Higgins - Roman Abramovich of the Conference?

Ron Higgins is leaving Farnborough and turnung his attention to Kidderminster Harriers according to the Aldershot News and Mail.

The Ron Higgins era at Farnborough Town is slowly coming to an end after fresh take-over negotiations began in earnest over the weekend.

Chairman Higgins admitted for the first time last week that he wants out of Cherrywood Road in the wake of strong rumours linking him to a take over consortium at Conference new-boys Kidderminster Harriers.

Fleet-businessman Higgins walked into Cherrywood Road through the back door last August, replacing Tony Theo amidst a legality row in the passing over of shares with Vic Searle.

Now, however, it seems he has had enough with Kidderminster now red-hot favourites to take him on board and help revive their fortunes.

Higgins refused to confirm or deny his interest in Kidderminster when quizzed by Theo and fellow director Tony Turburville last week, stating simply that he has a number of options open to him in his quest to stay in the game.

He is said to be leading a consortium including former Boro coaches Neil Sillett and Mick Jenkins to take over at Aggborough.

Indeed, former Harriers chairman, and major shareholder Lionel Newton has welcomed the trio, describing Higgins and Co. as "the Abramoviches of the Conference."

"As regards to Ron, it's now all about signing on the dotted line. We have fought long and hard for this and I believe the club is getting its just rewards," remarked Theo.

"We naturally wish all the other clubs the best but it would be wrong of me to comment on Ron and the Kidderminster rumour. They have their problems, we have ours, and my sole concern now is doing what's best for Farnborough Town.

"If Kidderminster feel they have the Roman Abramovich of the Conference, then good luck to them."

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