THE ONLY manager to take Kidderminster to Wembley is tipping Mark Yates to repeat the feat by guiding them through Saturday's FA Trophy semi-final second leg at Northwich.

Aggborough legend Graham Allner has the distinction of leading Harriers to three finals at the home of English football in 1987, 1991 and 1995.

And the former Kidderminster boss is backing his former midfield general Yates to join him in the history books by turning their 2-0 first leg advantage into an aggregate victory.

Allner is convinced Harriers are upwardly mobile again and believes a possible trip to the new Wembley would banish the hangover of Football League relegation and off-field problems which have plagued the club.

"I think after the two or three years that Harriers have had they deserve an occasion again," said Allner, who now works as a scout for a company called Scouting Network.

"The club got used to big games and big occasions and has seen an awful lot of them over the last 20 years.

"But although it only seems like yesterday it's been 12 years since they were last at Wembley and there's a new generation of fans who have never experienced that.

"Mark seems to have got them back on the right road and if they could get to the final and it was to be played at Wembley it would be a great boost for the future of the club."

Allner's Harriers lifted the FA Trophy in 1987 after drawing 0-0 with Burton Albion at Wembley and beating them 2-0 in the replay at The Hawthorns with two Paul Davies goals.

He was also in charge when they lost 2-1 to Wycombe next to the Twin Towers in 1991 with David Hadley on target.

And Allner guided them to their final appearance at the old Wembley in 1995 when Yates and Co lost 2-1 after extra time to Woking with Paul Davies again scoring.

His scouting commitments have prevented him from seeing Harriers since October - but he still keeps a close eye on his beloved club and has confidence in them to finish the job at Victoria Park on Saturday.

"I had too much time and energy invested in the club over the years to not take an interest in what's happening there and they are obviously still very close to my heart," he said.

"I haven't been to see them since earlier in the season but from the reports I've heard and read they are capable of going away, putting in a strong and organised display and getting a result.

"I always think in two-legged semi-finals that it is important to get a good result in the home tie and a 2-0 lead from the home leg is massive.

"The omens are very good but I don't want to tempt fate. I just hope they can see the job through."