James Morton (footballer, born 1999) explained

James Morton
Fullname:James Samuel Morton[1]
Birth Date:22 April 1999[2]
Birth Place:Bristol, England
Currentclub:Southend United
Clubnumber:10
Position:Central midfielder
Youthyears1:2013–2017
Youthclubs1:Bristol City
Years1:2017–2023
Clubs1:Bristol City
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2017
Clubs2:Chippenham Town (loan)
Caps2:2
Goals2:1
Years3:2017–2018
Clubs3:Bath City (loan)
Caps3:16
Goals3:0
Years4:2018–2019
Clubs4:Bath City (loan)
Caps4:34
Goals4:1
Years5:2019–2020
Clubs5:Forest Green Rovers (loan)
Caps5:12
Goals5:0
Years6:2020
Clubs6:Grimsby Town (loan)
Caps6:7
Goals6:0
Years7:2021
Clubs7:Gillingham (loan)
Caps7:1
Goals7:0
Years8:2022–2023
Clubs8:Bath City (loan)
Caps8:34
Goals8:2
Years9:2023
Clubs9:Weston-super-Mare
Caps9:19
Goals9:3
Years10:2023–
Clubs10:Southend United
Caps10:14
Goals10:1
Club-Update:15:23, 1 April 2024 (UTC)

James Samuel Morton (born 22 April 1999) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Southend United.

He has played professionally in the Football League for Bristol City, Forest Green Rovers, Grimsby Town and Gillingham. He has also spent time on loan with Chippenham Town and Bath City.

Career

Bristol City

Morton joined Bristol City aged 14 and progressed through the club's youth system. He was loaned out to Chippenham Town in October 2017 and then Bath City on loan until 13 January 2018,[3] before extending his loan to the end of the season.[4] In the summer of 2018, he re-joined Bath City on loan for the 2018–19 season,[5] and won their 'Goal of the season' award for that season.[6] After signing a four-year deal with Bristol City in summer 2019, Morton joined Forest Green Rovers on a season-long loan,[7] making his EFL League Two debut when he played the entire match against Oldham Athletic on the opening day of the 2019–20 season.[8]

On 30 September 2020, Morton joined Grimsby Town on a season-long loan.[9] On 31 December 2020, following the departure of manager Ian Holloway, Morton and fellow Bristol City teammate Owura Edwards were recalled from their loan spells at Grimsby. Morton made only 4 starts during his time at Blundell Park.[10]

On 1 February 2021, Morton joined League One side Gillingham on loan for the remainder of the 2020-21 season.[11] Morton would only feature once for the Gills, appearing as a 91st minute substitute in a 3–0 home defeat by Lincoln City on 5 February 2021.[12]

In July 2021, Bristol City allowed Morton to join Milton Keynes Dons on trial with a view to a permanent transfer,[13] however after playing in a 7–1 pre-season victory over Coventry City the transfer fell through following a change of management at MK.[14]

On 23 September 2022, Morton returned to National League South club Bath City on loan until the end of the 2022–23 season.[15]

In May 2023, Morton was released by Bristol City.[16]

Weston-super-Mare

On 9 August 2023, Morton signed a contract for National League South club Weston-super-Mare.[17]

Southend United

On 29 December 2023, Morton signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with National League club Southend United.[18]

Personal life

Morton is a Christian.[19]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bristol City2017–18Championship00000000
2018–19Championship00000000
2019–20Championship00000000
2020–21Championship00001010
2021–22Championship00000000
2022–23Championship00000000
Total00001010
Chippenham Town (loan)2017–18National League South21001031
Bath City (loan)2017–18National League South1600000160
Bath City (loan)2018–19National League South3411030381
Forest Green Rovers (loan)2019–20League Two120002030170
Grimsby Town (loan)2020–21League Two7010001090
Gillingham (loan)2020–21League One1000000010
Bath City (loan)2022–23National League South3421080432
Weston-super-Mare2023–24National League South1933030253
Southend United2023–24National League1010
Career total126760301901547

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Forest Green Rovers . 20 October 2019 . English Football League . 28.
  2. Web site: James Morton - Bristol City - Stats - titles won . www.footballdatabase.eu.
  3. News: Evans . Daniel . 1 December 2017 . Bath City bring in Bristol City midfielder on loan . Bath Chronicle . 24 September 2020.
  4. Web site: Baker . Adam . 20 January 2018 . Semenyo goes pro and heads to Bath . 24 September 2020 . bcfc.co.uk . Bristol City F.C. . en.
  5. Web site: Crawley . James . 27 July 2018 . Eight players head out on loan . 24 September 2020 . bcfc.co.uk . Bristol City F.C. . en.
  6. News: Burridge . Henry . 15 May 2019 . Bath City skipper Straker makes Havant switch . Somerset Live . 24 September 2020.
  7. Web site: Edwards . Matt . 25 June 2019 . SIGNING | Bristol City midfielder James Morton signed on loan . 24 September 2020 . www.fgr.co.uk . Forest Green Rovers F.C. . 8 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190808212817/https://www.fgr.co.uk/news/june-2019/signing-bristol-city-midfielder-james-morton-signed-on-loan . dead .
  8. Web site: 3 August 2019 . Forest Green Rovers 1–0 Oldham Athletic . 24 September 2020 . BBC Sport.
  9. Web site: Mariners Confirm Morton Signing. www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk. Grimsby Town F.C.. 24 June 2021. 24 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210524150944/https://www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/news/2020/september/mariners-confirm-morton-signing. dead.
  10. Web site: Bristol City continue recall loan talks as James Morton and Owura Edwards return. Gregor. MacGregor. 1 January 2021. BristolLive. 24 June 2021.
  11. Web site: James Morton joins Gills on loan . gillinghamfootballclub.com . Gillingham F.C. . 1 February 2021 . 2 February 2021.
  12. Web site: Gillingham 0–3 Lincoln City. 24 June 2021. 5 February 2021. BBC Sport.
  13. Web site: Morton to feature for MK Dons.
  14. Web site: Bristol City midfielder's transfer to League One falls through after Swansea City boss switch - Bristol Live. 3 August 2021.
  15. Web site: Player News - James Morton. www.bathcityfc.com. 23 September 2022. 27 September 2022.
  16. Web site: ITY ANNOUNCE RELEASED LIST. Bristol City FC. 22 May 2023.
  17. Web site: Weston-super-Mare AFC sign central midfielder James Morton . thewesternmercury.co.uk . The Western Mercury . 11 August 2023.
  18. Web site: BLUES ADD MIDFIELDER JAMES MORTON! . southendunited.co.uk . Southend United F.C. . 29 December 2023.
  19. Web site: James . Stuart . 16 May 2020 . Football is a massive part of my life but I put my identity as a Christian . subscription . 24 September 2020 . The Athletic.