 Gardiner’s ability to develop players continued at City with Dan Nti making the move to Wrexham and defender George Williams joining League One side Barnsley.The start of the 2016/17 season saw Gardiner named head of coaching at Kidderminster Harriers, the first appointment of new manager John Eustace.Gardiner explained that the chance to continue his player development work on a full-time basis was key to his decision.