ADAM Murray enjoyed a ‘picture perfect’ start to life as Kidderminster Harriers boss following an opening day victory against Scarborough Athletic.
The game’s only goal came courtesy of Reece Devine as Murray and Harriers began the National League North season with a home win at Aggborough.
And while Murray praised his side for putting their bodies on the line, he admits there is still plenty for Harriers to improve on.
Murray said: “The most important thing [is to win], especially being at home.
“There was a lot excitement, tension and anxiety and you could feel it in the build up.
“The game panned out totally different to what we planned but we adapted.
“It was nice to be back in proper football, it turned into a fight and a traditional National League North game.
“They’re the games that win you a league. Everything can be fluffy and nice but they’re the games that get you titles and get you promoted.
“Games where you’re not getting your own way, you’ve got to put your body on the line and we did that.
“It’s the perfect picture because it’s a win, there were some really good bits but still so many bits we need to improve on.”
The Harriers boss also opened up on his tactical approach for the season ahead.
And Murray insists Harriers will look to chase games if trailing but will also look to solidify his side if protecting a lead.
Murray added: “I’m the first to admit, it’s been my biggest challenge as a coach over the last 15 years in terms of sometimes I overthink things.
“I have got a plan and a plan on a plan for a plan.
“At this level, I’m the type of guy where, if it’s one-nil the other way, there’ll be games we possibly lose by three or four because I like to go for those games.
“I don’t like being safe but when we’re one-nil up I want to make us solid. But I don’t like being caught too deep and being stuck where you can’t get out.
“It’s just trying to find the balance but the players have to carry out the ideas and credit to them, they were outstanding.”
