Chris Morrow

Chris Morrow (born 20 September 1985) is a Northern Irish footballer who currently plays for Brantwood.

Chris Morrow
Personal information
Full name Christopher Morrow
Date of birth (1985-09-20) 20 September 1985
Place of birth Belfast, Northern Ireland
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Brantwood
Youth career
2002–2003 Crusaders
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2016 Crusaders 396 (64)
2016 → Glentoran (loan) 12 (0)
2016–2018 Carrick Rangers 46 (0)
2018–2019 Harland and Wolff Welders
2019– Brantwood 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 01:24, 28 December 2016

Playing career

Morrow has played for Crusaders as a midfielder since making his debut in 2003, and was voted Ulster Young Footballer of the Year in 2003–04.[1] He was a fan favourite for Crusaders for several years, and was instrumental in their promotion back to the Irish Premier Division,[2] and was part of both the Irish Cup and County Antrim Shield winning sides. He was also named in the Irish League Select XI in 2008.[3]

On 30 October 2010 in a league victory against Coleraine, he pulled on the goalkeeping jersey for the final 10 minutes, after Niall Murphy had been sent off. He kept a clean sheet for the remainder of the match despite intense pressure.,[4] and repeated the feat later that season against Newry City, this time playing as goalkeeper for a full hour after goalkeeper Chris Keenan was stretchered off.[5] That season he also scored the winning goal against Linfield at Seaview, the first time the Crues had beaten the Blues since 1999.[6]

On 28 January 2012, Morrow scored the only goal of the Irish League Cup final victory over Coleraine.[7]

He was named Northern Ireland Football Writers' Association Player of the Year for 2011–12.[8]

In October 2014, he suffered a broken ankle against Linfield. It was another in a succession of injuries, having broken his leg several years previously.[9] In January 2016, having not appeared for the Crusaders first team since then and to aid his recovery, he joined Glentoran on loan.[10]

Following his release from Crusaders, Morrow signed for NIFL Premiership side Carrick Rangers.

In June 2018, he signed for NIFL Championship side Harland & Wolff Welders.

Honours

Crusaders

References
  1. "Irish League Footballing Greats: Ulster Young Footballer of the Year". Irishleaguegreats.blogspot.com. 19 September 2007.
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 17 July 2007. Retrieved 24 January 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 11 January 2020. Retrieved 31 October 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "Home". Nifootballleague.com. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  5. "Newry City 2-3 Crusader". News.bbc.co.uk. 5 February 2011.
  6. "Crusaders 2-1 Linfield". News.bbc.co.uk. 13 November 2010.
  7. "Coleraine 0-1 Crusaders". BBC Sport.
  8. "Morrow and Jeffrey pick up awards". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  9. "Morrow injury setback for Crusaders". BBC Sport.
  10. "Morrow joins Glentoran in loan deal". BBC Sport.
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