JAY HARRIS insists people’s health comes first before any talk about when football will resume.

The National League officially ended their season last week - meaning Wrexham are safe from relegation - although talks still continue with all clubs regarding promotion and relegation issues.

That remains up in the air as does the start date of next season, but whenever that is combative midfielder Harris says he is at Wrexham for the long-haul.

Harris, who made nearly 200 league appearances during his first spell at The Racecourse from 2010-15 before enjoying a successful stint with Tranmere, rejoined the Reds during the January transfer window following a short spell at Macclesfield.

But after just five appearances back in a Wrexham shirt, Harris, who put pen to paper on an 18-month contract, saw the season ended due to coronavirus outbreak.

“The appreciation of the fans helped me slot in straight away like I had never been away,” said Harris.

“It might have been a bit harder if it was a new club but it was 10 times easier for me with it being a club I know and fans I know.

“I always said I would never turn down a move back to Wrexham. The five years I had here were incredible.

“The gaffer phoned me and I thought: ‘I can’t turn this down’.

“I’d love to finish my days here, that is out of my hands, but we will see.”

Harris was pleased with own performances since returning to the club and he felt Wrexham were heading in the right direction before the campaign was halted.

“I came in and I thought I could make an impact,” said Harris. “I feel like I was hitting a little bit of form.

“I was playing each week and getting to know the lads.

“Although some results didn’t go our way, some of our performances were good and then we were hit by this mad pandemic.

“We have just got to build for next season now, whether that is on a personal level or a team level.

“But first and foremost everyone has got to look after themselves personally and professionally away from the club, and then hit the ground running whenever we start back.”

Harris insists people’s well-being is the priority until football is safe to resume.

“You put things into context, family and health comes first,” added Harris. “Football has been our life but now you have to put that on the backburner; football becomes second, you have to think of your family and your own health.

“Once this passes, then we can concentrate on football again.

“Conclude the season however they decide, get everything safe and then we go again next season whenever that may start.”