Chairman Barry Norgrove has said that Steve Burr has brought some 'buzz' to Aggborough Stadium as he continues to settle into his role as the club's new manager.

Burr was finally appointed successor to Mark Yates back towards the end of January, and roughly a month or so down the line the new man remains undefeated ahead of the visit of Histon to Aggborough on Saturday.

It stands to reason then that, in his first monthly report since Burr's arrival, there was only one topic of discussion likely to take centre stage, and the Chairman remains full of plaudits.

"He's done a fantastic job for us so far and obviously we're all delighted for him," said Norgrove.

"The beauty with Steve, I think, is that he has tried every player we have, or have had, on our books since he's been here.

"He's given them all a fair chance and he has seen everybody in action. One or two have gone out and one or two have been able to come in and he isn't just doing things for the sake of it, he is taking his time and gradually building the squad he wants and doing it fairly - that's really pleasing for us.

"He knows a lot of players and a lot of people and is always at games, day and night, so full credit to him for the work he has put in so far.

"That gives him that little bit of a buzz and I think that has come through to everyone else at the football club - everyone is buzzing! He has built up a good relationship with the players and the staff here, too."

Norgrove naturally won't get too carried away. As we speak, the team is on easily it's best run of the season and with an FA Trophy semi-final ahead, too, there's obvious feel-good factor around the place.

However, it's only fair to say that at some stage during any manager's reign, there will come much trickier times. The Chairman already fancies that Burr will remain as composed when things aren't going his way.

He added: "He is that determined to keep going and that determined to improve that even in defeat he'd pat you on the back and try and lift you.

"That is just the sort of person he is - and that is the sort of person you need in this day and age. With the financial state of the country and even the weather, a lot of us are on a bit of a downer - but Steve retains that enthusiasm and that can only help us."

Whilst the FA Trophy may well be on the back-burner whilst Harriers negotiate some vital Blue Square Premier fixtures over the coming weeks, it's difficult to ignore the carrot of a potential Wembley appearance that victory over Stevenage Borough in the semi-finals later this month would bring.

It would be just rewards for new boss Burr and the team's hard work, not to mention a massive occasion for the club's supporters. Keen to not be counting chickens, the Aggborough chief is naturally keen it happen.

"Just look at the Oxford game - I thought Steve did tremendously well with setting up the team and with the substitutions he made, and on the flip-side the players were absolutely fantastic, as well.

"Then take the supporters that day, what incredible backing we had. The players and staff to a man went over and applauded them at the end and they got a tremendous reception which they all appreciated.

"So to be in the semi-finals up against Stevenage, you can see what it means to all of them and it would be great for us to get that day out at Wembley again.

"Financially, too, it is the bonus for the season. It is just not possible to budget for Cup runs so to still be in the Trophy at this stage is wonderful for us.

"We're just urging all of our fans to come out on the 13th and support the players because it has been proved that it can make such a difference to the players."

Most tantalising of all, of course, is the fact that this term is by no means a 'Trophy season'. With nine points the gap between us and the top five - with the possibility of games in hand - there is still very much a chance that it could be glory on more than one front for Harriers this season.

The Chairman warns: "We're definitely still in there and we still want to push forward in that because, at the end of the day, it is our main aim each and every season.

"The League is your bread and butter and we all know that getting back up into League Two would bring a world of benefits to the football club and the supporters.

"We want to do both and we're going to give it our best shot, absolutely."

February has seen a Fans' Forum and an AGM come and go with some success, as supporters begin to adjust to life under Steve Burr.

Norgrove concluded by adding: "Everyone, I think, is realising now that we are living within our means, but in doing that are still performing well - look at the League and Trophy this season.

"We have been able to bring in an excellent Manager after losing one and hopefully the club and the fans can push together as one family to try and keep pushing forward to where we want to be."