Gerry Harrison (footballer)

Gerald Randall Harrison (born 15 April 1972 in Lambeth)^[1] 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.^[2] He went on to play non-league football.^[3][4]

Gerry Harrison

Personal information
Full name	Gerald Randall Harrison
Date of birth	(1972-04-15) 15 April 1972 (age 53)
Place of birth	Lambeth, England
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Nelson (Manager)
Youth career
0000–1989	Watford
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1989–1991	Watford	9	(0)
1991–1993	Bristol City	38	(1)
1992	→ Cardiff City (loan)	10	(1)
1993–1994	→ Hereford United (loan)	6	(0)
1994	Huddersfield Town	0	(0)
1994–1998	Burnley	124	(3)
1998–2000	Sunderland	0	(0)
1998–1999	→ Luton Town (loan)	14	(0)
1999	→ Hull City (loan)	8	(0)
1999	→ Hull City (loan)	3	(0)
2000	→ Burnley (loan)	0	(0)
2000	Halifax Town	9	(1)
200x–200x	Prestwich Heys
2001–2004	Leigh RMI	77	(1)
2004	York City	3	(0)
2004–2005	Northwich Victoria	6	(0)
2005–2008	Hyde United	87	(8)
Managerial career
2024–	Nelson
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Coaching career

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.^[5]

On 2 December 2024, he was promoted to manager following Ripley's departure from the club, despite the club being in second position.^[6] He initially took charge as caretaker boss for the 4–2 win over Ashton Town on 30 November.^[6]