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Harriers the target for Fleetwood

Kidderminster Harriers manager Mark Yates has warned his side they are there to be shot down when Fleetwood come to town in the FA Cup.

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The big-spending Blue Square North side - who play in the league below - boast the likes of former Villa full-back Alan Wright, ex-Coventry midfielder Claus Jorgensen and one-time Everton defender John Hills in their ranks.

Yates will pit his wits against former Albion and Harriers midfielder Micky Mellon in the opposing dugout at Aggborough tomorrow (3pm), with a place in Sunday's draw for the first round proper up for grabs.

The home side also look as if captain Chris McPhee will be fit for selection after training today, with striker Robbie Matthews starting the second game of a three-match ban.

McPhee is ideal to slot into his spot alongside Matthew Barnes-Homer, with Aaron Farrell possibly dropping to the bench.

And Fleetwood are the underdogs, having already come through two rounds to get this far, but the Harriers boss - who led his side to the third round last year - is wary of taking anything for granted.

He said: "Fleetwood have got some good players and are reported to have a decent budget, more than twice ours I am told. They are doing really well in their league, so they will be confident.

"Believe me, they will fancy their chances of coming down here and causing an upset. Sometimes you can relax a bit in these sort of ties, knowing that you are firm favourites, but that will not be the case this weekend. We certainly won't be taking them likely.

"They are a club on the up, but there is nothing to fear. It's a home game - where we are strong - so as long as we do our job we should be fine."

Harriers are slashing ticket prices for the cup tie, with admission to seated areas for the ground £13 for adults, £8 for concessions and £5 for under-16's.

Admission to the terraces will be at the lower price £10 for adults, £5 for concessions and £2 for under-16's. The game will be a pay-on-the-day affair.

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