Gerry Harrison

Gerald Randall Harrison (born 15 April 1972 in Lambeth) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder in the Football League for Watford, Bristol City, Cardiff City, Hereford United, Burnley, Sunderland, Luton Town, Hull City and Halifax Town. He went on to play non-league football.

Club career Harrison was raised in West Norwood, Lambeth, training with local side Crystal Palace as a boy. He was spotted by Watford scout, Dick East, whilst playing for South London Schools against Brighton Schools and subsequently began training with the club. He made two further appearances in the 1989–90 season after the youth team manager, Colin Lee, had been promoted to first team manager and there were injuries to first team regulars, Lee Richardson, Gary Porter and Kenny Jackett in midfield. In January 1992, he joined Fourth Division side Cardiff City on a two-month loan deal to gain some first team action. He became a regular during the 1992–93 season as Bristol City finished in 15th place in the newly-restructured second-tier, the First Division, following the introduction of the Premier League.

International career Harrison represented England at under-15 Schoolboys level, making his debut on 27 February 1987 in a 3–1 win over Northern Ireland in the Victory Shield. In June 2016, he was appointed as first team coach at Nelson of the North West Counties Football League Premier Division, assisting his former Burnley teammate, Phil Eastwood, who was appointed as manager.

On 2 December 2024, he was promoted to manager following Ripley's departure from the club, despite the club being in second position.