Joe Morrell Explained

Joe Morrell
Full Name:Joseff John Morrell[1]
Birth Date:1997 1, df=yes[2]
Birth Place:Ipswich, England
Height:1.68m (05.51feet)[3]
Position:Central-midfielder
Youthyears1:–2013
Youthclubs1:Bristol City
Years1:2013–2020
Clubs1:Bristol City
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2016
Clubs2:Sutton United (loan)
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Years3:2017
Clubs3:Margate (loan)
Caps3:2
Goals3:0
Years4:2017–2018
Clubs4:Cheltenham Town (loan)
Caps4:38
Goals4:3
Years5:2019–2020
Clubs5:Lincoln City (loan)
Caps5:29
Goals5:0
Years6:2020–2021
Clubs6:Luton Town
Caps6:10
Goals6:0
Years7:2021–2024
Clubs7:Portsmouth
Caps7:92
Goals7:1
Club-Update:21:29, 30 January 2024 (UTC)
Nationalyears1:2013–2014
Nationalteam1:Wales U17
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2014–2015
Nationalteam2:Wales U19
Nationalcaps2:10
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2017–2018
Nationalteam3:Wales U21
Nationalcaps3:8
Nationalgoals3:3
Nationalyears4:2019–
Nationalteam4:Wales
Nationalcaps4:37
Nationalgoals4:0
Nationalteam-Update:23:54, 15 October 2023 (UTC)

Joseff John Morrell (born 3 January 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a central-midfielder. He is currently a free agent.

Club career

Morrell began his career with Bristol City whilst attending The Castle School in Thornbury, and signed a professional contract with the club in December 2012 after turning down an offer from Liverpool.[4] [5] He made his debut on 8 October 2013 in a 2–1 Football League Trophy defeat against Wycombe Wanderers.[6]

In August 2016 it was announced that Morrell would join National League club Sutton United, initially on a one-month loan.[7] He made his first appearance for the U's as a substitute coming on at 61' in a 3–1 victory over Lincoln City at Sincil Bank on 13 August 2016, Sutton's first win in English football's fifth tier in 16 years.[8] One reporter described Morrell as having "had a great competitive debut overall".[9] He made two further substitute appearances in home victories against Torquay United and Macclesfield Town before returning to his parent club in early September 2016.

On 24 February 2017, Morrell joined Margate on loan for a month. He made his debut as a 58th minute substitute during a 2–0 home loss to Whitehawk.[10]

On 30 August 2017, Morrell signed for Cheltenham Town on loan until January 2018.[11] His first goal for the club came in a 3–0 win against Mansfield Town and scored three times in total for the club.[12]

On 27 June 2019, Morrell signed for Lincoln City on a season-long loan until May 2020.[13] He scored his first goal in a dominant 5–1 win against Bolton Wanderers on 14 January 2020, however it was later given as an own-goal for Josh Emmanuel.[14]

On 7 March 2020, Morrell played his final game for the Imps against Burton Albion, due to the season being cancelled early because of COVID-19.[15]

In June 2020, Morrell was named Lincoln City's Player of the Season.[16]

In November 2019 he signed a new contract with Bristol City.[17]

Luton Town

On 15 October 2020 Morrell joined Luton Town for an undisclosed fee.[18]

Portsmouth

On 9 August 2021, Morrell joined EFL League One Portsmouth for an undisclosed fee on a 3-year contract with a 12-month extension clause.[19] On 21 January 2023, Morell scored his first goal for Portsmouth against Exeter City after 49 games and 13 league appearances in the 2022–23 season [20]

International career

Morrell qualifies to play for Wales through his Welsh mother Sian.[21]

In October 2017, Morrell made his Wales U21 debut in a 3–1 victory against Liechtenstein.[22]

In August 2019, Morrell was named in the Wales squad ahead of their Euro 2020 qualifier against Azerbaijan.[23] He made his senior international debut for Wales against Belarus on 9 September 2019.

In May 2021 he was selected for the Wales squad for the delayed UEFA Euro 2020 tournament.[24] In November 2022 he was named in the Wales squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.[25] Morrell made his World cup debut coming on as a late substitute against the United States in Wales' opening 2022 FIFA World Cup Group B game, Morrell also came on as a substitute in the group stage game against England.[26]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bristol City2013–14League One0000001010
2014–15League One0000000000
2015–16Championship00000000
2016–17Championship00000000
2017–18Championship00001010
2018–19Championship10300040
2019–20Championship00000000
Total1030101060
Sutton United (loan)2016–17National League30000030
Margate (loan)2016–17[27] National League South20000020
Cheltenham Town (loan)2017–18League Two383100000393
Lincoln City (loan)2019–20League One290102000320
Luton Town2020–21Championship1001000110
Portsmouth2021–22League One360100020390
2022–23League One291100050351
2023–24League One270102010310
Total9213020801051
Career total17148040901994

International

.

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Wales201950
202070
2021130
202270
202350
Total370

Honours

Portsmouth

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Retained List 2015–16. English Football League. 26 June 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20161202052144/http://www.efl.com/documents/professional-retained-report-2015-16549-3151378.pdf. 2 December 2016.
  2. Web site: Joe Morrell . 11v11 . 21 June 2021.
  3. Web site: SquadLists . fifa.org . 18 November 2022.
  4. Web site: City see off the pull of Liverpool as Joe Morrell stays in Bristol. This is Bristol. 11 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130528021832/http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/City-pull-Liverpool-Joe-Morrell-stays-Bristol/story-17493554-detail/story.html#axzz2hRMgj7XB. 28 May 2013. dead.
  5. Web site: Former Liverpool target and Wales under-17 captain Joe Morrell looks forward to starting professional career at Bristol City after leaving The Castle School. Gazette Series. 11 October 2013.
  6. Web site: Full-time: Wycombe Wanderers 2 Bristol City 1. This is Bristol. 11 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131014200133/http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/time-Wycombe-Wanderers-2-Bristol-City-1/story-19903535-detail/story.html#axzz2hRMgj7XB. 14 October 2013. dead.
  7. News: Joe Morrell: Sutton United sign Bristol City midfielder on loan. BBC Sport. 5 August 2016.
  8. News: Lincoln City 1–3 Sutton United. BBC Sport.
  9. News: A Sutton United front: Great away day at Lincoln City. 15 August 2016. 2 September 2016. Sutton Guardian.
  10. Web site: The National League Official Website – Match Info. www.thenationalleague.org.uk. 26 February 2017. 27 February 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170227160021/http://www.thenationalleague.org.uk/matchinfo.php?fixture_id=28280&hometeam_id=1702&awayteam=1669. dead.
  11. Web site: Bristol City's Joe Morrell, Taylor Moore and Freddie Hinds join Cheltenham on loan . BBC Sport . 30 August 2017 . 30 August 2017 .
  12. https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=73077&season_id=150 Morrell goals 2017/18
  13. Web site: Morrell becomes City's first summer signing . Lincoln City Football Club . 27 June 2019 . 27 June 2019 .
  14. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51007744 Morrell first Lincoln goal
  15. News: Lincoln City 3–2 Burton Albion. BBC Sport. 7 March 2020.
  16. 1276885585970507778. LincolnCity_FC. Our final award of the day is the Lincoln and District Player of the Year Brought to you by SRP Hire Solutions,… . 27 June 2020.
  17. Web site: Joe Morrell: Wales midfielder extends Bristol City contract while still out on loan. 20 November 2019. BBC Sport. 6 December 2019.
  18. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54560399 Morrell joins Luton
  19. Web site: Joe Morrell: Portsmouth sign Wales midfielder from Luton Town. 10 August 2021. BBC Sport. 10 August 2021.
  20. Web site: Morrell: Scabby Goal, but We Earned It.
  21. Web site: Morrell determined to make his mark after being called up by Wales. Mark. Whiley. 26 August 2019. lincolnshirelive.
  22. Web site: Liectenstein U21 3–2 Wales U21 . UEFA . 5 October 2017.
  23. News: Giggs names Wales squad for September internationals . BBC Sport . 20 August 2019.
  24. News: Uncapped Colwill in Wales Euro 2020 squad. BBC Sport .
  25. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63545011 2022 Wales World Cup squad
  26. Web site: Morrell Features For Wales In World Cup Opener . 2022-11-26 . www.portsmouthfc.co.uk . en-gb.
  27. Web site: J. Morrell . Soccerway . Perform Group . 10 August 2017.
  28. News: 16 April 2024 . Portsmouth 3–2 Barnsley: Pompey seal promotion to Championship with dramatic win . 17 April 2024 . Sky Sports.