Potential investor could save Harriers

Warwickshire-based businessman Chris Swan has today moved to the front of the queue of potential investors that could save Kidderminster Harriers.

The entrepreneur is believed to have been in touch with all three of Harriers' major shareholders, including current chairman David Reynolds, to express an interest.

Harriers need £150,000 by the end of the month to avoid going into administration which, not to mention the financial implications, would also incur a 10-point deduction from the league.

They also have an additional charge of financial irregularities hanging over their heads, relating to discrepancies regarding a Financial Reporting Initiative, which is likely to be resolved at a second personal hearing a week today.

But Swan, who made his money in property development and car parts, could hold the key to safeguarding their future.

He already has the backing of former chairman Barry Norgrove, who relinquished his majority shareholding to Reynolds in return for a £93,000 investment into the club two months ago.

Those two, along with Wayne Jones, from Harriers' parent company Aggborough Holdings and must step aside if Swan were to take charge.

On the field, the team are preparing as usual for a home game with Kettering on Saturday, looking to focus on football despite the turmoil behind the scenes.

And defender Tom Sharpe has took the time out to hail goalkeeper Danny Lewis, the club's regular No 1 this season, as a big reason behind their charge into the Blue Square Premier play-off spots.

Sharpe said: "I think we have a fairly solid defensive unit. Danny is, I think, one of the best goalkeepers in the League.

"He is good to have behind you as you know that he is going to be able to make saves and stop things that others might not be able to.

"There is nobody in the division that we look at and say we're too worried about when we work together as a unit."