GARY Whild has defended his managerial record after his Harriers exit.

The former manager is mulling over an offer of new position at Kidderminster Harriers after being removed from his head of football operations post on Monday.

But he admits he may well need time to decide his next step.

His departure ends memorable five year relationship between the Aggborough outfit and coach.

Whild joined Harriers in the summer of 2010 as Steve Burr's assistant and the pair built the most successful side in recent history.

Kidderminster's high point was finishing second in the Conference in the 2012-13 season, pipped to the title by Mansfield, and making the play-offs for the first time ever.

However, when Burr controversially left the club in January 2014, Whild was put on gardening leave.

But he returned as manager in March after the disastrous tenure of Andy Thorn.

Under his guidance, Kidderminster rallied and ended the season with just one loss in final 12 seasons.

Kidderminster then started the 2014-15 season in style with a seven-match unbeaten run as the Reds pushed for the play-offs, before the club's crippling finances destabilised the team and saw Chey Dunkley, Marvin Johnson and Nathan Blissett sold.

Harriers struggled to recover and ended the campaign with just one win in 18 matches.

Despite a restricted playing budget as the club tightened their belt, hopes were high for this season but after a tricky set of opening fixtures, an inexperienced side were bottom of Vanarama National League after 11 games without a win.

"I was told I was the best man for the job in the summer and you have to wonder what happened in a short space of time," said Whild.

"We knew this was going to be a very tough situation in the summer and that hasn't changed.

"At this level, it's all about having the contacts, experience and knowledge and I feel I have all of those attributes.

"I knew three or four experienced players we could have brought in until Christmas to help the young lads.

"I look at my record as a manager and I feel I did a good job when I was given a fair shake of the stick.

"When I returned as manager we lost just one in 13 games and the followed that up next season by guiding the team into the play-offs spots, until my three best players were sold because of money problems.

"I have been offered something but at the moment I think I need some time just to work out what's next for me."

Whild unearthed raw talent such as Jamille Matt and Marvin Johnson and helped to generate hundreds and thousands of pounds in transfer fees for the club.

He said: "The thing I am most proud of is the team Steve Burr and I built and all the success we achieved.

"To reach the play-offs and have two full houses, to finish second in the league was fantastic.

"Being able to bring in guys like Jamille Matt and many others who have gone onto play at a higher level is a great, although it wasn't just me who can take credit for that.

"My only disappointment was not being involved in the Peterborough and Sunderland games, because that was the team built by Steve and myself."

He added: "The fans have been fantastic and the club was everything I thought it would be before I joined.

"I'd like to thank the fans for their support during my time at the club.

"Harriers are in a tough situation but I wish it them all the best for the future."