CHELTENHAM defender Michael Wylde has signed on-loan at Kidderminster Harriers until the end of the season.

The 21-year-old will be available for Harriers' Blue Square Premier trip to Cambridge United on Saturday after missing the deadline for tonight's league clash at Crawley.

The 6ft 2in Birmingham born defender, who can also play at left-back, will take the pressure off Harriers' only recognised centrebacks Mark Creighton and Gavin Hurren.

He rose through Cheltenham's youth and reserve ranks but has yet to play for the first team after being hit by a spate of injuries, including a broken jaw and a hamstring problem.

"I haven't played as much as I would have liked at Cheltenham so I'm just looking forward to getting some games under my belt," said Wylde.

"The Conference is a good standard and Kidderminster is a good club so I'm pleased to be here."