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Harrison joined the club on 1st July 2025 having spent the 2024/25 campaign at Warrington Rylands.

Harrison Hopper describes Guiseley legend Vinnie Brockie as his ‘favourite ever Academy coach’ and he is now looking to follow in Brockie’s footsteps by becoming a Lions’ favourite himself.

Hopper credits Brockie with getting him his move to Rochdale, where he signed a two year contract with the League One side.

Born in London Hopper’s family soon moved north to the York area. From the ages of nine to 14 he was in the Leeds United Academy playing alongside Guiseley full-back Lucas Odunston.

At the age of 14 he moved to the Barnsley Academy where Brockie was one of his coaches.

Hopper said: “He had a big influence on me, he was a really good coach. When it came time for me to move on he got me to Rochdale. I was close to joining Guiseley Academy at that time as he suggested it would be a good place for me to go to further develop under Dave Currie.”

Following his spell at Rochdale Hopper was signed by York City in 2020. He played 15 times for The Minstermen before being snapped up by Mark Bower for Bradford (Park Avenue).

Apart from playing Hopper enjoys coaching and will complete his B Licence this Summer. He coaches the U-23 squad at Tadcaster Albion and also coaches at Askham Bryan College near York.

On 26th May 2026 Hopper signed a new contract with the club after making 40 appearances in his debut campaign.