more...

2/11/99 - Tuipulotu to make debut

TONGAN full-back Sateki Tuipulotu will make his Worcester debut at Sixways tomorrow night against Oxford University. more...

4/11/99 - Injuries spoil Tongan debut

WORCESTER'S latest signing Sateki Tuipulotu is among four injury victims from last night's laboured 29-18 victory over Oxford University. more...

`Bug' hits battle for top flight

THE "little bug" which has infested Worcestershire's first innings' batting performances this season has left them a mountain to climb in their bid to be in the first division of the County Championship next year. more...

4/11/99 - Sixways Under 21s run riot

A WORCESTER team based largely round the club's under 21 side ran in 11 tries as they overwhelmed Oxford University II 73-19 at Sixways las night. more...

5/11/99 - Worcester stars on the mend

THREE of Worcester Rugby Club's injured players will start in a strong second team line-up against Exeter tomorrow. more...

6/11/99 - Winger Morris quits Sixways

WINGER Simon Morris has left Worcester to join Gloucestershire side Cinderford in South West One. more...

6/11/99 - Smith finds new test

TIM Smith would like to make an apology . . . and it's not for a dropped pass, missed kick or a fumbling knock-on. more...

9/11/99 - Duckworth talks to Lomu's agent

CECIL Duckworth said Worcester are still in the hunt to sign the biggest name in world rugby -- Jonah Lomu. more...

12/11/99 - Sixways stars in cup tie debuts

INTERNATIONALS Sateki Tuipulotu and Marco Caputo will enter the cup cauldron by making their full Worcester debuts at Kendal tomorrow. more...

13/11/99 - Merlin in new lease of life

BACK row forward Dave Merlin is enjoying a brand new challenge after threatening to quit rugby during the summer. more...

15/11/99 - London Irish at Sixways in the cup

WORCESTER have been handed a mouth-watering home tie against Premiership One London Irish in round four of the Tetley's Bitter Cup. more...

15/11/99 - Worcester made to work for win

WORCESTER Rugby Club progressed into today's fourth round draw of the Tetley's Bitter Cup with a 44-17 victory over a tenacious Kendal side. more...

16/11/99 - Irish coach recalls Bristol battle

LONDON Irish coach Dick Best is taking nothing for granted as his side suffer a bout of déjà vu with a cup draw at Worcester. more...

17/11/99 - Martens cleared for Sixways

TONGAN scrum-half Sililo Martens has finally gained clearance to play for Worcester some four weeks after agreeing terms with the club. more...

19/11/99 - Cooke hits out at top flight cartel

WORCESTER Rugby Club's chief executive Geoff Cooke has launched a stinging attack on rugby's ruling bodies for blocking automatic promotion to the top-flight. more...

19/11/99 - Cusworth lays it on the line!

DIRECTOR of Rugby Les Cusworth today warned his table-topping Worcester players to be on their guard against Waterloo Drummers in tomorrow's Allied Dunbar Two clash at Sixways (3pm). more...

19/11/99 - Sixways cup tickets on sale

WORCESTER have confirmed they will play London Irish in the fourth round of the Tetley Bitter Cup on Monday January 3, kick-off 2.30pm. more...

23/11/99 - Full-back Hoffman departs Sixways

FULL-back Rohan Hoffman has left Worcester after playing for just 20 minutes in a pre-season friendly. more...

04/01/00 - City revival blow as Ellis breaks leg

WORCESTER City midfielder Andy Ellis could miss the rest of the season after breaking his leg. more...

25/11/99 - Tongan poised for return

SATEKI Tuipulotu will cast aside a warm Yorkshire welcome to gun down his former club Leeds on Saturday. more...

05/01/00 - Ellis ready to sit out season

WORCESTER City midfielder Andy Ellis has conceded that he is unlikely to play again this season. more...

25/11/99 - Loan deal rejected

ED Orgee and Rich Tomlinson have turned down a chance to play competitive rugby with Stourbridge. more...

06/01/00 - City look at trainee

WORCESTER City are planning to run the rule over a former Leeds United striker. more...

27/11/99 - Tongan tackles life in England's winter

TONGAN international Sililo Martens is aiming to help Worcester become one of the top clubs in England. more...

18/12/99 - City are nearly £500,000 in debt

WORCESTER City Football Club's total debts are now approaching £500,000. more...

07/01/00 - Bowen raring to start for City

SAM Bowen will make his first start for Worcester City in almost three months in tomorrow's Dr Martens League Premier Division home clash with Newport County (3.00). more...

29/11/99 - Powell for Moseley

SCRUM-half Steve Powell has ended a 13-year association with Worcester Rugby Club by signing for Premiership Two rivals Moseley. more...

20/12/99 - Davies to quit his job at City

PAUL Davies has quit as assistant manager of Worcester City. more...

08/01/00 - Broken leg tough on new City boss

THE broken leg suffered by Andy Ellis against Tamworth on Monday could not have come at a worse time for Worcester City. more...

29/11/99 - Worcester lose out in title test

WORCESTER Rugby Club's proud unbeaten record was shattered with a 20-9 defeat in a ferocious game at second-placed Leeds. more...

21/12/99 - Striker praised for his role in revival

WORCESTER City manager John Barton has saluted Steve Lutz's role in the club's recent revival. more...

3/12/99 - Flu bug forces Sixways changes

AN OUTBREAK of influenza at Sixways has forced Worcester to ring the changes for tomorrow's Premiership Two clash against struggling Orrell. more...

24/12/99 - Barton targets festive points revival

WORCESTER City are setting their sights on six holiday points to lift them clear of trouble in the Dr Martens League Premier Division. more...

4/12/99 - Goodwin grabs last-gasp winner

WINGER John Goodwin grabbed an injury-time try to give Worcester Rugby Club's second team a dramatic 31-24 victory at Cinderford last night. more...

30/12/99 - Bowen warned by City manager

WORCESTER City's Sam Bowen has been warned about his future conduct by manager John Barton. more...

6/12/99 - No Sixways crisis claims Cusworth

LES Cusworth described Worcester's narrow 35-32 victory over struggling Orrell as one of the worst performance in his two-and-a-half year reign. more...

7/12/99 - Richardson takes on the Tigers

WORCESTER will give an outing to trialist Tom Richardson when they take a strong second team to Leicester Tigers tonight (7.30). more...

8/12/99 - Tigers too hot for Sixways seconds

WORCESTER second team found themselves outgunned for pace and power as they went down 59-7 to Leicester Extras last night. more...

10/12/99 - Skipper Fenley returns for Exeter battle

WORCESTER Rugby Club make three changes for tomorrow's crucial Allied Dunbar Premiership Two match at Exeter (3pm). more...

11/10/99 - Sixways clash set to sell out

WORCESTER Rugby Club are on course for a 5,500 sell-out for their Tetley's Bitter Cup fourth round clash with London Irish. more...

21/11/00 - Bannister confident

BROMSGROVE Rovers chief executive Pat Bannister is still confident he can complete his takeover of the club -- despite the resignation of his chairman. more...

11/12/99 - Time to axe the dinosaur

NOT so long ago it was certainly the Holy Grail but Sunday's disrupted launch of the North Midlands Cup poses a question. more...

21/11/00 - Rovers unveil another newcomer

STRUGGLING Bromsgrove Rovers are set to introduce another new signing in tonight's must-win game at Racing Club Warwick (7.45). more...

13/12/99 - We'll roar back says Cusworth

LES Cusworth is backing his under-pressure Worcester Rugby Club players to recover from a mini-crisis which has seen them lose two of their last three games. more...

17/12/99 - Sixways wait for fitness reports

FITNESS doubts have caused Worcester Rugby Club to put their players through an extra training session today ahead of tomorrow's crucial derby at home to Moseley. more...

17/12/99 - Worcester back structure plans

WORCESTER Rugby Club have welcomed plans to overhaul the structure of the English game despite the threat of promotion being stopped for four years. more...

20/12/99 - Battling Worcester back on title track

WORCESTER Rugby Club survived a scare before scoring a crucial 30-22 victory against Midlands rivals Moseley at Sixways. more...

22/12/99 - Andrew plan has Sixways support

CECIL Duckworth is putting his weight behind Rob Andrew's plan to revamp English rugby. more...

24/12/99 - Worcester boosted by full squad

WORCESTER Rugby Club have the luxury of a virtual full-strength squad to face London Irish a week on Monday. more...

04/01/00 - City revival blow as Ellis breaks leg

WORCESTER City midfielder Andy Ellis could miss the rest of the season after breaking his leg. more...

29/12/99 - Currier and Pears sign on

WORCESTER Rugby Club today added two new signings to their squad. more...

05/01/00 - Ellis ready to sit out season

WORCESTER City midfielder Andy Ellis has conceded that he is unlikely to play again this season. more...

06/01/00 - City look at trainee

WORCESTER City are planning to run the rule over a former Leeds United striker. more...

30/12/99 - Worcester can pull off shock

WORCESTER Rugby Club's experienced coach Phil Maynard is urging the players to believe in themselves to score an historic win on Monday. more...

07/01/00 - Bowen raring to start for City

SAM Bowen will make his first start for Worcester City in almost three months in tomorrow's Dr Martens League Premier Division home clash with Newport County (3.00). more...

4/01/00 - Kicking game hits Worcester

WORCESTER Rugby Club's bid for a major cup upset were scuppered at Sixways as a streetwise London Irish secured a 12-8 victory. more...

08/01/00 - Broken leg tough on new City boss

THE broken leg suffered by Andy Ellis against Tamworth on Monday could not have come at a worse time for Worcester City. more...

06/01/00 - Myler out of crunch match

INJURIES and illness are hampering Worcester Rugby Club in the build-up to the biggest game of the season so far against Leeds on Saturday. more...

10/01/00 - Weir set to miss crucial City battle

MARTIN Weir looks almost certain to miss Worcester City's crucial Dr Martens League Premier Division game at Burton Albion tomorrow. more...

07/01/00 - No mind games this time

WORCESTER Rugby Club will delay naming their side until tomorrow for their crunch Allied Dunbar Premiership Two title clash with Leeds at Sixways (3.00). more...

11/1/00 - City to recall striker Owen

STRIKER Mark Owen is poised to return for Worcester City in tonight's crucial Dr Martens League Premier Division game at Burton Albion (7.30). more...

08/01/00 - Simply the best

WORCESTER'S new signing Andy Currier rates his new side as the best in the division after gaining first hand experience of the Premiership's top three. more...

12/01/99 - Allner -- a major mistake

WORCESTER City chairman Dr Michael Sorensen has admitted that the club made a "major error" in appointing Graham Allner as manager. more...

10/01/00 - Worcester title hopes nosedive

WORCESTER Rugby Club's promotion bid has been dealt a near fatal wound with a 12-6 defeat against one of their main rivals Leeds. more...

13/1/00 - City wait on Weir Trophy verdict

WORCESTER City will check the fitness of defender Martin Weir at training tonight to see if he will be fit for Saturday's FA Umbro Trophy second round tie against Bromley. more...

11/1/00 - Duckworth dream still alive

WORCESTER Rugby Club's millionaire backer Cecil Duckworth said there will not be wholesale changes following Saturday's devastating defeat against Leeds. more...

14/1/00 - Weir poised to lift City hopes

MARTIN Weir is poised to give Worcester City a massive boost for tomorrow's FA Umbro Trophy third round clash with Bromley at St George's Lane (3pm). more...

11/1/00 - Maynard award

PHIL Maynard's long and distinguished service to Worcester Rugby Club has been recognised with a prestigious national award. more...

13/1/00 - Worcester duo in Orrell recall

CLUB captain Bruce Fenley and leading points scorer Tony Yapp both return for the trip to Orrell on Saturday as Worcester bid to get their promotion hopes back on course. more...

15/1/00 - Front man Lutz plays key role in revival

FEW people have made a bigger impact during Worcester City's recent revival than Steve Lutz. more...

15/1/00 - Sixways girls bid for last four

WORCESTER Rugby Club's Ladies first and second teams bid to make history tomorrow with their biggest ever cup clashes. more...

17/01/00 - Players told to forget Trophy

WORCESTER City manager John Barton is urging his players to put thoughts of FA Umbro Trophy glory aside tonight and concentrate on a crucial league game. more...

19/01/00 - There's still a place for Greenman

WORCESTER City boss John Barton says he is determined to keep faith with crocked defender Chris Greenman. more...

15/1/00 - Chris settling into Sixways captain's role

CHRIS Raymond has plenty to think about on a Saturday -- leaping to claim line-out ball ten feet in the air and helping to shove backwards over 100 stone of opposition scrummage. more...

22/01/00 - Owen can go . . . at a price

CLUBS interested in buying Worcester City's star striker Mark Owen could have to fork out £50,000 or more. more...

17/01/00 - No end to Gold `n' Blues frustrations

WORCESTER scored a one-sided 41-3 victory over struggling Orrell on Saturday to ease the pain of last weekend's defeat against Leeds. more...

22/01/00 - Bad break proves his big chance

THE broken leg unfortunately suffered by Worcester City midfielder Andy Ellis has handed Paul Carty an unexpected reprieve. more...

20/01/00 - Myler back to lift title hopes

WINGER Rob Myler is set to use the frustration of missing Worcester's biggest game of the season as a spur to helping the side stay in the promotion race. more...

24/1/00 - Barton in City safety target

WORCESTER City manager John Barton is setting his side a minimum target of 50 points for Dr Martens League Premier Division safety. more...

22/01/00 - Rejuvenated Yapp's eyes on title run-in

STAND-off Tony Yapp is ready to bolster Worcester's stuttering promotion battle after shrugging off an illness which knocked his season sideways. more...

27/1/00 - Barton targets double swoop

WORCESTER City manager John Barton is targeting a goalkeeper and a striker to boost his squad. more...

24/1/99 - Two-try Baxter back on song

A TRY double from winger Nick Baxter gave Worcester Rugby Club a desperately needed 22-12 victory at Waterloo on Saturday. more...

28/1/00 - City goal aces to join forces

WORCESTER City are poised to have first-choice strike pair Sam Bowen and Mark Owen back in harness for tomorrow's crucial Dr Martens League Premier Division game at Salisbury City (3pm). more...

25/1/00 - Tuipulotu waits on video verdict

WORCESTER full-back Sateki Tuipulotu is undergoing trial by video after an alleged off-the-ball incident with Waterloo's captain Wayne Morris. more...

29/1/00 - Heeley out to make life tough for Barton

CARL Heeley is aiming to leave Worcester City manager John Barton with a selection poser. more...

26/1/00 - Centre Ali in loan switch

ALI McLaughlin has gone on loan to Stourbridge from Worcester Rugby Club. more...

31/1/00 - Weir's injury hits City Trophy hope

DEFENDER Martin Weir looks set to miss out on Worcester City's FA Umbro Trophy fourth round tie at Stalybridge Celtic this Saturday. more...

Worcester to take on Moseley

WORCESTER Rugby Club's seconds will play Moseley in a friendly at Sixways on Friday night (7pm). more...

27/1/00 - Video verdict clears Tuipulotu

WORCESTER full-back Sateki Tuipulotu will not face disciplinary action after allegedly being involved in an incident during Worcester's 22-12 win over Waterloo at Blundellsands last Saturday. more...

01/02/00 - Tucker in line for Trophy test

MARK Tucker looks set to win his fitness battle for Worcester City's FA Umbro Trophy fourth round tie at Stalybridge Celtic on Saturday. more...

27/1/00 - England call-up for Worcester women

WORCESTER players Nicola Crawford and Joanne Yapp have both been included in the England women's squad to face Spain in the first game of the Five Nations Championship. more...

02/02/00 - Rivals ready for hard test

THE manager of Worcester City's FA Umbro Trophy opponents admits his side will be up against it in Saturday's fourth round tie. more...

4/2/00 - City in triple Trophy boost

WORCESTER City have received a three-way fitness boost on the eve of their FA Umbro Trophy fourth round tie at Stalybridge Celtic (3pm). more...

28/1/00 - Moseley at strength for Sixways

MOSELEY have followed Wor-cester's lead by selecting strong second teams for tonight's friendly at Sixways. more...

4/2/00 - Wembley dream not impossible

WEMBLEY winner Keith Knight believes Worcester City can go all the way in the FA Umbro Trophy. more...

29/1/00 - Key move for Ali

IT was easily the hardest decision of his rugby career -- but after hours of thought Ali McLaughlin has decided to swap his Worcester shirt for a Stourbridge one. more...

Improving 5/2/00 - Knight is enjoying life at City

WORCESTER City winger Keith Knight says his form has improved because he is enjoying his football again. more...

29/1/00 - Moseley too good for Worcester

WORCESTER went down 19-15 to Midlands rivals Moseley under the Sixways floodlights last night. more...

7/2/00 - City banking on Trophy windfall

WORCESTER City are hoping a home draw in the FA Umbro Trophy will help keep them on the road to a money-spinning trip to Wembley. more...

31/1/00 - England call-up for ace Higgins

WORCESTER'S teenage centre Andrew Higgins has been propelled into the international limelight after being chosen in the England Under 21 squad at the age of 18. more...

8/2/00 - Barton relishes Telford contest

WORCESTER City manager John Barton admits his side face a tough test at Telford United in the fifth round of the FA Umbro Trophy. more...

01/02/00 - Higgins happy with call up

WORCESTER'S teenage centre Andrew Higgins was due to meet up with the England U21 squad today ahead of his debut against Ireland on Friday. more...

8/2/00 - Old pals meet up again in cup tie

IT will be a reunion of familiar faces when Evesham United entertain Worcester City in the Worcestershire FA Senior Cup second round tonight (7.45). more...

02/02/00 - Caputo opts to quit Worcester

WORCESTER'S Australian hooker Marco Caputo has stunned the club by announcing his retirement at the age of 28. more...

11/2/00 - City bid to put brakes on Bath

WORCESTER City manager John Barton is confident his side can upset title-chasing Bath City tomorrow. more...

5/2/00 - Sixways trio in Bedford switch

THREE Sixways stars were due to play for Bedford in a trial today before thrashing out loan or transfer deals on Monday. more...

12/2/00 - Confident City are in right mood

SO could this be Worcester City's year for Wembly glory in the FA Umbro Trophy? more...

5/2/00 - Baxter bonanza

IT WAS the biggest game of the season to date and he was billed as one of the biggest players. more...

7/2/00 - Sixways trio in contract talks

CONTRACT talks were due to be held at Six-ways today on the future of three Worcester first team players. more...

14/2/00 - Barton banks on City revival

WORCESTER City manager John Barton is looking for his players to respond in the right way to the end of their eight-match winning streak. more...

8/2/00 - Sixways battle for the Saints

A MIXTURE of Worcester's young guns, seasoned performers and first team stars will face Northampton at Sixways tonight. more...

15/2/00 - Barton targets Burton repeat

WORCESTER City manager John Barton is calling for a repeat of their last performance against Burton Albion in tonight's Dr Martens Cup quarter-final tie (7.30). more...

16/02/00 - Boss stands by his man

WORCESTER City boss John Barton today defended star striker Mark Owen after his glaring miss cost City a place in the semi-finals of the Dr Martens Cup. more...

8/2/00 - Bedford to sign loan trio

THREE of Worcester's first team squad were set to complete loan deals to Bedford today. more...

18/2/00 - Lutz given striking City role

STEVE Lutz can play a key role for Worcester City as they embark on a crucial weekend -- says manager John Barton. more...

10/2/00 - Tomlinson may hang up boots

CENTRE Richard Tomlinson is considering quitting rugby after being released by Worcester. more...

19/2/00 - Fit Willetts hitting the heights for Worcester

WORCESTER City utility man Kevin Willetts says there is no connection between his return to form and John Barton's appointment as manager. more...

11/2/00 - Flanker Scriven handed Worcester debut

TWENTY-year-old flanker Brett Scriven has been thrown into the Premiership Two promotion race after being handed his first team debut for Worcester. more...

21/2/00 - Victory vital for City survival

WORCESTER City boss John Barton has billed tonight's home clash against Merthyr Tydfil (7.45) as their most important game of the season so far. more...

12/2/00 - Orgee in talks with Moseley

FLANKER Ed Orgee could be joining the mass exodus from Sixways after opening contract talks with Moseley. more...

22/2/00 - Merthyr victory is double boost for City's hopes

WORCESTER City gave themselves a huge double boost with their 2-1 victory over Merthyr Tydfil last night. more...

12/2/00 - Sixways cup crunch for ladies

WORCESTER Rugby Club's ladies have the biggest day in their history tomorrow with a cup semi-final against Richmond (2.30pm). more...

23/02/00 - Purdie ready to lock horns

JON Purdie has more reason than most to look forward to Worcester City's FA Umbro Trophy fifth round tie at Telford United on Saturday. more...

12/2/00 - Loan star trio!

TO be sent out on loan by the club that employs you sounds like a demotion in anyone's book. more...

24/2/00 - City can pull off shock victory

YOUNG star Steve Lutz is backing Worcester City to pull off an FA Umbro Trophy upset at Telford United on Saturday. more...

14/2/00 - Worcester back in the title chase

WORCESTER Rugby Club clawed their way back into the promotion hunt by moving two points closer to leaders Leeds with a 57-3 demolition of West Hartlepool at Sixways. more...

25/2/00 - Barton targets quick KO blow

JOHN Barton says his Worcester City side will be going all out to win their FA Umbro Trophy fifth round tie at Telford United at the first attempt. more...

15/2/00 - England pip Worcester Under 21s

WORCESTER'S Under 21s put up a brave showing before losing 26-12 to England Under 19s at Sixways last night. more...

27/3/00 - Barton scents shock victory

WORCESTER City manager John Barton is confident his side can upset Dr Martens League Premier Division title favourites Boston United tonight (7.45). more...

16/02/00 - Friendly fixture off

WORCESTER Rugby Club have cancelled a friendly against Bristol's development side due to injury problems in the front row. more...

25/2/00 - Purdie threat worries Telford boss

TELFORD United manager Andy Mutch says that Worcester City winger Jon Purdie could be one of the biggest threats to his side tomorrow. more...

31/3/00 - Striker Thomas back with City

WORCESTER City have re-signed their former striker Anton Thomas from Burton Albion. more...

19/2/00 - Lively Linnett

WHEN hooker James Richards packed down to scrummage against West Hartlepool he was the bridge across rugby generations. more...

26/2/00 - Trophy run must not get in way of survival

ALL the hype around Worcester City's FA Umbro Trophy fifth round tie at Telford United today should not be allowed to distract City from their main aim this season. more...

Ten-man Town battle for draw

A pulsating game at the Langland Stadium on Tuesday night saw ten-man Malvern Town come back from 1-3 down to earn their second successive draw in the new Banks Brewery League Premier Division season. more...

28/2/00 - Bowen on brink after red card woe

SAM Bowen has been dropped from Worcester City's squad for tonight's crucial Dr Martens League Premier Division home clash with Cambridge City (7.45). more...

1/4/00 - Striker Burgess signs for City

WORCESTER City manager John Barton has swooped to sign young Stoke City striker Richard Burgess on loan until the end of the season. more...

23/02/00 - Varsity prop at Sixways

WORCESTER Rugby Club have bolstered their front row by signing Varsity prop forward Andy Collins. more...

28/2/00 - Two mad minutes upset Barton

WORCESTER City manager John Barton said that Sam Bowen's sending-off changed the course of the game in Saturday's 4-1 FA Umbro Trophy defeat at Telford. more...

1/4/00 - Experience paying off for City says Weir

MARTIN Weir is convinced that Worcester City will achieve Dr Martens League Premier Division safety with some comfort. more...

Town hit for five

MALVERN Town suffered a heavy home defeat against Darlaston in the Banks's Brewery League Premier Division at the Langland Stadium on Saturday. more...

24/2/00 - Devereux leaves Sixways

BACK row forward Simon Devereux is considering his future in rugby after becoming the latest casualty of the upheavals at Worcester. more...

01/03/00 - Striker ready to discuss future

SAM Bowen's uncertain future at Worcester City will be decided at a crunch meeting with manager John Barton tomorrow. more...

3/4/00 - Barton targets top ten finish

WORCESTER City manager John Barton is eyeing a top ten finish after seeing his side almost guarantee their Dr Martens League Premier Division safety. more...

25/2/00 - Harvey called up at fly-half

BEN Harvey is drafted into Worcester Rugby Club's team for tomorrow's Allied Dunbar Premiership Two match against Wakefield at Sixways (3pm). more...

3/3/00 - Bowen slapped on transfer list

WAYWARD striker Sam Bowen has been slapped on the transfer list by Worcester City. more...

5/4/00 - Heeley will miss rest of season

WORCESTER City boss John Barton has conceded that Carl Heeley is unlikely to play again this season. more...

Sad weekend for frustrated Town

MALVERN Town completed an unhappy weekend at Rotherwas on Monday afternoon, after losing 5-1 at home to Darlaston on Saturday, when Westfields clinched all three Banks's Brewery League Premier Division points. more...

26/2/00 - Sixways plans for the future

WORCESTER Rugby Club is planning a major restructuring to invite new investment and a bid for a Premiership One franchise. more...

4/3/00 - Bowen record hits the target

IF Sam Bowen has kicked his last ball for Worcester City, the fans will still have plenty of good things to remember him by. more...

8/4/00 - Tough decisions ahead for Barton

WITH Worcester City now very close to securing their Dr Martens League Premier Division safety, thoughts will soon be starting to edge towards next season. more...

26/2/00 - Mixed memories

WORCESTER have sign-ed some big name players and internationals this season yet have experienced the triumph and tragedy prop Andy Collins has witnessed at Twickenham. more...

6/3/00 - City aim for big stride to to safety

WORCESTER City can take a huge step towards Dr Martens League Premier Division safety if they win tonight's derby clash with Halesowen Town (7.45). more...

10/4/00 - Barton sounds relegation warning

WORCESTER City manager John Barton says his side still has work to do before they can be safe from relegation. more...

Cotterill heads last gasp winner for Town

MALVERN Town secured their first victory in this season's Banks's Brewery League Premier Division at Brierley Hill on Saturday, and although Sean Cotterill's winning goal did not come until the 88th minute, this was a game Town should have had sown up by half time. more...

28/2/00 - Worcester back on track for title

WORCESTER Rugby Club are back in the promotion race after emerging unscathed from a ten-try thriller against Wakefield at Sixways. more...

08/03/00 - Willetts injury boost for City

WORCESTER City defender Kevin Willetts should be fit for Saturday's Dr Martens League Premier Division game at second-placed Bath City. more...

14/4/00 - Barton's plans may be restricted

WORCESTER City manager John Barton says he will not be able to make wholesale chan-ges to his squad next season. more...

29/2/00 - Denham boosts Sixways title bid

WORCESTER Rugby Club have made their 27th signing of the season by signing super-sub Lee Denham from Leeds. more...

10/3/00 - Bowen may face longer suspension

WORCESTER City's transfer-listed striker Sam Brown could face a further suspension for his sending-off in the FA Umbro Trophy tie at Telford United. more...

14/4/00 - Contract reward for teenage star

WORCESTER City have put promising winger Jamie Hyde on a contract. more...

Town gift early lead

MALVERN Town suffered a disappointing home defeat at the Langland Stadium on Tuesday night, when visitors Ludlow punished Town severely, particularly in the first 20 minutes, when two defensive errors gifted the away side a two goal lead. more...

29/2/00 - Higgins back in England U21 line-up

WORCESTER centre Andy Higgins has been selected for the England Under 21s to face Wales at New Brighton on Friday. more...

15/4/00 - Barton to give City youth its chance

WORCESTER City boss John Barton will not be afraid to give youth its head in the remaining weeks of the season. more...

01/03/00 - Friendly place for latest signings

NEW signings Lee Denham and Andy Collins are both set to start their first games for Worcester tonight in the friendly at Bristol (7.30pm). more...

11/3/00 - On target for return at start of the season

Andy Ellis says he is bang on schedule to resume his Worcester City career at the start of next season. more...

17/4/00 - City win puts safety so close

WORCESTER City manager John Barton believes his side can finally clinch their Dr Martens League Premier Division safety over the Easter weekend. more...

2/3/00 - Bristol are too hot for Worcester

WORCESTER Rugby Club's young guns stuck to their task well despite going down to a 48-5 defeat against an experienced Bristol outfit last night. more...

13/03/00 - Clubs join race for City's ace

ALDERSHOT Town and Forest Green Rovers have joined the race to sign Worcester City's transfer-listed striker Sam Bowen. more...

Town dominate with four goals

MALVERN Town turned in their best performance of the season when they despatched Gornal Athletic 4-0 at Langland Stadium in the Banks's Brewery League Premier Division. more...

17/03/00 - Knight back to lift City's spirits

KEITH Knight is set to boost Worcester City's quest for Dr Martens League Premier Division safety. more...

18/4/00 - Barton set for double player bid

WORCESTER City boss John Barton is tracking two summer transfer targets. more...

3/3/00 - Worcester friendly washed out

TONIGHT'S friendly between Worcester Rugby Club's development team and Cheltenham at Sixways has been cancelled due to a waterlogged pitch. more...

18/03/00 - Players prove point as City climb up table

FEW people are more delighted at John Barton's success as Worcester City manager than the man he replaced. more...

19/04/00 - Tucker to figure for reserves

MARK Tucker and Jon Purdie are expected to line up in Worcester City's Central Confer-ence game at Tamworth tonight (7.45). more...

Twice in lead but points still slip

MALVERN Town were left kicking themselves having let two Banks's Brewery Premier Division points slip against a very ordinary Heath Hayes side at the Langland Stadium on Saturday. more...

4/3/00 - Higgins on fast track to England first team

FROM the moment anyone starts a new sport they start dreaming of the ultimate -- to represent their country. more...

20/3/00 - Hyde impresses

YOUNG Jamie Hyde could have a role to play for Worcester City for the rest of the season. more...

21/4/00 - Owen ready to make his comeback for City

MARK Owen is poised to return as Worcester City bid to secure their Dr Martens League Premier Division safety tomorrow. more...

7/3/00 - Worcester name 24-strong squad

WORCESTER Rugby Club have named a 24-strong squad from which the team will be selected to face Coventry in the Allied Dunbar Premiership Division Two at Coundon Road on Saturday. more...

22/3/00 - Key pair set for semi-final return

WORCESTER City hope to have both Keith Knight and Kevin Willetts back for tonight's Worcestershire Senior Cup semi-final against Solihull Borough at Redditch (7.30). more...

22/4/00 - City can send Gloucester down

WORCESTER City could sentence their old rivals Gloucester City to relegation when the sides meet at Meadow Park on Monday (3pm). more...

Town slip out of FA Vase

MALVERN Town can consider themselves a little unlucky to have gone out of the Carlsberg FA Vase at Arnold on Saturday. more...

9/3/00 - Higgins handed England call-up

WORCESTER Rugby Club's talented teenage centre Andy Higgins is celebrating a surprise England call-up. more...

24/3/00 - Bowen set for shock recall

SAM Bowen could be in line for a surprise recall to Worcester City's side for tomorrow's Dr Martens League Premier Division game at King's Lynn (3pm). more...

28/4/00 - City receive big boost from Owen

MARK Owen is poised to return to Worcester City's line-up as they bid to secure their Dr Martens League Premier Division safety tomorrow. more...

10/3/00 - Denham poised for debut

FLANKER Lee Denham could be handed a late birthday present by Worcester director of rugby Les Cusworth. more...

25/3/00 - No hazzard for Jukes with his utility role

NATHAN Jukes says he is happy to play a `jack of all trades' role at Worcester City. more...

4/5/00 - Weir clinches award double

MARTIN Weir has scooped a double in Worcester City's player of the year awards. more...

Town hold high flyers

MALVERN Town gave an excellent performance at high riding Wolverhampton Casuals on Saturday and should really have returned with all three points. more...

11/3/00 - Seeing stars in Sixways' sides

THE gateway to international stardom -- that's Worcester Rugby Club. more...

27/3/00 - Barton scents shock victory

WORCESTER City manager John Barton is confident his side can upset Dr Martens League Premier Division title favourites Boston United tonight (7.45). more...

5/5/00 - Rookies poised for City call-up

WORCESTER City could blood two teenage prospects in tomorrow's final Dr Martens League Premier Division game of the season at Clevedon Town (3pm). more...

13/03/00 - Defeat hits players hard

The effect on Worcester Rugby Club of the most dramatic and possibly most far reaching four-and-a-half minutes of the season, was cataclysmic. more...

31/3/00 - Striker Thomas back with City

WORCESTER City have re-signed their former striker Anton Thomas from Burton Albion. more...

6/5/00 - Barton deserves all credit for survival

MANAGER of the year awards invariably go to those who have steered their clubs to championship glory. more...

Town in superb display

MALVERN Town turned in a superb second half Banks's Brewery Premier Division display on Tuesday night to register a convincing victory against a Westfields side unbeaten in their previous seven games. more...

14/03/00 - Half-back pair to add experience

THE experienced half-back partnership of Ben Harvey and Sililo Martens are to guide a young Worcester development side through a tough fixture against the Army tonight. more...

9/5/00 - Barton decides on who to keep

WORCESTER City manager John Barton plans to finalise his retained list this week. more...

16/03/00 - Daws in for key Exeter contest

WORCESTER have promoted another of their young guns to the first team. more...

1/4/00 - Striker Burgess signs for City

WORCESTER City manager John Barton has swooped to sign young Stoke City striker Richard Burgess on loan until the end of the season. more...

10/05/00 - Barton chases new faces

WORCESTER City manager John Barton is chasing four transfer targets. more...

17/03/00 - No place for Woof -- Baxter called up

CENTRE Shaun Woof will miss tonight's Premiership Two clash at home to Exeter after aggravating an injury in training (7.30pm). more...

1/4/00 - Experience paying off for City says Weir

MARTIN Weir is convinced that Worcester City will achieve Dr Martens League Premier Division safety with some comfort. more...

Town extend run to five matches

MALVERN Town extended their Banks Brewery League Premier Division unbeaten run to five games, when they recorded a well earned victory at a rain sodden Wellington on Tuesday evening. more...

3/4/00 - Barton targets top ten finish

WORCESTER City manager John Barton is eyeing a top ten finish after seeing his side almost guarantee their Dr Martens League Premier Division safety. more...

11/5/00 - Old brigade kicked out by Barton

WORCESTER City manager John Barton has released four players and transfer-listed another in a summer clear-out. more...

18/03/00 - Lyman keeps in touch with KCs

NEIL Lyman may have the trappings of a professional sportsman's life -- but he has not forgotten the club which helped start his career. more...

5/4/00 - Heeley will miss rest of season

WORCESTER City boss John Barton has conceded that Carl Heeley is unlikely to play again this season. more...

15/5/00 - Barton lines up second signing

WORCESTER City boss John Barton hopes to tie up his second summer signing this week. more...

No trouble for Town

MALVERN Town increased their unbeaten Banks Brewery League Premier Division run to six games following this fairly comfortable win at home to lowly Brierley Hill on Saturday. more...

21/3/00 - Higgins in England cup squad

WORCESTER centre Andrew Higgins has received yet another England call-up after being drafted into the Under 19s squad for the FIRA Youth World Cup in May. more...

8/4/00 - Tough decisions ahead for Barton

WITH Worcester City now very close to securing their Dr Martens League Premier Division safety, thoughts will soon be starting to edge towards next season. more...

16/5/00 - Carty comes off the list

WORCESTER City have taken midfielder Paul Carty off the transfer list. more...

22/3/00 - Denham in injury setback

LEE Denham will miss Worcester's home clash with London Welsh on Saturday because of a neck and shoulder injury. more...

10/4/00 - Barton sounds relegation warning

WORCESTER City manager John Barton says his side still has work to do before they can be safe from relegation. more...

17/05/00 - Glamour ties for pre-season

WORCESTER City have arranged two glamorous pre-season friendlies with Nationwide League clubs. more...

`We couldn't believe what was going on'

Walsall Wood 4, Malvern Town 1 more...

24/3/00 - Harvey has key role at Sixways

STAND-OFF Ben Harvey has been rewarded for his fine second-half display against Exeter with a call-up to the number ten berth for tomorrow's clash with London Welsh at Sixways (3pm). more...

14/4/00 - Barton's plans may be restricted

WORCESTER City manager John Barton says he will not be able to make wholesale chan-ges to his squad next season. more...

20/5/00 - Barton will have few critics over retained list

WORCESTER City's retained list at the end of the season contained few surprises. more...

25/3/00 - Doors begin to open for Simon

LAST week's game ag-ainst Exeter was a thrilling encounter which created a Sixways atmosphere not seen since the giant-killing exploits against Bristol. more...

14/4/00 - Contract reward for teenage star

WORCESTER City have put promising winger Jamie Hyde on a contract. more...

22/5/00 - Barton snaps up new goalkeeper

WORCESTER City manager John Barton says he is delighted to have snapped up highly-rated goalkeeper Danny McDonnell. more...

Town bounce back

Halesowen Harries 3, Malvern Town 4 more...

27/3/00 - Worcester back in the old routine

WORCESTER comfortably dismissed London Welsh 23-10 at Sixways on Saturday to maintain their recent dominance over the Exiles. more...

15/4/00 - Barton to give City youth its chance

WORCESTER City boss John Barton will not be afraid to give youth its head in the remaining weeks of the season. more...

24/5/00 - Sorensen hits back at critics

WORCESTER City chairman Dr Michael Sorensen has hit back at the critics who have accused the club of lacking ambition. more...

Yapp faces Birmingham/Solihull

STAND-off Tony Yapp, flanker Nathan Carter and centre Andy Currier will all play for Worcester's development side at Birmingham/Solihull seconds on Saturday. more...

17/4/00 - City win puts safety so close

WORCESTER City manager John Barton believes his side can finally clinch their Dr Martens League Premier Division safety over the Easter weekend. more...

27/5/00 - Barton swoops for new striker

STRIKER Micky Cotter has become Worcester City's third summer signing. more...

Higgins ghosts in for winner

MALVERN Town returned from Kington on Tuesday night having recorded an excellent 2-1 Banks's Brewery League Premier Division success. more...

1/4/00 - Harvey's flair is paying off

THERE are steady eddies and flamboyant mavericks and Ben Harvey is certainly the latter. more...

27/5/00 - Barton the key factor in clinching keeper deal

MANAGER John Barton was the key factor in persuading goalkeeper Danny McDonnell to come to Worcester City. more...

6/4/00 - Worcester shuffle pack

WORCESTER Rugby Club have shuffled their pack to conjure up a mixture of youth and experience as they aim to break Rotherham's three-year unbeaten home run. more...

18/4/00 - Barton set for double player bid

WORCESTER City boss John Barton is tracking two summer transfer targets. more...

07/04/00 - Walker hoping for a surprise

FLYING Worcester winger Mat Walker returns to his former club tomorrow believing his new team-mates can spring a surprise. more...

19/04/00 - Tucker to figure for reserves

MARK Tucker and Jon Purdie are expected to line up in Worcester City's Central Confer-ence game at Tamworth tonight (7.45). more...

Town's hero Shepherd hits hat-trick

MALVERN Town scored an emphatic victory at home to Wellington on Tuesday night, and in doing so maintained a Banks Brewery League run that has now seen them pick up twenty points from their last nine outings. more...

21/4/00 - Owen ready to make his comeback for City

MARK Owen is poised to return as Worcester City bid to secure their Dr Martens League Premier Division safety tomorrow. more...

22/4/00 - City can send Gloucester down

WORCESTER City could sentence their old rivals Gloucester City to relegation when the sides meet at Meadow Park on Monday (3pm). more...

28/4/00 - City receive big boost from Owen

MARK Owen is poised to return to Worcester City's line-up as they bid to secure their Dr Martens League Premier Division safety tomorrow. more...

4/5/00 - Weir clinches award double

MARTIN Weir has scooped a double in Worcester City's player of the year awards. more...

5/5/00 - Rookies poised for City call-up

WORCESTER City could blood two teenage prospects in tomorrow's final Dr Martens League Premier Division game of the season at Clevedon Town (3pm). more...

6/5/00 - Barton deserves all credit for survival

MANAGER of the year awards invariably go to those who have steered their clubs to championship glory. more...

9/5/00 - Barton decides on who to keep

WORCESTER City manager John Barton plans to finalise his retained list this week. more...

10/05/00 - Barton chases new faces

WORCESTER City manager John Barton is chasing four transfer targets. more...

11/5/00 - Old brigade kicked out by Barton

WORCESTER City manager John Barton has released four players and transfer-listed another in a summer clear-out. more...

15/5/00 - Barton lines up second signing

WORCESTER City boss John Barton hopes to tie up his second summer signing this week. more...

16/5/00 - Carty comes off the list

WORCESTER City have taken midfielder Paul Carty off the transfer list. more...

8/4/00 - Walker keen to turn the tables

WINGER Mat Walker believes Worcester can do what no club has managed for three seasons, beat Rotherham at Clifton Lane. more...

17/05/00 - Glamour ties for pre-season

WORCESTER City have arranged two glamorous pre-season friendlies with Nationwide League clubs. more...

10/4/00 - Worcester slide to heavy defeat

WORCESTER Rugby Club are to miss out on promotion for the second year running after suffering a humbling 42-0 defeat at leaders Rotherham. more...

20/5/00 - Barton will have few critics over retained list

WORCESTER City's retained list at the end of the season contained few surprises. more...

11/4/00 - Rugby club kicks Cusworth's coaching skills into touch

LES Cusworth has been relieved of his coaching duties with Worcester Rugby Club today. more...

22/5/00 - Barton snaps up new goalkeeper

WORCESTER City manager John Barton says he is delighted to have snapped up highly-rated goalkeeper Danny McDonnell. more...

11/4/00 - Trialists turn out against Malvern

TWO trialists will play for Worcester's development side tonight in a friendly against Malvern. more...

24/5/00 - Sorensen hits back at critics

WORCESTER City chairman Dr Michael Sorensen has hit back at the critics who have accused the club of lacking ambition. more...

12/04/00 - Spirits need to be lifted

GEOFF Cooke took his first training session at Sixways yesterday aiming to lift a squad rocked by the sacking of Les Cusworth. more...

27/5/00 - Barton swoops for new striker

STRIKER Micky Cotter has become Worcester City's third summer signing. more...

12/04/00 - Cooke may be long term

FORMER England coach Geoff Cooke looks favourite to take over Worcester Rugby Club's first team on a permanent basis following the sacking of Les Cusworth. more...

27/5/00 - Barton the key factor in clinching keeper deal

MANAGER John Barton was the key factor in persuading goalkeeper Danny McDonnell to come to Worcester City. more...

13/4/00 - Worcester back promotion battle

WORCESTER Rugby Club have joined forces with their second division rivals to maintain their right to automatic promotion into the top-flight. more...

13/4/00 - Higgins to miss Cooke's debut

GEOFF Cooke will be without star centre Andrew Higgins for his first game in charge of Worcester's first team. more...

14/4/00 - Cooke rings changes at Sixways

WORCESTER'S temporary coach Geoff Cooke has marked his first game in charge of by making six changes to the side which lost 42-0 at Rotherham last week. more...

15/4/00 - Maynard still aiming to pit his wits against big boys

LES Cusworth my have come and gone but the man who started Worcester on their A-road to the top is still at the heart of the club. more...

Ton-up Weston the hero in Worcs win (Warwicks A - April 25)

PHIL Weston's first one-day century and a stand of 149 with Paul Pollard gave Worcestershire Royals an impressive start in the re-vamped National League at a grey and gloomy Edgbaston yesterday. more...

17/4/00 - Cooke opens up with win

GEOFF Cooke's first match in charge of Wor-cester Rugby Club saw the team score a comfortable 30-8 victory over mid-table Henley. more...

County rally for last over defeat (Yorkshire H - May 3)

A BATTLING bowling display and a century stand between David Leatherdale and Gavin Haynes failed to save Worcestershire Royals from a three wicket defeat in yesterday's National League Division One clash against Yorkshire Phoenix at New Road. more...

18/4/00 - Duckworth to wait for new coach

CECIL Duckworth has ruled out signing a big name coach until the summer despite the temptation of an array of star names. more...

Athey back in the old routine (Lancs A - May 23)

BILL Athey made a shock comeback for Worcestershire -- and figured strongly in the Royals' magnificent win over National League title holders Lancashire Lightning. more...

20/4/00 - Amateur values at heart of club

WORCESTER Rugby Club will have two teams playing in league rugby next season following the formation of a new amateur club. more...

Coach slams the slow Gloucestershire pitch (Gloucs A May 31)

COACH Bill Athey criticised the Gloucester Festival pitch rather than his beaten Worcestershire players after a 50-run National League First Division defeat by his old county. more...

21/4/00 - Cooke sticks by his players

GEOFF Cooke's fresh approach to the Worcester team sees 21-year-old scrum-half Chris Simpson-Daniel make his debut for the first team. more...

Spitfires in a spin as Rawnsley takes 5-26 (Kent A June 6)

WORCESTERSHIRE left-arm spinner Mathew Rawnsley is getting a liking for the National League and earned an early birthday present in the shape of career-best figures in the 67-run win over Kent at Tunbridge Wells. more...

Injuries pile on agony at Sixways

WORCESTER Rugby Club will be without captain Richard Denhardt and Tongans Sateki Tuipulotu and Sililo Martens for the rest of the season. more...

County climb to second in table (Gloucs H June19)

WORCESTERSHIRE Royals stormed into second place in Division One of the National League thanks to a thrilling one run win over Gloucestershire Gladiators at New Road. more...

Gloucester City 3 Kidderminster Harriers 5

Saturday, July 17, 1999. more...

27/4/00 - Sixways cuts begin to bite

WORCESTER Rugby Club have started to tighten their purse strings by axing three members of their first team squad. more...

Lampitt puts Hawks in flap (Hants H July 4)

TOM Moody, Graeme Hick and Stuart Lampitt joined forces to help Worcestershire Royals keep the pressure on leaders Yorkshire Phoenix with a seven-wicket win over Hampshire Hawks in the National League Division One clash at New Road. more...

Evesham United 1, Kidderminster Harriers 1

Saturday, July 24, 1999. more...

28/4/00 - Ward called up for his Worcester debut

GEOFF Cooke's Worcester Rugby Club side are aiming to finish their Sixways fixtures on a high and bury the memory of last week's shock defeat at Rugby. more...

Hick dazzles as County go top (Leics H July 20)

GRAEME Hick illuminated floodlit New Road with a dazzling century to power Worcestershire Royals to the top of the National League Division One thanks to a nerve-jangling two-run win over Leicestershire Foxes last night. more...

Halesowen Town 0 Kidderminster Harriers 1

Saturday, July 31, 1999. more...

29/4/00 - Chris looking to end his injury nightmare

WORCESTER Rugby Club scrum-half Chris Simpson-Daniel is living on borrowed time - and he knows it. more...

Royals march on in chase for title (Leics A August 22)

LEFT-ARM seamer Alamgir Sheriyar pushed Worcestershire a step nearer the CGU National League Division One title with another impressive performance against his old club at Grace Road yesterday. more...

Kidderminster Harriers 1 Aston Villa 0

Monday, August 2, 1999. more...

2/5/00 - Sixways record stands the test of time

WORCESTER Rugby Club have completed their Sixways fixtures with a confidence boosting 39-15 victory over mid-table Manchester. more...

Kidderminster Harriers 1 Dover Athletic 2

Monday, August 14, 1999. more...

03/05/00 - Cooke hoping for business links

WORCESTER Rugby Club chief executive Geoff Cooke has denied reports the playing squad all are being put on part-time contracts. more...

Knight century hits title chances (Essex H and Warwicks H Aug 29 & 30)

WORCESTERSHIRE Royals are two points behind National League Division One leaders Lancashire Lightning after experiencing mixed fortunes in their Bank Holiday double-header against Essex Eagles and Warwickshire Bears at New Road. more...

Yeovil Town 1 Kidderminster Harriers 0

Tuesday August 18, 1999. more...

Haynes is the hero in nail-biter (Essex A Sept 5)

WORCESTERSHIRE emerged from a thrilling CGU National League battle at Chelmsford yesterday with their sights firmly on the First Division title. more...

Rushden 5 Kidderminster Harriers 3

Saturday, August 21, 1999. more...

4/5/00 - Moseley setback for ace Higgins

WORCESTER Rugby Club centre Andrew Higgins looks set to miss Saturday's final fixture of the season due to a hand injury. more...

Worcs left red-faced as Hawks swoop (Hants A Sept 12)

TOM Moody's cherished ambition to leave behind a trophy in the Worcestershire cabinet before departing for Western Australia was left in tatters in the gathering gloom at Southampton last night. more...

Kidderminster Harriers 3 Woking 2

Saturday, August 28, 1999 more...

4/5/00 - Wanderers join Sixways fold

Worcester will have two men's sides next season following the formation of the amateur Worcester Wanders. more...

Forest Green Rovers 3 Kidderminster Harriers 2

Monday, August 30, 1999 more...

5/5/00 - Currier called up for historic Moseley finale

CENTRE Andy Currier comes into the Worcester Rugby Club team for tomorrow's historic clash at Moseley (3pm) -- the last game at The Reddings after 120 years of rugby. more...

6/5/00 - Time to reflect on great times

THE players who ran out at The Reddings today are the privileged few as the curtain falls on 120 years of rugby at the famous venue. more...

Stevenage Borough 0 Kidderminster Harriers 2

Saturday, September 4, 1999. more...

8/5/00 - Hughes and Connolly are released

TWO of Worcester Rugby Club's loan rangers at Bedford will not be coming back to Sixways. more...

Kidderminster Harriers 2 Scarborough 0

Saturday, September 11, 1999. more...

8/5/00 - Cooke admits side were second best

MOSELEY recovered from a nervous start to score a deserved 34-17 victory in their final game at The Red-dings. more...

Kidderminster Harriers 1 Nuneaton Borough 2

Monday, September 13, 1999 more...

9/5/00 - Maynard stays cool on Stourbridge link

PHIL Maynard has poured cold water on rumours he is about to leave Worcester Rugby Club for Stourbridge. more...

Kidderminster Harriers 1 Doncaster Rovers 0

Saturday, September 25, 1999 more...

26/5/00 - Harvey shock at Worcester release

WORCESTER Rugby Club have released England `Sevens' star Ben Harvey. more...

Hayes 2 Hereford United 0

Saturday, October 2, 1999 more...

20/5/00 - Higgins and Jenner on top

NUMBER eight Jim Jenner and centre Andrew Higgins have jointly won Worcester Rugby Club's Supporters' Player of the Year Award. more...

Altrincham 1 Kidderminster Harriers 0

Tuesday, October 4, 1999. more...

23/5/00 - Scrum-half Martens joins Swansea

TONGAN scrum-half Sililo Martens has ended a seven-month spell at Worcester Rugby Club by signing for Swansea. more...

Kidderminster 4 Yeovil 0

Saturday, October 9, 1999 more...

Welling 2 Kidderminster Harriers 0

Saturday, October 16, 1999 more...

24/5/00 - Sixways girls in Welford Road bid

WORCESTER Rugby Club's ladies first team will be playing in front of an expected crowd of 12,000 this weekend when they take to the field at Leicester Tigers' Welford Road ground. more...

Kidderminster Harriers 1 Kettering Town 0

Saturday, October 23, 1999 more...

27/5/00 - Raymond returns to his roots after fine career

CHRIS Raymond's return to Old Patesians means his rugby career has now come full circle. more...

Hednesford Town 0 Kidderminster Harriers 2

Monday, November 1, 1999 more...

30/5/00 - Duckworth set for legal action

WORCESTER Rugby Club's millionaire backer Cecil Duckworth is threatening to sue the Rugby Football Union if the right to promotion is taken away from the second division. more...

31/5/00 - Cecil the new division two chief

WORCESTER Rugby Club's influence in the sport has been boosted by chairman Cecil Duckworth being elected as chairman of English Second Division Rugby (ESDR). more...

Telford United 3 Kidderminster Harriers 2

Saturday, November 6, 1999 more...

31/5/00 - Captain Fenley quits Sixways

BRUCE Fenley, arguably the most successful captain in Worcester Rugby Club's history, is leaving to become a player/coach at Stourbridge. more...

Kidderminster harriers 5 Southport 0

Saturday, November 13, 1999 more...

Northwich Victoria 1 Kidderminster Harriers 1

Saturday, November 20, 1999. more...

Kidderminster Harriers 2 Telford United 4

Saturday, November 27, 1999 more...

Kidderminster Harriers 2 Kingstonian 0

Saturday, December 4, 1999 more...

Scarborough 0 Kidderminster Harriers 0

Saturday, December 11, 1999 more...

Kidderminster Harriers 2 Morecambe 1

Saturday, December 18, 1999 more...

Hereford United 1 Kidderminster Harriers 1

Monday, December 27, 1999 more...

Kidderminster Harriers 1 Hereford United 1

Monday, January 3, 2000 more...

Nuneaton Borough 2 Kidderminster Harriers 3

Saturday, January 8, 2000 more...

Stourbridge 2 Kidderminster Harriers 5.

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers cruised to a 5-2 victory over Stourbridge in last night's Worcestershire Senior Cup second round clash at Am-blecote. more...

Kidderminster Harriers 2 Hayes 1

Saturday, January 15, 2000. more...

Kidderminster Harriers 1 Sutton United 1

Saturday, January 22, 2000 more...

Kingstonian 0 Kidderminster Harriers 1

Saturday, January 29, 2000 more...

Kidderminster Harriers 3 Hednesford Town 0

Saturday, February 12, 2000 more...

Kettering Town 3 Kidderminster Harriers 1

Saturday, February 19, 2000 more...

Kidderminster Harriers 4 Welling United 1

Saturday, February 26, 2000 more...

Kidderminster Harriers 3 Stevenage Borough 1

Saturday, March 4, 2000 more...

Doncaster Rovers 1 Kidderminster Harriers 2

Tuesday, March 7, 2000. more...

24/6/99 - Hopkins signs for Rovers

CONTROVERSIAL ex-Birmingham City bad boy Robert Hopkins has signed for Bromsgrove Rovers. more...

Kidderminster Harriers 1 Altrincham 1

Saturday, March 11, 2000. HIGH-flying Kidderminster Harriers had their wings clipp-ed when draw specialists Alt-rincham held them to a 1-1 deadlock in Saturday's Nationwide Conference clash at Aggborough. more...

5/7/99 - Rovers facing cup derby battle

BROMSGROVE Rovers have been handed a Worcestershire derby at Stourbridge in the preliminary round of the FA Cup. more...

5/7/99 - Bannister appeals to fans in takeover

PAT Bannister has appealed to Bromsgrove Rovers supporters to help him complete his takeover of the club. more...

Welling United 1 Kidderminster Harriers 2

Saturday, March 18, 2000 more...

3/8/99 - Stormy end as referee calls time

A SEVERE electric storm abruptly ended last night's friendly between Bromsgrove Rovers and Northampton Town at the Victoria Ground. more...

Kidderminster Harriers 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 0

Monday, March 20, 2000 more...

Clarke stands by for Bulls recall

MATT Clarke could be set for a surprise Hereford United recall in tomorrow's Nationwide Conference home clash with Southport (3.00). more...

Kidderminster Harriers 2 Telford United 0

Saturday, March 25, 2000 more...

27/8/99 - Daley ready to swoop for mystery striker

BROMSGROVE Rovers are set to boost their attack again in a bid to arrest their dismal start to the season. more...

Kidderminster Harriers 2 Rushden & Diamonds 0

Saturday, April 8, 2000 more...

14/9/99 - Old boys are bidding to lift Rovers

BROMSGROVE Rovers are relying on the `old boy network' to help lift them up the Dr Martens League Western Division. more...

Southport 0 Kidderminster Harriers 1

Saturday, April 15, 2000 more...

17/9/99 - Rovers ready to climb the table

BROMSGROVE Rovers boss Steve Daley believes that a `clear the air' meeting has kick-started their season into life. more...

Kidderminster Harriers 3 Solihull Borough 0

Monday, April 17, 2000 more...

24/9/99 - Daley's men out for Gresley lift

BROMSGROVE Rovers will be hoping for a change in fortunes when they travel to take on Gresley Rovers in a Dr Martens League Western Division clash tomorrow (3.00). more...

Dover Athletic 0 Kidderminster Harriers 1

Monday, April 24, 2000 more...

Daley confident of Trophy shock

BROMSGROVE Rovers manager Steve Daley vows that his side will beat Halesowen Town in their FA Umbro Trophy first round derby tomorrow (3.00). more...

Woking 1 Kidderminster Harriers 0

Saturday, April 30, 2000 more...

Daley threatens Rovers shake-up

MANAGER Steve Daley is threatening to make more changes to shake up Bromsgrove Rovers' season. more...

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Kidderminster Harriers 3 Forest Green Rovers 3

Monday, May 1, 2000 more...

5/11/99 - Mullen prepares to tackle former club

The memories will come flooding back for Evesham United boss Phil Mullen tomorrow when his side entertain Bromsgrove Rovers (3.00) in the Dr Martens League Western Division. more...

13/11/99 - Daley poised to call up new faces

BROMSGROVE Rovers could have two new faces in their line-up for tomorrow's Dr Martens League Western Division game at Tiverton Town (3.00). more...

Sutton United 0 Kidderminster Harriers 3

Wednesday, May 3, 2000 more...

3/12/99 - Rovers move in for Graham

GRAHAM Brown is the latest new recruit at Bromsgrove Rovers. more...

Altrincham 0 Kidderminster Harriers 0

Saturday, May 6, 2000 more...

7/12/99 - Daley set for derby battle

A FULL-blooded derby clash is the last thing Steve Daley needs at the moment as he tries to steer his Bromsgrove Rovers side away from the drop zone. more...

14/1/99 - Rivals make offer for Bowater

BROMSGROVE Rovers are confident they can fend off an approach from neighbours Redditch United for skipper Mark Bowater. more...

28/1/00 - Rovers eye trio of newcomers

IN-FORM Bromsgrove Rovers are set for more transfer activity before tomorrow's Dr Martens League Western Division game at Rocester (3.00). more...

4/2/00 - Bowater boost for Rovers

DEFENDER Mark Bowater has pledged his future to Bromsgrove Rovers. more...

7/2/00 - Flo and Co ready to pep ailing Rovers

BROMSGROVE Rovers play the first of two fund-raising friendlies tonight when First Division Wolves visit the Victoria Ground (7.45). more...

10/2/00 - Derby sign Bannister

PREMIERSHIP outfit Derby County have snapped up Bromsgrove Rovers' teenage prodigy Patrick Bannister. more...

11/2/00 - Rovers fate is still in balance

BROMSGROVE Rovers' future rem-ains in doubt despite their lucrative friendlies against Aston Villa and Wolves. more...

15/2/00 - Forum chance for supporters

BROMSGROVE Rovers fans get their chance to have a say over the club's future at an open forum tonight. more...

18/2/00 - Rovers bank on large turnout

BROMSGROVE Rovers are banking on a large turnout for tomorrow's Worcestershire derby with Evesham United (3.00) to help ease their financial problems. more...

25/2/00 - Awayday target set by Rovers

BROMSGROVE Rovers have set a four-point target from their next two away games to virtually guarantee their Dr Martens League Western Division safety. more...

3/3/00 - Rovers need another £14,000

BROMSGROVE Rovers still need another £14,000 to stave off the threat of a winding-up order. more...

10/3/00 - Daley setting nine-point target

BROMSGROVE Rovers boss Steve Daley is backing his in-form side to secure their Dr Martens League Western Division safety with three successive wins. more...

20/3/00 - Rovers look set to win fight for survival

BROMSGROVE Rovers are "80 per cent hopeful" they can secure their future today. more...

21/3/00 - Rovers survive taxman battle

BROMSGROVE Rovers' future is secure -- for the time being. more...

24/3/00 - No easing up urges Daley

THEIR financial worries over, Bromsgrove Rovers' players can now get back to the business of concentrating on their football for tomorrow's home Dr Martens League Western Division clash with Gresley Rovers (3.00). more...

31/3/00 - Rovers planning changes

BROMSGROVE Rovers look set to ring the changes for their Dr Martens League Western Division trip to Shepshed Dynamo tomorrow (3.0). more...

11/4/00 - Rovers release former Blues man

BROMSGROVE Rovers have released their former Wolves and Birmingham City defender Kevin Ashley. more...

21/4/00 - Manager sets Rovers target

STEVE Daley has set his Bromsgrove Rovers players a target of remaining unbeaten for the rest of the season. more...

28/4/00 - Rovers set for bumper gate

BROMSGROVE Rovers expect their biggest crowd of the season tomorrow when Dr Martens League Western Division champions-elect Stafford Rangers come to town (3.00). more...

5/5/00 - Rovers set for board boost

BROMSGROVE Rovers are planning a title assault in the Dr Martens League Western Division next season -- once they have a new board in place. more...

23/5/00 - Daley resigns as Rovers boss

STEVE Daley has quit as Bromsgrove Rovers manager for the second time. more...

12/10/00 - Calder stars and wins his call-up

ADRIAN Skeggs has made four changes to the Worcester Rugby Club side facing Wakefield at Sixways on Saturday. more...

21/11/00 - Four-goal Tranter drops City hint

CARL Tranter put himself in the frame for a Worcester City recall by scoring four goals in their 5-0 Worcester Royal Infirmary Senior Cup first round win over Westfields last night. more...

21/11/00 - Barrow boosts Sixways title bid

WORCESTER Rugby Club have won the race to sign highly rated centre Scott Barrow from Rugby League giants St Helens. more...

17/9/00 - Relegation for the Royals

WORCESTERSHIRE'S nightmare season hit rock bottom yesterday when they were relegated from the Norwich Union National League Division One following a disastrous eight wicket defeat against Kent Spitfires at New Road. more...

City's destiny in their own hands

AT the start of the season, many people hoped that Worcester City's final home game would turn into a day of celebration. more...

30/4/00 - McGrath fails to save Worcs

GLENN McGrath certainly didn't let the Worcestershire fans down when he finally displayed his world-class bowling talents at New Road. more...

City sights on survival target

FORTY-nine is likely to be Worcester City's lucky number as they chase Dr Martens Leag-ue Premier Division saf-ety. more...

7/5/00 - Tykes turn the tables on Yorks

YORKSHIRE exiles Richard Illingworth and David Leatherdale each captured three wickets against their native county at Headingley yesterday as Worcestershire Royals beat Yorkshire Phoenix by nine runs. more...

Boston set for title tea party

WORCESTER City manager John Barton is tipping Boston United to land the Dr Martens League Premier Division title. more...

30/5/00 - County open up four points lead

PAUL Pollard was Worcestershire Royals batting hero when they opened up a four-point lead at the top of the National League Division One table with a 47-run win over Northamptonshire Steelbacks at New Road. more...

City relish weekend at home

WORCESTER City are hoping to put their Saturday bogey to rest this weekend. more...

11/6/00 - McGrath gives Worcs the edge

GLENN McGrath inspired Worcester Royals to a crucial Old Trafford win over Norwich Union National League champs Lancashire Lightning. more...

City look forward to rare break

WORCESTER City's players can look forward to a rare event next week - no midweek game! more...

14/6/00 - Mac the knife

WORCESTERSHIRE Royals roared four points clear at the top of the Norwich Union National League Division One table thanks to a dazzling display by Glenn McGrath in last night's floodlit clash with Gloucestershire Gladiators at New Road. more...

The day Sir Stan came to town

WORCESTER City Foot-ball Club might not be here today but for the help of the late, great Sir Stanley Matthews. more...

26/06/00 - Ton-up Hick secures win

WORCESTERSHIRE Royals are today standing eight points clear at the top of the Norwich Union National League Division One table following a Graeme Hick century in Saturday's tense four-run victory over title-rivals Somerset Sabres at Taunton. more...

Fans advised to come early

ARRIVE early is the message to Worcester City fans for next Saturday's FA Umbro Trophy fifth round tie at Telford United. more...

2/7/00 - Weather comes to County's rescue

TITLE-chasing Worcestershire Royals were saved by the rain after a poor batting display against Leicestershire Foxes in yesterday's Norwich Union National League Division One match at New Road. more...

Supporters' army are on the march

WORCESTER City anticipate one of their biggest travelling armies in some years for Saturday's FA Umbro Trophy tie at Stalybridge Celtic. more...

Local players to get City chance

WORCESTER City could be fielding a lot more local players in their first team in years to come -- if a new structure pays dividends. more...

16/7/00 - Rhodes left to rue McGrath overs decision

ACTING captain Steve Rhodes was a ton-up hero for Worcestershire on Saturday - and yesterday was being branded a villian. more...

City lone survivors in Trophy

WORCESTER City have established themselves a unique place in the fourth round of the FA Umbro Trophy. more...

03/07/00 - Royals fail in floodlit experience

WORCESTERSHIRE Royals' latest floodlit experience turned out to be anything but illuminating as Northamptonshire Steelbacks inflicted a crushing seven-wicket National League defeat at Wantage Road. more...

Injuries holding City Trophy key

WORCESTER City will be getting a feeling of deja-vu when they entertain Bromley in the FA Umbro Trophy fourth round on Saturday. more...

21/8/00 - Royals cut down as Sabres go top

SOMERSET Sabres put Worcestershire Royals' Norwich Union National Lea-gue Division One title hopes to the sword by winning yesterday's top-of-the-table clash at New Road by 53 runs. more...

29/8/00 - County's title bid suffers setback

WORCESTERSHIRE'S National League season touched a new low at Canterbury when they threw away an excellent chance of regaining pole position in the race for the division one title, losing by 44 runs. more...

City ready to stage top talent showpiece

WORCESTER City will play host to the cream of non-league soccer talent next week. more...

4/9/00 - County suffer in last ball thriller

FORMER table-toppers Worcestershire Royals are facing the threat of relegation from the Norwich Union National League Division One after crashing to a disappointing two-wicket defeat against Lancashire Lightning at New Road yesterday. more...

Run attracts fans

A 4-0 victory over Gloucester City on Monday continued our fine run of recent results. more...

9/9/00 - Royals face last match decider

WORCESTERSHIRE'S alarming slump continued at Grace Road last night -- and they now have to beat Kent in their final National League game to avoid relegation from Division One. more...

Tuohy glad to be back

MICK Tuohy says he is delighted to be back at Worcester City -- after a six-month break. more...

Colouring the future

WORCESTER City may be struggling on the field -- but they have moved into the big league with their new-look matchday programme. more...

City aiming to break hoodoo

WORCESTER City have another chance to nail their home bogey on Saturday when they entertain Clevedon Town in the Dr Martens League Premier Division (3.00). more...

City hit Trophy trail

CAN Worcester City put their league woes behind them and have a decent run in the FA Umbro Trophy? more...

Barton out to restore glory days

JOHN Barton has become the 15th person -- including caretakers -- to sit in the Worcester City manager's chair since the late Nobby Clark left in 1984. more...

Star quality peps funds

WORCESTER City are banking on a touch of star quality to help raise money for the club. more...

City receive excellent reception

VISITORS to Worcester City are guaranteed a better reception than they've ever had before. more...

City to host FA XI match

WORCESTER City have been honoured by the Football Association with staging a representative match in the New Year. more...

Hilditch out to unearth new talent

DANNY Hilditch had a brief spell in Worcester City's first team as a player - now he has been charged with unearthing young talent at the club. more...

City boss spells out importance of Cup tie win

REACHING the first round of the FA Cup could have a big effect on Worcester City's finances -- says manager Graham Allner. more...

Willetts is relishing new role

WORCESTER City's new player-coach Kevin Willetts says he is relishing his new role. more...

Georgie is unlucky mascot

CAN Worcester City's poor start to the season be put down to the presence of a large blue dragon? more...

Deakin praises City team spirit

TEAM spirit could not be higher at Worcester City at the moment - despite their poor start to the new season. more...

Player Pictures

To be prepared before launch........ more...

City banking on change for the better

THE 1998-99 season will go down as one of the more dramatic in Worcester City's re-cent history. more...

Allner looks west in search of league bid

GRAHAM Allner believes that Worcester City can potentially be a bigger club than Nationwide League new boys Cheltenham Town. more...

Manager ready for fixture jam

WORCESTER City's new-found strength in depth will be put to the test during the next week. more...

Determined Talbot aims to impress

DAVID Talbot hopes to put a frustrating season behind him and establish himself at Worcester City. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

August 14, 1999, Nationwide Conference, Harriers 1, Dover 2 more...

Captain leads by example

JOHN McGrath must have thought his Worcester City career was over when he left the club three years ago. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

August 17, 1999, Nationwide Conference, Yeovil 1, Harriers 0 more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

August 21.1999, Nationwide Conference, Rushden 5, Harriers 3 more...

Davies showing age is no barrier

VETERAN striker Paul Davies says he still wants to carry on playing -- even at the age of 38. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

August 28.1999, Nationwide Conference, Harriers, 3 Woking 2 more...

Paying the price of City's cup run

THE words "Worcester City" and "fixture congestion" have rarely been used in the same sentence. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

August 30,1999, Nationwide Conference, Forest Green 3, Harriers 2 more...

Nathan hopeful of League return

NATHAN Jukes is hoping to resurrect his Football Lea-gue prospects with his home-town club Worcester City. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

September 4,1999, Nationwide Conference, Stevenage Borough 0 Harriers 2 more...

Narbett bids to beat his injury ordeal

WORCESTER City have handed Jon Narbett a chance to get over a three-year in-jury nightmare. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

September 11,1999, Nationwide Conference, Harriers 2 Scarborough 0 more...

Comeback kid has taken his chance

NO player has reaped more benefit from Graham Allner's arrival as Worcester City manager than teenage midfielder Steve Lutz. more...

Cup run to give Lane ground lift

WORCESTER City are using the rewards of their FA Cup run to continue improving their St George's Lane home. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

September 13,1999, Nationwide Conference, Harriers 1 Nuneaton B 2 more...

Purdie aiming to repay Allner faith

JON Purdie has linked up with Graham Allner for the third time after making a return trip to Worcester City. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

September 18,1999, Nationwide Conference,Morecambe 0 Harriers 1 more...

Owen revels in strike role

HAVING waited patiently to win a regular first team chance at Worcester City, striker Mark Owen has grabbed it with both hands. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

September 25,1999, Nationwide Conference, Harriers 1 Doncaster 0 more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

October 2,1999, Nationwide Conference, Hayes 2 Harriers 0 more...

Stalwarts rewarded for loyalty

IT'S very rare that ordinary people pro-gress from standing on the terraces to become directors of their favourite football club. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

October 5,1999, Nationwide Macmillan Trophy round one, more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

October 9,1999, Nationwide, more...

Fixtures and Results

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Allner has second bite at success in Trophy

GRAHAM Allner must have thought his interest in this season's FA Umbro Trophy had ended. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

October 16,1999, FA Cup fourth qualifying round more...

Caretakers help steady the ship

THE guessing game is almost over for Worcester City fans as the unveiling of their new manager draws ever closer. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

October 23, Nationwide Conference more...

Heeley's return an early present

TROUBLED Worcester City have had the bonus of an early Christmas present. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

November 1, Nationwide Conference more...

Rooney suffers from Clark factor

GEORGE Rooney has become the latest victim of the `Nobby Clark factor' at Worcester City. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

November 6, Nationwide Conference more...

Supporters see another revamp

WORCESTER City's supporters' club has undergone another revamp this year - and the new committee is determined to get it right. more...

Cottrill joins a select band of players

IAN Cottrill is celebrating becoming the latest member of Worcester City's 300 club in some style. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

November 13, Nationwide Conference more...

City pair called up by league squad

TWO Worcester City players have been rewarded for their form with places in a Dr Martens League representative squad. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

November 20, Nationwide Conference more...

City fans surprised by ground capacity

MANY Worcester City supporters expressed surprise when the capacity for their FA Cup first round clash with Torquay United was set at just 3,000. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

November 27, FA Trophy Round Two more...

Fans can help with a Great Escape

WORCESTER City believe "fan power" can play a big part in steering them to a shock FA Cup victory against Torquay United on Saturday. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

December 4, Nationwide Conference more...

2/5/00 - Early start is nothing unusual

INEVITABLY, the rain has provoked most comment as the new season has got under way. Comments about the foolishness of such an early start have abounded. more...

Memories sparked by FA Cup victory

WORCESTER City's triumph over Langney Sports last night has fired them into the first round of the FA Cup for the first time in 11 years. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

December 11, Nationwide Conference more...

McGrath form proving he is different class

LIKE an excited schoolboy, I was down at New Road to see Glenn McGrath bowl for Worcestershire against Yorkshire. more...

MATCH STATS

December 18, Nationwide Conference more...

New Road clash will be the first of many

MIDDLESEX will have been the visitors to New Road this weekend bringing about a number of potential clashes, not least between Angus Fraser and Elliot Wilson. more...

Hoping for an end to FA Cup hoodoo

COULD Worcester City's FA Cup hoodoo be about to end? more...

MATCH STATS

December 27, Nationwide Conference more...

Heeley's birthday cheers for City

ONE of the most pleasing aspects of Worcester City's FA Cup victory over Falmouth Town on Saturday was the appearance of Carl Heeley as a spectator. more...

MATCH STATS

January 3, Nationwide Conference more...

30/5/00 - Team effort is bearing fruit for Worcestershire

WORCESTERSHIRE are going well. Dangerous to say it, I know, but they are playing good cricket. more...

Falmouth boss is eyeing Cup upset

THE manager of Worcester City's FA Cup opponents is confident his side can bridge the vast gulf in status between the clubs. more...

MATCH STATS

January 8, Nationwide Conference more...

5/6/00 - Hick takes on the old enemy

THE arrival of the West Indies takes me back to 1991 when one Graeme Hick made his long-awaited England Test debut. more...

Fans send best wishes to Heeley

ANYONE with the slightest sympathy for Worcester City will, I am sure, join City fans in wishing Carl Heeley a speedy recovery from his horrific facial injuries. more...

MATCH STATS

January 11, Worcestershire Senior Cup round two more...

NatWest Trophy win leaves Worcs sitting pretty

WORCESTERSHIRE'S NatWest victory over Gloucestershire was a big game for the County in more ways than one. more...

Chenoweth aims for City title bid

WORCESTER City midfielder Paul Chenoweth is determined not to see red with his new club. more...

17/7/00 - Fun times to be had back at New Road

I ENJOYED my playing return to New Road last weekend, albeit that the cricket was very much for fun and not for real. more...

City's girls chase AXA Cup success

WORCESTER City may begin their FA Cup campaign next week -- but it all starts this weekend for the club's ladies' team. more...

MATCH STATS

January 15, Nationwide Conference more...

Two divisions providing a sharp edge

THE lull provided by Worcestershire's non-involvement in the NatWest Trophy quarter-finals, provides a suitable opportunity for reflection on the season thus far and the County Championship system itself in its new, two division format. more...

Conference hopes high for new term

WORCESTER City's reserves begin their Central Conference programme tonight with a new home matchday and a promise to do better than last year. more...

MATCH STATS

January 22, Nationwide Conference more...

Getting pitch balance right is vital

I CAN imagine the scene prior to this last game with Northamptonshire. more...

More grounds for optimism at City

WORCESTER City may have got their ground up to Football Conference standards -- but there will be much more work to do if they get there. more...

MATCH STATS

January 29, Nationwide Conference more...

14/8/00 - McGrath misses out on pitch

IT'S Thursday lunchtime at Kidderminster, the second day of the four day game with Essex. more...

City hope youth team bear fruit

WORCESTER City's reformed youth team are out to turn local boys into stars of the future. more...

MATCH STATS

February 12, Nationwide Conference more...

21/8/00 - County win would be just the tonic

WITH rain having washed out last Sunday's match with Sussex, this has been a blank week for Worcestershire until yesterday's crucial table-topper with Somerset. more...

City boosted by the Wright stuff

EVRAN Wright is out to repay the Worcester City fans after causing them so much misery in recent years. more...

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February 19, Nationwide Conference more...

4/9/00 - Pipe shows the gambler's mentality

The one bright spot to come out of the disappointing loss to Kent the previous Sunday was the opening partnership and, in particular, James Pipe's role in it. more...

MATCH STATS

February 26, Nationwide Conference more...

Season left hanging on a knife-edge

11/09/00 - WRITING this, Worcestershire's season hangs on a knife-edge needing a win from the final game in the National League to guarantee safety. Defeat at Kent will see them in Division Two next year. more...

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March 4, Nationwide Conference, Harriers 3, Stevenage 1 1 more...

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March 7, Nationwide Conference, Doncaster 1, Harriers 2 more...

18/9/00 - County's season has lacked quality

I write whilst Worcester's fate hangs in the balance, but with it tipped pretty heavily in the wrong direction, at least in the four-day game. more...

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March 11, Nationwide Conference, Harriers 1 Altrincham 1 more...

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March 18, Nationwide Conference, Welling United 1, Harriers 2 more...

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March 20, Worcs Senior Cup S/F, Harriers 1, Bromsgrove 0 more...

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March 25, Nationwide Conference Harriers 2, Telford 0 more...

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April 8, Nationwide Conference more...

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April 15, Nationwide Conference more...

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April 17, Worcestershire Senior Cup Final: more...

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April 17, Nationwide Conference more...

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April 24, Nationwide Conference more...

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April 29, Nationwide Conference more...

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May 1, Nationwide Conference more...

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May 6, Nationwide Conference more...

Hereford fixtures 2000/1

AUGUST more...

21/11/00 - Bannister confident

BROMSGROVE Rovers chief executive Pat Bannister is still confident he can complete his takeover of the club -- despite the resignation of his chairman. more...

21/11/00 - Rovers unveil another newcomer

STRUGGLING Bromsgrove Rovers are set to introduce another new signing in tonight's must-win game at Racing Club Warwick (7.45). more...

Evesham United 0, Hereford United 2

Monday, July 19, 1999. more...

Hereford United 1, Wolves 0

Wednesday, July 21, 1999. more...

Hereford United 0, Stoke City 0 (Hereford won 4-3 on pens)

Saturday, July 24, 1999. more...

Sixways trio have taste of the big time

RUGBY'S top flight might be at least another season away for Worcester but three of their players have already started to rub shoulders with the likes of Lomu, Campese and Cullen. more...

Half-way house can be uncomfortable

WORCESTER have launched their season with high hopes and higher ambitions. more...

Hereford United 1, Coventry City 0

Tuesday, August 3, 1999. more...

Tenbury not prepared to throw in towel

IT'S not Suez, or Black Wednesday, the depression of the 1930s or the miners strikes. more...

Stars in the making have chance to shine

IT HAS been the cause of many a sleepless night, produced stars of the future and draws a huge crowd every year. more...

Hereford United 1 Nuneaton Borough 1

Tuesday, August 18, 1999. more...

Nel helping to beat the pain barrier

IF you want to avoid injury watercolour painting could be a suitable past-time. more...

Hereford United 4 Kettering Town 2

Saturday, August 21, 1999. more...

Rugby suffering hangover after the party

WHEN it finally came it heralded a new dawn and expected golden age. more...

Morecambe 4 Hereford United 2

Tuesday, August 24, 1999. more...

New ground proving big hit for Droitwich

AS British sport heads for a new millenium the debate of tradition against progress comes to the forefront. more...

Fines may be way to combat withdrawals

WORCESTER Rugby Club's phenomenal success in the past seven seasons can have done nothing but good for the region's rugby scene. more...

Welling 3 Hereford United 1

Saturday, August 28, 1999 more...

Upton revolution is gathering momentum

UNTIL two weeks ago there was a quiet revolution going on in rural Worcestershire. more...

Hereford United 2 Telford United 2

Monday, August 30, 1999 more...

5/5/00 - County enjoy useful practice

WORCESTERSHIRE spent a worthwhile three days in Cambridge despite being unable to secure victory over the University at Fenner's last night. more...

Hereford United 5 Doncaster Rovers 3

Saturday, September 4, 1999. more...

Vivid memories of THAT cup winning kick

SATURDAY'S clash between Worcester and Bristol easily tops the bill for the biggest game of the season so far. more...

4/6/00 - County thwarted

WORCESTERSHIRE are today reflecting on the plus points which emerged from their drawn game against the West Indies at New Road. more...

Yeovil 1 Hereford United 0

Tuesday, September 7, 1999. more...

Weather washes out Zimbabwe clash (Zimbabwe H May 7)

WORCESTERSHIRE'S players are "champing at the bit" to entertain Australia on Monday after yesterday's World Cup warm-up match against Zimbabwe at New Road was ruined by rain. more...

Knox debate rumbles on and on...

THE debate raged on for days after the league's top two sides came head to head for the first time. more...

Southport 0 Hereford United 1

Saturday, September 11, 1999. more...

Gilchrist spoils the party (Australia H May 10)

ADAM Gilchrist put a dampner on Worcestershire's rain-affected centenary celebrations by producing a match-winning innings in Australia's World Cup warm-up at New Road yesterday. more...

Cusworth on target to hit early predictions

ALL sporting managers and coaches are cautious about making predictions involving their own team but Les Cusworth's target of a top six finish already looks conservative. more...

Hereford United 1 Forest Green Rovers 0

Tuesday, September 14, 1999 more...

Hero Hick fails to save County (World XI H June 11)

A CENTURY stand between Graeme Hick and Stuart Lampitt failed to save Worcestershire from a three-wicket defeat in the one-day clash against a World XI at New Road. more...

Bristol buyout plan will lead to farce

EVERYONE might as well pack in now, why should anybody bother? more...

Dover Athletic 2 Hereford United 0

Saturday, September 25, 1999 more...

Evening game given mixed reaction (Glamorgan H June 21)

WORCESTERSHIRE'S players, officials and supporters have given a cautious welcome to short-form cricket. more...

Baxter determined to get back in groove

NOT so long ago he was a super hero with the world at his feet, tearing up records and winning international honours. more...

Hereford United 4 Rushden & Diamonds 0

Tuesday, September 29, 1999 more...

Injuries are fact of rugby life

THE neck injury suffered by Malvern's 18-year-old winger Ben Ash rocked his club last week. more...

Hereford United 4 Scarborough 4

Saturday, October 2, 1999 more...

Bromsgrove suffer for loss of fowards

BEFORE a ball had been kicked this season there were certain junior sides who made no attem-pt at hiding their promotion ambitions. more...

Hereford United 2 Sutton United 0 (aet)

Tuesday, October 4, 1999. more...

Convert Myler makes his mark

IF it's a strike rate your looking for then look no further than Worcester's Rob Myler. more...

Luctonians place faith in youngsters

WITH Worcester, Malvern, Droitwich and Kidderminster all chasing promotion Luctonians' mid-table showing in Midlands Two is unlikely to catch the eye. more...

Woking 0 Hereford United 2

Saturday, October 9, 1999 more...

Common sense prevails at grass roots

THE turmoil surrounding the top-flight leagues has dominated the headlines and led to allegations of the RFU being incompetent. more...

Hereford United 4 Burgess Hill 1

Saturday, October 16, 1999 more...

Hereford United o Hayes 2

Saturday, October 23, 1999 more...

Promotion dream placed on hold

BARRING a miracle and some exceptional results the dream has been put on hold for another 12 months. more...

Hereford United 1 York City 0

Saturday, October 30, 1999 more...

Tenbury can bounce back

ANY side which struggles to field a team on the opening day is likely to struggle all season and so it has proved for Tenbury. more...

03/11/99 - Hereford have high hopes of Sky win

THE Sky's the limit for Hereford United after their FA Cup second round clash with Hartlepool United was selected for live coverage by the satellite TV giants. more...

Off-the-field issues confusing

THE league season is finally into its final furlongs and the winning post is in sight but Worcester's fate is far from clear. more...

6/11/99 - Ian plans happy ending at United

HEREFORD United midfielder Ian Rodgerson says he would like to see out his career with his home-town club. more...

Disappointment for Droitwich

A DREAM finally died on Saturday with a victory for a team of Midland rivals. more...

24/9/99 - Grassroots safe in County plan

WORCESTERSHIRE County Cricket Club are the masterminds behinds behind a new nationwide grassroots initiative. more...

Altrincham 2 Hereford United 1

Saturday, November 6, 1999 more...

Delay adds to title chase excitement

THERE are just 80 minutes of rugby left in the title race and still all to play for. more...

25/9/99 - County target new batsman

WORCESTERSHIRE are on the look-out for new players with a batsman being their main priority. more...

Yeovil Town 3 Hereford United 0

Tuesday, November 9, 1999. more...

Worcester 27 Rotherham 35

Saturday, May 1, 1999 more...

25/9/99 - Horton elected after New Road vote

MARTIN Horton has been re-elected to the Worcestershire committee for three years. more...

Hereford United 3 Northwich Victoria 0

Saturday, November 13, 1999 more...

Promoting changes

RUGBY union's most powerful figure has said the promotion system at the top of Division Two could be expanded from a solitary play-off position. more...

05/10/99 - County face cup holders

WORCESTERSHIRE have been drawn at home to holders Gloucestershire in the third round of next season's NatWest Trophy. more...

Hereford United 1 Hartlepool United 0

Saturday, November 20, 1999. more...

Price must be paid for top players

THIS week's visit of the All Blacks and the start of the eagerly awaited fourth World Cup poses an exciting question, how long before Worcester boast a squad packed full of internationals? more...

19/10/99 - County duo to put pen to paper

WORCESTERSHIRE are confident Alamgir Sheriyar and Vikram Solanki will sign new contracts despite failing to put pen to paper before flying out on the England `A' team's tour of Bang-ladesh and New Zealand. more...

Bridge too far as cup is axed

SO Worcester Rugby Club's bridge to the smaller clubs in the shape of the Floodlit Cup is set to crumble. more...

Hereford United 1 Barton Rovers 0

Saturday, November 27, 1999 more...

Taking steps to avoid a familiar route

MOST players would dream of a 90-second appearance which can change the course of the season and prompt heated debate for months. more...

Hereford United 2 Southport 1

Saturday, December 4, 1999 more...

Hereford United 0 Leicester City 0

Saturday, December 11, 1999 more...

Step up in class for our teams

UPTON and Droitwich both performed well in the NPI Cup at the weekend but should either be in the competition at all. more...

Scarborough 3 Hereford United 0

Saturday, December 18, 1999 more...

HARRIERS STATS by Andrew Frazier

August 15, 1998, Football Conference: Harriers 5, Morecambe 2 more...

On course with the Greyhounds

THEY might be fresh-faced debutants in league terms but Hereford Greyhounds are hardly newcomers to the game. more...

Leicester City 2 Hereford United 1

Wednesday, December 22, 1999 more...

HARRIERS STATS by Andrew Frazier

August 18, 1998, Football Conference: Northwich 1, Harriers 0 more...

It's all foreign - especially in NZ

AS the ancient loudspeaker system crackled into action the press and public alike studied a list of 30 names for the anticipated team news. more...

HARRIERS STATS by Andrew Frazier

August 22, 1998, Football Conference: Doncaster 1, Harriers 0 more...

Seconds hit by success at Sixways

BELIEVE it or not Worcester are going through a bit of a nightmare on Saturday afternoons. more...

HARRIERS STATS by Andrew Frazier

August 24, 1998, Football Conference: Harriers 3, Telford 0 more...

Drama guaranteed from Leeds contest

THE paths to the top of Leeds and Worcester seemed irreversible entwined and are set on another delicious collision course this weekend. more...

Billericay Town 3 Hereford United 1

Saturday, January 15, 2000. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

August 29, 1998: FootballConference, Harriers 3, Woking 2 more...

Everyone wants to beat Worcester

MAKE no mistake we'll be the side that everyone wants to beat this season. more...

Looking forward to a bright future

HOW far ahead do you plan your rugby? more...

Hereford United 2 Altrincham 2

Saturday, January 22, 2000 more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

August 31, 1998: FootballConference, Yeovil 3, Harriers 1 more...

Injuries and call-ups far from ideal

LOSING Paul Holford to an ankle injury is bad news especially coming at a time when we've got three lads at the Commonwealth Games. But this isn't an ideal world. more...

Hughes the man for all seasons!

HE'S here, he's there Duncan Hughes seems to play just about everywhere. more...

Hednesford Town 0 Hereford United 1

Saturday, January 29, 2000 more...

Lightning start killed the game

OUR result on Saturday raised a few eyebrows and Wakefield couldn't remember the last time they conceded 48 points at home. more...

Back to basics at Worcester

BAD luck, bad refereeing and bad performances - most people have a theory about why Worcester's juggernaut has caught a flat. more...

MATCH STATS by Andrew Frazier

September 5, 1998: Football Conference, Kettering 1, Harriers 1 more...

Moseley made it difficult for us

WE NEED to play better than we performed against Moseley on Saturday despite our third win. more...

Rough justice over Luctonians exit

LUCTONIANS' exit from the NPI Cup was via the worst route possible - expulsion because one of their players was cup tied. more...

Northwich Victoria 0 Hereford United 0

Saturday, February 5, 2000 more...

HARRIERS STATS by Andrew Frazier

September 15, 1998, Football Conference: Harriers 2 Farnborough 0 more...

Forwards led us on to Leeds victory

IT WOULD be churlish to say we should have finished Leeds off early on Sunday. They are a very good side and their lives depended on winning. more...

Women keen to flourish

MERGERS, financial crises and in fighting -- rugby union has seen them all in the past few days. more...

28/10/99 - Angry Sheriyar in umpire blast

WORCESTERSHIRE paceman Alamgir Sheriyar is likely to escape punishment after clashing with an umpire during England's `A' tour of Bangladesh. more...

Doncaster Rovers 2 Hereford United 2

Saturday, February 12, 2000 more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

September 19, 1998: FootballConference, Hayes 2, Harriers 1 more...

Defeat must fire fresh approach

THE players were very disappointed after the defeat at Waterloo and their performance was short of the standard we've become used to. more...

28/10/99 - Gatting impressed with Solanki

ENGLAND `A' must follow the example of Vikram Solanki as they seek to deal with the oppressive heat of Dhaka and come up with the goods in Friday's day-night match against Bangladesh. more...

Hereford United 2 Dover Athletic 0

Saturday, February 19, 2000 more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

September 21, 1998: Football Conference, Harriers 2, Forest Green Rovers 2 more...

Club is confident of keeping points

TOM Robinson is disappointed by the points wrangle which surrounds his brief appearance at Wakefield --but it's not his fault. more...

Changes prove too much to cope with

IT might be hard to believe but the inquests on Worcester's promotion bid have begun in January. more...

28/10/99 - Windies in New Road opener

THE West Indies will start their summer tour of England with a four-day game against Worcestershire at New Road. more...

Hayes 0 Hereford United 0

Saturday, February 26, 2000 more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

September 26, 1998: Football Conference, Harriers 2, Stevenage 0 more...

Conditions nearly cost us the game

THE weather at Fylde was atrocious but it's unlikely we'll have to battle through conditions like that again. more...

Future looks bright for high-flying KCs

WITH good cup runs, long unbeaten stretches in the league and plenty of friendly victories over higher graded clubs, Kidderminster Carolians are enjoying a rapid rise. more...

5/11/99 - Solanki boosts his Test claims

VIKRAM Solanki has conquered Bangladesh and now faces fresh challenges with England `A' in New Zealand if he is to enhance his reputation further. more...

Stevenage Borough 0 Hereford United 3

Monday, February 28, 2000 more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

October 3, 1998: Football Conference, Welling 0, Harriers 0 more...

Exiles offer a taste of things to come

THERE are some fearsome battles ahead in the next couple of months and we've got to be really positive. more...

Defence is the name of game

WHEN Waterloo lock Chris Wolfenden crossed Worcester's line on Saturday it ended a defensive record Worcester had been building since be-fore Christmas. more...

6/11/99 - County close in on new player

WORCESTERSHIRE are preparing to step up their search for a new batsman for next season. more...

Nuneaton Borough 0 Hereford United 1

Saturday, March 6, 2000 more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

October 7, 1998: Endsleigh Trophy first round, Forest Green 2, Harriers 4 more...

New structure - a good move

SLOWLY the fog is lifting and the future is becoming clear for the hundreds of junior clubs. more...

9/11/99 - County hit by McGrath blow

WORCESTERSHIRE'S hopes of a triumphant 2000 season have been hit by news that Australian pace ace Glenn McGrath's appearances will be restricted because of international duties. more...

Hereford United 3 Hednesford Town 0

Saturday, March 11, 2000. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

October 10, 1998: Football Conference, Harriers 0, Kingstonian 1 more...

Forwards held the key to Welsh win

I COULDN'T have asked any more of our players on Saturday, they showed more control than they have all season. more...

Rivals find it a struggle

WHAT on earth has gone wrong down at Pershore and Evesham? more...

17/11/99 - County scotch Aussie reports

WORCESTERSHIRE have poured cold water on reports from Australia that they may have to re-negotiate their contract with Glenn McGrath. more...

Hereford United 2 Woking 4

Tuesday, March 14, 2000 more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

October 17, 1998: FA Cup 3rd qualifying round, Harriers 3, Blakenall 1 more...

Good times will grow even harder

WHEN you look back at the past 12 months, we've only lost one league game since the London Welsh game here at Sixways. more...

Stand up and be counted at new stadium

NOBODY could deny that Sixways is growing into a superb stadium and is fast becoming the envy of the land. more...

18/11/99 - Solanki stars in `A' team stalemate

ENGLAND `A' and North Island played out their expected draw in freezing conditions in Christ-church today but not before Worcestershire's Vikram Solanki turned in another fine batting performance. more...

Forest Green Rovers 0 Hereford United 1

Saturday, March 18, 2000 more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

October 24, 1998: Football Conference, Hednesford 2, Harriers 1 more...

Players discover their self-belief

SATURDAY'S victory at Coventry was a cracker and a fantastic result for us. more...

Players suffer in search for glory

Four years ago professionalism arrived and the young players who were set to be paid for their services seemed the lucky ones. more...

23/11/99 - Essex hope for Chester Road

WORCESTERSHIRE are hoping to return to Kidderminster's Chester Road ground for a County Championship fixture next season. more...

Rushden & Diamonds 0 Hereford United 0

Saturday, March 25, 2000 more...

Time to reflect on our early success

IT'S time to take a deep breath and reflect on the season so far especially after the relief of winning at Orrell. more...

Waiting for title chance

YARD for yard, stride for stride, the three heavyweights of Premiership Two remain locked in the tightest of battles. more...

24/11/99 - Solanki's push for Test place

WORCESTERSHIRE'S cricket committee chairman Martin Horton today tipped England A star Vikram Solanki as a top quality batsman destined for Test recognition. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

October 26, 1998: Football Conference, Harriers 2, Southport 1 more...

Big game plan for Bristol tie

Sunday's game with Bristol at Sixways is obviously a big one for the club. more...

Jenner content with life at Sixways club

IN a season of constant change number eight Jim Jenner has proved to be a rock in Worcester's back row. more...

Hereford United 1 Morecambe 1

Saturday, April 1, 2000 more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

October 31, 1998: FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round, Harriers 2, Gloucester 1 more...

Perfect finish to a great weekend

SUNDAY'S result was fantastic but we can undo all our good work last week by losing this week at Rotherham. more...

Sides on the up in junior ranks

THE might of Premiership Worcester may cast a huge shadow over the area's rugby map but, despite the pull of glamour at Sixways, neighbouring clubs are flourishing. more...

11/12/99 - Solanki hits `A' team half-century

WORCESTERSHIRE'S Vikram Solanki completed a fine half-century against New Zealand `A' today. more...

Kingstonian 0 Hereford United 0

Thursday, April 6, 2000. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

November 7, 1998: Football Conference, Harriers 0, Yeovil 1 more...

Paying the price of physical effort

IT'S about time to reassess the injury problems which have ravaged the Worcester squad this season. more...

17/12/99 - McGrath to have fitness test

WORCESTERSHIRE'S new signing Glenn McGrath will have to pass an Australian Cricket Board fitness test prior to his departure for New Road. more...

Hereford United 0 Yeovil Town 1

Saturday, April 8, 2000 more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

November 14, 1998: FA Cup 1st Round, Plymouth 0, Harriers 0 more...

Errors punished by strong pack

WE can hold our heads high for the way we played at Kingsholm on Saturday. Yet the players were disappointed after reviewing the game. more...

League U-turn is victory for clubs

IT has been hailed as a victory for common sense and the words ring true. more...

Telford United 1 Hereford United 1

Thursday, April 20, 2000 more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

NOVEMBER 28, 1998: Football Conference, more...

Big crowd expected for tough encounter

NOBODY needs reminding that this week's visitors London Welsh are the last side to take two points from Sixways. more...

Sixways boost to junior sides

FIRST it was Malvern, then came Kidderminster Carolians and now Droitwich and Stourport are at it -- they are all league champions in an incredible season for the area's rugby clubs. more...

Kettering Town 2 Hereford United 0

Saturday, April 22, 2000 more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

December 1, 1998: FA Cup First Round replay more...

Worcester's fans must be patient

SATURDAY'S victory over London Welsh was a crucial result for us and I would have settled for a 9-6 win before kick-off. more...

Video view has players in spotlight

NOTHING is left to chance in the constant strive for success and the video features prominently. more...

Hereford United 0 Kingstonian 2

Monday, April 24, 2000 more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

December 7, 1998: FA Trophy 2nd round replay, Lincoln Utd 2, Harriers 1 more...

The New Season Kicks Off Soon

Read last season's reports in the 1999/2000 archive. more...

Dilemma facing Sixways bosses

"How can a man paid to play football possibly be fitter and more skilful than a man who works in a chip shop all week and only plays football on a Saturday?" more...

Hereford United 1 Welling United 2

Saturday, April 30, 2000 more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

December 12, 1998: Football Conference, Woking 2, Harriers 1 more...

Battle warms up for team places

WORCESTER'S victory over Moseley was extremely pleasing not just because of the 54-5 scoreline but how we achieved it. more...

Hereford United 4 Sutton United 1

Saturday, May 6, 2000 more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

December 14, 1998: Ensleigh Trophy round two, Harriers 1, Hereford United 2 more...

It's time to prove that we are best

I'M NOW confident our team can go on to prove it's the best team in the league. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

December 19, 1998, Football Conference, Southport 1, Harriers 1 more...

Defence the key to title challenge

ONE of the most impressive parts of Worcester's win over Fylde last Saturday was the clean sheet. more...

Just Perfect at Wetherby

INCH Perfect is worth waiting for in the last race at Wetherby tomorrow. more...

No time to relax as battle hots up

THERE'S one thing we can't afford to do at Worcester Rugby Club -- ease up! more...

Pershore looking to regain top position

PERSHORE Town are out to regain pole position in the Midland Combination Premier Division when they entertain Blackheath tonight (7.45). more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

December 26, 1998, Football Conference, Harriers 1, Hereford 0 more...

Time to bounce back after defeat

SATURDAY'S defeat at Exeter was a bit of a shock to the system but we are no different to any other sporting team in that we have no divine right to win games of rugby. more...

Rovers unveil another newcomer

STRUGGLING Bromsgrove Rovers are set to introduce another new signing in tonight's must-win game at Racing Club Warwick (7.45). more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

December 28, 1998, Football Conference, Harriers 0, Cheltenham 1 more...

Desire to decide promotion fight

THERE are now three teams left in the Allied Dunbar Premiership Two title race -- Bristol, Rotherham and ourselves -- and the winners will be the side that wants it most. more...

North Mids maintain unbeaten record

NORTH Midlands 18-Group Schools maintained their unbeaten record this season with a 33-13 win over Staffordshire at Worcester's Sixways ground last night. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

January 2, 1999, Football Conference, Hereford United 1, Harriers 3 more...

French boost for Sixways crowd

WORCESTER take a break from promotion-chasing action on Saturday - but it's still going to be a massive weekend for us here at Sixways. more...

Bannister confident

BROMSGROVE Rovers chief executive Pat Bannister is still confident he can complete his takeover of the club -- despite the resignation of his chairman. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

January 9, 1999, Football Conference, Harriers 1, Leek Town 2 more...

Malvern link can benefit us both

OUR last three encounters against Leeds have been thrillers and I'm sure it will be no different this weekend. more...

Harriers match postponed

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' scheduled Nationwide League Division Three match at Plymouth Argyle tonight was postponed because of a waterlogged-Home Park pitch. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

January 30, 1999 Nationwide Conference, Harriers 0, Hayes 1 more...

Players sit down with video nasty

WE were bitterly disappointed with our defeat at Leeds on Sunday and it was the manner of defeat more than the result which hit us hardest. more...

Four-goal Tranter drops City hint

CARL Tranter put himself in the frame for a Worcester City recall by scoring four goals in their 5-0 Worcester Royal Infirmary Senior Cup first round win over Westfields last night. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

February 2, 1999 Nationwide Conference, Rushden & Diamonds 1, Harriers 1 more...

Injuries keep on piling up at Sixways

THE highs and lows of rugby reflect the highs and lows of life and we've experienced both this season. more...

Barrow boosts Sixways title bid

WORCESTER Rugby Club have won the race to sign highly rated centre Scott Barrow from Rugby League giants St Helens. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

February 13, 1999, Nationwide Conference, Harriers 0, Rushden & Diamonds 0 more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

February 15, 1999, Nationwide Conference, Harriers 1, Kettering 1 more...

Players have a lot to prove

MOTIVATING the team will not be a problem on Saturday even though things have been taken out of our hands. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

February 20, 1999 Nationwide Conference, Telford 0, Harriers 0 more...

Facing up to moving goalposts

WITH all the talk about our two-point appeal and the possibility of buying promotion it's about time to put forward the club's views. more...

HARRIERS STATS

February 27, 1999 Nationwide Conference, Farnborough 2, Harriers 4 more...

Elementary errors cost us dearly

OUR recent bad run has nothing to do with a lack of effort from the players but it's still a bitter pill to swallow. more...

No excuses for recent defeats

THERE seems to have been as much action off the pitch as on it in the past month or so -- but I would not blame that on Worcester Rugby Club's form. more...

2/5/00 - Mac makes a big impact at County

AUSTRALIAN pace ace Glenn McGrath has made an immediate impact at New Road - in more ways than one. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

March 6, 1999 Nationwide Conference, Harriers 1, Hednesford 2 more...

Time to reflect on fine season

LOOKING back on our season it's the defeats which unfortunately stick in my mind rather than our victories. more...

Rhodes relishing responsibility

STEVE Rhodes will soon be leading Worcestershire into County Championship action in the absence of captain Graeme Hick -- and he's determined to make a good job of it! more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

March 6, 1999 Nationwide Conference, Kingstonian 1, Harriers 0 more...

Another promotion dog-fight is on cards

THIS time last year I said a place in the top six was a goal for us and this time I would like to think we'll be in the top three fighting all the way for promotion. more...

County benefits as Wilson places his studies on hold

ELLIOTT Wilson is determined to learn his trade as a cricketer with Worcestershire after putting his university studies on hold. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

March 13, 1999 Nationwide Conference, Forest Green 5, Harriers 0 more...

Impressive opening game

WE might be just one game into the season but even so I would like to put a fair wager forward that no side all season will turn over Manchester like we did on Saturday. more...

30/500 - Kabir shows he will be star of the future

A BUDDING Worcestershire star of the future -- that's rookie paceman Kabir Ali. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

March 15, 1999 Worcestershire Senior Cup, quarter-final more...

Toughest tests are yet to come

IT doesn't matter what word you use but `ruthless' springs to mind with the way we at Worcester Rugby Club mauled Rugby Lions 73-0 last Saturday. more...

5/6/00 - Pollard battles back and dreams of glory

OPENING batsman Paul Pollard has put last season's injury nightmares behind him and is hoping to help Worcestershire complete a dream season. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

March 20, 1999, Nationwide Conference, Harriers 1, Dover 0 more...

All Blacks visit no to be missed

SATURDAY'S visit of the mighty New Zealand All Blacks is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and I would recommend to everyone not to miss it. more...

First class century is Ryan's driving ambition

EVER-improving Ryan Driver is on the road to what he hopes will be a highly successful career with Worcestershire. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

March 27, 1999 Nationwide Conference, Barrow 0, Harriers 4 more...

All Blacks my bet to win World Cup

AT last the World Cup is upon us and my tip for glory is New Zealand but I expect England to go close. more...

17/7/00 - Trent Bridge century keeps milestone in view

DAVID Leatherdale is on course to reach a personal milestone for the second time in his long Worcestershire career. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

April 3, 1999 Nationwide Conference more...

Rawnsley setting out his New Road agenda

WORCESTESHIRE spinner Matthew Rawnsley is convinced the time has come to step up his career plans at New Road. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

April 5, 1999 Nationwide Conference more...

Taking a look at penalties

THE lads showed a tremendous amount of character to win our game at London Welsh as it could easily have drifted away from us after we fell 12-0 behind. more...

Pace ace McGrath sounds Worcs rallying call

GLENN McGrath jetted out to Australia at the weekend with a rallying call to his Worc-estershire team-mates. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

April 10, 1999 Nationwide Conference Morecambe 2, Harriers 1 more...

Forward march with inspiration

TWO seasons ago, I commented on the strawberries and ice cream image of the fans at Worcester, but that's now changing, and fast. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

April 12, 1999 Nationwide Conference Harriers 4, Northwich 0 more...

We must ignore the hype

THE biggest problem we have at the moment is avoiding the hype and getting on with our rugby. more...

14/8/00 - Future stars chosen for young England

THE road to cricketing success can have its ups and downs -- as Worcestershire's Kabir and Kadeer Ali have found out. more...

Scout helps team's tactics

SIXWAYS has been a much quieter place than usual this week as all the senior players have been given a week's rest from training. more...

21/8/00 - Pace ace delighted with debut season

GLENN McGrath is aiming to make up for lost time with Worcestershire following his 17-day break "Down Under". more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

April 14, Worcestershire Senior Cup semi-final Harriers 6, Bromsgrove 1 Attendance: 515 more...

Barbarians call on Sixways pair

FRANCE'S stunning victory over New Zealand should sound a warning across the bows of complacency at Worcester. more...

4/9/00 - Run milestone cheers Solanki

VIKRAM Solanki was obviously delighted when he became the first Worcestershire player this season to complete 1,000 first-class runs -- but he's convinced he should have done it quicker! more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

April 17, 1999, Nationwide Conference, Dover 0, Harriers 1, Attendance: 925 more...

Kiwis provide cup memories

CONGRATULATIONS to Australia on becoming World Champions but I feel some hard work needs to be done to improve the tournament. more...

County's coach ready to reflect

11/09/00 - WORCESTERSHIRE are about to set off on the final lap of a season which has had its fair share of trials and tribulations. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

April 19, 1999, Worcestershire Senior Cup Final, Worcester City 3, Harriers 2, Attendance: 1,019 more...

Kendal cup win was no mean feat

I DISCOVERED some interesting statistics at the weekend which put our Teteley Bitter Cup victory at Kendal in a much better light. more...

18/9/00 - Central contracts blasted by Horton

NEW Road cricket committee chairman Martin Horton has hit out at the central contracts system for England players which severely restricted Graeme Hick's appearances for Worcestershire this season. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

April 24, 1999 Nationwide Conference Stevenage 3 Harriers 0 more...

Victory would provide cushion at top

The waiting is nearly over, we're just 48 hours away from the biggest game so far this season at second-placed Leeds. more...

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April 27, 1999 Worcestershire Senior Cup Final Harriers 2 Worcester City 0 more...

No time to dwell on our disappointment

we're bitterly disappointed to have lost the Leeds game because it was so important for us in terms of winning the league. more...

MATCH STATS by ANDREW FRAZIER

May 1, 1999 Nationwide Conference Harriers 1, Barrow 2 more...

Exeter clash will test our title resolve

SATURDAY'S Allied Dunbar Premiership Two game at Exeter is going to be another tough one for Worcester Rugby Club. more...

Evesham United 0 Worcester City 4

Saturday, July 17, 1999. more...

Worcester City 0 Cheltenham Town 1

Monday, July 19, 1999 more...

Time to talk out on pitch

THERE were a few sleepless nights on Saturday among the management and players after our defeat at Exeter. more...

Worcester City 2, Crewe Alexandra 2

Tuesday, August 3, 1999. more...

Future must be looked at

AS we've reached the half-way stage of the season it's an ideal chance to look back on the story so far. more...

Worcester City 0 Margate 3

Monday, August 14, 1999. more...

Display shows we are ready

OUR brave cup showing against London Irish on Monday showed we can rub shoulders with the big boys and, with a bit more polish, we would have won it. more...

Dixon grabs hat-trick to seal cup win

THE final of this season's Bayliss Cup competition will be between Inkberrow and Bishampton. more...

Poor kicking has proved expensive

WE built up last Saturday's clash with Leeds as a shoot-out and unfortunately we're the ones who lost out. more...

Dorchester Town 3 Worcester City 0

Saturday, August 21, 1999. more...

Title battle is far from finished

DURING the last week we've had a chance to study the fixtures of our promotion rivals and judging by the games they face our chance is far from over. more...

Worcester City 1 Burton Albion 1

Monday, August 23, 1999. more...

It's all-round success for our squads

A FEW jaws may have dropped when people saw Rotherham had thumped Exeter 34-0 last weekend -- but I've been saying they are the form team for some three weeks now. more...

Worcester City 1 Kings Lynn 1

Saturday, August 28, 1999 more...

Six Nations will be a tough one to call

ONE of rugby's finest tournaments kicks-off this Saturday and I believe the Six Nations will be both fascinating and very difficult to predict. more...

Newport County 1 Worcester City 0

Monday, August 30, 1999 more...

New rules aimed at freeing up play

THERE'S never a dull moment in rugby union these days and on Tuesday I found myself at a conference of Premiership clubs where the new law changes were explained. more...

Club and country confident

IT'S the big one this weekend for the Six Nations as England travel to Paris looking for their first ever win at the Stade de France. more...

Worcester City 2 Salisbury City 3

Saturday, September 4, 1999. more...

Wakefield keen to gain revenge

ANYBODY who thinks we're in for another cakewalk against Wakefield on Saturday had better think again. more...

Ilkeston Town 2 Worcester City 2

Monday, September 6, 1999. more...

Grantham Town 0 Worcester City 2

Saturday, September 11, 1999. more...

Crowd treated to fine flowingdisplay

SATURDAY'S game against Wakefield was a real treat for rugby lovers and I thought both sides played some inventive rugby with the ball in hand. more...

Worcester City 0 Havant & Waterlooville 3

Saturday, September 25,1999 more...

A make or break time for players

MAKE no mistake about it Worcester Rugby Club are heading for a do-or-die spell in their battle for Premiership Two title glory. more...

Worcester City 3 Harrow Borough 2

Saturday, October 2, 1999 more...

Defeat hinders promotion plan

THERE'S no denying Saturday's defeat at Coventry was a hammer blow to our promotion bid. more...

Weymouth 1 Worcester City 1

Saturday, October 9, 1999 more...

Exeter victory is welcome tonic

IN the hurly, burly of the promotion race it's easy to forget there has been some terrific rugby played and last week's match against Exeter was the third cracking game in a row. more...

Worcester City 2 Forest Green 5

Saturday, October 16, 1999 more...

Useful break allows team to rest

With no first team match this weekend it's more relaxed at Sixways this week but as the squad have been at it for some nine months now it's important to leave something in the tank. more...

Cambridge City 4 Worcester City 2

Saturday, October 23, 1999 more...

Underdogs tag will suit us fine

I CAN'T remember the last time we went into a game as underdogs but that's how most people will look at Saturday's trip to Rotherham. more...

Worcester City 0 Atherstone United 0

Monday, October 25, 1999. more...

Crawley Town 2, Worcester City 2

Saturday, November 6, 1999 more...

Worcester City 0 Rothwell Town 0

Saturday, November 13, 1999 more...

Worcester City 6 Redditch United 1

Monday, November 15, 1999. more...

Halesowen Town 2 Worcster City 1

Saturday, November 20, 1999. more...

Hayes 0 Worcester City 2

Saturday, November 27, 1999 more...

Worcester City 1 Clevedon Town 0

Saturday, December 4, 1999 more...

Worcester City 3 Moor Green 1

Monday, December 6, 1999 more...

Worcester City 2 Ilkeston Town 1

Saturday, December 18, 1999 more...

21/11/00 - Harriers match postponed

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' scheduled Nationwide League Division Three match at Plymouth Argyle tonight was postponed because of a waterlogged-Home Park pitch. more...

Worcester City 4 Gloucester City 0

Monday, December 27, 1999 more...

Tamworth 4 Worcester City 2

Monday, January 3, 2000 more...

Worcester City 3 Newport County 4

Saturday, January 8, 2000 more...

Burton Albion 2 Worcester City 3

Tuesday, January 11, 2000. more...

Worcester City 2 Bromley 1

Saturday, January 15, 2000. more...

Worcester City 3 Grantham Town 1

Monday, January 17, 2000. more...

Merthyr Tydfil 0 Worcester City 3

Saturday, January 22, 2000 more...

Worcester City 4 Blakenall 2

Monday, January 24, 2000 more...

Salisbury City 1 Worcester City 3

Saturday, January 29, 2000 more...

Crucial time for English cricket (07/04/99)

WHAT a warming sight it was this winter to see Gra-eme Hick batting with such power and authority. more...

Worcester City 2 Pegasus Juniors 3

Monday, January 31, 2000. more...

Nettle must be grasped

ONE idea discussed by the ECB this winter was doing away with the toss of the coin in Championship cricket. The visiting side would be allowed choice of innings to prevent the home side from benefiting from pitches prepared to their advantage. more...

Stalybridge Celtic 0 Worcerster City 1

Saturday, February 5, 2000 more...

County shivers in April chill

So at last we had some cricket at New Road. Mind you, April 22 and the seventh scheduled day of first class cricket is still earlier than most opening days to a season which I have experienced. more...

Evesham United 1 Worcester City 2

Tuesday, February 8, 2000. more...

Both sides to winning the toss

THE toss of the coin seems likely to be an early season theme this year. more...

Worcester City 0 Bath City 1

Saturday, February 12, 2000 more...

League structure provides fiercer edge

NEW Road on Bank Holiday Monday looked a picture for the home debut of the National League. Amid the sunshine and the bonhomie the cricket almost seemed incidental. Yet a tight game was played out in which Worcestershire pushed Yorkshire hard before being forced to concede the points. more...

Energetic Sheriyar shows good stamina

AS I write Alamgir Sheriyar has been responsible for 16 out of the last 23 wickets which Worcestershire have taken. This is a remarkable effort, not least in view of the stamina he has displayed in the process. more...

Burton Albion 1 Worcester City 0

Tuesday, February 15, 2000. more...

Bonus points not to be sniffed at

BY the time the Glamorgan game finished, Worcestershire had played very few days of first class cricket at New Road this year. more...

Havant & Waterlooville 1 Worcester City 0

Saturday, February 19, 2000 more...

Hick to take his chance with selectors

THE sun is shining but Worcestershire are inactive; the other teams are catching up on the seven County Championship matches which Worcestershire have attempted in this rain-soaked start to the season. more...

Worcester City 2 Merthy Tydfil 1

Monday, February 21, 2000 more...

Moody always at heart of the action

THE World Cup is over - and what a debt we owe to Australia and South Africa for their two matches this last week. It was pure cricketing theatre. more...

Telford United 4 Worcester City 1

Saturday, February 26, 2000 more...

Facing up to reality in the league

I am delighted to be back at Worcester City as manager. I played there in the past and being at Worcester gave me a chance to go into the full-time game. more...

Worcester City 3 Cambridge City 2

Monday, February 28, 2000 more...

Trophy win may be turning point

WE are hoping that Saturday's FA Umbro Trophy victory at Hayes will be the start of better things for Worcester City. more...

Boston United 2 Worcester City 1

Saturday, March 4, 2000 more...

McGrath should prove to be key capture

WELL, Hicky's touch as captain continues to bed sure and if, between him and Tom, they can secure the signing of Glenn McGrath, then he might have made his most significant contribution as captain yet. more...

Win finally spikes our home hoodoo

THE victory over Clevedon Town last Saturday was the biggest of the season in many respects. more...

Worcester City 0 Halesowen Town 0

Monday, March 6, 2000 more...

Trophy clash highlighted Saqlain magic

DISAPPOINTING though last Wednesday's defeat against Surrey in the NatWest Trophy was, I don't think we should be too cast down. more...

City still cannot afford slip-ups

OUR victory over Ilkeston Town at the weekend was another welcome three points. more...

Bath City 1 Worcester City 1

Saturday, March 11, 2000. more...

Worcs are left to ponder `ifs' and `buts'

SPORT is full of "ifs" and "buts," none more so than cricket. "If only he'd caught that catch" - "but for that dodgy decision." more...

Indian sign after December award

IT was nice to receive the Dr Martens League Premier Division manager of the month award for December. more...

Worcester City 1 Weymouth 1

Saturday, March 18, 2000 more...

First innings scores need to be improved

LOOKING back on Worcestershire's four-day match with Leicestershire, it was a wonderful effort to save the game, batting through four sessions to do so with Phil Weston making a fine 157. more...

Testing time on Trophy trail

WE are back on the FA Umbro Trophy trail on Saturday with a home tie against Bromley. more...

Solihull Borough 3 Worcester City 0

Wednesday, March 23, 2000 more...

Top nine pressure building

COMPETITIVE cricket has been thin on the ground recently for Worcestershire. more...

Moody's efforts immense

So it's official now Glenn McGrath will be playing for Worcestershire next year. more...

City can't take their foot off the pedal

THE picture at Worcester City is starting to look brighter - but there's certainly no way we can afford to ease up. more...

King's Lynn 0 Worcester City 1

Saturday, March 25, 2000 more...

City boosted by Owen's decision

I WAS delighted when Mark Owen decided to turn down an offer from Burton Albion to stay at Worcester City. more...

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May 2, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Harriers 0, Slough 1 more...

Worcester City 1 Boston United 2

Monday, March 27, 2000 more...

In good spirits for Trophy tie

IT'S another big game for Worcester City on Saturday when we go to Stalybridge Celtic in the fourth round of the FA Umbro Trophy. more...

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April 27, 1998: Worcestershire Senior Cup Final, Harriers 2, Solihull 1 more...

Rothwell Town 0 Worcester 1

Saturday, April 1, 2000 more...

Match to savour for City faithful

OVER the years you get some good moments in football and Saturday's FA Trophy win at Stalybridge was a great day for everyone connected with Worcester City. more...

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April 25, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Kettering 2, Harriers 2 more...

No disgrace as great run ends

OUR eight-match winning run was halted with a 1-0 defeat against Bath City on Saturday. more...

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April 18, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Harriers 0, Halifax 2 more...

Worcester City 2, Crawley Town 5

Saturday, April 8, 2000 more...

Fans can give us edge in Trophy

SATURDAY'S FA Umbro Trophy fifth round tie at Telford United will be a big day for everyone connected with the club. more...

Margate 0 Worcester City 1

Saturday, April 15, 2000 more...

Sam's dismissal proved crucial

THERE'S no doubting the talking point this week and that's Sam Bowen's sending-off in Saturday's FA Umbro Trophy defeat at Telford United. more...

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April 13, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Northwich 1, Harriers 1 more...

Worcester City 0 Tamworth 1

Saturday, April 22, 2000 more...

21/11/00 - Smith ready to ring changes

REDDITCH United manager Rob Smith is ready to wield the axe as his side welcome Paget Rangers to the Valley Stadium tonight (7.30). more...

We can compete with best sides

WE have another chance to test ourselves against one of the top sides on Saturday when we travel to Bath City. more...

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April 11, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Harriers 2, Welling 1 more...

Gloucester City 2 Worcester City 1

Monday, April 24, 2000 more...

Player Pictures

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Great showing reaps its reward

I THOUGHT Saturday's game at Bath City was our best 90 minutes for a good while. more...

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April 4, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Stevenage 3, Harriers 1 more...

Worcester City 4 Dorchester Town 4

Saturday, April 30, 2000 more...

Fifty points the target to aim for

AS soon as Worcester City can get to 50 points in the Dr Martens League Premier Division the better as far as I'm concerned. more...

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March 24, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Cheltenham 0 Harriers 1 more...

Clevedon Town 1 Worcester City 1

Saturday, May 6, 2000 more...

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March 21, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Woking 0 Harriers 1 more...

21/11/00 - Harriers match postponed

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' scheduled Nationwide League Division Three match at Plymouth Argyle tonight was postponed because of a waterlogged-Home Park pitch. more...

Long day brings fitting reward

SATURDAY was probably one of the longest days since I have had in non-league football when we went to Margate. more...

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March 18, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Gateshead 2 Harriers 0 more...

Big performance will be expected

WE face an interesting home game against Dorchester Town on Saturday after failing to take any points over the Easter weekend. more...

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March 12, 1998: Worcestershire Senior Cup, semi-final, Harriers 1 Halesowen 0 more...

Players can relax after taxing time

IT is a big relief to finally know that we will be playing in the same division next season. more...

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March 9, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Harriers 1 Hednesford Town 1 more...

Youngsters give hope for future

THERE were some encouraging signs as Worcester City rounded off the season at Clevedon Town. more...

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February 28, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Harriers 3 Yeovil Town 1 more...

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February 23, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Harriers 5 Stalybridge Celtic 0 more...

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February 21, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Welling 0 Harriers 3 Attendance, 613 more...

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February 18, 1998: Worcestershire Senior Cup Quarter-final replay, Harriers 1, Stourbridge 1 aet - Harriers win 3-0 on penalties more...

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February 14, 1998: Vauxhall Conference, Harriers 1, Southport 1 more...

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February 7, 1998: Vauxhall Conference Telford Utd 1, Harriers 1 more...

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January 31, 1998: FA Trophy Round 2: Hayes 5 Harriers 0 more...

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January 27, 1998: Worcestershire Senior Cup Q/Final: Stourbridge 0, Harriers 0 more...

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January 24, 1998: Vauxhall Conference: Harriers 1 Morecambe 4 more...

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January 17, 1998: Vauxhall Conference: Hayes 1, Harriers 1 more...

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January 10, 1998: FA Trophy Round 1: Harriers 4, Berkhamsted 1 more...

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January 1, 1998: Vauxhall Conference: Harriers 1, Hereford 4 more...

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December 26, 1997: Vauxhall Conference, Hereford Utd 1, Harriers 0 more...

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December 20, 1997: Vauxhall Conference, Harriers 1, Leek 1 more...

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December 13, 1997: Vauxhall Conference, Slough 2, Harriers 0 more...

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December 6, 1997: Vauxhall Conference, Harriers 3, Dover 3 more...

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November 29, 1997: Vauxhall Conference, Farnborough 3, Harriers 3 more...

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November 22, 1997: Vauxhall Conference, Harriers 4, Kettering 1 more...

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November 17, 1997: Spalding Cup Round 2, Harriers 0, Hednesford 2 more...

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November 15, 1997: Vauxhall Conference, Rushden 4, Harriers 1 more...

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November 11, 1997: Vauxhall Conference, Halifax 2, Harriers 1 more...

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November 1, 1997: Vauxhall Conference, Harriers 1, Woking 1 more...

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October 25, 1997: FA Cup, 4th Qualifying Round, Blyth 2, Harriers 1 more...

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October 18, 1997: Vauxhall Conference, Harriers 1, Rushden 2 more...

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October 11, 1997: Vauxhall Conference, Southport 1, Harriers 2 more...

Weather is the only winner (Durham A April 13-16)

A DRAW was the only result when Worcestershire's weather-affected Championship game resumed at Durham today. more...

Liptrot blast is to no avail (Surrey H April 20-23)

Pace duo Chris Liptrot and Stuart Lampitt did their best to make up for lost time when Worcestershire's rain-ravaged County Championship match against Surrey finally got underway at New Road yesterday. more...

Skipper Rhodes in rallying call! (Notts H April 28-May1)

STEVE Rhodes has pledged Worcestershire will not feel sorry for themselves following their ten-wicket defeat at Trent Bridge and the loss of Graeme Hick for almost two months. more...

29/7/99 - Barnett will be Molby's deputy

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers today confirmed the appointment of Gary Barnett as assistant to new manager Jan Molby. more...

Athey's joy at bowler's ten wickets (Hants A May 14-17)

WORCESTERSHIRE coach Bill Athey praised pace bowler Alamgir Sheriyar after his weakened team had fallen as expected to Hampshire by seven wickets at Southampton. more...

03/07/99 - All change at Harriers

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will kick-off their pre-season friendlies at Gloucester City on Saturday, July 17 (3pm). more...

County's revival arrives too late (Warwicks A May 19-22)

BILL Athey drew some encouragement from Worcestershire's display against Warwickshire despite it resulting in his side's third successive defeat in the County Championship. more...

6/7/99 - Harriers boss tracks players

MANAGER Jan Molby is tracking two Football League players in a bid to strengthen Kidderminster Harriers' squad in readiness for their Nationwide Conference campaign which opens on Saturday, August 14. more...

Victory lifts County confidence says Rhodes (Glamorgan H May 26-29)

ACTING captain Steve Rhodes believes Worcestershire can use their 48-run victory over Glamorgan at New Road as a launchpad to climb up the County Champion-ship table. more...

09/07/99 - Molby looks at Danish quartet

FOUR Danish trialists are set to arrive at Kidderminster Harriers -- while Dean Glover has parted company with the club. more...

Ton-up Hick leads great escape (Sussex A June 2-5)

GRAEME Hick compiled a masterly 134 to deny Sussex victory as Worcestershire fought back courageously on the final day of their Championship game at Horsham. more...

15/7/99 - Travis has Harriers opportunity

FORMER Stockport County midfielder Simon Travis is having trials with Kidderminster Harriers. more...

County climb to twelfth in table (Somerset H June 15-18)

WORCESTERSHIRE shot up to 12th place in the County Championship table after beating Somerset by 26 runs at New Road yesterday. more...

Slow start for NZ at Oval

NEW Zealand made a cautious start after being put into bat by England in the fourth Test at the Oval today. more...

Sheriyar's thrifty fifty (Northants A June 30 - July 2)

WORCESTERSHIRE'S admirable never-say-die attitude reaped its reward at Wantage Road in the shape of an excellent 112-run victory over sorry Northamptonshire. more...

Crucial period as City battle for survival

NOVEMBER could prove to be the most crucial month of Worcester City's season to date. more...

21/07/99 - Molby steps up bid to sign Dane

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby plans to step his bid to sign Danish trialist Rene Petersen. more...

Moody's men on the climb (Gloucs A July 14-17)

WORCESTERSHIRE skipper Tom Moody believes his side are on the right track following their third County Championship victory in four games. more...

23/07/99 - Fit again pair to face Robins test

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will have John Deakin and Mark Druce available for tomorrow's pre-season friendly with Evesham United at Common Road (3.00). more...

Weston secures an unlikely draw (Leics H July 22-25)

A CENTURY stand between ton-up star Philip Weston and Graeme Hick gave Worcestershire a chance of beating second-in-the-table Leicestershire in their County Championship game at New Road. more...

28/07/99 - Molby to look at new players

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby has intensified his search for new blood and is to give trials to two more players in tonight's friendly at Halesowen Harriers (7.30). more...

Athey hits out at Worcs batsmen (Yorks A Aug4-6)

WORCESTERSHIRE put up a much better fight at Headingley yesterday when they avoided the indignity of an innings defeat and then claimed a consolation wicket before Yorkshire scored the token four runs they required for their sixth win of the season. more...

Blackwell blitz has Worcs on run (Derby H Aug 18-21)

WORCESTERSHIRE were on the receiving end of a whirlwind batting performance from Ian Blackwell when Derbyshire clinched a six-wicket win in the County Championship match at Kidderminster. more...

Division One hopes fade for Worcs (Lancs H Aug 24-27)

WORCESTERSHIRE'S hopes of a place in the first division of the County Championship next season are fading following their rain-ravaged draw against Lancashire at New Road. more...

30/7/99 - Ambition is the key for Barnett

GARY Barnett says ambition is the chief reason behind his move to Kidderminster Harriers as Jan Molby's right-hand man. more...

County will hit back says Hick (Essex A Sept 8-11)

GRAEME Hick is confident Worcestershire's stay in the second division of the County Championship will be a brief one. more...

2/8/99 - Villa stars turn out for Weir's benefit

THE Premiership stars of Aston Villa will be out in force tonight to honour one of Kidderminster Harriers' most loyal servants. more...

Sheriyar is top of the charts

PACEMAN Alamgir Sheriyar proved to be the only winner in Worcestershire's rain abandoned County Championship draw against Middlesex at New Road. more...

6/8/99 - Harriers poised to sign Collins

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are poised to sign Crewe Alexandra midfielder James Collins on a 12-month loan. more...

Harriers in good heart

JAN Molby's slick Kidderminster Harriers outfit claimed another pre-season victory at Merthyr Tydfil, winning 2-1 despite trailing for much of the first 45 minutes. more...

11/08/99 - King joins Harriers' defence

FORMER Aston Villa defender Phil King has become Kidderminster Harriers' latest recruit. more...

12/08/99 - New era dawns at Harriers

A NEW era is dawning at Kidderminster - but will it lead to a place in the Football League? more...

13/08/99 - Waiting game over for Molby

THE waiting is finally over for Jan Molby as he prepares to lead Kidderminster Harriers into Nationwide Conference battle. more...

17/08/99 - Molby expects backlash

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby is telling his players to expect a backlash from Yeovil Town when the sides clash in tonight's Nationwide Conference match at Huish Park (7.45). more...

18/08/99 - Manager considers his future

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby has not ruled out making a playing comeback - although he says it is unlikely. more...

19/08/99 - Cunnington out

Kidderminster Harriers midfielder Shaun Cunnington has been transfer-listed by manager Jan Molby. more...

20/08/99 - Harriers old boy Deakin poised to start first game

JOHN Deakin is set to make his Worcester City debut in their Dr Martens League Premier Division game at Dorchester Town tomorrow (3.00). more...

25/8/99 - Molby is keeping faith

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby says he will not be rushed into the transfer market despite his side's poor start to the season. more...

27/8/99 - Fans must be patient says Molby

JAN Molby is urging Kidderminster Harriers fans to be patient despite their pointless start to the season. more...

03/09/99 - Harriers in positive mood for leaders test

"BE brave" will be the message from Jan Molby to his Kidderminster Harriers side for tomorrow's testing trip to Nationwide Conference leaders Stevenage Borough (3.00). more...

06/09/99 - Molby hits out at inconsistent refs

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby today hit out at the inconsistency of referees after being at the centre of a sending off blitz in Saturday's Nationwide Conference clash at Stevenage. more...

Worcs bowlers grab the glory (Devon A June 23)

WORCESTERSHIRE neatly side-stepped a banana skin lying in wait for them at Exmouth to beat Devon by 45 runs and book a home tie with Surrey in the fourth round of the NatWest Trophy. more...

13/9/99 - Harriers prepare for girl power!

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' manager Jan Molby is warning his players to ignore the media hype which is surrounding their historic Nationwide Conference clash against Nuneaton Borough at Aggborough tonight (7.45). more...

08/07/99 - Athey upbeat after defeat

COACH Bill Athey is urging his Worcestershire players to shake off yesterday's NatWest Trophy defeat against Surrey and step up their bid to move into the top half of the County Championship table. more...

17/9/99 - Brock in comeback for injury-hit Harriers

DEPLETED Kidderminster Harriers recall goalkeeper Stuart Brock for tomorrow's Nat-ionwide Conference clash at Morecambe (3.0). more...

21/6/00 - County battle back to sink holders hopes

RYAN Driver celebrated his NatWest Trophy debut for Worcestershire with a match-winning innings in yesterday's tense three-wicket triumph over holders Gloucestershire at New Road. more...

25/9/99 - Improving Harriers in triple boost

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are boosted by the return of three key players for tomorrow's home Nationwide Conference clash with Doncaster Rovers (3.00). more...

Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0 Sutton Coldfield Town (2) 2

DMW August 14 more...

Bedworth United (2) 3 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0

DMW August 17 more...

01/10/99 - Molby ready to make double transfer deal

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby is stepping up his bid to sign his two loan players on a permanent basis. more...

Stourbridge (1) 3 Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 1

FAC preliminary round August 21 more...

5/10/99 - Harriers hit by injury crisis

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have been rocked by major injury problems for their Nationwide Macmillan Trophy first round clash at Altrincham tonight (7.45). more...

Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 1 Hinckley United (1) 2

DMW August 28 more...

05/10/99 - Brock to move on as Clarke signs up

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers goalkeeper Stuart Brock has gone on the transfer list at his own request. more...

Bilston Town (1) 1 Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 1

DMW August 30 more...

8/10/99 - Harriers duo set to make comeback

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers casualty list is starting to shorten as manager Jan Mol-by prepares his side for tomorrow's Nat-ionwide Conference clash against high-riding Yeovil at Aggborough (3.0). more...

Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 1 Moor Green (0) 2

DMW September 11 more...

9/10/99 - Non-league first for Molby in the Cup

FORMER Liverpool ace Jan Molby is about to get his first taste of FA Cup action -- at non-league level. more...

16/7/99 - Turner set to sign full back

HEREFORD United could be closing in on another new signing. more...

Stourbridge (0) 0 Bromsgrove Rovers (2) 3

DMW September 14 more...

12/10/99 Stamps to seal Harriers move

SCOTT Stamps is poised to complete a free-transfer move to Kidderminster Harriers this week. more...

23/07/99 - Cup bid edge for Hereford

THE chance of picking up silverware tomorrow will give a competitive edge to Hereford United's pre-season friendly against Stoke City at Edgar Street (3pm). more...

Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 1 Cirencester Town (0) 2

DMW September 18 more...

Druce to face Welling following injury scare

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers front-runner Mark Druce has overcome an injury scare and is set to line up against Welling United in tomorrow's FA Cup fourth qualifying round clash at Park View Road (3.00). more...

27/07/99 - Bulls in bid for more silver

HEREFORD United could land their second piece of silverware this season tonight - with the start of their Nationwide Conference programme still 18 days away. more...

Gresley Rovers (0) 0 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0

DMW September 25 more...

Molby's men are netting another winner!

FORMER Danish international Jan Molby's high profile presence at Aggborough is gathering momentum - at home and abroad! more...

22/10/99 - Molby given ticking off

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby has escaped with just a ticking-off following his dismissal at Stevenage Borough last month. more...

31/7/99 - United suffer goal famine

HEREFORD United will eagerly await the return of striker Steven Piearce after their 2-0 defeat by Shrewsbury Town in a friendly at Edgar Street last night. more...

Paget Rangers (0) 0 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 1

DMW September 28 more...

23/10/99 - Reality of a life searching for star strikers

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby is learning the harsh reality of life in the Nationwide Conference when it comes to finding a striker. more...

3/8/99 - Turner's fears for new striker

HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner fears that new striker Steve Piearce could miss the start of the season. more...

Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0 Cinderford Town (0) 1

DMW October 2 more...

Battling Servants upset the champions

WORCESTER Table Tennis League champions, Redditch Roamers `A,' made a shaky start to the Division One season when they were held to a draw by newly-promoted Civil Service `A'. more...

Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 2 Halesowen Town (2) 5

FAT round one October 9 more...

29/10/99 - Harriers star hit by knee injury

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers midfielder Andy Brownrigg faces up to six weeks on the sidelines after a cartilage operation. more...

6/8/99 - Former Charlton star set to start for United

PAUL Sturgess could become the latest addition to Hereford United's squad. more...

Blakenall (1) 1 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0

DMW October 16 more...

30/10/99 - Harriers may suffer England backlash

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers could be heading for their lowest-ever Nationwide Conference attendance when they entertain Southport on November 13. more...

12/08/99 - Supporters buy-up stake

HEREFORD United's Independent Supporters' Association has bought a 10 per cent stake in the club. more...

13/5/00 - Destroyer Hick back to his best

NEW Road spectators saw ton-up Graeme Hick at his best when he blasted Worcestershire to a seven-wicket win in their County Championship Division Two match against Middlesex. more...

Bromsgrove Rovers (2) 5 Rocester (0) 1

DMW October 23 more...

03/11/99 - Clarkson to join Harriers

FORMER Birmingham City captain Ian Clarkson has agreed an 18-month deal with Kidderminster Harriers. more...

22/5/00 - McGrath sets up County triumph

COACH Bill Athey was delighted with the all- round performance of his team after Worcestershire pulled off their second County Championship win in three matches. more...

Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0 Bedworth United (1) 1

DMW October 26 more...

4/11/99 - Clarkson aims for Harriers success

IAN Clarkson is looking forward to resurrecting his career with Kidderminster Harriers. more...

12/08/99 - United banking on Piearce

HEREFORD fans can look forward to an improved season at Edgar Street -- but a return to the Nationwide League still looks a long way off. more...

27/5/00 - Athey happy despite the weather

WORCESTERSHIRE were denied the chance of a third Championship win by another wash-out at Bristol and no one was more frustrated than Vikram Solanki. more...

Hinckley United (3) 5 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0 Dr Martens League Western Division

DMW October 30 more...

5/11/99 - Clarkson added to Harriers squad

NEWCOMER Ian Clarkson is included in Kidderminster Harriers squad for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference clash at Telford United (3.0). more...

13/08/99 - Piearce targets a winning start

NEW star striker Steve Piearce is confident he can score the goals to fire Hereford United back into the Football League. more...

Evesham United (0) 0 Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 2

DMW November 6 more...

6/11/99 - Frustrating time for injured Brownrigg

UNLUCKY Andy Brownrigg is facing up to a frustrating couple of months on the sidelines -- but he's already looking forward to the day he can return to action for Kidderminster Harriers. more...

17/08/99 - Sturgess poised for United move

HEREFORD United could hand a debut to defender Paul Sturgess in tonight's Nationwide Conference clash with Nuneaton Borough at Edgar Street (7.45). more...

Hick races into England form (v Glam - April 26/29)

GRAEME Hick rapidly began to make up for lost time when Worcestershire's rain-ravaged County Championship match against Glamorgan finally got under way at New Road yesterday. more...

Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 1 Bilston Town (0) 2

DMW November 9 more...

10/11/99 - Molby solution is Taylor made

MANAGER Jan Molby is hoping Steve Taylor can bounce back from injury to help cure Kidderminster Harriers worrying lack of fire-power. more...

20/08/99 - Turner waits on Sturgess move

HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner is still not committing himself to a permanent move for defender Paul Sturgess. more...

16/6/00 - Lessons to be learned says Athey

COACH Bill Athey hopes that table-topping Worcestershire's two-day County Division Two defeat against Sussex at New Road is "just a blip in our progress." more...

Tiverton Town (0) 2 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0

DMW November 15 more...

12/11/99 - Pope fit to help Harriers win bid

STEVE Pope has recovered from injury to take his place in Kidderminster Harriers' squad for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference clash against Southport at Aggborough (3.00). more...

24/08/99 - Hereford hit by injury dilemma

HEREFORD United's resources could be stretched to the limit for tonight's Nationwide Conference match at Morecambe (7.45). more...

1/7/00 - Worcs lose their top of table spot

WORCESTERSHIRE lost their the top of the table spot in the County Championship Division Two after going down by 81 runs to Glamorgan at Swansea. more...

13/11/99 - Molby playing down new jobs rumours

JAN Molby's healthy progress at Aggborough since taking over the reigns at Kidderminster Harriers has started catching the eye of other clubs. more...

27/8/99 - James back for Bulls but quartet still out

HEREFORD United's selection problems show little sign of easing before tomorrow's Nationwide Conference trip to Welling United (3.00). more...

Bromsgrove Rovers 0 (0) Stafford Rangers (1) 1

Dr Martens' Cup round one, November 16 more...

17/11/99 - Harriers ten in county squad

Ten Kidderminster Harriers players and six from Worcester City are in the Worcestershire squad for the Midland Counties Youth Championship clash with Birmingham on Sunday (2.00). more...

03/09/99 - Wright back to help cure United's ills

HEREFORD United are hoping that the return of Ian Wright will help solve their defensive problems. more...

Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 3 Yate Town (0) 0

DMW November 20 more...

07/09/99 - Bulls looking for defensive cure

HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner has called on his defenders to try and sharpen up their act. more...

31/07/00 - County back in hunt for honours

GLENN McGrath powered Worcestershire back into the County Championship Division Two promotion race with a magical match-winning performance against Gloucestershire at New Road. more...

Solihull Borough (1) 3 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0

DMW November 27 more...

19/11/99 - Molby's plea to Harriers players

MANAGER Jan Molby wants his players to step up their Nationwide Conference title bid tomorrow by ending Northwich Victoria's unbeaten home record (3.00). more...

14/999 - Hereford chasing top five position

SKIPPER Ian Wright is poised to return to Hereford United's line-up for tonight's Nationwide Conference home clash with Forest Green Rovers (7.45). more...

14/8/00 - County promotion hopes suffer

WORCESTERSHIRE'S County Championship Division Two promotion hopes are sinking fast following their ten wicket mauling against Essex at Kidderminster. more...

Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0 Shepshed Dynamo (0) 2

DMW December 4 more...

26/11/99 - Sell-up threat to Harriers

CHAIRMAN Lionel Newton is threatening to sell Kidderminster Harriers unless the club receive more support from the community. more...

17/9/99 - Sturgess all set to seal United deal

HEREFORD United have received a timely boost ahead of tomorrow's home Nationwide Conference clash with high-flying Stevenage Borough (3.00). more...

24/8/00 - Lampitt haul lifts County chances

LONG-serving paceman Stuart Lampitt claimed a career-best 7-45 as promotion-chasing Worcestershire moved into second place in the County Championship Division Two table with a well-earned nine-wicket victory over rivals Warwickshire at New Road. more...

Bromsgrove Rovers (2) 4 Redditch United (1) 3

WSC R2 December 7 more...

26/11/99 - Striker Foster back in Harriers squad

STRIKER Ian Foster has been added to Kidderminster Harriers squad for tomorrow's FA Umbro Trophy second round tie against Telford United at Aggborough (3.00). more...

4/9/00 - Solanki inspires battling rearguard action

VIKRAM Solanki again confirmed his rich potential with another masterly unbeaten 57 in the rain-affected Championship draw against Warwickshire at Edgbaston. more...

Stafford Rangers (1) 3 Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 1

DMW December 18 more...

27/11/99 - Harriers boss focussed on title

MANAGER Jan Molby is convinced Kidderminster Harriers have a chance of Nationwide Conference title glory - provided they can get on a roll! more...

24/9/99 - Wright returns for United's Dover trip

SKIPPER Ian Wright will return to the Hereford United line-up for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference game at Dover Athletic (3.00). more...

16/9/00 - Superb McGrath grabs 8-41 as County miss out

THE tremendous efforts of Glenn McGrath have failed to secure Worcestershire promotion from the County Championship Division Two. more...

Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 1 Redditch United (2) 3

DMW December 27 more...

1/12/99 - Taylor return bid

UTILITY player Steve Taylor continues on the comeback trail to-night when he plays for Kidderminster Harriers in their Optimum Interiors Central Conference Lea-gue match at Hednesford. more...

28/9/99 - Favourites to provide latest test

GRAHAM Turner is backing his Hereford United side to rise to the occasion when Rushden and Diamonds visit Edgar Street in the Nationwide Conference tonight (7.45). more...

Racing Club Warwick (2) 3 Bromsgrove Rovers (2) 3

DMW January 3 more...

3/12/99 - Petersen, Taylor boost for Molby

RENE Petersen and Steve Taylor have been added to Kidderminster Harriers squad for their top-of-the-table Nationwide Conference clash against Kingstonian at Aggborough tomorrow (3pm). more...

01/10/99 - Cup legend back home with `Boro

FORMER Hereford United boss Colin Addison is anxious to treat his return to Edgar Street tomorrow as "just another game". more...

Bromsgrove Rovers (3) 4 Paget Rangers (0) 1

DMW January 8 more...

10/12/99 - Away form put to test

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' run of crucial matches continues with a testing trip to Scarborough tomorrow (3.00). more...

4/10/99 - Newport defeat pleases Turner

HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner says he is relieved his side will not be facing Newport County in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round. more...

Yate Town (0) 0 Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 1

DMW January 15 more...

11/12/99 - Webb dreaming of promotion

PAUL Webb believes he can still realise his burning ambition of playing for Kidderminster Harriers in the Football League. more...

5/10/99 - United suffering from hectic start claims Turner

HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner admits his players are feeling the effects of a punishing start to the season. more...

17/12/99 - Molby's men face stiff title tilt tester

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have midfielder Rene Petersen back in their squad for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference clash against title rivals Morecambe at Aggborough (3pm). more...

8/10/99 - May ready for action after scoring return

LEROY May could be in line for a Hereford United striking return in tomorrow's Nationwide Conference game at Woking (3.00). more...

Kabir sinks Glamorgan with four wickets

Sunday, April 16, 2000 more...

Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 4 Stourbridge (1) 1

DMW January 18 more...

Molby hoping Bulls will be suffering cup exit hangover

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby is hoping Hereford United will be suffering from an FA Cup hangover when the sides clash in Monday's Nationwide Conference showdown at Edgar Street (1.00). more...

9/10/99 - Cup success is vital for United's future

CUP success this season could be vital to Hereford United's future -- says Director of Football Graham Turner. more...

24/4/00 - Worcs lose out in cup lottery

COACH Bill Athey admitted that Worcestershire were "bitterly disappointed" at being knocked out of the Benson and Hedges Cup in yesterday's ten-over thrash against Warwickshire at Edgbaston. more...

Bromsgrove Rovers (2) 3 Solihull Borough (0) 0

DMW January 22 more...

Interesting deal delights United

CASH-strapped Hereford United have received a vital boost. more...

Rocester (3) 4 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0

DMW January 29 more...

30/12/99 - Pope ready to return for Harriers derby tie

TITLE-chasing Kidderminster Harriers could have defender Steve Pope back in their squad for Bank Holiday Monday's Nationwide Conference clash against Hereford United at Aggborough (1.00). more...

23/06/99 - Rugby's mayfair disagreement!

WORCESTER and Rotherham rugby clubs could mount a legal challenge that could see both promoted into the sports top division. more...

Star striker tips Bulls for Cup success

THERE will be no FA Cup slip-ups for Hereford United this year -- says star striker Paul Fewings. more...

Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 1 Evesham United (0) 0

DMW February 19 more...

07/01/00 - Molby's men in `must win' trip

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers go into tomorrow's top-of-the-table Nationwide Conference clash at Nuneaton Borough (3.00) with manager Jan Molby insisting: "It's a match we must win." more...

Golden moment for lacrosse star

GOLDEN girl Julie Sharpe is the toast of Worcester after helping her country lift the European Lacrosse Championship in Manchester. more...

Bulls have Wright stuff to go up

KEY defender Ian Wright is tipping Hereford United to make a strong challenge to regain their Nationwide League status. more...

Cinderford Town (0) 0 Bromsgrove Rovers (2) 4

DMW March 4 more...

08/01/00 - Molby's delight at derby day thrillers

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby had his first taste of the thrills and spills of derby matches against arch rivals Hereford United over Christmas and New Year -- and he admitted to being impressed. more...

Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 1 Blakenall (1) 1

DMW March 11 more...

10/01/00 - Molby scents title glory

MANAGER Jan Molby today underlined his determination to keep Kidderminster Harriers at the top of the Nationwide Conference. more...

01/07/99 - Two more at Sixways

WORCESTER Rugby Club were due to announce the signing of two new players today. more...

23/10/99 - Bulls ace focuses on return to the big time

PAUL Fewings is out to make up for lost time . . . by firing the goals to put Hereford United into contention for the Nationwide Conference title. more...

Bromsgrove Rovers (2) 2 Weston-super-Mare (1) 2

DMW March 14 more...

11/1/00 - Brownrigg ready for cup tie return

ANDY Brownrigg and Phil King are set to return after injury for Kidderminster Harriers' Worcestershire Senior Cup second round clash against Stourbridge at Amblecote tonight (7.30). more...

National glory for cycle duo

MALVERN mountain bikers Tracy Moseley and Liam Killeen are set to dominate the National Mountain Bike Championships this weekend. more...

Confident 27/10/99 - Turner has cup optimism

GRAHAM Turner believes his Hereford United side can beat York City in Saturday's FA Cup first round tie -- but acknowledges it will be tough. more...

Kidderminster Harriers (0) 1 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0

WSC SF March 20 more...

14/1/00 - Harriers aiming to open up gap at top

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers can open up a three point lead at the top of the Nationwide Conference table to-morrow when they entertain Hayes at Aggborough (3.00). more...

2/7/99 - Bedford duo are poised to sign

WORCESTER Rugby Club have signed two more players as they prepare for the new season. more...

29/10/99 - Shock is on: Rodgerson

IAN Rodgerson is backing his home-town club to write another chapter in their impressive FA Cup history. more...

Bromsgrove Rovers (3) 3 Gresley Rovers (2) 4

DMW March 25 more...

15/1/00 - Ian backs Harriers to beat the odds

IAN Foster believes table-topping Kidderminster Harriers can overcome the odds and beat favourites Rushden and Diamonds to the Nationwide Conference title. more...

2/7/99 - Promotion hope for Sixways duo

WORCESTER Rugby Club's two new boys have spoken of their ambition to lead the club to promotion this season. more...

30/10/99 - Mark II Jones upholds family keeper tradition

MARK Jones is emerging from his brother's shadow to play a key role in Hereford United's revival. more...

Moor Green (3) 5 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0

DMW March 28 more...

22/01/00 - Resurgent Harriers have respect for Jan the man

RESPECT for manager Jan Molby is the key to Kidderminster Harriers impressive climb to the top of the Nationwide Conference. more...

2/11/99 - Hereford poised for £75,000 Sky bonus

HEREFORD United are in the running for a £75,000 windfall from Sky Television. more...

26/1/00 - Four clubs in race for title says Molby

MANAGER Jan Molby believes Kidderminster Harriers can expect a three-pronged attack from sides determined to stop his table-toppers from being crowned Nationwide Conference champions. more...

5/7/99 - Quest for honours starts at new boys

WORCESTER Rugby Club are due to kick off the new Allied Dunbar Premiership Two season with a trip to Manchester on September 4. more...

5/11/99 - May out to get regular Bulls place

HEREFORD United's FA Cup hero Leroy May has a chance to establish himself in the side. more...

Shepshed Dynamo (0) 0 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0

DMW April 1 more...

28/1/00 - Midfield duo back to boost Harriers

MIDFIELDERS Mike Marsh and Dean Bennett will be back for Nationwide Conference table-toppers Kidderminster Harriers when they visit Kingstonian tomorrow (3.0). more...

9/11/99 - Cup hero May to miss out

HEREFORD United's FA Cup hero Leroy May looks set to miss their Nationwide Macmillan Trophy second round tie at Yeovil Town tonight (7.45). more...

Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 1 Tiverton Town (1) 2

DMW April 8 more...

7/7/99 - Duckworth waiting on final option

CECIL Duckworth said he is taking a back seat in Worcester Rugby Club's last-ditch attempt to secure a first division place. more...

11/11/99 - Hereford boosted by cash windfall

HEREFORD United have received another cash windfall -- courtesy of their former player Gavin Mahon. more...

Sutton Coldfield T (0) 0 Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 3

DMW April 15 more...

29/1/00 - Webb is reaping reward for loyalty

SKIPPER Paul Webb admits that high-flying Kidderminster Harriers' rapid upturn in fortunes has happened "quicker than in our wildest dreams." more...

7/7/99 - Worcester peg match prices

WORCESTER Rugby Club have announced their ticket prices for next season despite their continued quest for first division status. more...

13/11/99 - Hereford hopes hit by injuries

INJURIES will stretch Hereford United to the limit for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference clash with Northwich Victoria at Edgar Street (3.00). more...

Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 1 Racing Club Warwick (0) 1

DMW April 22 more...

01/02/00 - Double honour delight for club

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers table-topping campaign in the Nationwide Conference has been marked by top awards to boss Jan Molby and leading scorer Ian Foster. more...

09/07/99 - Richards makes it nine new signings

Junior international hooker James Richards has become the ninth new signing at Worcester Rugby Club. more...

13/11/99 - Ron keeping Hereford history in the picture

LIFE-LONG Hereford United fan Ron Parrott is preparing a second book on his Edgar Street heroes. more...

Redditch United (1) 3 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 1

DMW April 24 more...

4/2/00 - Molby plays waiting game

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby is happy to wait until the end of the season before discussing the offer of a new two-year contract at Aggborough. more...

13/07/99 - Owners to meet at Sixways

THE owners of rugby's second division clubs were due to meet at Sixways today with a cloud still hanging over the new season. more...

5/2/00 - Home tie for the Harriers

HOLDERS Kidderminster Harriers have been drawn at home to Bromsgrove Rovers in the semi-final of the Worcestershire FA Senior Cup. more...

14/07/99 - Hall walks out on Worcester

COACH Duncan Hall has stunned Worcester Rugby Club by quitting on the eve of the new season. more...

18/11/99 - May set to be fit

HEREFORD United's FA Cup hero Leroy May could be fit for Sunday's FA Cup second round showdown with Hartlepool United. more...

Weston-super-Mare (3) 5 Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 2

DMW May 1 more...

5/2/00 - Chief Molby believes war-horses hold key

MANAGER Jan Molby believes the experience of war-horses Mike Marsh and Ian Clarkson holds the key to Kidderminster Harriers' bid to win the Nationwide Con-ference. more...

15/7/99 - Worcester win Devereux race

WORCESTER Rugby Club are poised to unveil Simon Devereux as their 12th summer signing. more...

19/11/99 - Elmes backing Bulls to cut down `Pool

HEREFORD United striker Rob Elmes says Sunday's televised FA Cup second round clash with Hartlepool United is the biggest game of his career. more...

Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 4 Stafford Rangers (1) 3

DMW April 29 more...

11/2/00 - Harriers aim to widen the gap

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will be hoping to open up a wider gap at the top of the Nationwide Conference table when they take on Hednesford Town at Aggborough tomorrow (3.0). more...

16/7/99 - Sixways plans impress Simon

WORCESTER Rugby Club's latest signing Simon Devereux has revealed his move to Sixways has not been motivated by money. more...

22/11/99 - Foxes reward for cup heroes

HEREFORD United are celebrating today after being drawn at home to mighty Leicester City in the third round of the FA Cup. more...

Cirencester Town (0) 1 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0

DMW May 6 more...

12/2/00 - Molby is solving Harriers puzzle

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby believes that all the pieces of the jigsaw at Aggborough are in place -- except one! more...

16/7/99 - Cooke to become chief executive

FORMER England coach Geoff Cooke is poised to join Worcester Rugby Club as their new Chief Executive. more...

23/11/99 - O'Neill ready for cup battle

LEICESTER City manager Martin O'Neill is warning his side to expect a tough FA Cup third round tie at Hereford United. more...

14/2/00 - Neil signs up as Harriers top man

WORCESTER-born Neil Morris has become Kidderminster Harriers' latest `signing'. more...

17/7/99 - String of players leave Sixways

THE flood of new players to Sixways has been matched by a wave of departures including several first-teamers from last season. more...

25/11/99 - Early start for Bulls cup clash

HEREFORD United's FA Cup third round tie with Leicester City will be played on Saturday, December 11 with a 1pm kick-off. more...

15/2/00 - Action promised to address worries

DIRECTORS at Kidderminster Harriers will be taking steps to turn around the club's poor financial performances off the field. more...

19/7/99 - Aussie full back for Sixways

PORTUGUESE international Rohan Hoffman has become Les Cusworth's thirteenth signing of the season. more...

26/11/99 - Turner's warning to Bulls players

HEREFORD United's players have been urged to get their feet back on the ground before tomorrow's home FA Umbro Trophy clash with Barton Rovers (3.00). more...

16/02/00 - Harriers in loan talks

DIRECTORS of Kidderminster Harriers are hoping for a "fav-ourable outcome" to talks with former Aggborough chairman David Reynolds over repayment of a £212,563 loan. more...

27/11/99 - Elmes ponders a full-time deal

HEREFORD United's FA Cup hero Rob Elmes says he would relish the chance to become a full-time player. more...

20/7/99 - England U18s sign up

WORCESTER Rugby Club are continuing to boost their senior squad with the arrival of two junior England internationals at Sixways. more...

2/12/99 - Hereford handed £20,000 cup tonic

HEREFORD United will receive another windfall of almost £20,000 after their FA Cup third round clash with Leicester City on December 11 was selected for television coverage by the BBC. more...

18/2/00 - Molby's men aim to avoid banana skin

NATIONWIDE Conference leaders Kidderminster Harriers will be aiming to sidestep a potential banana skin when they travel to meet Kettering Town to-morrow (3.0). more...

21/07/99 - Challenge to be continued

ROTHERHAM Rugby Club are to continue their legal action against the reduction of the top division following a fruitless meeting yesterday. more...

3/12/99 - Clarke stands by for Bulls recall

MATT Clarke could be set for a surprise Hereford United recall in tomorrow's Nationwide Conference home clash with Southport (3.00). more...

19/2/00 - Title race going to wire says Molby

TABLE-topping Kidderminster Harriers manager Jan Molby is convinced that the race for the Nationwide Conference title will go right down to the wire. more...

22/07/99 - Experience is a bonus

WORCESTER Rugby Club have denied that Duncan Hall's dramatic departure was to make way for their new chief executive Geoff Cook. more...

6/12/99 - United still have 1,000 cup tickets

HEREFORD United still have around 1,000 tickets left for Saturday's FA Cup clash with Leicester City at Edgar Street. more...

21/2/00 - Unsettled Petersen goes back to Denmark

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers midfielder Rene Petersen has joined Danish First Division Hvidovre on loan until July. more...

22/07/99 - Cooke set to lift Worcester

UNLESS England captain Martin Johnson can lift the Webb Ellis Trophy aloft as a World Cup winner in November, Worcester's latest signing will remain the most successful England manager of all time. more...

25/2/00 - On-loan Burgess in squad for Harriers

TITLE-chasing Kidderminster Harriers will have a new on-loan striker in their squad for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference clash against lowly Welling United at Aggborough (3.00). more...

24/07/99 - Friendly start at Sixways

WORCESTER Rugby Club open their pre-season campaign with a friendly against Irish side Connaught at Sixways tomorrow (3.00). more...

8/12/99 - Elmes sights set on United glory

ROB Elmes hopes to add his name to Hereford United's FA Cup hall of fame when they face Leicester City in Saturday's third round tie. more...

26/2/00 - Shaun to get his chance to shine

MANAGER Jan Molby believes midfielder Shaun Cunnington can put his injury plagued season behind him and play a part in Kidderminster Harriers bid for the Nationwide Conference title. more...

27/07/99 - Front row Alvis looks at Sixways

EXETER prop forward James Alvis could be the latest new arrival at Sixways. more...

10/12/99 - Turner dreams of cup miracle

GRAHAM Turner believes Hereford United have a chance of making more FA Cup headlines against mighty Leicester City tomorrow. more...

Manchester 7 Worcester 36

Saturday, September 4, 1999. more...

01/03/00 - Taylor's Harriers return

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers utility player Steve Taylor is returning to Aggborough after a loan spell with Halesowen Town. more...

28/07/99 - Top flight decision delayed

WORCESTER Rugby Club's fight to get into Allied Dunbar Premiership One has been put on hold. more...

11/12/99 - Booking a place in club's history

HEREFORD United's former FA Cup hero Ricky George is writing a book to recall his double sporting triumph. more...

Worcester 73 Rugby Lions 0

Saturday, September 11, 1999. more...

3/3/00 - Harriers gear up for important four days

JAN Molby believes the next four days could be the most crucial of the season for his table-topping Kidderminster Harriers side. more...

2/8/99 - Battle goes to High Court

THE legal challenge that could see Rotherham and Worcester Rugby Clubs promoted to the Allied Dunbar Premiership One is to be heard in the High Court. more...

13/12/99 - Parry so close to FA Cup stardom

PAUL Parry reflected on the moment when he came within inches of writing his name into FA Cup folklore. more...

Worcester 21 Rotherham 10

Saturday, September 25, 1999 more...

Optimistic 4/3/00 - Marsh has promotion as his aim

EXPERIENCED midfielder Mike Marsh is convinced Kidderminster Harriers have the right credentials to clinch Football League promotion. more...

3/8/99 - Bridgend clash to pull in fans

WORCESTER Rugby Club will be battling it out against Welsh Premiership side Bridgend at the first ever Sixways Open Day. more...

14/12/99 - Parry sights on move to big time

CLUBS are queuing up to take a look at Hereford United's teenage sensation Paul Parry. more...

7/3/00 - Supersub to star in latest outing

HOT-shot Ian Foster will return to table-topping Kidderminster Harriers' starting line-up for tonight's Nationwide Conference clash at Doncaster Rovers (7.45). more...

04/08/99 - Old guard keep Sixways places

WORCESTER Rugby Club have kept faith with the old guard as they step up their pre-season programme with Sunday's match against Bridgend. more...

15/12/99 - Tickets on sale for cup replay

HEREFORD United have been allocated 3,400 tickets for their FA Cup third round replay at Leicester City next Wednesday. more...

London Welsh 19 Worcester 20

Saturday, October 2, 1999 more...

08/03/00 - Diamonds have edge

MANAGER Jan Molby believes Rushden & Diamonds are still favourites to win the Nationwide Conference -- despite his side storming into a four point lead at the top of the table. more...

17/12/99 - Replay thoughts put to one side

THOUGHTS of their FA Cup replay with Leicester City will be banned for Hereford United's players tomorrow. more...

Worcester 33 Coventry 15

Friday, October 8, 1999 more...

5/8/99 - Duckworth backs Rotherham bid

ROTHERHAM Rugby Club believe their High Court challenge is not being taken seriously -- even though they are ready to pay a £100,000 security charge. more...

21/12/99 - Don't write us off says United cup ace

HEREFORD United's teenage star Paul Parry says they can still pull off an upset in tomorrow's FA Cup third round replay at Leicester City. more...

Wakefield 15 Worcester 84

Saturday, October 16, 1999 more...

10/3/00 - Reynolds peace plan for Harriers

A FORMER chairman of Kidderminster Harriers is prepared to wait four years for the Nationwide Conference leaders to pay him back a loan of £212,563. more...

6/8/99 - Alvis facing Sixways trial

EXETER prop forward James Alvis will be on trial for Worcester as part of the club's first Open Day at Sixways on Sunday. more...

22/12/99 - Turner plans United miracle

YOUNGSTERS Paul Parry and Gavin Williams have been pinpointed as the key men as Hereford United bid for more FA Cup glory tonight. more...

West Hartlepool 9 Worcester 58

Saturday, October 23, 1999 more...

10/3/00 - Harriers aim to open up seven points gap

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will be bidding to open up a seven points gap at the top of the Nationwide Conference table tomorrow when they entertain Altrincham at Aggborough (3.00). more...

7/8/99 - Hassan quits by mutual consent

WORCESTER Rugby Club have confirmed they have parted company with former rugby league utility back Phil Hassan. more...

22/12/99 - O'Neill hopes hit by injury to Heskey

AN injury to England striker Emile Heskey has boosted Hereford United's hopes of Cup glory at Leicester City tonight. more...

Kendal 27, Worcester 44

Saturday, November 13, 1999 more...

11/3/00 - Molby trial for young Saint

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby is running the rule over a young centre-half who is on Premier Division Southampton's books. more...

11/08/99 - Alvis may provide answer

WORCESTER Rugby Club are set to decide whether Exeter prop James Alvis can solve a mini crisis in their front row. more...

11/3/00 - Former Blues skipper in a confident mood

DEFENDER Ian Clarkson believes Kidderminster Harriers need have no fears about what to expect in the Football League if they clinch promotion from the Nationwide Conference. more...

12/08/99 - Trialists to start Sixways game

WORCESTER Rugby Club are fielding a mixture of trialists and newcomers in their friendly at home to Llanharan tomorrow. more...

23/12/99 - United almost hit the jackpot

GRAHAM Turner reflected today on how close his Hereford United team came to another £300,000 FA Cup windfall. more...

Worcester 78 Waterloo 10

Saturday, November 20, 1999. more...

15/03/00 - Injured Dane's lay-off shock

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers midfielder Thomas Skovbjerg is expected to be out of action for at least eight months. more...

14/08/99 - Confident for court hearing

ROTHERHAM Rugby Club are confident of victory in their High Court case against the game's ruling bodies. more...

24/12/99 - Sturgess confident of United recovery

PAUL Sturgess is confident Hereford United can shake off their FA Cup blues in time for Monday's Nationwide Conference derby with Kidderminster Harriers at Edgar Street (1.00). more...

Leeds 20 Worcester 9

Saturday, November 27, 1999 more...

17/03/00 - Stamps hoping for Harriers to seal win

TABLE-topping Kidderminster Harriers will have defender Scott Stamps back in their squad for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference clash at struggling Welling United (3.0). more...

17/08/99 - Cooke's promotion hopes

WORCESTER will be playing Second Division rugby this season after Rotherham lost yesterday's High Court case against the game's ruling bodies. more...

30/12/99 - Bulls call for Wall as James is ruled out

JAMES Wall is set for a rare starting appearance for Hereford United at Kidderminster Harriers on Monday. more...

Worcester 35 Orrell 32

Saturday, December 4, 1999 more...

18/03/00 - Clarke all ready for life in the big time

EXPERIENCED goalkeeper Tim Clarke is convinced ambitious Kidderminster Harriers can hit back from their title-chasing stutter against Altrincham last Saturday and go on to secure a place in the Football League. more...

19/08/99 - Summer signings set to bond

WORCESTER Rugby Club have included 13 of their summer signings for the training weekend in Cornwall. more...

07/01/00 - Rare free weekend for Bulls

HEREFORD United have the rare luxury of a Saturday off tomorrow. more...

Exeter 16 Worcester 10

Saturday, Decmber 11, 1999 more...

20/3/00 - Molby rings changes for cup clash

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will parade a number of players who have been on the fringe of the first team for tonight's Worcestershire FA Senior Cup semi-final clash against cash-strapped Bromsgrove Rovers at Aggborough (7.45). more...

21/08/99 - Ladies join Dutch party

THREE members of Worcester Ladies' rugby team are setting off to Europe to represent England on a Summer development tour. more...

08/01/00 - Room to improve as Bulls reflect

A WEEKEND free of games provides an opportunity to assess Hereford United's season so far. more...

Worcester 30 Moseley 22

Saturday, December 18, 1999 more...

21/3/00 - Rushden clash will be all ticket

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' Nationwide Conference showdown with title rivals Rushden & Diamonds at Aggborough on Saturday, April 8, will now be an all-ticket affair. more...

23/8/99 - Cusworth in full-back poser

WORCESTER Rugby Club are facing a problem at full-back less than two weeks before the start of the new season. more...

14/1/99 - Injuries hamper Hereford hopes

INJURIES and illness are threatening to leave Hereford United decimated for tomorrow's FA Umbro Trophy third round tie at Billericay Town (3.00). more...

Worcester 8 London Irish 12

Monday, January 3, 2000 more...

22/3/00 - Molby set to snap up new player

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby is hoping to have a new player in his table-topping side for Saturday's Nationwide Conference clash against relegation-threatened Telford United at Aggborough. more...

15/1/00 - Turner tips his players for non-league call-up

HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner is backing at least one of his players to get an England call-up this season. more...

Worcester 6 Leeds 12

Saturday, January 8, 2000 more...

23/8/99 - Yapp stars as Gold `n' Blues win tour game

WORCESTER stepped up their pre-season warm-up with a comfortable 43-14 friendly victory over a Cornwall President's XV in Redruth. more...

17/01/00 - New additions on hold

GRAHAM Turner has admitted that Hereford United's shock FA Umbro Trophy exit may prevent him making any more new signings this season. more...

Orrell 3 Worcester 41

Saturday, January 15, 2000. more...

25/8/99 - Alvis signs and takes on Wasps

NEW signing James Alvis is included in Worcester Rugby Club's squad to face National Cup champions Wasps in a pre-season warm-up match at Sixways on Saturday (3pm). more...

22/01/00 - Boss backs Edgar Street plans

HEREFORD United's Director of Football Graham Turner has given his backing to fresh plans to redevelop Edgar Street. more...

Waterloo 12 Worcester 22

Saturday, January 22, 2000 more...

26/8/99 - Wasps want Dallaglio at Sixways

LAWRENCE Dallaglio is a possible late inclusion for the London Wasps squad to play against Worcester at Sixways on Saturday. more...

28/1/00 - United suffering from Cup blues

HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner believes his players are still suffering from the after-effects of their FA Cup run. more...

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Worcester 57 West Hartlepool 3

Saturday, February 12, 2000 more...

27/8/99 - Hughes handed problem position

CENTRE Duncan Hughes has been asked to fill Worcester Rugby Club's problem full-back berth for tomorrow's final pre-season game at home to cup holders Wasps. more...

02/09/99 - Lock out as injury sidelines forward

WORCESTER lock Dave Sims will miss the start of the league campaign with a foot injury. more...

29/1/00 - Cup run keeps United finances on even keel

HEREFORD United's FA Cup run has saved them from having a serious cash-flow problem over the next few weeks. more...

Worcester 41 Wakefield 32

Saturday, February 26, 2000 more...

03/09/99 - Debut delight

WORCESTER'S boy wonder Andrew Higgins will make his full debut as the Gold `n' Blues start their league campaign at Manchester tomorrow. more...

4/2/00 - Double defence booster for Bulls

HEREFORD United are set for a double boost in tomorrow's Nationwide Conference match at Northwich Victoria. more...

Coventry 35 Worcester 28

Saturday, March 11, 2000. more...

06/09/99 - Red card anguish for lock

LOCK Richard Denhardt has become the first Worcester Rugby Club player to be sent off in five years. more...

5/2/00 - Turner set to go for more loan rangers

HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner has not ruled out further expeditions into the loan signing market. more...

06/09/99 - A dream start but Cooke raps side

WORCESTER Rugby Club's new chief executive Geoff Cooke described Saturday's 36-7 victory at Manchester as a "dream performance". more...

10/2/00 - Youngsters lift United

THREE of Hereford United's talented youngsters have signed two-year extensions to their contracts. more...

Worcester 23 London Welsh 10

Saturday, March 25, 2000 more...

07/09/99 - All Star prop back in frame

PROP Tony Windo said he will be playing for the whole of Worcester Rugby Club when he takes on England's World Cup hopefuls tonight. more...

11/2/00 - James selection poser for Bulls

TONY James is ready to give Hereford United Director of Football Graham Turner a selection headache tomorrow. more...

08/09/99 - Top view delights Sixways director

LES Cusworth has described Worcester Rugby Club's new stand as boasting one of the best views in the land. more...

18/2/00 - United return home at last

HEREFORD United must get used to home comforts again when they entertain Dover Athletic in the Nationwide Conference tomorrow (3.00). more...

Worcester 30 Henley Hawks 8

Saturday, April 15, 2000 more...

19/2/00 - Hereford roducing eye-catching talent

HAVE any of Hereford United's talented youngsters got what it takes to make a name for themselves in the game? more...

Rugby Lions 21 Worcester 15

Saturday, April 22, 2000 more...

13/9/99 - Power pack is too hot for Rugby

WORCESTER Rugby Club sailed to the top of an embryonic league table with a 73-0 demolition of Rugby Lions. more...

24/2/00 - United appoint new directors

HEREFORD United have appointed Grenville Smith and Steve Bayliss on to their board of directors. more...

Worcester 39 Manchester 15

Saturday, April 29, 2000 more...

Transfer delay for the Harriers

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are now unlikely to make a new signing before Saturday's home Nationwide Conference clash with Telford United. more...

16/9/99 - Merlin added to Sixways squad

DAVE Merlin has been drafted into Worcester Rugby Club's squad for their Allied Dunbar Pre-miership Two clash at Henley Hawks on Satur-day. more...

25/2/00 - Turner set to extend loans

HEREFORD United are confident they can extend the loan deals of goalkeeper Scott Cooksey and defender Tom White. more...

Moseley 34 Worcester 17

Saturday, May 6, 2000. more...

24/3/00 - Molby's title-chasers gunning for revenge

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will be bidding to step up their Nationwide Conference promotion push tomorrow when they go on a revenge mission against relegation-threatened Telford United at Aggborough (3.0). more...

17/9/99 - Baxter hit by injury

NICK Baxter has been ruled out of Worcester Rugby Club's Allied Dunbar Premiership Two clash at Henley Hawks tomorrow (3.0). more...

26/2/00 - Turner delighted at additions to board

HEREFORD United have at last brought their board of directors up to full strength with the election this week of Grenville Smith and Steve Bayliss. more...

25/3/00 - Horne turns down Molby

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have missed out on the chance of signing former Wales captain Barry Horne. more...

17/9/99 - Argentinians will train at Sixways

WORCESTER Rugby Club are set to play a major part in the preparation for the World Cup with the news that a second international side is using Sixways as a training base. more...

25/3/00 - Harriers rise takes Molby by surprise

MANAGER Jan Molby admits to being surprised by the speed of Kidderminster Harriers progress this season. more...

20/9/99 - Sixways fans can see All Blacks

THE New Zealand All Blacks have confirmed that they will be performing an open training session at Worcester Rugby Club. more...

28/2/00 - Cooksey and White to stay with Hereford

ON-loan pair Scott Cooksey and Tom White have joined Hereford United for a second month. more...

29/03/00 - Title rivals close the gap

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have had their lead at the top of the Nationwide Conference table trimmed to four points. more...

20/9/99 - Victory boost for Cusworth

LES Cusworth believes Worcester's victory over Henley Hawks may prove crucial in the fight for promotion this season. more...

3/3/00 - We can still do it, says Turner

HEREFORD United's title dream is still alive, insists Director of Football Graham Turner. more...

30/3/00 - Harriers chase Ipswich striker

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby was hoping to beat today's Nationwide Conference transfer deadline by snapping up striker Neil Midgley on loan from First Division Ipswich Town. more...

Walker aims for repeat against old pals

FLYING winger Mat Walker is looking to turn the tables on his old club Rotherham by repeating his sensational Sixways hat-trick. more...

4/3/00 - Turner plea for more promotion positions

HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner has joined the growing number of calls for increased promotion places in the Nationwide Conference. more...

31/3/00 - Molby moves to wrap up Midgley loan deal

STRIKER Neil Midgley will join up with his new Kidderminster Harriers team-mates tomorrow for a special training session. more...

24/9/99 - Baxter back for title crunch

WORCESTER'S try-scoring king Nick Baxter will be firing on all cylinders as title rivals Worcester and Rotherham go on a collision course at Sixways tomorrow. more...

10/3/00 - Turner hands chance to Quy

HEREFORD United have handed Andy Quy the chance to re-establish himself in goal. more...

1/4/00 - Harriers as good as the Robins

MANAGER Jan Molby believes Kidderminster Harriers are strong enough to be at least as successful as Football League newcomers Cheltenham Town. more...

27/9/99 - Worcester clinch key win with late try

WORCESTER have drawn first blood in the psychological league championship battle by beating their main rivals Rotherham 21-10 at Sixways. more...

11/3/00 - Picking up a sponge between matches

HEREFORD United midfielder Ian Rodgerson is all set to pick up the `magic sponge' when his playing career finishes. more...

04/04/00 - Molby lands top honour

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby has received a massive boost ahead of his side's Nationwide Conference title showdown with Rushden & Diamonds on Saturday. more...

27/9/99 - Sixways spellbound by New Zealand's all stars

JONAH Lomu has hinted he could be joining English rugby for good after the Rugby World Cup. more...

14/03/00 - Bulls in mood to extend great run

IN-form Hereford United have a chance to make it 12 games without defeat in the Nationwide Conference when lowly Woking visit Edgar Street tonight (7.45). more...

5/4/00 - Harriers odds-on to take the title

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are odds-on favourites to clinch promotion from the Nationwide Conference. more...

17/03/00 - Key duo bid for Bulls recalls

SKIPPER Ian Wright and striker Paul Fewings could return to Hereford United's starting line-up for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference game at Forest Green Rovers (3.00). more...

28/9/99 - Sixways lock set to return at Welsh

WORCESTER lock Richard Denhardt is available for selection again after serving a three-match ban for the punch that saw him sent off in the opening match of the season. more...

18/03/00 - Turner maintains his challenge

EVER the optimist, Hereford United's Director of Football Graham Turner is still not throwing in the towel on their Nationwide Conference title chances. more...

6/4/00 - Victory vital says Talbot

RUSHDEN and Diamonds manager Brian Talbot has admitted that the destiny of the Nationwide Conference title is now out of their hands -- on the eve of Saturday's showdown at Kidderminster Harriers. more...

29/9/99 - Centre Woof signs at Sixways

WORCESTER Rugby Club have delved into the transfer market yet again to capture centre Shaun Woof from Waterloo. more...

24/3/00 - Rivals hoping for big favour

HEREFORD United can do rivals Kidderminster Harriers a huge favour tomorrow if they can upset fellow title-chasers Rushden and Diamonds tomorrow. more...

07/04/00 - Players gear up for the big one

FORMER Liverpool and Danish international Jan Molby hopes his big match pedigree will rub off on his Kidderminster Harriers players for their crunch match with Nationwide Conference title rivals Rushden and Diamonds at Aggborough tomorrow (3pm). more...

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