Sam Morsy

Sam Morsy

Morsy warming up for Port Vale before the match against Northampton Town on 20 April 2013.
Personal information
Full name Samy Sayed Morsy[1]
Date of birth (1991-09-10) 10 September 1991[2]
Place of birth Wolverhampton, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2]
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Wigan Athletic
Number 8
Youth career
1999–2008 Wolverhampton Wanderers
2008–2009 Port Vale
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2009–2013 Port Vale 71 (4)
2013–2016 Chesterfield 99 (7)
2016– Wigan Athletic 1 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 00:00, 28 January 2016 (UTC).

† Appearances (goals)

Samy Sayed "Sam" Morsy (born 10 September 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Wigan Athletic.

He joined the Port Vale youth set-up in 2008, having been released from the Wolverhampton Wanderers Academy. Winning his debut in February 2010, he turned professional at the club in the summer. He established himself in the first team picture in 2010–11, after which he was given a two-year contract. He helped the club to secure promotion out of League Two in 2012–13. He joined Chesterfield in July 2013, and played for the club in the 2014 final of the Football League Trophy, helping them to win the League Two title in 2013–14. He was sold to Wigan Athletic in January 2016.

Playing career

Port Vale

Morsy was at the Wolverhampton Wanderers Academy for nine years until 2008, when coach Tony Lacey deemed a sixteen-year-old Morsy to be unworthy of a youth contract.[3] Spotted by Port Vale Youth Development Officer Bill Chetwyn, he was taken to Vale Park for a trial, and was handed a place in the Vale youth team after impressing both Mark Grew and Andy Porter.[4]

"He is going to be a good midfield player, there is no question about that. After scoring two against Tranmere, I thought he showed what a good player he is in this game. Maybe he has too many touches at times and gives the ball away, but he keeps wanting it and he wants to learn."
— Mark Grew speaking of Morsy in September 2008.[4]

By the start of the 2009–10 season, he was being included in the senior squad, being placed on the bench for the League Cup clash with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.[5] He made his debut on 23 February, replacing Tommy Fraser 83 minutes into a 4–0 home league win over Lincoln City.[6] He was offered his first (one year) professional contract at the end of the season,[7] and was also given the Youth Player of the Year award.[8]

In the 2010–11 pre-season, manager Micky Adams was pleased with Morsy's development, having witnessed the youngster score in two successive friendlies.[9] Morsy promised he would not settle for a cameo role in the season, having just a year to prove his worth at the professional level.[10] On 8 January, new manager Jim Gannon gave Morsy an appearance in Vale's 4–2 FA Cup defeat to Championship side Burnley at Turf Moor.[11] He scored his first senior goal on 22 February, in a 3–1 home defeat to Stevenage.[12] Gannon believed Morsy to be "a really talented footballer" with "all the skills you want in a midfielder".[13] One of the few positives of Gannon's short reign,[14] his rise to prominence put him in line to sign an extended contract.[15] A two-year contract was signed on 1 April.[16] He was also awarded with the club's Young Player of the Year award.[17]

Finding himself on the bench at the start of the 2011–12 campaign under returning manager Micky Adams, on 3 September he scored his second senior goal just thirteen minutes after making his first appearance of the season, in what turned out to be a 3–2 defeat to AFC Wimbledon.[18] After falling out of favour in November, he had to wait another two months until the return fixture with Wimbledon before he started another game, when an injury crisis at the Vale allowed Morsy the chance to deliver "an eye-catching attacking display".[19]

Following the departure of Anthony Griffith, Morsy stepped into the role of 'midfield enforcer' for the 2012–13 campaign.[20] On 25 August, he opened the scoring after just 14 seconds in a 3–1 win over Morecambe at the Globe Arena.[21] He stated that his aim for the season was "to get more goals",[22] as he formed a "formidable and unshakeable central midfield double act" with Chris Shuker.[23] However after picking up a suspension in October for receiving five yellow cards, he admitted that "I definitely have to cut down on yellow cards in future".[24] However a "stupid" high two-footed tackle on Rochdale's Jason Kennedy resulted in a straight red for Morsy on 6 November, and was the turning point that left a 2–0 lead for the Vale becoming a 2–2 draw, meaning two points were dropped at home.[25] An angry Micky Adams fined him two weeks' wages (the maximum fine possible) in punishment, and called him a "coward... [who] went to hurt their lad [Kennedy]".[26] Morsy issued an official apology, but insisted that "there was no malice in the challenge".[27] Adams kept him out of the first-team picture for six weeks after the incident, and Morsy stated that "I missed some important matches and that makes you re-evaluate your game."[28] He was more of a bit-part player in the second half of the campaign, as Vale secured promotion with a third-place finish. He rejected the offer of a new two-year contract, and left the club.[29]

Chesterfield

Morsy playing for Chesterfield in 2014.

Morsy agreed to sign a two-year deal with League Two side Chesterfield in July 2013, after a fee had been settled with Port Vale, due to Morsy being under the age of 24.[30] Manager Paul Cook said that "When we found out that he may be available, we moved heaven and earth to get him here."[31] On 30 March 2014, he played at Wembley Stadium in Chesterfield's 3–1 defeat to Peterborough United in the final of the Football League Trophy; he provided the assist for Eoin Doyle's goal after "a powerful run into the Posh box".[32] He played a total of 39 games as the "Spireites" won promotion as divisional champions in 2013–14, and at the end of the campaign he was voted the club's Player of the Year.[33]

He captained Chesterfield to the League One play-offs in 2014–15, and was reported to be a target for Cardiff City manager Russell Slade in the summer.[34] Milton Keynes Dons also had a bid of £400,000 turned down by Chesterfield.[35]

Wigan Athletic

On 28 January 2016, Morsy agreed a two-and-a-half year deal with Wigan Athletic after being sold for an undisclosed fee.[36]

Style of play

Morsy is an "enforcer" who "relies on his ability to time tackles and break-up play".[37] After leaving Port Vale in June 2013, assistant manager Mark Grew warned Morsy to improve his disciplinary record and temper his aggression in the future, pointing out that he received nine yellow cards and one red card in the 2012–13 campaign.[29]

Personal life

Morsy's father is Egyptian.[38]

Statistics

As of match played 23 January 2016.
Club Season Division League FA Cup League Cup Other[39] Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Port Vale2009–10[40]League Two1000000010
2010–11[41]League Two161100000171
2011–12[42]League Two261200000281
2012–13[43]League Two282101020322
Total 714401020784
Chesterfield2013–14[44]League Two341001041392
2014–15[45]League One392601020482
2015–16[46]League One264301000304
Total 9979030611178
Wigan Athletic2015–16[46]League One0000000000
Total 0000000000
Career total 17011130408119512

Honours

Port Vale
Chesterfield
Individual

References

  1. ↑ "The Football League Limited: Club list of registered players as at 16th May 2015" (PDF). The Football League. 16 May 2015. p. 42. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Name: Sam Morsy". port-vale.co.uk. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
  3. ↑ "Port Vale: Morsy determined he'll not be shown the door a second time". The Sentinel. 24 November 2011. Retrieved 24 November 2011.
  4. 1 2 "Port Vale: Morsy making name for himself". The Sentinel. 20 September 2008. Retrieved 20 September 2009.
  5. ↑ "Port Vale: Two-goal Richards guns down mighty Blades". The Sentinel. 12 August 2009. Retrieved 20 August 2009.
  6. ↑ "Port Vale 4 – 0 Lincoln City". BBC Sport. 23 February 2010. Retrieved 23 February 2010.
  7. ↑ "Trio Awarded Pro Contacts". Port Vale Official Website. 28 April 2010. Retrieved 5 May 2010.
  8. ↑ "Griffith Scoops Player of the Year". port-vale.co.uk. 12 May 2010. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
  9. ↑ "Port Vale manager Micky Adams happy with youngsters". BBC Sport. 12 July 2010. Retrieved 12 July 2010.
  10. ↑ "Port Vale: Teen ace Sam Morsy aiming for the big time". The Sentinel. 17 July 2010. Retrieved 17 July 2010.
  11. ↑ "Burnley 4 – 2 Port Vale". BBC Sport. 8 January 2011. Retrieved 8 January 2011.
  12. ↑ "Port Vale 1 – 3 Stevenage". BBC Sport. 22 February 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2011.
  13. ↑ Shaw, Steve (24 February 2011). "Port Vale: More to come from Morsy". The Sentinel. Retrieved 26 February 2011.
  14. ↑ "Port Vale: I owe Gannon for putting faith in me, says Morsy". The Sentinel. 29 March 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
  15. ↑ Shaw, Steve. "Port Vale: Teen ace Morsy in line for new contract". The Sentinel. Retrieved 11 March 2011.
  16. ↑ "Port Vale midfielder Sam Morsy signs two-year extension". BBC Sport. 1 April 2011. Retrieved 1 April 2011.
  17. ↑ "Player of the Year Awards 2011". port-vale.co.uk. 9 May 2011. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
  18. ↑ "AFC Wimbledon 3 – 2 Port Vale". BBC Sport. 3 September 2011. Retrieved 12 September 2011.
  19. ↑ "Port Vale: Confident Morsy looking to stick around". The Sentinel. 16 January 2012. Retrieved 16 January 2012.
  20. ↑ "Micky Adams says losing key men has helped side evolve". The Sentinel. 27 August 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
  21. ↑ "Sam Morsy targets goals to secure first team place". The Sentinel. 28 August 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
  22. ↑ "Morsy says there's more to come". The Sentinel. 4 September 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  23. ↑ "Impressive Morsy has fresh goal to aim for". The Sentinel. 14 September 2012. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
  24. ↑ "Young gun Morsy learning hard way". The Sentinel. 23 October 2012. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
  25. ↑ "'Stupid' Sam Morsy slammed after red card costs Valiants victory". The Sentinel. 7 November 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
  26. ↑ "Sean McAllister set to benefit from Sam Morsey's moment of madness". The Sentinel. 9 November 2012. Retrieved 9 November 2012.
  27. ↑ "Time for Morsy to take responsibility, says Grew". The Sentinel. 13 November 2012. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
  28. ↑ "Port Vale's Sam Morsy: I have learned my red card lesson". The Sentinel. 19 December 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
  29. 1 2 "Morsy must learn lessons at his new club". The Sentinel. 6 June 2013. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
  30. ↑ "Morsy Agrees Deal". 29 June 2013. Retrieved 29 June 2013.
  31. ↑ "Sam Morsy: Chesterfield sign Port Vale midfielder". BBC Sport. 30 June 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  32. ↑ Woodcock, Ian (30 March 2014). "Carlisle 1 - 3 Peterborough". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
  33. ↑ "Morsy Lands Player of the Year Award". chesterfield-fc.co.uk. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
  34. ↑ Bywater, Alex (5 May 2015). "Who is Sam Morsy... the unknown Chesterfield midfielder interesting Cardiff City boss Russell Slade?". Wales Online. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
  35. ↑ Yousef, Ahmad. "Sam Morsy scores winner as MK Dons retract offer". kingfut.com. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  36. ↑ "Chesterfield FC midfielder Sam Morsy joins Wigan Athletic". Derbyshire Times. 28 January 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
  37. ↑ Tideswell, Martin (9 November 2012). "Morsy madness leaves Vale in need of help to maintain promotion push". The Sentinel. Retrieved 9 November 2012.
  38. ↑ Bailey, Graeme (13 October 2012). "Walk like an Egyptian". Sky Sports. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
  39. ↑ Includes other competitive competitions, including the Football League Trophy.
  40. ↑ "Games played by Sam Morsy in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Retrieved 4 September 2011.
  41. ↑ "Games played by Sam Morsy in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Retrieved 4 September 2011.
  42. ↑ "Games played by Sam Morsy in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Retrieved 4 September 2011.
  43. ↑ "Games played by Sam Morsy in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Retrieved 4 September 2011.
  44. ↑ "Games played by Sam Morsy in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Retrieved 4 September 2011.
  45. ↑ "Games played by Sam Morsy in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Retrieved 4 September 2011.
  46. 1 2 "Games played by Sam Morsy in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Retrieved 4 September 2011.
  47. ↑ Sherwin, Phil; Johnson, Dave (2013), Port Vale This Side Up: 2012-2013 Promotion Celebration, BGL, ISBN 978-0-9926579-0-1

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