Mark Morris (footballer, born 1962)

Mark Morris
Personal information
Date of birth26 September 1962
Place of birthCarshalton, England
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Playing positionDefender
Youth career
–Wimbledon
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
1980–1987Wimbledon168(9)
1985→ Aldershot (loan)14(0)
1987–1989Watford41(1)
1989–1991Sheffield United56(3)
1991–1996Bournemouth194(8)
1996→ Gillingham (loan)6(0)
1996–1997Brighton & Hove Albion31(2)
1997Hastings United
1997–2003Dorchester Town
Teams managed
1999–2006Dorchester Town
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Mark Morris (born 26 September 1962 in Carshalton) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender in the Football League for Wimbledon,[1] where he was part of the so-called "Crazy Gang",[2] Aldershot, Watford, Sheffield United, Bournemouth, Gillingham and Brighton & Hove Albion.[1] He then moved into non-league football with Hastings United, leaving when the club had financial difficulties,[3] and then Dorchester Town, where he spent several years as player, player-manager and manager, resigning when there was no money to renew players' contracts. He also ran a pub.[2][4][5]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Mark Morris". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Berry, Mike (15 November 2000). "FA Cup: Dorchester undaunted". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 26 October 2009.
  3. ↑ Bevan, Chris (15 April 2006). "Yesterday's Blades". BBC Sport. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
  4. ↑ Temple, Kris (21 July 2006). "Morris looks to the future". BBC Dorset. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
  5. ↑ Swain, David (13 July 2006). "Morris quits". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 20 October 2009.

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