Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver has expressed his delight at welcoming back Sunderland youngster Jack Diamond on loan for the National League play-offs.
The 20-year-old academy star has spent the season on loan at the Yorkshire club, and has left a positive impression on Weaver, adding what the manager described as a 'scare-factor' for his side.
Diamond featured prominently in Town's strong National League campaign which saw them sitting second when the season was ended.
Initially he had returned to Sunderland presuming his loan spell was up, but with a play-off now taking place in the National League to determine promotion to League Two, the winger has returned to the Yorkshire club along with fellow loanee Alex Bradley.
Weaver told the Harrogate Advertiser: "I'm very pleased, they've both performed ever so well for us.
"They became a big part of the group and were pretty integral really.
"Jack Diamond just got better and better as the season went on. He became a really good outlet for us. He scared teams and it's good to have that scare-factor in your side.
"Alex filled in at right-back as well as playing in the centre of midfield and performed very well in both positions.
"It's good to have them back. They haven't been in with their parent clubs, but they've obviously kept themselves ticking over this summer because they have both looked strong in training."
Diamond made 30 appearances during his loan spell. The first game back will be on July 25 or 26 when Town host the winner of the eliminator tie between Boreham Wood and FC Halifax Town.
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