Mark Morris (footballer, born 1962) explained

Mark Morris
Fullname:Mark John Morris
Birth Date:26 September 1962
Birth Place:Carshalton, England
Height:[1]
Position:Defender
Youthclubs1:Wimbledon
Years1:1980–1987
Clubs1:Wimbledon
Caps1:168
Goals1:9
Years2:1985
Clubs2:Aldershot (loan)
Caps2:14
Goals2:0
Years3:1987–1989
Clubs3:Watford
Caps3:41
Goals3:1
Years4:1989–1991
Clubs4:Sheffield United
Caps4:56
Goals4:3
Years5:1991–1996
Clubs5:AFC Bournemouth
Caps5:194
Goals5:8
Years6:1996
Clubs6:Gillingham (loan)
Caps6:6
Goals6:0
Years7:1996–1997
Caps7:31
Goals7:2
Years8:1997
Clubs8:Hastings Town
Years9:1997–2003
Clubs9:Dorchester Town
Manageryears1:1999–2006
Managerclubs1:Dorchester Town

Mark John Morris (born 26 September 1962) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender in the Football League for Wimbledon,[2] where he was part of the so-called "Crazy Gang",[3] Aldershot, Watford, Sheffield United, AFC Bournemouth, Gillingham and Brighton & Hove Albion.[2] He then moved into non-league football with Hastings Town, leaving when the club had financial difficulties,[4] 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. Morris is now a coach at local Wessex League side New Milton Town.[3] [5] [6]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88 . Peter . Dunk . Queen Anne Press . London . 1987 . 396 . 978-0-356-14354-5 .
  2. Web site: Mark Morris . UK A–Z Transfers . Neil Brown . 20 October 2009.
  3. News: FA Cup: Dorchester undaunted . Mike . Berry . The Daily Telegraph . 15 November 2000 . 26 October 2009.
  4. News: Yesterday's Blades . Chris . Bevan . BBC Sport . 15 April 2006 . 20 October 2009.
  5. News: Morris looks to the future . Kris . Temple . BBC Dorset . 21 July 2006 . 20 October 2009.
  6. News: Morris quits . David . Swain . Bournemouth Echo . 13 July 2006 . 20 October 2009.