KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have parted company with manager Phil Brown following the club’s failure to achieve promotion from the National League North.
Harriers have confirmed the departure of Brown and his assistant Neil McDonald with immediate effect.
Brown’s final game in charge of the club saw Kidderminster lose 2-1 against Chester at Aggborough in the play-off semi-finals.
That came after the club failed to win the title and promotion on the final day of the season following a shock 2-1 defeat at Southport.
The club have already begun the process of appointing Brown’s successor.
Harriers chairman Richard Lane said: “Whilst we came very close to achieving our goal, the outcome of the season ultimately proved bitterly disappointing.
“We remain firmly focused on our primary objective for the club, which is returning to the National League, we feel now is the right time to make changes before embarking our future campaign.
“I would personally like to thank both Phil and Neil for their efforts during their time with Kidderminster Harriers and we wish them nothing but the best for the future and their next challenge.
“The process of appointing a new manager is already underway and we hope to update our loyal supporters on that soon.”
Brown became Harriers boss in January 2024 with the club bottom of the National League table.
He initially signed a deal until the end of the season and won six of his first eight matches in charge but was unable to prevent the club from suffering relegation.
The 65-year-old signed a new two-year deal to remain at Aggborough following the final game of the 2023/24 campaign.
And Brown looked set to return Harriers to the National League at the first attempt after the club embarked on a 13-game unbeaten run at the end of the season.
However, Kidderminster lost at Southport on the final day of the season which allowed Brackley Town to clinch the title and promotion.
Harriers then entered the play-offs and had home advantage against Chester in the semi-final only to surrender an early lead in a narrow defeat.
