Tom Morrison (footballer)
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Thomas 'Tom' Morrison (born 21 January 1904) was a Scottish international footballer who played for Liverpool.
[edit] Life and playing career
Born in Coylton, Ayrshire, Scotland, Tom played for Troon Athletic and St Mirren before he was signed by Liverpool manager Matt McQueen in November 1927 for £4000, he made his debut on the 11 February 1928 at Fratton Park in a 1st Division match against Portsmouth, Pompey spoilt the day, however, by beating the Reds 1-0, his first goal came almost 2 years later on the 13 December 1930 when he hit a 1st minute goal at Highbury in a 1-1 draw with Arsenal.
Tom, a defender, made an immediate impression upon joining the Reds, gaining a spot in the starting line-up which he held on to for the rest of the season. He again held on to his place in the side and remained 1 of only 2 ever-presents, along with James Jackson. Morrison's consistency remmained his greatest asset, he averaged a more than respectable 36 appearances per season over the following 5 campaigns.
Morrison was eventually displaced by Robert Savage and was allowed a transfer, he moved to Sunderland in November 1935. The move proved to be a shrewd one for Morrison as the Black Cats went on to capture the League title in 1936, his captain at Roker Park was the great Raich Carter, the championship medal was a welcomed addition to the Scottish Cup winners medal he had already won with St Mirren in 1926.
Tom also went on to represent Ayr United before he hung up his boots.
Morrison gained just the one cap for Scotland, whilst he was with St Mirren, it was in a British Championship match at Hampden Park, Scotland on the 2 April 1927, the visitors were Auld Enemy England and it was played in front of crowd of 111,214, unfortunately for the majority the English ran out 2-1 winners.
[edit] Career details
- St Mirren F.C (? - 1927) ? appearances, ? goals - Scottish F.A Cup winners medal (1926)
- Liverpool (1927 - 1935) - 254 appearances, 4 goals
- Sunderland A.F.C (1935 - ?) - ? appearances, ? goals - Football league 1st Division (level 1) championship winners medal (1936)
- Scotland (1926) - 1 cap
