Gearóid Morrissey

Gearóid Morrissey
Personal information
Full nameGearóid Morrissey
Date of birth17 November 1991
Place of birthCork, Ireland
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing positionMidfielder
Club information
Current team
Cambridge United
Number23
Youth career
Ringmahon Rovers
2008–2010Blackburn Rovers
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2010–2014Cork City144(11)
2015–Cambridge United3(0)
National team‡
2007–2008Republic of Ireland U175(0)
2009–2010Republic of Ireland U198(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10 February 2015.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 10 September 2012

Gearóid Morrissey (born 17 November 1991) is an Irish professional footballer who plays for English club Cambridge United as a central midfielder.

Club career

Morrissey joined Blackburn Rovers' youth setup in 2008, aged 16, after playing for local side Ringmahon Rangers. He returned to Ireland two years later, and signed for Cork City.[1]

Morrissey made his debut on 29 May 2010, coming on as a late substitute in a 0–1 home loss against Athlone Town for the First Division championship. He achieved promotion to the Premier Division in 2011, appearing regularly, and was an ever-present figure for the club in the following campaigns.

On 22 December 2014 Morrissey moved to League Two's Cambridge United.[2] He made his U's debut on 3 February, replacing Luke Chadwick in the 51st minute of a FA Cup 0–3 loss against Manchester United at Old Trafford.[3]

International career

Morrissey represented Republic of Ireland in the under-17 and under-19 levels.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Morrissey takes step back to go forward". Irish Examiner. 14 June 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Morrissey set for United". Cambridge United FC. 22 December 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
  3. ↑ "Man Utd 3–0 Cambridge". BBC Sport. 3 February 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2015.

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