STRIKER Michael Gash says he leaves Kidderminster Harriers with a bagful of happy memories.

The 28-year-old's eventful 22 month spell at Aggborough ended yesterday when his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.

Gash, who had been on loan at Nuneaton since November, was one of former boss Steve Burr's most high profile signings.

He joined on loan from Cambridge during March of the 2012-13 season in a bid to bolster Kidderminster's play-off push and six goals in 11 league games helped the Reds finish second in the Conference Premier.

Gash then scored at Wrexham in the play-offs, which they lost 5-2 on aggregate, before being signed permanently in the summer.

The striker was also top scorer last season, bagging 17 goals in all competitions, despite Kidderminster's hopes of promotion stalling and the disruption of three managers in as many months.

"I am gutted to be leaving but sometimes you have to move on," said Gash.

"I have so many happy memories from my time at Kidderminster, and I have made friends for life at the club.

"I joined at a really great time, Harriers were flying and I just wanted to help them reach the Football League."

Most memorably, Gash scored Harriers' first goal against hometown club Peterborough at London Road as the Wyre Forest outfit side pulled off a shock 3-2 win over the League One side in the Third Round Replay.

He added: "The greatest moment in my football career was scoring against Peterborough.

"To have my friends and family on both sides there was something I will never forget."

However, this season has not gone to plan, with manager Gary Whild preferring Craig Reid and Nathan Blissett as his strike force at the start.

He made 17 appearances, nine from off the bench, and scored three goals.

Gash joined on-loan Nuneaton as cash strapped Harriers looked to reduce their wage bill.

Manager Whild also commented the forward was not pulling his weight in training at a fans forum.

He said: "I am player who always gives 100 per cent and I hope the fans saw that.

"Sometimes this happens in football, one moment you're flying and then you're not in a manager's plans.

"I wanted to go out on loan and get some games but it was difficult at Nuneaton, who are obviously fighting near the bottom.

"I will have to sit down and plan what do do next. I am sure clubs will be interested in signing me but I have to work out what's best for my family."