It ain't down to me says McPhee

Harriers have yet to lose or even concede a goal since the England C international pulled on a red and white shirt for the first time against his hometown club Eastbourne at the end of last month, recording three wins and a draw out of four games.

When the 25-year-old signed from troubled Weymouth, his new club had lost four out of their last five league games.

The outlook is far rosier now and - with games in hand on all the teams above them - the fate of the club's play-off challenge is in their own hands, despite their sixth place.

Yet McPhee is taking none of the credit for the upturn in fortunes - it's a team effort.

He said: "I don't think it's me that has made all the difference, it's just that the boys have got their confidence back and are starting to play to their potential. It started against Eastbourne and has continued from there.

"The ability in the camp is frightening, I really don't see a weakness in the team. I think the squad are starting to realise what they can do, that's why we have turned a corner.

"It's great to be here, the lads have all accepted me and are a great bunch of players. It's an exciting time for the club."

McPhee is contracted to Harriers until the end of the season, with a view to a new one-year extension if both sides are happy in the summer.

It was the player's decision to keep the deal relatively short-term, to protect both parties if the move did not work out.

So far, so good - the former Brighton trainee may well be at Aggborough next season.

He said: "When we spoke about that originally, the manager left it to me the duration of the contract, so I decided to sign until the end of the season with a view to another year - if things go well.

"In my mind, if it didn't go well, or if I didn't do what was expected of me, then neither of us were tied to anything long-term.

"We will have another chat in the summer and I am sure we will come to the right decision for both parties again."