Harriers face Torquay on Setanta

Kidderminster face another tough test in the Blue Square Premier as they host Torquay in front of the Setanta cameras tonight (7:45pm).

The Harriers come into the match in much better form, with seven points from their last three games, than their opponents, who have endured a tough start to their campaign.

Widely installed as one of the favourites for promotion, the Gulls have only an opening day win and a draw with York last Thursday to show for their troubles.

Nonetheless, Paul Buckle's side remain talented enough to cause damage, a fact Harriers boss Mark Yates is keenly aware of.

He said: "Torquay on their day are a threat to anymore. We will afford them the proper respect, like we always do, but I truly believe that on our day we can beat anybody in this league.

"It is important we carry on what we are doing. We have picked up over the last three games and this month we need to continue that. The squad are starting to believe in ourselves and that is all important."

Pleasing results in those last three games have been matched by a lack of errors, which cost the side dear in their opening three fixtures. With a young and nearly new team, Yates is convinced his side are growing in stature.

He said: "We are a young side and the boys need experience. They are working very hard on the training ground and it is starting to click.

"The only way is up for this team now. We have the talent in our squad to cause anybody damage and these boys will continue to grow. I believe that the recruitment policy we have in place is working."

The Aggborough coffers will be swelled to the tune of £8,000 for their first Setanta appearance, which rises to £13,000 for each televised home game after that.

Torquay will be less pleased, netting just £2,000 as the visitors. Kiddie need not laugh, that is the baseline rate for each away team featured in a Blue Square Premier match featured live on Setanta.