Harris enjoys Boxing Day goal against former team Cardiff
Cardiff City saw two former Bluebirds score against them on Boxing Day, as they were beaten 3-2 away at Oxford United.
Striker Mark Harris and defender Ciaron Brown both scored for the Us, as did former Swansea winger Przemyslaw Placheta.
Harris joined the Cardiff academy back in 2015, and left the club on a first permanent move in July 2023 to join then-League One Oxford.
Former Cardiff midfielder Will Vaulks was also in the Oxford starting 11 on Boxing Day, as a trio of former players celebrated victory over their old club.
“We’re all trying our best now for Oxford,” Harris told BBC Radio Oxford.
“We were all at Cardiff and I’m sure the other two loved it there as much as I did.
“I can’t thank them enough for how they treated me.
“I was there a long time, but we’re focused on getting three points for Oxford now.”
Having opened the scoring, Harris cupped his hand to his ear in the direction of the travelling Cardiff fans – but he said the celebration was in good spirits.
“I’ve had a bit of banter from them,” added Harris.
“I gave a little bit back but it’s just football, that’s the way it goes.
“It’s all about believing in yourself and working as hard as you can.”
Cardiff City FC is pleased to announce that Mark Harris has signed a new deal with the Club.
The 22-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough season in the Welsh capital in 2020/21, making 17 appearances in City colours. His new contract will run until the summer of 2023.
Mark scored his first Bluebirds goal in a 4-0 victory over Luton Town in November, going on to add strikes against both Preston North End and Birmingham City.
Speaking at the Bluebirds’ Vale Resort training base, Mark said: “I’m delighted to have agreed this deal with the Club I’ve been at since the age of seven.
“I’ve enjoyed a very good season, but I’m not resting on it though. I want to play as much as possible and push on now.”
Cardiff City boss Mick McCarthy added: “We’ve been discussing this for a while. At Birmingham when he came on, he scored a really good goal and the one that really tipped it for me was his last game against Rotherham. He replaced Kieffer and did a really great job on his own upfront.
“Mark deserves his new contract and I’m delighted he’s signed.”
