The former Northampton Town defender was unveiled as the new player-boss at Hayden Road on Tuesday night, just under three weeks after the departure of Chris Nunn by mutual consent.
Following Nunn’s departure, Harriman was placed in joint temporary charge alongside Tom Lorraine, and the pair had an immediate impact, with Diamonds claiming their first win of the season against Coleshill in their first match in charge.
A 2-0 defeat at Sutton Coldfield followed last Saturday, but the pair had done enough to impress chairman Rob Usher and the Diamonds board that they are capable of changing the team’s fortunes.
Harriman has been named manager, with Lorraine his assistant, and the new boss is excited by the challenge ahead.“I’m absolutely delighted to take on this role moving forward,” said the 31-year-old, who made 317 senior appearances in his Football League career, with clubs such as the Cobblers, Wycombe Wanderers, Luton Town, Gillingham and Queens Park Rangers.
“This is a fantastic football club and to be given the chance to test myself in a new role is something that really excites me.
“They are keen to learn and improve and will ultimately give 100 per cent for this football club and that’s all I can ask.”
Harriman becomes the club’s fourth manager in the past 12 months.
