In-form Kidderminster Harriers told to be fearless ahead of FA Trophy test
Assistant manager Stuart Watkiss has urged in-form Kidderminster Harriers to be fearless against Morecambe in the FA Trophy.
The fourth-round tie at Aggborough was originally scheduled for last Saturday but was postponed due to adverse weather. It is now set for Tuesday night (7.45pm K/O).
Kidderminster head into the game on the back of six consecutive National League North victories, while Morecambe have struggled in the division above.
Harriers assistant boss Watkiss said: "We're doing okay at the moment, we have had a good festive period and picked up some decent results.
"It's a break from the league regime, but it is a really good game. It will provide us with a different challenge but one we are looking forward to.
"They have good players with pedigree who have been at good clubs. It will be an interesting game, it is one to look forward to. It should be a good spectacle and football match.
"At the moment we are used to winning games, which is a great habit to have, and Morecambe are not.
"We respect them massively. You have to give the coach credit, he sticks to his philosophy. The games that I have seen, they could have easily taken nine points from nine, but they have taken zero.
"If we are not at it or that three or four per cent down than what we have been, then we will get beat. But, if we can maintain what we have been doing then there is no need to fear them or be scared. We have to look to beat them."
Harriers saw off Corby Town and Worksop Town to reach this stage of the competition. Winners in the fourth round will receive £5,250 in prize money and advance to the last 16, with victory marking Kidderminster's third consecutive appearance in the fifth round.
"We have found a winning formula and long may that continue," Watkiss added. "The lads seem to be comfortable doing what they are being asked to, and winning breeds confidence.
"We are at a stage where we are looking forward to matches and challenges, we are coming out of the right side at the moment and it is a good place to be.
"My experience in football tells me there is something always around the corner, but we are enjoying at the moment. We are very aware things can change very quickly."
Meanwhile, on Wednesday in the Southern Central Premier, Stourbridge welcome Quorn looking to continue their upturn in results.
In the Northern One West, Darlaston Town entertain Avro.
