TURF Moor contract rebel Gerry Harrison is ready to pledge his future to Burnley.

Utility star Harrison said no to a two-year contract offered by Clarets chief Adrian Heath last month.

But,speaking to the Lancashire Evening Telegraph today, Harrison outlined his reasons for a change of heart to declare: "My intentions are clear - I want to stay at Burnley.

"I do not want to talk about the reason why I turned down the deal in the first place, but I hope the situation is resolved soon.

"Although I have not signed the contract, my commitment to the club is just as strong as ever.

"With Adrian Heath in charge I believe there are exciting times ahead for the club and I want to be part of his plans."

The promising 24-year-old was transfer-listed by former manager Jimmy Mullen for a "poor attitude" in pre-season training a year ago. But now he appears ready to put pen to paper before the big kick-off on August 17.

Harrison revealed: "The manager has a lot of confidence in me as a player and I know where I stand now.

"Before I did not know what position I would be playing in or whether I would be even in the team.

"I feel I can go out and express myself as a footballer a lot more under Adrian Heath, which is something the manager is very keen for me to do.

"It has meant I can concentrate on my playing and I've grown in confidence because of it."

Harrison became the second Clarets star to turn down a new deal following Gary Parkinson's refusal to put pen to paper.

But Harrison's decision to re-consider his position will be a major boost to Heath as he steps up his search for next season.

Goalkeeper Marlon Beresford and midfielder Warren Joyce, who could be on the move away from Turf Moor after transfer talks with a third division club, are the other senior players still holding out on new contracts.

All Burnley's evening home fixtures at Turf Moor next season will kick-off at 7.45pm instead of 7.30.

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