KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS boss Adam Murray said he ‘could not celebrate’ his side’s dramatic late National League North win over Leamington at Aggborough on Monday.
Leamington fought back from two goals down to level it up in stoppage time – only for Ryley Reynolds to win it for Kidderminster with virtually the last kick of the game.
Theo Streete’s own goal put Harriers ahead after 10 minutes, with Jordan Tunnicliffe making it two just before the hour mark.
Owen Farmer pulled one back for the Brakes – but it was heartache in the end for Paul Holleran’s team.
Harriers manager Adam Murray told the club’s official YouTube page that he was still frustrated by the performance.
He said: “I’m kind of happy that 2,000 people got to share my frustration.
“I see so many good things in this team. I see so many positives and when they do what he’s asked of them and when they perform to their ability and their potential, we’re a really good team.
“But we’re not putting people to the sword at the moment, and we’re allowing people the chance to stay in games.
“And then we’re creating our own errors and again, every single goal we’ve conceded has been an error, we’ve conceded five goals with four being set pieces.
“So for the next opposition watching, I’ve done your homework for you.
“And with the amount of time we spent on set pieces this week, it’s frustrating. I’m pleased with the three points.
“But I was that frustrated I couldn’t celebrate the winner because it’s not it’s not where I need to be, and it’s not where these players want it to be, because I know how much they want it.
“They showed the mentality that we will go at the last minute and credit to the players for that.
“But I can’t do that for the rest of the season. We need more.”
Brakes boss Holleran admitted it was a painful way to end the game.
He told the club’s official website: That’s the reality of this league, unfortunately. If we’d been able to manage key moments in the game better. we’d probably be sitting here now talking about what a great comeback it was, but instead there’s the pain of a defeat.
“f we look at all three goals we could have done better. Having said that, there was lots to like about the way we came back in the second half. Owen’s free kick was great – he’s capable of that – and it was a super goal from Ethan to level things up.
“We’ve just got to rest up and reset now for Saturday. There’s a few bumps and bruises, but we’ll be ready to go again.”
