Bryn Morris
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Bryn Andrew Morris[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 25 April 1996||
Place of birth | Hartlepool, England | ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.82 m)[3] | ||
Position(s) | Defensive midfielder / Centre back[4] | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Newport County | ||
Number | 8 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2013 | Middlesbrough | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2013–2017 | Middlesbrough | 2 | (0) |
2014 | → Burton Albion (loan) | 5 | (0) |
2015 | → Coventry City (loan) | 6 | (0) |
2015 | → York City (loan) | 3 | (0) |
2016 | → Walsall (loan) | 1 | (0) |
2017–2019 | Shrewsbury Town | 31 | (0) |
2018–2019 | → Wycombe Wanderers (loan) | 19 | (3) |
2019–2021 | Portsmouth | 16 | (1) |
2021 | → Northampton Town (loan) | 22 | (0) |
2021–2022 | Burton Albion | 7 | (0) |
2022 | → Hartlepool United (loan) | 10 | (1) |
2022–2023 | Grimsby Town | 31 | (2) |
2023– | Newport County | 47 | (7) |
International career | |||
2011–2012 | England U16 | 7 | (0) |
2012–2013 | England U17 | 12 | (3) |
2013–2014 | England U18 | 5 | (0) |
2014 | England U19 | 5 | (0) |
2015–2016 | England U20 | 8 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:20, 24 August 2024 (UTC) |
Bryn Andrew Morris (born 25 April 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or centre back for EFL League Two club Newport County.
Early and personal life
[edit]Born in Hartlepool, County Durham,[5] Morris attended the High Tunstall College of Science.[6] In April 2014, he was awarded the sporting achievement award at the Hartlepool Mail's Pride of Hartlepool ceremony.[7]
Club career
[edit]Middlesbrough
[edit]Morris began his career at Middlesbrough, having joined the club when he was eleven and made progress through the academy.[6] He made his first-team debut on 5 January 2013 in an FA Cup tie away to Hastings United, a match that Middlesbrough won 4–1.[8] He made his league debut on 4 May in a 2–0 defeat away to Sheffield Wednesday.[8] Two months after making his debut, Morris signed his first professional contract with the club, which would keep him until 2016.[9]
On 21 November 2014, Morris signed for League Two club Burton Albion on a one-month loan.[10] One day later, Morris made his debut, where he came on as a substitute for Adam McGurk, in a 1–0 victory over Luton Town.[11] His impressive displays at Burton Albion prompted manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink to tip him for greatness.[12] On 13 December 2014, Morris provided an assist for Shane Cansdell-Sherriff to score the third goal in a 4–0 win over Hartlepool United.[13] Despite Burton being keen to extend the loan[14] it never materialised, and Morris returned to Middlesbrough, having made five appearances for Burton Albion.[15]
On 6 August 2015, Morris signed for Coventry City on a season-long loan, linking up again with Tony Mowbray, the manager under whom he had made his professional debut.[16] He made six appearances, the last coming against Rochdale, for Coventry before being recalled by Middlesbrough on 26 October 2015.[17]
On 27 October 2015, Morris signed for League Two club York City on a one-month loan.[18] On 28 January 2016, Morris signed for League One club Walsall on a two-month loan.[19]
Shrewsbury Town
[edit]Morris was released from his Middlesbrough contract in order to join League One club Shrewsbury Town on 20 January 2017 on a contract until the end of 2016–17.[20] He made his debut for the club the following day, as an 88th-minute substitute in a 1–0 home victory over Oldham Athletic.[21] After featuring regularly to help the club escape relegation, he signed a two-year contract extension in June 2017.[22]
Morris joined Shrewsbury's League One rivals Wycombe Wanderers on 7 August 2018 on loan until 3 January 2019.[23]
Portsmouth
[edit]Morris signed for League One club Portsmouth on 14 January 2019 on a two-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[24] He scored his first goal for Portsmouth in a 3–3 draw against Southend United on 16 February 2019.[25] Morris was cup-tied for Portsmouth's win in the 2019 EFL Trophy final.[26]
On 18 January 2021, Morris signed for Northampton Town on a loan deal until the end of the season.[27]
Burton Albion
[edit]Following his release from Portsmouth, Morris signed for League One side Burton Albion in June 2021.[28] With his game time at Burton limited, Morris joined his hometown club Hartlepool United on loan on 31 January 2022.[29] He made his debut for Pools in an FA Cup fourth round defeat away to Crystal Palace.
Grimsby Town
[edit]On 15 July 2022, Morris signed for Grimsby Town on a one-year deal.[30]
Morris was part of the Grimsby team that reached the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1939, he came on as a substitute in the 2–1 win away at Premier League side Southampton that secured that achievement.[31][32]
On 9 May 2023, it was announced that Morris would not be retained for the 2023–24 season and would be leaving the club when his contract expired on 30 June.[33]
Newport County
[edit]On 23 June 2023, it was announced that Morris would join Newport County on a two-year contract when his contract with Grimsby Town expired.[34] He made his debut for Newport on 5 August 2023 in the starting line-up against Accrington Stanley.[35][36] Morris scored his first goal for Newport on 30 September 2023 in the 2–1 League Two defeat against Salford City.[37][36] In January 2024 Morris scored Newport's first goal with a long range shot in their 4–2 FA Cup fourth round defeat to Manchester United of the Premier League.[38]
International career
[edit]Morris has represented England at under-16, under-17, under-18, and under-19 levels, captaining the team at each level.[39][40][41]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 27 April 2024
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Middlesbrough | 2012–13[8] | Championship | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
2013–14[42] | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
2014–15[43] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
2015–16[44] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
2016–17[45] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
Total | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |||
Burton Albion (loan) | 2014–15[43] | League Two | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Coventry City (loan) | 2015–16[44] | League One | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
York City (loan) | 2015–16[44] | League Two | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Walsall (loan) | 2015–16[44] | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Middlesbrough U23 | 2016–17[45] | — | — | — | 3[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||
Shrewsbury Town | 2016–17[45] | League One | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
2017–18[46] | League One | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10[b] | 0 | 30 | 0 | |
2018–19[47] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Total | 31 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 43 | 0 | ||
Wycombe Wanderers (loan) | 2018–19[47] | League One | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 21 | 3 |
Portsmouth | 2018–19[47] | League One | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
2019–20[48] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
2020–21[49] | League One | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5[a] | 0 | 18 | 0 | |
Total | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 28 | 1 | ||
Northampton Town (loan) | 2020–21[49] | League One | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
Burton Albion | 2021–22[50] | League One | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Hartlepool United (loan) | 2021–22[50] | League Two | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
Grimsby Town | 2022–23[51] | League Two | 31 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 42 | 2 |
Newport County | 2023–24[36] | League Two | 46 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 57 | 8 |
Career total | 199 | 14 | 21 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 257 | 15 |
- ^ a b c d e f g Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- ^ Seven appearances in EFL Trophy, three in League One play-offs
Honours
[edit]Shrewsbury Town
- EFL Trophy runner-up: 2017–18[52]
References
[edit]- ^ "EFL: Club retained and released lists published". English Football League. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
- ^ "Bryn Morris". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 14 March 2014.
- ^ "Bryn Morris". Portsmouth F.C. Archived from the original on 23 January 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
- ^ "Bryn Morris: Profile". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
- ^ "Bryn Morris". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
- ^ a b "Morris signs Professional Contract with Middlesbrough". Hartlepool Mail. 3 July 2014. Archived from the original on 23 December 2014.
- ^ "Hartlepool-based Middlesbrough teen Bryn Morris captains England-Under16s to third in Montaigu Tournament". Hartlepool Mail. 11 April 2012. Archived from the original on 24 December 2014.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Bryn Morris in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ "Boro invest in future". Middlesbrough F.C. 3 July 2013. Archived from the original on 23 December 2014. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ "Bryn Morris: Middlesbrough defender joins Burton Albion". BBC Sport. 21 November 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
- ^ "Burton Albion 1–0 Luton Town". BBC Sport. 22 November 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
- ^ "Watch: Bryn Morris tipped for greatness by Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink". Teesside Gazette. Middlesbrough. 9 December 2014. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ "Burton Albion 4–0 Hartlepool United". BBC Sport. 13 December 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
- ^ Sloan, Tom (19 December 2014). "Burton Albion boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink targets areas for improvement". Burton Mail. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015.
- ^ Green, Peter (27 December 2014). "Burton Albion: Brewers celebrate impressive win over 10-man Tranmere Rovers". Derby Telegraph. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015.
- ^ "Bryn Morris: Coventry sign Middlesbrough youngster on loan". BBC Sport. 6 August 2015. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
- ^ Joyce, Matt (27 October 2015). "Midfielder Bryn Morris has been recalled from his loan spell and returns to Middlesbrough". Coventry City F.C. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
- ^ "Minstermen secure Morris loan". York City F.C. 27 October 2015. Archived from the original on 23 July 2016.
- ^ "Middlesbrough's Bryn Morris joins Walsall on two-month loan". BBC Sport. 28 January 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
- ^ "Bryn Morris signs on". Shrewsbury Town F.C. 20 January 2017. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
- ^ "Shrewsbury Town 1–0 Oldham Athletic". BBC Sport. 21 January 2017. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
- ^ Cox, Lewis (22 June 2017). "Shrewsbury Town sung midfielder Bryan Morris on a two-year deal". Shropshire Star. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
- ^ "Bryn Morris: Wycombe Wanderers sign midfielder on loan from Shrewsbury Town". BBC Sport. 7 August 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ "Bryn Morris: Portsmouth sign midfielder from Shrewsbury". BBC Sport. 14 January 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ "Southend United 3–3 Portsmouth". BBC Sport. 16 February 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ "Checkatrade Trophy Final 2019". Portsmouth F.C. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "Bryn Morris Signs for Northampton Town".
- ^ "BURTON ALBION TO SIGN BRYN MORRIS ON PERMANENT BASIS".
- ^ "Hartlepool United sign Bryn Morris on loan in final hour of transfer window". 31 January 2022.
- ^ "Morris is a Mariner! - Grimsby Town Football Club". 15 July 2022.
- ^ "Grimsby stun Southampton to reach FA Cup last eight". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Brighton end Grimsby's run to reach FA Cup semis". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Mariners retained list confirmed - Grimsby Town Football Club". 9 May 2023.
- ^ "Bryn Morris signs for Newport County". www.newport-county.co.uk. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "Accrington Stanley vs. Newport County". Soccerway. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Bryn Morris in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ Morris first Newport goal
- ^ Phil McNulty (28 January 2024). "Man United survive Newport fightback in thrilling cup tie". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Player profile: Bryn Morris". Middlesbrough F.C. Archived from the original on 23 April 2015.
- ^ Callow, James (18 February 2014). "England pick up impressive victory over Belgium". The Football Association. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ^ "Germany U19 v England U19 teamsheet". Twitter. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ^ "Games played by Bryn Morris in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ a b "Games played by Bryn Morris in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Games played by Bryn Morris in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Bryn Morris in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Bryn Morris in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Bryn Morris in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Bryn Morris in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Games played by Bryn Morris in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Games played by Bryn Morris in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Bryn Morris in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ^ Scott, Ged (8 April 2018). "Lincoln City 1–0 Shrewsbury Town". BBC Sport. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
External links
[edit]- Profile Archived 23 January 2021 at the Wayback Machine at the Portsmouth F.C. website
- Bryn Morris at Soccerbase