Phil Brown appointed Harriers manager
He comes in after the departure of Russ Penn
Kidderminster Harriers FC has confirmed the appointment of Phil Brown as Manager, initially until the end of the current season.
Across two decades as a player, he made over 650 appearances for the likes of Hartlepool and Bolton Wanderers before transitioning into management, notably with Hull City. In four years with the Tigers he helped them achieve a first ever promotion to the Premier League.
Brown has also guided Southend to promotion to League One and successfully steered Barrow to safety in the EFL in 2022. His managerial career to-date has also included spells with Preston and Swindon Town.
Harriers Technical Director, Dean Holdsworth, said: “This is a significant appointment for us as a Club and shows the Chairman and Club’s ambition. We needed to be clear about the Club’s situation right now, but also the ambition for the future, and act accordingly to both. First is the next 18 games, and then we’ll reflect on where we are and what’s required going forward.
“Phil Brown is someone who has a proven track record of delivering against the odds when required. With the loyal support we have had from fans so far, through a tough time, performances and results will improve and we can get smiles on faces.
“His experience and contacts, along with his high standards will add to the strong foundations of the good squad and experienced players with have with us, and platform established here by Russ Penn and Jimmy O’Connor.
“Of the many, many excellent applications we had for the post – and we thank them for their interest – we can’t think of anyone better than Phil to lead that charge.”
On becoming Harriers Manager, Phil Brown said: “I was immediately drawn to the passion that the Chairman and Board of Kidderminster have for their club, and their desire to succeed.
“There’s no getting away from the fact we are in a battle, but the picture is clear in terms of what we want to try and achieve, and it’s a challenge I am looking forward to sinking my teeth into.”
Phil Brown will take charge of team affairs after the game with Altrincham at Aggborough on Saturday. Jimmy O’Connor will oversee the set-up of the team for the FA Trophy tie for which Brown will be in attendance.