MotM: 04-10-25. Peterborough Sports (A) Foulkes

[Phil]

Websites: https://harriers-online.co.uk/khfc/league-links/peterborough-sports/

Referee: Jack Churchill from Manchester

Match Tickets: https://psfc.ktckts.com/event/pbs2526h05/peterborough-sports-vs-kidderminster-harriers

Coach Tickets: https://harriers.ktckts.com/event/kid2526at6/peterborough-sports-vs-kidderminster-harriers-away-travel
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Reports:

KHFC: https://harriers.co.uk/news/2025/10/04/recap-peterborough-sports-2-1-harriers/

Shuttle: https://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/sport/25518161.turbines-topple-harriers-phil-browns-peterborough-claim-win/

Sports: https://psfc.co.uk/match-reports/f/turbines-secure-victory-over-harriers

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[Taffman]

PB's interview post his cup defeat was interesting, he will really be up for beating the harriers by any means.

[harry211]

I listened to his interview after the cup defeat and it all sounded very similar to what we heard. "Something is very wrong at this club."

[Dan]

A lot riding on this game in terms of how the fan base perceive Murray. It’ll certainly give the people that adore Phil brown another leg to stand on if we do lose

[tonythescout]

Brown will have them well up for it and they will be anyway given our FT status etc etc
Can see us getting turned over 1-0.

[andrewb]

so far predictions are -

1for Peterborough win
2 for a draw
9 optimists for Harriers win

dont forget this is first OCTOBER game ! - https://www.harriers-online.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=286

[Taffman]

What about a sweepstake for what minute Dibble goes down for a poorly knee? I reckon the 21st minute.

[Krasnyi]

What about a sweepstake for what minute Dibble goes down for a poorly knee? I reckon the 21st minute.

And 75th in second half.

That knee must be a concern.

[auspice]

Of course, if we get a spell of momentum, the Sports' keeper will have a mystery injury too.

[Mirage Molby]

Murray’s strategy is to ignore the Phil Brown factor. I’m not sure about this - I think the game will mean a lot to PB, as well as some of our players due to the emotional upheaval from last season. It’s still recent and raw, for the fans too.

Personally, I would address it head on as it’s hard to deny it being a key issue on Saturday.

PB aside this is likely to be a tough away game, but exactly the sort of scenario where we need to come away with three points if we have serious promotion aspirations.

I’m still in two minds whether to go or not.

[Paulwj]

Team selection will be interesting after Mr Murray announced “tweaks” .
Wonder if any incoming or out going will be announced?
Could be lots of stoppage time with goal keeper injuries.

[Mayo]

I'm not sure how much the sentimental element of this really bothers players, I tend to think it's far more relevant for fans. Obviously the few players who were involved in our promotion near miss will bear some mental scars from it, but I can't believe playing against the previous manager's new team really factors does it?

As for PB really wanting it, he might, but do his players really care any more than usual because he used to manage us? Doubt it personally.

[Phil]

Matty mentioned Joe Wright.

Is he here all season now. I thought it was just for the one game?

[Mirage Molby]

I'm not sure how much the sentimental element of this really bothers players, I tend to think it's far more relevant for fans. Obviously the few players who were involved in our promotion near miss will bear some mental scars from it, but I can't believe playing against the previous manager's new team really factors does it?

As for PB really wanting it, he might, but do his players really care any more than usual because he used to manage us? Doubt it personally.

It will certainly matter if we lose, both to the players and the fans. As pointed out above, it brings a spotlight to the near success of last season and where we are going this season. An obvious comparison will be made with the old manager and the new.

These sporting back stories are always interesting, to me anyway.

My expectation though is that we win

[Eggsontoast]

I seen xander training the gym on his own today not in the training gear? Dno if that means anything or his leaving, normally injured players normally train in there kiddy gear, not heard his injured either?