Phil Brown has been named as Kidderminster Harriers’ new boss on an initial deal until the end of the season.

Brown links up with former Bolton man Dean Holdsworth, who took up a technical director role at the National League club last month.

Kidderminster find themselves at the bottom of the table, having won four league games since the start of the campaign.

“I was immediately drawn to the passion that the chairman and board of Kidderminster have for their club and their desire to succeed,” Brown told the club’s website.

“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.”

Brown’s first game in charge is a home fixture against Altrincham in the FA Trophy fourth round this weekend.

Holdsworth added: “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 will reflect on where we are and what is 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 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.”