MIDFIELDER John Finnigan believes he still has something to offer and pledges to get back to his best for Harriers' 2010-11 campaign.

The 34-year-old has given fans a tantalising glimpse of what he's capable in a nine-game sequence, which coincided with the Aggborough outfit's best run of the season.

Finnigan has experienced an interesting first season since signing a two-year deal at the club in the summer, acting as caretaker manager over Christmas after Mark Yates' departure and then becoming new boss' Steve Boss assistant in January.

Ironically, the dual role of player/coach suited Finnigan who produced some sparkling performances during January and February.

But injuries and his greater coaching responsibilities sparked fears that he may concentrate on the assistant manager's role next year, but after speaking to Burr he's decided to play a role on the pitch.

He said: "I still feel that I can bring something to the team so my aim is to make sure I am right for next season and that's what the manager wants me to do as well.

"I think that the run of games that I had when Steve Burr joined showed that I am still able to play well and have an impact.

"It's been a stop/start season because of injuries and all I want to do is prepare properly in the summer and show what I can do.

"I don't know if it's my age but it has taken me longer to recover from niggly injuries and sometimes I have made it worse by coming back too early."

The former Cheltenham man is nearing a return after a lengthy absence because of a calf injury and could play some part in Harriers' Blue Square Premier trips to Barrow tonight (7.45pm kick-off) and Gateshead (3pm kick-off) on Saturday.

Despite being in no danger of relegation and being too far off the play-offs, Harriers could have a say on who wins the league and gets relegated. They face Barrow twice, as well as going to Gateshead and entertain Stevenage in April.

Finnigan though believes the squad must concentrate on ending the season well and earning contracts for the next campaign.

"Going to Barrow and Gateshead is a test but that's just the way the fixtures have fallen," commented Finnigan.

"We'll just have to go there and make sure we continue our good performances.

"Our performances over the weekend were better than the results suggest.

"Apart from our errors, we were the better side against Altrincham and against Rushden and Diamonds we had opportunities to win the game.

"We just need to cut out those mistakes and the results will come.

"We could have a big say on things at the top of the table. Barrow and Gateshead are still not out of trouble and we have Stevenage at home as well.

"As the gaffer has said to the players, wherever they want to play next season, it all depends on how they play until of this campaign.

"It's up to them and there's plenty of reasons for the squad to keep performing."

Finnigan also believes captain Chris McPhee will bounce back from his penalty miss in Monday's 1-1 draw with Rushden and Diamonds.

He added: "People miss penalties all of the time, including internationals, it's just one of those things," commented Finnegan.

"You're a hero if you score and he was brave enough to step up to it.

"He decided to put it down the middle and unfortunately the keeper hasn't moved but I am sure he will just chalk it up to experience."

With two long away trips in the space of three days, Burr is set to use his squad to its fullest and may hand chances to impress to David McDermott, James Lawrie and Lloyd Kerry. Brian Smikle is also doubt with an ankle injury.

Barrow welcome back top scorer Jason Walker to the side after serving a three-match suspension, while defender Gareth Jellyman also returns after recovering from a hamstring injury.

To find out Harriers fared, Shuttle Online will have a match report tomorrow.