John Morrissey (footballer)

John Morrissey
Personal information
Full nameJohn Morrissey
Date of birth8 March 1965
Place of birthLiverpool, England
Playing positionWinger
Youth career
Everton
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1984–1985Everton1(0)
1985Wolverhampton Wanderers10(1)
1985–1999Tranmere Rovers470(50)
Total481(51)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

John Morrissey, Jr. (born 8 March 1965)[1] is an English former professional footballer who played as a winger. Active between 1984 and 1999, Morrissey made nearly 500 appearances in the Football League.

Career

Born in Liverpool, Morrissey played in the Football League for Everton,[2] Wolverhampton Wanderers,[3] and Tranmere Rovers.[4]

Personal life

His father Johnny was also a professional footballer.[5]

References

  1. "Player profile". Everton F.C. official website. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
  2. "EVERTON : 1946/47 - 2009/10". Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Database. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
  3. "WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS : 1946/47 - 2009/10". Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Database. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
  4. "TRANMERE ROVERS : 1946/47 - 2009/10". Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Database. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
  5. "Sons and Daughters". Bob Dunning. Retrieved 11 September 2010.