Exclusive opinion on Daniel Farke and Jack Harrison at Leeds United.
(Credit: Imago)
Declan Carr
Wed 13 August 2025 10:55, UK
Jack Harrison may be set to redeem his Leeds United career this season.
The 28-year-old was booed by Elland Road supporters during the pre-season campaign, but that has not deterred Daniel Farke from selecting him.
Harrison spent the last two seasons with Everton in the Premier League, rather than helping the Whites try to return to the top-flight, and many hold that against him.
However, he is back in contention for Farke and has chosen the number 38 shirt for Leeds ahead of the new campaign.
Jack Harrison's stats away from Leeds United.
Harrison’s stats on loan at Everton. (Credit: Imago)
This article contains exclusive comments from iconic commentator Ian Darke
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Harrison is set to be reunited with Everton in the season opener on August 18, provided that he plays a role in the Elland Road contest.
Darke believes that Harrison may have a part to play for the Whites this season, and urged supporters to accept that.
Speaking exclusively to MOT Leeds News, he said: “I think fans and clubs and players as well have got to sometimes accept there might be a new era.
“It is not going to be easy at Leeds because there is definitely a fair chunk of the fanbase who feel like he turned his back on them when they went down.
“He has got to change perceptions of him, and the only way he is going to do that is on the pitch. I don’t think he is going to be in Leeds’ starting line-up for the new season
“Although the word is, apparently, there have been a lot of sightings of Farke doing work with him, so it does look like he might have some part to play.
“I think the Leeds fans have probably got to just let bygones be bygones, and judge him on how he performs as of now.
“All the word I hear is the guy is a model professional, you know, a pleasure to deal with, extremely popular amongst his teammates wherever he has gone.”
Elland Road
Leeds fans do not like Harrison at all. (Credit: Imago)
Leeds fans will have to put up with Harrison
Regardless of their strong feelings on the matter, it seems like supporters will have to grit and bear it when Harrison dons the white shirt.
Why some Leeds fans hate Harrison:
Feeling of abandonment: Was expected to be key man in promotion charge, but activated loan clause
Mum’s comments: After a 2-0 win for Everton, his mum commented with an expletive when asked whether he would be back at Leeds
It does not look like he will be leaving, so they will have to forgive him and hope that he can provide some memorable moments in the survival battle.
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