Eric Morris (footballer, born 1951)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Eric Arthur Morris[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 30 September 1951 | ||
| Place of birth | Stranraer, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Striker/Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Muirkirk | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1968 | Hamilton Academical (trialist) | 1 | (1) |
| 1972–1973 | Irvine Meadow | ||
| 1973–1979 | Rangers | 8 | (0) |
| 1979–1986 | Ayr United | 187 | (30) |
| Cumnock | |||
| International career | |||
| 1980 | Scottish League XI[2] | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Eric Arthur Morris (born 30 September 1951 in Stranraer) is a former Scottish professional footballer who mainly played for Ayr United.
Morris began his career with Muirkirk and had a trial with Hamilton Academical in 1968. In 1972–73, he had a season with Irvine Meadow, when the club reached the final of the Scottish Junior Cup versus Cambuslang Rangers and eventually won the trophy after two replays. Morris scored one goal in the final that ended 2–2, then two goals in the first replay that finished 3–3.[3] Irvine Meadow won the second replay 1–0, with Morris' performances alerting the attention of Rangers, who signed him in the 1973 close season.
Morris debuted for the Govan club in a Scottish League Cup match versus Arbroath in August 1973, then rarely featured in the first-team over his six-year spell at Ibrox. Morris' only goal for Rangers was in a Scottish Cup match versus Queen's Park in January 1974. Morris then moved onto Ayr United in 1979.[4] After over 200 appearances at Somerset Park, Morris returned to Junior football with Cumnock Juniors.
References
[edit]- ^ "Eric Arthur Morris – Record Vs Heart of Midlothian". London Hearts Supporters Club. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
- ^ "Eric Morris - Scotland Football League Record from 17 Mar 1980 to 17 Mar 1980 clubs - Ayr United".
- ^ Eric McGowan (28 September 2012). "Meadow's love affair with Hampden". Irvine Herald. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
- ^ Bobby Sinnet; Thomas Jamieson. "Morris, Eric". FitbaStats.com. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
External links
[edit]- Eric Morris at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
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