Harriers must win to Southport boss

Kidderminster Harriers were today labelled "the biggest game of my reign" by Southport manager Liam Watson before the two sides meet in the Blue Square Premier.

Harriers go to Haig Avenue tomorrow for another potentially-pivotal clash of the two play-off chasers, with the visitors hot on the heels of the hosts.

Steve Burr's men will be ahead of the home side, who currently occupy the last play-off berth, should they take three points on Merseyside.

And that has made Watson's believe that his game is as important as any of the 363 previous matches in the nine years since he took charge.

He said: "I honestly believe that this game is the biggest game of my reign at Southport.

"Whatever happens this weekend, the rest of the run-in is going to be nip and tuck."

Burr was quick to the sing the praises of his opposite number for the way he has turned Southport around this season.

The Sandgrounders were reprieved from relegation last summer after Rushden & Diamonds were expelled from the division.

He said: "I think everybody would say they are a surprise package, because of where they finished last season.

"They actually got relegated - so they have done very well."

Harriers will be without midfielder Kyle Storer, who will miss both tomorrow and the Easter Monday visit of Newport County.

Storer is suspended for picking up 10 yellow cards but striker Steve Guinan is playing on, despite needing a minor operation on his nose.