Kidderminster Harriers boss Russ Penn relishing the prospect to get caught into Premier League West Ham as non-leaguers purpose to bridge mammoth 113-place hole in plum FA Cup tie... with a bit assist from their Norwegian fan membership!
- Sixth-tier Kidderminster Harriers are set to host Premier League West Ham within the fourth spherical of the FA Cup on Saturday
- 113 locations separate the Nationwide League North facet from their opponents
- Kidderminster boss Russ Penn hopes his facet could make it a troublesome take a look at
- The membership's run has led to gratitude from native companies with pubs booked out
- BBC will present the match after win over Studying in final spherical wasn't televised
Kidderminster boss Russ Penn is able to hit West Ham with Harriers' secret weapon - their Norwegian supporters membership.
The Nationwide League North membership are 113 locations under David Moyes ' group within the pyramid however shall be roared on by 5,000 supporters at Aggborough, together with some from Scandinavia.
The Norway department of the Harriers supporters membership numbers practically 200 and several other are anticipated to fly in for the sport, with the membership offering eight tickets.
'They bring about a drum and create an incredible ambiance,' mentioned supervisor Russ Penn.
'They've actually helped us within the final couple of years. They've generated cash and I hope they've a implausible weekend.
'I did my press convention for this sport within the room which can turn out to be the BBC studio for the sport. Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer will sit there. It is fairly a actuality test - surreal.
'The membership seems tidy and we're making ready for one of many largest golf equipment in nation coming to city. There are eight pubs round city which have bought out tickets to look at it on TV.
'Native companies have texted me to thank me for our Cup run. It has generated revenue for the city which makes the whole lot extra particular.'
Kidderminster had been snubbed for reside protection within the third spherical and responded by creating an enormous upset, knocking out Championship membership Studying.
There was no likelihood of the tv corporations making an analogous oversight this time as they put together for what could possibly be one of many best shocks within the competitors's historical past.
Penn added: 'We had been disillusioned to not be on TV within the final spherical, regardless that I had guessed we would not be after wanting on the draw.
'They in all probability did not count on an upset however I feel we're revered by the nation a bit extra now. They're higher and fitter than us, which is why they're paid as a lot as they're.
'We should be on our sport and hope West Ham have an off day. If that occurs, who is aware of? We have now to consider historical past will be made someday, and let's hope it's on Saturday.
'We are going to 5,000 cheering us on, small altering rooms, and a pleasant tight pitch. Let's have it.'