Clinton Morrison

Template:Short description Template:Use British English Template:Use dmy dates Template:Infobox football biography Clinton Hubert Morrison (né Chambers;<ref name="Morrison Chambers">Template:Cite news</ref> born 14 May 1979) is a former professional footballer and sports pundit.

As a player, he was a forward. He notably played in the Premier League for both Crystal Palace and Birmingham City. He also played in the Football League for Coventry City, Sheffield Wednesday, Milton Keynes Dons, Brentford, Colchester United and Exeter City. He also played non-league football for Long Eaton United, Redditch United and Mickleover Sports.

Born in England, he represented the Republic of Ireland 36 times at full international level, scoring 9 goals, and made their squad for the 2002 FIFA World Cup.<ref name="IntDebut">Template:Cite news</ref> He is now a regular reporter and occasional pundit on Sky Sports Soccer Saturday.

Club career

First spell at Crystal Palace

Born in Tooting, London,<ref name="Hugman2010-11"/> Morrison began his career as a trainee at Crystal Palace on 1 August 1997.<ref name="Morrison Trainee">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Morrison was previously at Tottenham Hotspur before they let him go at sixteen.<ref name="Morrison Chambers"/><ref name="Morrison Ipswich Town 1999">Template:Cite news</ref> Before his time at Spurs, he had played junior football for Raynes Park Vale FC (which was formerly known as Malden Vale FC).<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

He began his career at Crystal Palace of the Premier League, making his debut on 10 May 1998 as an 82nd-minute substitute for Neil Shipperley, and scoring the injury-time winner over opponents Sheffield Wednesday.<ref>Template:Cite news
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At the start of the 1998–99 season, Morrison appeared in the second leg of the UEFA Intertoto Cup third round against Samsunspor, eventually losing 4–0 on aggregate.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Template:Cite news</ref> He then scored two goals against Bury in two separate matches on 23 September 1998 and 30 September 1998.<ref>Template:Cite news
Template:Cite news</ref> Morrison quickly became a first team regular for the club, becoming Crystal Palace's first choice striker.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Template:Cite news</ref> He later scored three braces on three separate occasions as the 1998–99 season progressed.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Template:Cite news</ref><ref name="Morrison Ipswich Town 1999"/> In his first full year-long tenure at the club he scored 13 goals, while Palace were struggling both on and off the pitch.<ref name="Morrison Top Scorer">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Whilst they were in administration, Morrison agreed to play for the club for free.<ref name="Morrison Administration Free">Template:Cite news</ref>

In the 1999–2000 season, Morrison's goal scoring form continued, totalling six goals in the first two months to the season.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}
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{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> However, he suffered an injury that kept him for the rest of the year.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Following his return, Morrison's goal scoring form continued for the rest of the 1999–2000 season, including his only brace of the season at Swindon Town.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}
{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Financial difficulties meant that Crystal Palace were unable to make new signings for the 1999–2000 season and relied on youngsters such as Morrison and Hayden Mullins and veterans such as Andy Linighan as they successfully battled against relegation from the First Division.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}
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Template:Cite news</ref> At the end of the 1999–00 season, he played more than 30 games, and scored 14 goals, making him the club's top scorer once again.<ref name="Morrison Top Scorer"/>

At the start of the 2000–01 season, Morrison, however, was placed on a transfer list by new Manager Alan Smith despite signing a four–year contract with Crystal Palace.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}
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Template:Cite news</ref><ref name="Morrison 31 December 2000">Template:Cite news</ref> Nevertheless, he continued to establish himself in the striker position, forming a partnership with either Dougie Freedman and Mikael Forssell.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Template:Cite news</ref> Having only scored three goals by mid–October, Morrison began to score six goals in five appearances between 28 October 2000 and 18 November 2000, including a brace against Wolverhampton Wanderers.<ref>Template:Cite news
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{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> His performance at the club attracted interests from Premiership clubs.<ref name="Morrison 31 December 2000"/><ref name="Morrison Irish Passport">Template:Cite news</ref> Amid the transfer speculation, he scored in the first leg of the semi-final of the League Cup, winning 2–1 against Liverpool, but the club eventually lost 5–0 in the return leg, eliminating Crystal Palace from the tournament.<ref name="Morrison Denmark"/><ref>Template:Cite news
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Template:Cite news</ref> Following this, however, Morrison's goal scoring form soon dipped, only scoring three more goals.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Template:Cite news</ref> Nevertheless, his involvement in the first team helped the club narrowly escaped relegation.<ref>Template:Cite news
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At the start of the 2001–02 season, Morrison's goal scoring form continued to go well when he scored eight goals in the first two months to the season.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Template:Cite news</ref> He then scored five goals, including a brace against Bradford City and Norwich City throughout October.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Template:Cite news</ref> His performance was praised by new Manager Trevor Francis.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Template:Cite news</ref> Despite being sidelined with injuries during the 2001–02 season, Morrison finished the season, making forty–nine appearances and scoring twenty–four times, making him Crystal Palace's top scorer for the fourth time in a row.<ref name="Morrison Top Scorer"/><ref>Template:Cite news
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Birmingham City

Over the summer transfer of 2002, Morrison was linked a move away from Crystal Palace, with Premier League clubs, including Birmingham City, were interested in signing him.<ref>Template:Cite news
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However, his start to his Birmingham City's career suffered a setback when he sustained a groin injury during the club's pre–season that saw him miss two matches.<ref>Template:Cite news
Template:Cite news</ref> Morrison made his debut for Birmingham City, coming on as an 81st-minute substitute, in a 1–1 draw against Everton on 28 August 2002.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> It wasn't until on 11 September 2002 when he scored his first goals, in a 2–2 draw against Liverpool.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> This was followed up by scoring his third goal for the club against Aston Villa, their first win in 16 years following their return to the top flight, during a 3–0 victory at St. Andrews.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> His fourth goal for Birmingham City came on 23 November 2002, in a 1–0 win against Sunderland.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> During a 1–0 win against Fulham on 15 December 2002, in which Morrison set up the only goal of the game, he was involved in an argument with Rufus Brevett that his mother got involved following the match, though both clubs said the incident never happened.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Template:Cite news</ref> After missing one match due to injury, he scored on two weeks after his return from injury, in a 4–2 loss against Bolton Wanderers on 1 February 2003.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Template:Cite news</ref> Three weeks later, Morrison scored for the second time this season against Liverpool on 23 February 2003, in a 2–1 win.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> However, he dislocated his shoulder during a 1–0 win against West Bromwich Albion on 22 March 2003 and was sidelined for the rest of the 2002–03 season.<ref>Template:Cite news
Template:Cite news</ref> In his first season at Birmingham City, Morrison became a first team regular, becoming the club's first choice striker but struggled somewhat in the top league, scoring only six goals in twenty–nine appearances.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Morrison made his first appearance of the 2003–04 season, coming on as an 81st-minute substitute, in a 0–0 draw against Southampton on 23 August 2003.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Since returning to the first team, he found himself behind the pecking order and played as Birmingham City's second striker.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Template:Cite news</ref> It wasn't until on 13 December 2003 when Morrison scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–0 win against Leicester City.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> He later scored four more goals, including scoring two goals in two consecutive matches against Charlton Athletic and Wolverhampton Wanderers.<ref>Template:Cite news
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At the start of the 2004–05 season, Morrison was sidelined with a knee injury while on international duty and was sidelined for a month.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Template:Cite news</ref> It wasn't until on 21 September 2004 when Morrison scored his first goal of the season, in a 3–1 win against Lincoln City in the third round of the League Cup.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> However, he suffered a knee injury while on international duty and was sidelined for a month.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Template:Cite news</ref> It wasn't until on 21 November 2004 when Morrison returned to the starting line–up against Blackburn Rovers and played 65 minutes before being substituted, as Birmingham City drew 3–3.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> In a follow–up match against Norwich City, he scored his second goal of the season, in a 1–1 draw.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> He then scored three goals in three consecutive matches between 12 December 2004 and 26 December 2004.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Template:Cite news</ref> Following a 2–1 loss against Bolton Wanderers on 4 January 2005, Morrison was charged by the FA for his improper conduct and was expected to serve a one match suspension; instead, he was fined and warned of the conduct.<ref>Template:Cite news
Template:Cite news</ref> On 14 January 2005, Morrison began talks with Birmingham City over a new contract.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Due to pressure for first team places, Morrison wanted to leave Birmingham City to get first team football.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> As a result, he was linked with a move away from the club, as Norwich City and Southampton were interested in signing him.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Return to Crystal Palace

Morrison left Birmingham on 24 August 2005 to return to Crystal Palace after they agreed a £2 million fee for the 26-year-old.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> He claimed that a large part of his decision to return (besides his love for the club) was, ironically, due to being able to play alongside Andrew Johnson, the man Birmingham had originally swapped to get Morrison.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Morrison made his second Crystal Palace debut, coming on as a 75th-minute substitute, in a 2–0 win against Stoke City on 27 August 2005.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> He then scored in the next two matches against Hull City and Reading.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Template:Cite news</ref> Since returning to the club, Morrison had a successful first season back at Crystal Palace, alternating with former strike-partner Dougie Freedman in playing alongside Johnson.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Template:Cite news</ref> He then made his 200th appearance for the club, starting the match and played 82 minutes before being substituted, in a 1–1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 10 December 2005.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Having aimed at personal target to get back to the Premier League, he later helped Crystal Palace qualify for the Championship Play–Offs despite missing one match, due to a broken jaw.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Template:Cite news</ref> However, Morrison only played in the first leg of the play–offs, as the club lost 3–0 on aggregate against Watford.<ref>Template:Cite news
Template:Cite news</ref> In his first season back at Crystal Palace, he made forty–four appearances and scoring twelve times in all competitions. Throughout the 2005–06 season, there were reports over claims that Morrison was involved in a bust up with Manager Iain Dowie.<ref>Template:Cite news
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At the start of the 2006–07 season, Morrison scored his first goal of the season, in a 1–0 win against Leeds United on 13 August 2006.<ref>Template:Cite newsTemplate:Dead link</ref> After the match, Manager Peter Taylor praised his performance despite lacking fitness that saw him placed on the substitute bench.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> His second goal of the season came a month later on 23 September 2006, in a 1–0 win against Coventry City.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> However, he found himself in a rift with Manager Peter Taylor that saw him placed on the substitute bench.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Template:Cite news</ref> This lasted until January when he found himself placed on the substitute bench, appearing in the club's four out of the club's six matches during the month.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Ahead of the 2007–08 season, Morrison was given a number ten shirt at the club once again, having wore the number shirt in his first career at the club.<ref>Template:Cite news
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This was Morrison's last season at Crystal Palace, with his contract expiring at the end of the season.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Coventry City

In July 2008, Morrison trained with Coventry City and accompanied them on their pre-season tour of Switzerland.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> He signed a two-year deal with the club on 7 August 2008.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Upon joining Coventry City, Morrison wore the number 19 shirt during the 2008–09 season with a plus sign between the 1 and 9 (appearing on the back of his shirt as 1+9).Template:Citation needed The reason for this being that 1+9 equals 10, which was the number Morrison played with whilst at Palace.Template:Citation needed

Initially, Morrison suffered an injury while training but quickly recovered.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Having failed to score for the club for the next two months, he scored three goals in three consecutive matches between 25 October 2008 and 3 November 2008 against Derby County, Southampton and Birmingham City.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Initially, Morrison wanted the number ten shirt ahead of the 2009–10 season.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Instead, he changed to wearing number eleven shirt.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Morrison started the season well when he scored twice against Ipswich Town and once against Barnsley.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}
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Despite suffering from an injury along the way, he appeared in every league match, making forty–nine appearances and scoring eleven times in all competitions, making him the top scorer once again.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Sheffield Wednesday

On 12 July 2010, Morrison signed a two-year contract with Sheffield Wednesday, newly relegated to League One.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Morrison scored on his league debut for the Owls in a 2–0 win over Dagenham & Redbridge in the opening game of the season.<ref name=sb1011/><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> His second goal for the club came on 28 August 2010, in a 5–0 win against Hartlepool United.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Since joining the Owls, he has been involved in the first team, becoming the club's first choice striker despite facing new competitions along the way.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}
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At the start of the 2011–12 season, Morrison continued to remain involved in the first team, starting in eight out of the eleven matches for Sheffield Wednesday.<ref>Template:Cite news
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It was announced on 16 May 2012 that Sheffield Wednesday released Morrison at the end of the 2011–12 season.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> He previously waive his right to a new contract in order to help the club win promotion.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Loan Spells from Milton Keynes Dons

On 24 September 2011, Morrison signed for Milton Keynes Dons on a one-month emergency loan.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> On the same day, he made his debut for the club, coming on as 58th-minute substitute, in a 0–0 draw against Bury.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> On his third appearance for the Dons, Morrison scored his first goal for the club, against Notts County on 1 October 2011, as well as making one assist.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> This was followed up by scoring in the next two matches against Oldham Athletic and Bournemouth.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Morrison joined League One club Brentford on 24 March 2012 on loan until the end of the season.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> He made his debut for the club two days later, coming on as an 82nd-minute substitute, in a 2–0 win against Rochdale.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Morrison later made eight appearances for Brentford.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Colchester United

On 16 July 2012, Morrison signed a two-year deal with League One side Colchester United following his release from Sheffield Wednesday.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Morrison went on to make his debut for the U's in a 3–0 League Cup defeat away at Yeovil Town,<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> before leading the line to begin the new Football League season four days later in a 0–0 draw at Deepdale against Preston North End.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> His first goal for Colchester arrived towards the end of August in the third game of the season, as his late equaliser salvaged a 1–1 draw for the U's; their third successive draw to start the season. He celebrated the goal by running the length of the pitch with his hands cupped behind his ears to taunt the Sheffield United fans who, throughout the game, had been doing likewise to the striker for his connections with their city rivals, Wednesday.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Joe Dunne took over as the U's boss at the end of September and immediately brought in Jabo Ibehre on loan from Milton Keynes Dons, with the loanee displacing Morrison from the starting eleven and consigning him to the bench.<ref>Template:Cite news
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However at the start of the 2013–14 season, injuries and competitions limited Morrison's first team opportunities.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Morrison announced in the latter stages of the season that he would leave Colchester once his contract expired in the summer.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Later career

Morrison played three matches for Long Eaton United in the Midland League, scoring once himself and also dummying Lye Town's goalkeeper into letting a backpass into the net,<ref name=LongEaton>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}, {{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }} and {{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> before signing for League Two club Exeter City in November 2014 on non-contract terms.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Morrison made his Exeter City debut, coming on as a 67th-minute substitute, in a 1–1 draw against Burton Albion on 6 December 2014.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> On 15 January 2015, it was announced that he would stay at the club for the rest of the 2014–15 season.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Since joining Exeter City, he found his playing time, mostly from the substitute bench.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Following his three appearances at the start of the season, Morrison's with stay at Exeter City was extended beyond its initial one-month period.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> He then contributed four assists, including a brace against Accrington Stanley on 19 September 2015.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}
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{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> A month later on 11 October 2015, Morrison scored his first goal for the club, in a 3–3 draw against Stevenage.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> A month later on 8 November 2015, he scored his second goal for Exeter City, as well as, setting up one of the club's goals, in a 3–0 win against Didcot Town in the FA Cup match.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It was announced on 31 December 2015 that Morrison signed a contract extension with Exeter City until the end of the season.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> However, his first team appearances was later restricted to the substitute bench, resulting in making twenty–five appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Morrison was released by Exeter City at the end of the 2015–16 season and duly signed for Southern Premier Division side Redditch United in June 2016.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}
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In September 2016, Morrison joined Mickleover Sports.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> He made his debut for the club, starting a match and played 79 minutes before being substituted, in a match against Stourbridge.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> A year later, Morrison joined the club as their first team coach, having earned himself a UEFA B license coaching badge.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> In doing so, he quietly announced his retirement from professional football.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

International career

Apart from England, the country of his birth, Morrison was also eligible to represent Jamaica and the Republic of Ireland.<ref name="Morrison Irish Passport"/><ref name="Morrison England Choice"/><ref>Template:Cite news
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In May 2001, Morrison was called up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for the first time.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> He went on to make two appearances for the U21 side.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Republic of Ireland

In August 2001, Morrison was called up to the senior team squad for the first time.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Morrison then scored his second national goal, in a 3–0 win against Denmark on 27 March 2002 when "his pace and directness continued to cause the Danish defence problems and, in injury time Colin Healy and David Connolly combined to leave him a chance which he side-footed in".<ref name="Morrison Denmark"/> He was selected by Mick McCarthy as part of the Republic of Ireland squad for the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Morrison later became a key part of the side as the Republic of Ireland competed for a place at World Cup 2006. He scored three goals in the qualifying campaign, but Brian Kerr's side finished fourth in a tight group that included Switzerland, France and Israel.<ref name=SoccerScene/><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}
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Despite scoring in 11 out of 14 games for Palace, Morrison was not called into the Ireland squad to face Brazil in a friendly in February 2008. However, his continued good form with Palace led to him being recognised by Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni in his first provisional 40-man squad, though he did not make it to the 28-man squad.<ref>Template:Cite news
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Media career

Morrison did some media work as a pundit on Sky Sports and Football League Tonight on Channel 5.<ref name="Morrison Talent4Media">Template:Cite news</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}
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In September 2020, Sky Sports announced Morrison as their new pundit for Soccer Saturday.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

He is a regular match pundit for live commentary on BBC 5 Live.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Personal life

Growing up, Morrison supported Tottenham Hotspur, but idolised Ian Wright.<ref name="Morrison Administration Free"/> He revealed in an interview with The Guardian that he "grew up in a broken home in south London" with his mother and sister.<ref name="Morrison 31 December 2000"/><ref name="Morrison Chambers"/> Morrison was known as Clinton Chambers before changing his surname when he was 15.<ref name="Morrison Chambers"/> The impetus for the change was his father walking out on the family when Morrison was seven years old, leaving his mother to raise two children alone.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Morrison later credited his mother for being a big influence in his life, saying: "She did everything for me, my Mum. Everything. She kept me in school when I didn't want no lessons, she brought me to games, she kept my chin up. I don't think I would have turned bad, doing crimes and that. It's not me, not the way I am, but in the same way I don't know what would have happened. There was a lot of crime going on."<ref name="Morrison Chambers"/> Clinton is a father to two boys; one of whom is following in his footsteps and is signed to Nottingham Forest Academy.<ref name="Morrison Talent4Media"/><ref>Template:Cite news
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Morrison has been involved in campaigning against racism in English football, having experienced racism himself.<ref>Template:Cite news
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In August 2003, Morrison was questioned by police on suspicion of illegal drug possession but did not face charges after questioning.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Crystal Palace	1997–98<ref name=sb9798>Template:Soccerbase season</ref>	Premier League	1	1	0	0	0	0	–		1	1
	1998–99<ref name=sb9899>Template:Soccerbase season</ref>	First Division	37	12	1	0	3	1	–		41	13
	1999–2000<ref name=sb9900>Template:Soccerbase season</ref>	First Division	29	12	0	0	4	2	–		33	14
	2000–01<ref name=sb0001>Template:Soccerbase season</ref>	First Division	45	14	2	1	9	4	–		56	19
	2001–02<ref name=sb0102>Template:Soccerbase season</ref>	First Division	45	22	1	0	3	2	–		49	24
	Total		157	61	4	1	19	9	–		180	71
Birmingham City	2002–03<ref name=sb0203>Template:Soccerbase season</ref>	Premier League	28	6	1	0	1	0	–		30	6
	2003–04<ref name=sb0304>Template:Soccerbase season</ref>	Premier League	32	4	4	1	1	0	–		37	5
	2004–05<ref name=sb0405>Template:Soccerbase season</ref>	Premier League	26	4	2	0	1	1	–		29	5
	2005–06<ref name=sb0506>Template:Soccerbase season</ref>	Premier League	1	0	0	0	0	0	–		1	0
	Total		87	14	7	1	3	1	–		97	16
Crystal Palace	2005–06<ref name=sb0506/>	Championship	40	13	1	0	2	0	1<ref group=lower-alpha name=FLP>Appearance in Football League play-offs</ref>	0	44	13
	2006–07<ref name=sb0607>Template:Soccerbase season</ref>	Championship	41	12	2	0	1	0	–		44	12
	2007–08<ref name=sb0708>Template:Soccerbase season</ref>	Championship	43	16	1	0	1	0	2<ref group=lower-alpha name=FLP/>	0	47	16
	Total		124	41	4	0	4	0	3	0	135	41
Coventry City	2008–09<ref name=sb0809>Template:Soccerbase season</ref>	Championship	45	10	5	0	2	2	–		52	12
	2009–10<ref name=sb0910>Template:Soccerbase season</ref>	Championship	46	11	2	0	1	0	–		49	11
	Total		91	21	7	0	3	2	–		101	23
Sheffield Wednesday	2010–11<ref name=sb1011>Template:Soccerbase season</ref>	League One	35	6	5	5	2	0	4<ref group=lower-alpha name=FLT>Appearance in Football League Trophy</ref>	0	46	11
	2011–12<ref name=sb1112>Template:Soccerbase season</ref>	League One	19	1	4	1	2	1	1<ref group=lower-alpha name=FLT/>	0	26	3
	Total		54	7	9	6	4	1	5	0	72	14
MK Dons (loan)	2011–12<ref name=sb1112/>	League One	6	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	3
Brentford (loan)	2011–12<ref name=sb1112/>	League One	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	0
Colchester United	2012–13<ref name=sb1213>Template:Soccerbase season</ref>	League One	32	2	1	0	1	0	1<ref group=lower-alpha name=FLT/>	0	35	2
	2013–14<ref name="sb1516">Template:Soccerbase season</ref>	League One	33	2	1	0	1	0	1<ref group=lower-alpha name=FLT/>	0	36	2
	Total		65	4	2	0	2	0	2	0	71	4
Long Eaton United	2014–15<ref name=LongEaton/>	Midland League Premier	3	1	—		—				3	1
Exeter City	2014–15<ref name=sb1415>Template:Soccerbase season</ref>	League Two	25	0	—		—		—		25	0
	2015–16<ref name="sb1516"/>	League Two	20	1	1	1	1	0	2<ref group=lower-alpha name=FLT/>	0	24	2
	Total		45	1	1	1	1	0	2	0	49	2
Career total			640	153	34	9	36	13	12	0	722	175

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year<ref>Template:NFT</ref>

National team	Year	Apps	Goals
Ireland	2001	3	1
	2002	6	2
	2003	6	2
	2004	10	2
	2005	8	2
	2006	3	0
	Total	36	9

Scores and results list Ireland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Morrison goal.

List of international goals scored by Clinton Morrison

No.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition	Template:Abbr
1	15 August 2001	Lansdowne Road, Dublin	Template:Fb	2–0	2–2	Friendly match	<ref name="Morrison Croatia">Template:Cite news</ref>
2	27 March 2002	Lansdowne Road, Dublin	Template:Fb	3–0	3–0	Friendly match	<ref name="Morrison Denmark">Template:Cite news</ref>
3	7 September 2002	Dinamo Stadium, Moscow	Template:Fb	2–3	2–4	UEFA Euro 2004 qualifier	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
4	12 February 2003	Hampden Park, Glasgow	Template:Fb	2–0	2–0	Friendly match	<ref name="Morrison Scotland">Template:Cite news</ref>
5	19 August 2003	Lansdowne Road, Dublin	Template:Fb	2–1	2–1	Friendly match	<ref name="Morrison Australia">Template:Cite news</ref>
6	4 September 2004	Lansdowne Road, Dublin	Template:Fb	1–0	3–0	2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
7	8 September 2004	St. Jakob Park, Basel	Template:Fb	1–0	1–1	2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier	<ref name=2006WCQ/>
8	26 March 2005	Ramat Gan Stadium, Ramat Gan	Template:Fb	1–0	1–1	2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier	<ref name=2006WCQ/>
9	29 March 2005	Lansdowne Road, Dublin	Template:Fb	1–0	1–0	Friendly match	<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

See also

• List of Republic of Ireland international footballers born outside the Republic of Ireland

External links

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