Clinton Morrison
{{Short description|Footballer (born 1979)}}
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{{Infobox football biography
| name = Clinton Morrison
| image = Clinton Morrison 28-02-2015 1.jpg
| caption = Morrison playing for Exeter City in 2015
| fullname = Clinton Hubert Morrison{{cite book | editor-first = Barry J. | editor-last = Hugman | title = The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11 | year = 2010 | publisher = Mainstream Publishing | location = Edinburgh | isbn = 978-1-84596-601-0 | page = 296 }}
| birth_name = Clinton Hubert Chambers
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1979|5|14|df=y}}
| birth_place = Tooting, England
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=10}}{{cite web |title=FootballSquads – Colchester United – 2012/13 |url=http://www.footballsquads.co.uk/eng/2012-2013/flone/colches.htm |publisher=FootballSquads |access-date=7 January 2013 }}
| currentclub =
| position = Forward
| youthyears1 = –1996|youthclubs1 = Tottenham Hotspur
| youthyears2 = 1996–1998 |youthclubs2 = Crystal Palace
| years1 = 1998–2002 |clubs1 = Crystal Palace |caps1 = 157 |goals1 = 61
| years2 = 2002–2005 |clubs2 = Birmingham City |caps2 = 87 |goals2 = 14
| years3 = 2005–2008 |clubs3 = Crystal Palace |caps3 = 124 |goals3 = 41
| years4 = 2008–2010 |clubs4 = Coventry City |caps4 = 91 |goals4 = 21
| years5 = 2010–2012 |clubs5 = Sheffield Wednesday |caps5 = 54 |goals5 = 7
| years6 = 2011 |clubs6 = → Milton Keynes Dons (loan) |caps6 = 6 |goals6 = 3
| years7 = 2012 |clubs7 = → Brentford (loan) |caps7 = 8 |goals7 = 0
| years8 = 2012–2014 |clubs8 = Colchester United |caps8 = 65 |goals8 = 4
| years9 = 2014 |clubs9 = Long Eaton United |caps9 = 3 |goals9 = 1
| years10 = 2014–2016 |clubs10 = Exeter City |caps10 = 45 |goals10 = 1
| years11 = 2016 |clubs11 = Redditch United |caps11 = 3 |goals11 = 1
| years12 = 2016–2017 |clubs12 = Mickleover Sports |caps12 = 28 |goals12 = 2
| totalcaps = 671
| totalgoals = 156
| nationalyears1 = 2000 |nationalteam1 = Republic of Ireland U21 |nationalcaps1 = 2 |nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 2001–2006 |nationalteam2 = Republic of Ireland |nationalcaps2 = 36 |nationalgoals2 = 9
}}
Clinton Hubert Morrison (né Chambers;{{cite news|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/irish-pretender-at-the-palace-1.1048069/|title=Irish pretender at the Palace|publisher=Irish Times|date=26 January 2002|access-date=3 November 2010}} born 14 May 1979) is a former professional footballer and sports pundit.
As a player, he was a forward. He notably played in the Premier League for both Crystal Palace and Birmingham City. He also played in the Football League for Coventry City, Sheffield Wednesday, Milton Keynes Dons, Brentford, Colchester United and Exeter City. He also played non-league football for Long Eaton United, Redditch United and Mickleover Sports.
Born in England, he represented the Republic of Ireland 36 times at full international level, scoring 9 goals, and made their squad for the 2002 FIFA World Cup.{{cite news|url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2001/0601/156367-under21/|title=Morrison fails to inspire win on Irish debut|first=Shane|last=Duffy|publisher=RTÉ Sport|date=1 June 2001|access-date=3 November 2010}} He is now a regular reporter and occasional pundit on Sky Sports Soccer Saturday.
Club career
=First spell at Crystal Palace=
Born in Tooting, London, Morrison began his career as a trainee at Crystal Palace on 1 August 1997.{{cite web|url=https://www.cpfc.co.uk/club/club-history/200-club/clinton-morrison/|title=Clinton Morrison|publisher=Crystal Palace F.C.|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018160852/https://www.cpfc.co.uk/club/club-history/200-club/clinton-morrison/|archive-date=18 October 2020|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Football: Youth teams in brawl|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-youth-teams-in-brawl-1265672.html|work=The Independent|date=7 April 1999|access-date=24 October 2020}} Morrison was previously at Tottenham Hotspur before they let him go at sixteen.{{cite news|title=Football: Morrison fires Palace revival|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-morrison-fires-palace-revival-1079673.html|work=The Independent|date=10 March 1999|access-date=24 October 2020}} Before his time at Spurs, he had played junior football for Raynes Park Vale FC (which was formerly known as Malden Vale FC).{{Cite web |title=Clinton Morrison scores a WORLDIE revisiting his old club 30 years later |url=https://www.raynesparkvale.com/news/clinton-morrison-scores-a-worldie-revisiting-his-old-club-30-years-later-2892797.html |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=www.raynesparkvale.com |language=en}}
He began his career at Crystal Palace of the Premier League, making his debut on 10 May 1998 as an 82nd-minute substitute for Neil Shipperley, and scoring the injury-time winner over opponents Sheffield Wednesday.{{cite news|title=PALACE BOW OUT ON A HIGH.|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6508393.palace-bow-out-on-a-high/|work=News Shopper|date=16 May 1998|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=JOY AND FUN IN SUN AS PALACE BOW OUT.|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6508247.joy-and-fun-in-sun-as-palace-bow-out/|work=News Shopper|date=16 May 1998|access-date=24 October 2020}}
At the start of the 1998–99 season, Morrison appeared in the second leg of the UEFA Intertoto Cup third round against Samsunspor, eventually losing 4–0 on aggregate.{{cite news|title=GORDEN MOVES ON TO MIDDLESBROUGH(sic).|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6503980.gorden-moves-on-to-middlesborough/|work=News Shopper|date=11 July 1998|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=TURKISH DELIGHT AS EAGLES CRASH.|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6502056.turkish-delight-as-eagles-crash/|work=News Shopper|date=25 July 1998|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=European venture passes unmourned|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6501550.european-venture-passes-unmourned/|work=News Shopper|date=1 August 1998|access-date=24 October 2020}} He then scored two goals against Bury in two separate matches on 23 September 1998 and 30 September 1998.{{cite news|title=Seventeen Minutes of Class Enough to Eclipse Bury|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6496217.seventeen-minutes-of-class-enough-to-eclipse-bury/|work=News Shopper|date=3 October 1998|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Palace aim to bury Bury|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6496320.palace-aim-to-bury-bury/|work=News Shopper|date=3 October 1998|access-date=24 October 2020}} Morrison quickly became a first team regular for the club, becoming Crystal Palace's first choice striker.{{cite news|title=The passport to Palace success?|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6494970.the-passport-to-palace-success/|work=News Shopper|date=17 October 1998|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Eagles' league challenge hit by Svensson's injury|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6493506.eagles-league-challenge-hit-by-svenssons-injury/|work=News Shopper|date=31 October 1998|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Palace hold out in tale of two players|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6491236.palace-hold-out-in-tale-of-two-players/|work=News Shopper|date=23 November 1998|access-date=24 October 2020}} He later scored three braces on three separate occasions as the 1998–99 season progressed.{{cite news|title=Draw at Crewe leaves Eagles desperately seeking a striker|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6484184.draw-at-crewe-leaves-eagles-desperately-seeking-a-striker/|work=News Shopper|date=20 February 1999|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison double lifting the spirits|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6482364.morrison-double-lifting-the-spirits/|work=News Shopper|date=13 March 1999|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Every Eagle has his price says Coppell|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6481849.every-eagle-has-his-price-says-coppell/|work=News Shopper|date=27 March 1999|access-date=24 October 2020}} In his first full year-long tenure at the club he scored 13 goals, while Palace were struggling both on and off the pitch.{{cite web|url=https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/2012/july/top-scorers/|title=Crystal Palace –Top Scorers|publisher=Crystal Palace F.C.|date=4 July 2012|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190903002227/https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/2012/july/top-scorers/|archive-date=3 September 2019|url-status=live}} Whilst they were in administration, Morrison agreed to play for the club for free.{{cite news|title=The FYP Interview - Clinton Morrison|url=https://fypfanzine.uk/interviews/3752-the-fyp-interview-clinton-morrison|publisher=FYP Fan Zine|date=4 June 2012|access-date=24 October 2020}}
In the 1999–2000 season, Morrison's goal scoring form continued, totalling six goals in the first two months to the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/1999/sep/06/match.sport5|title=Marcelo's itchy feet take edge off double joy|work=The Guardian|date=6 September 1999|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140507221136/https://www.theguardian.com/football/1999/sep/06/match.sport5|archive-date=7 May 2014|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/1999/sep/15/match.worthingtoncup|title=Leicester confused on and off the pitch|work=The Guardian|date=15 September 1999|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140507221405/https://www.theguardian.com/football/1999/sep/15/match.worthingtoncup|archive-date=7 May 2014|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/1999/sep/20/newsstory.sport10|title=Palace pick up|work=The Guardian|date=20 September 1999|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140507221535/https://www.theguardian.com/football/1999/sep/20/newsstory.sport10|archive-date=7 May 2014|url-status=live}} However, he suffered an injury that kept him for the rest of the year.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/1999/dec/27/match.sport|title=Charlton topple teetering Palace|work=The Guardian|date=27 December 1999|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140507224603/https://www.theguardian.com/football/1999/dec/27/match.sport|archive-date=7 May 2014|url-status=live}} Following his return, Morrison's goal scoring form continued for the rest of the 1999–2000 season, including his only brace of the season at Swindon Town.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/feb/14/newsstory.sport4|title=Nationwide First Division|work=The Guardian|date=7 February 2000|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201019123341/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/feb/14/newsstory.sport4|archive-date=19 October 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=http://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/mar/06/match.sport14|title=The ungilded Palace of Lim|work=The Guardian|date=6 March 2000|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140509011647/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/mar/06/match.sport14|archive-date=9 May 2014|url-status=live}} Financial difficulties meant that Crystal Palace were unable to make new signings for the 1999–2000 season and relied on youngsters such as Morrison and Hayden Mullins and veterans such as Andy Linighan as they successfully battled against relegation from the First Division.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/mar/23/match.sport2|title=Morrison halts Rangers' play-off surge|work=The Guardian|date=23 March 2000|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201019123306/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/mar/23/match.sport2|archive-date=19 October 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/apr/26/match.spor|title=Johnson keeps nervy Ipswich in automatic promotion hunt|work=The Guardian|date=26 April 2000|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201019123307/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/apr/26/match.sport|archive-date=19 October 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Coppell pulls off Palace miracle|publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 June 2000|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/791049.stm|access-date=24 October 2020}} At the end of the 1999–00 season, he played more than 30 games, and scored 14 goals, making him the club's top scorer once again.
At the start of the 2000–01 season, Morrison, however, was placed on a transfer list by new Manager Alan Smith despite signing a four–year contract with Crystal Palace.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/oct/29/newsstory.sport4|title=Palace show true grit|work=The Guardian|date=29 October 2000|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140509020435/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/oct/29/newsstory.sport4|archive-date=9 May 2014|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/nov/23/thefiver.sport|title=Diodes, Devils, and Despair|work=The Guardian|date=23 November 2000|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140509020947/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/nov/23/thefiver.sport|archive-date=9 May 2014|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Great fightback could turn tide Smith's way|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6446212.great-fightback-could-turn-tide-smiths-way/|work=News Shopper|date=2 November 2000|access-date=24 October 2020}}{{cite news|title=Morrison finds a minder|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/dec/31/sport.comment3|work=The Guardian|date=31 December 2000|access-date=24 October 2020}} Nevertheless, he continued to establish himself in the striker position, forming a partnership with either Dougie Freedman and Mikael Forssell.{{cite news|title=Palace aiming to get first points on board|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6465580.palace-aiming-to-get-first-points-on-board/|work=News Shopper|date=16 August 2000|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Smith hoping to avoid Big Brother spotlight|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6462290.smith-hoping-to-avoid-big-brother-spotlight/|work=News Shopper|date=30 August 2000|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Strike duo pose new threat to Sunderland|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6438166.strike-duo-pose-new-threat-to-sunderland/|work=News Shopper|date=3 January 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}} Having only scored three goals by mid–October, Morrison began to score six goals in five appearances between 28 October 2000 and 18 November 2000, including a brace against Wolverhampton Wanderers.{{cite news|title=Palace sunk by the subs!|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6451644.palace-sunk-by-the-subs/|work=News Shopper|date=17 October 2000|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Battling Palace make point|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6447417.battling-palace-make-point/|work=News Shopper|date=31 October 2000|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite web|url=http://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/nov/05/match.sport1|title=Smith's 'naming and shaming' brings right result for Palace|work=The Guardian|date=5 November 2000|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140509020614/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/nov/05/match.sport1|archive-date=9 May 2014|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Palace keep up revival|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6444906.palace-keep-up-revival/|work=News Shopper|date=15 November 2000|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison keeps the Eagles flying|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6443463.brilliant-palace-can-reach-for-the-stars/|work=News Shopper|date=22 November 2000|access-date=24 October 2020}} His goal scoring form continued throughout December, scoring a total of six.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/dec/06/match.sport|title=Morrison's double helps evict awkward tenants|work=The Guardian|date=6 December 2000|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140509021216/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/dec/06/match.sport|archive-date=9 May 2014|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Hornets: new faces for Saturday|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6440724.hornets-new-faces-for-saturday/|work=News Shopper|date=8 December 2000|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison provides the knockout blow|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6440371.morrison-provides-the-knockout-blow/|work=News Shopper|date=12 December 2000|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/dec/20/match.sport2|title=Morrison fires up the giant killers|work=The Guardian|date=20 December 2000|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140509021443/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/dec/20/match.sport2|archive-date=9 May 2014|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/dec/31/match.sport4|title=Clinical Clinton rescues Palace|work=The Guardian|date=31 December 2000|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140509021550/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/dec/31/match.sport4|archive-date=9 May 2014|url-status=live}} His performance at the club attracted interests from Premiership clubs.{{cite news|title=Soccer: 'Morrison' visa for Palace striker|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2001/0113/153608-soccer2/|publisher=RTE Sport|date=13 January 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}} Amid the transfer speculation, he scored in the first leg of the semi-final of the League Cup, winning 2–1 against Liverpool, but the club eventually lost 5–0 in the return leg, eliminating Crystal Palace from the tournament.{{cite news|title=Palace leave Liverpool red-faced|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/worthington_cup/1108439.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 January 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Red-hot Liverpool steam through|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/1134428.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 January 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=TOO BIG FOR HIS BOOTS Clinton Morrison explains truth behind famous Liverpool spat after 'telling Michael Owen how to score' after 2001 League Cup semi-final|url=https://talksport.com/football/697766/clinton-morrison-liverpool-spat-michael-owen-league-cup/|publisher=Talksport|date=23 April 2020|access-date=24 October 2020}} Following this, however, Morrison's goal scoring form soon dipped, only scoring three more goals.{{cite news|title=Morrison's tantrum fails to take shine off Eagles|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6435643.morrisons-tantrum-fails-to-take-shine-off-eagles/|work=News Shopper|date=17 January 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Palace earn rewards for great persistence|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6431135.palace-earn-rewards-for-great-persistence/|work=News Shopper|date=13 February 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Phillips spoils Palace coup|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/1122839.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=17 January 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace v Birmingham City|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6427286.crystal-palace-v-birmingham-city/|work=News Shopper|date=6 March 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday 4–1 Crystal Palace|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/1274215.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=14 April 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}} Nevertheless, his involvement in the first team helped the club narrowly escaped relegation.{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace survive at Stockport County|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/1311009.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=6 May 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Eagles left hovering above the drop zone|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6426326.eagles-left-hovering-above-the-drop-zone/|work=News Shopper|date=13 March 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=PREVIEW: Pompey v Palace|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6418692.preview-pompey-v-palace/|work=News Shopper|date=30 April 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}} At the end of the 2000–01, he went on to score 19 goals, making him Crystal Palace's top scorer for the third season in a row.
At the start of the 2001–02 season, Morrison's goal scoring form continued to go well when he scored eight goals in the first two months to the season.{{cite news|title=Morrison just loves the craic|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6401536.morrison-just-loves-the-craic/|work=News Shopper|date=23 August 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Orient gunned down by eagled-eyed Clint|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6401738.orient-gunned-down-by-eagled-eyed-clint/|work=News Shopper|date=22 August 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 1–3 Millwall|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/1528390.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=8 September 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 5–0 Grimsby Town|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/1548698.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 September 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 4–1 Sheffield Wednesday|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/1566482.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 September 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}} His performance in a number of matches was praised by Manager Steve Bruce.{{cite news|title=Brucey|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6401467.brucey/|work=News Shopper|date=23 August 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Orient|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6401474.orient/|work=News Shopper|date=23 August 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}} Morrison continued to regain his first team place as Crystal Palace's first choice striker throughout the 2001–02 season.{{cite news|title=Should Steve stay or should he go?: Palace go top but Bruce stays silent|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6391334.should-steve-stay-or-should-he-go-palace-go-top-but-bruce-stays-silent/|work=News Shopper|date=24 October 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Bruce linked to blues job|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6390748.bruce-linked-to-blues-job/|work=News Shopper|date=27 October 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Palace are on cloud nine|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6373099.palace-are-on-cloud-nine/|work=News Shopper|date=22 January 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Ade lost in 4-3-3|url=http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6353208.ade-lost-in-4-3-3/|work=News Shopper|date=13 March 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}} He then scored five goals, including a brace against Bradford City and Norwich City throughout October.{{cite news|title=Palace continue run of league success: Kirovski inspires Wimbledon whitewash|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6391600.palace-continue-run-of-league-success-kirovski-inspires-wimbledon-whitewash/|work=News Shopper|date=23 October 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=CRYSTAL PALACE 2 BRADFORD CITY 0|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6391253.crystal-palace-2-bradford-city-0/|work=News Shopper|date=25 October 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=They're double trouble|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6390228.theyre-double-trouble/|work=News Shopper|date=31 October 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}} Morrison later added three goals by the end of the year.{{cite news|title=Morrison has away day blues|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6379421.morrison-has-away-day-blues/|work=News Shopper|date=31 December 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 4–1 Crewe Alexandra|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/1658670.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=17 November 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 1 Burnley 2|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6383665.crystal-palace-1-burnley-2/|work=News Shopper|date=5 December 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/dec/21/match.sport|title=Morrison spares Palace's blushes|work=The Guardian|date=21 December 2001|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140509224310/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/dec/21/match.sport|archive-date=9 May 2014|url-status=live}} In the first three months of 2002, he added more goals to his tally by scoring five times, including a brace against Gillingham on 16 January 2002.{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 3 Gillingham 1|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6374301.crystal-palace-3-gillingham-1/|work=News Shopper|date=18 January 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Palace in the zone after fourth straight success|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6372211.palace-in-the-zone-after-fourth-straight-success/|work=News Shopper|date=24 January 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison breaks away duck at Wednesday|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6367633.morrison-breaks-away-duck-at-wednesday/|work=News Shopper|date=6 February 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Results fail to change Francis' plan of attack|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6360676.results-fail-to-change-francis-plan-of-attack/|work=News Shopper|date=20 February 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}} His performance was praised by new Manager Trevor Francis.{{cite news|title=Francis tells forum: We can go for top two spot|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6370343.francis-tells-forum-we-can-go-for-top-two-spot/|work=News Shopper|date=30 January 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Francis laments failure of strikers|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6353432.francis-laments-failure-of-strikers/|work=News Shopper|date=12 March 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Ade's mission: Francis to keep three-man attack|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6341294.ades-mission-francis-to-keep-three-man-attack/|work=News Shopper|date=19 April 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}} The following month, Morrison scored a total of three goals in five appearances.{{cite news|title=Grimsby Town 5–2 Crystal Palace|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/1844710.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 March 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 2–0 Walsall|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/1885432.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=20 March 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Norwich City 2–1 Crystal Palace|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/1898583.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 March 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}} Despite being sidelined with injuries during the 2001–02 season, Morrison finished the season, making forty–nine appearances and scoring twenty–four times, making him Crystal Palace's top scorer for the fourth time in a row.{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 1 Burnley 2|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6383665.crystal-palace-1-burnley-2/|work=News Shopper|date=5 December 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Eagles out to regain their wings|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6358665.eagles-out-to-regain-their-wings/|work=News Shopper|date=27 February 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}} For his performance, he finished second place behind Freedman for the club's Player of the Year.{{cite news|title=Steven Baxter's review of the season|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6337942.steven-baxters-review-of-the-season/|work=News Shopper|date=1 May 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Steven Baxter's player ratings 2001/2002|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6335044.steven-baxters-player-ratings-20012002/|work=News Shopper|date=13 May 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Dougie is player of the year|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6331640.dougie-is-player-of-the-year/|work=News Shopper|date=26 May 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Steve Baxter separates the Eagles from the turkeys|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6329134.steve-baxter-separates-the-eagles-from-the-turkeys/|work=News Shopper|date=5 June 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}}
=Birmingham City=
Over the summer transfer of 2002, Morrison was linked a move away from Crystal Palace, with Premier League clubs, including Birmingham City, were interested in signing him.{{cite news|title=Charlton move for Morrison|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcup2002/hi/team_pages/rep_of_ireland/newsid_2037000/2037144.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 June 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Charlton in £5m bid for Eagles' Cup hero|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6327189.charlton-in-5m-bid-for-eagles-cup-hero/|work=News Shopper|date=12 June 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=No go for Morrison: Jordan rubbishes rumours|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6350466.no-go-for-morrison-jordan-rubbishes-rumours/|work=News Shopper|date=21 March 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}} But Manager Trevor Francis was willing to sell the player if the club signed a replacement, although Simon Jordan objected to this.{{cite news|title=Palace will sell to buy|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6320192.palace-will-sell-to-buy/|work=News Shopper|date=3 July 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison stays, say Palace|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/birmingham_city/2119617.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 July 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}} With a tricky relationship becoming clear between Morrison and Trevor Francis, then Palace manager, it was Birmingham City who fought and won his signature, for £4.25 million, in exchange for Andrew Johnson.{{cite news|title=Birmingham net Morrison|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/birmingham_city/2151911.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 July 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}}
However, his start to his Birmingham City's career suffered a setback when he sustained a groin injury during the club's pre–season that saw him miss two matches.{{cite news|title=Morrison doubtful for trip to Highbury|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2002/0816/166256-morrisonc/|publisher=RTE Sport|date=16 August 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison to finally make Birmingham debut|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2002/0827/166494-morrison/|publisher=RTE Sport|date=27 August 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}} Morrison made his debut for Birmingham City, coming on as an 81st-minute substitute, in a 1–1 draw against Everton on 28 August 2002.{{cite news|title=Ten-man Everton grab point|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/2217093.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 August 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}} It wasn't until on 11 September 2002 when he scored his first goals, in a 2–2 draw against Liverpool.{{cite news|title=Morrison denies Liverpool|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/2245880.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=11 September 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}} This was followed up by scoring his third goal for the club against Aston Villa, their first win in 16 years following their return to the top flight, during a 3–0 victory at St. Andrews.{{cite news|title=Blues humiliate Villa|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/2254800.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=16 September 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}} His fourth goal for Birmingham City came on 23 November 2002, in a 1–0 win against Sunderland.{{cite news|title=Morrison bags Blues winner|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/2487945.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=23 November 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}} During a 1–0 win against Fulham on 15 December 2002, in which Morrison set up the only goal of the game, he was involved in an argument with Rufus Brevett that his mother got involved following the match, though both clubs said the incident never happened.{{cite news|title=Mum's the word|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/funny_old_game/2579147.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=16 December 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Kirovski floors Fulham|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/2553079.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=15 December 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Clubs deny player bust-up|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2002/1216/169298-birmingham/|publisher=RTE Sport|date=16 December 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}} After missing one match due to injury, he scored on two weeks after his return from injury, in a 4–2 loss against Bolton Wanderers on 1 February 2003.{{cite news|title=Blues duo fight the pain|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/birmingham_city/2514239.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 November 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison backs Blues|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/birmingham_city/2546613.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 December 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Birmingham City hold Blackburn Rovers|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/2648635.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 January 2003|access-date=24 October 2020}} Three weeks later, Morrison scored for the second time this season against Liverpool on 23 February 2003, in a 2–1 win.{{cite news|title=Blues stun Liverpool|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/2762243.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=23 February 2003|access-date=24 October 2020}} However, he dislocated his shoulder during a 1–0 win against West Bromwich Albion on 22 March 2003 and was sidelined for the rest of the 2002–03 season.{{cite news|title=Morrison out for season|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/birmingham_city/2888067.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 March 2003|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison ruled out for remainder of season|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2003/0326/171551-birmingham/|publisher=RTE Sport|date=26 March 2003|access-date=24 October 2020}} In his first season at Birmingham City, Morrison became a first team regular, becoming the club's first choice striker but struggled somewhat in the top league, scoring only six goals in twenty–nine appearances.{{cite news|title=John tipped to end drought|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/birmingham_city/2543387.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 December 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison backs Blues|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/birmingham_city/2546613.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 December 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Bruce backs Clinton|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/birmingham_city/2803897.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 February 2003|access-date=24 October 2020}}
Morrison made his first appearance of the 2003–04 season, coming on as an 81st-minute substitute, in a 0–0 draw against Southampton on 23 August 2003.{{cite web|url=http://www.blues.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10412~22030,00.html|title=Southampton 0 Birmingham 0|publisher=Birmingham City F.C.|date=23 August 2003|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080112020748/http://www.blues.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10412~22030,00.html|archive-date=12 January 2008|url-status=dead}} Since returning to the first team, he found himself behind the pecking order and played as Birmingham City's second striker.{{cite news|title=Morrison rejects switch reports|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/birmingham_city/3287227.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=3 December 2003|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison wants to prove a point|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/republic_of_ireland/3081354.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 September 2003|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Football: CLINT'S A BRUCIE BONUS|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/football-clints-a-brucie-bonus-1596003|publisher=Daily Mirror|date=18 January 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}} It wasn't until on 13 December 2003 when Morrison scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–0 win against Leicester City.{{cite news|title=Blues blow Leicester away|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/3249096.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 December 2003|access-date=24 October 2020}} He later scored four more goals, including scoring two goals in two consecutive matches against Charlton Athletic and Wolverhampton Wanderers.{{cite news|title=Birmingham City 4–0 Blackburn Rovers|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/3349171.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=3 January 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Charlton Athletic 1–1 Birmingham City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/3615827.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=17 April 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Birmingham City 2–2 Wolves|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/3628571.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=25 April 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}} Despite not able to produce goals as done before, Morrison's commitment and hard work were praised by his teammates.{{cite news|title=Savage praise for misfiring Morrison|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2004/0310/179722-morrisonc/|publisher=RTE Sport|date=10 March 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Forssell praises 'excellent' Morrison|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2004/0505/181281-morrissonc/|publisher=RTE Sport|date=5 May 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}} At the end of the 2003–04 season, he made thirty–seven appearances and scoring five times in all competitions.
At the start of the 2004–05 season, Morrison was sidelined with a knee injury while on international duty and was sidelined for a month.{{cite news|title=Birmingham wait on Morrison|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/birmingham_city/3590520.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=23 August 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=This weekend's Premiership previews|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2004/0827/185243-premiership/|publisher=RTE Sport|date=27 August 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}} It wasn't until on 28 August 2004 when he returned to the first team, coming on as a 72nd-minute substitute, in a 1–0 loss against Tottenham Hotspur.{{cite news|title=Tottenham Hotspur 1–- Birmingham City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/3586110.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 August 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}} Since returning from injury, Morrison rotated in and out of the starting line–up, but around the same time, he began to form a decent strike partnership with Emile Heskey.{{cite news|title=FOOTBALL: CLINTON JUMPS INTO THE LIMELIGHT|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/football-clinton-jumps-into-the-limelight-1600966|publisher=Daily Mirror|date=1 August 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=OH NO, STEVE'S DEADLY DEFOE!|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/oh-no-steves-deadly-defoe-1601581|publisher=Daily Mirror|date=29 August 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=IT'S LOVE AT FIRST DWIGHT!|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/its-love-at-first-dwight-1602043|publisher=Daily Mirror|date=19 September 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison warns Heskey|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/birmingham_city/3769341.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 June 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Striking duo keep up the Birmingham renaissance|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2393397/Striking-duo-keep-up-the-Birmingham-renaissance.html|publisher=The Daily Telegraph|date=22 December 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}} It wasn't until on 21 September 2004 when Morrison scored his first goal of the season, in a 3–1 win against Lincoln City in the third round of the League Cup.{{cite news|title=Birmingham City 3–1 Lincoln City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/3655968.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=21 September 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}} However, he suffered a knee injury while on international duty and was sidelined for a month.{{cite news|title=Morrison injury woe is blow for club and country|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/oct/12/newsstory.sport3|work=The Guardian|date=12 October 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Clinton comeback imminent|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2004/1105/187168-morrison/|publisher=RTE Sport|date=5 November 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison ready to make comeback|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2004/1115/187467-morrison/|publisher=RTE Sport|date=15 November 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}} It wasn't until on 21 November 2004 when Morrison returned to the starting line–up against Blackburn Rovers and played 65 minutes before being substituted, as Birmingham City drew 3–3.{{cite news|title=Blackburn Rovers 3–3 Birmingham City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/4009015.stm|publisher=bbc Sport|date=21 November 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}} In a follow–up match against Norwich City, he scored his second goal of the season, in a 1–1 draw.{{cite news|title=Birmingham City 1–1 Norwich City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/4028027.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 November 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}} He then scored three goals in three consecutive matches between 12 December 2004 and 26 December 2004.{{cite news|title=Aston Villa 1–2 Birmingham City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/4072063.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 December 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Birmingham City 4–0 West Bromwich Albion|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/4087991.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 December 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Birmingham City 2–0 Middlesbrough|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/4107323.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 December 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}} Following a 2–1 loss against Bolton Wanderers on 4 January 2005, Morrison was charged by the FA for his improper conduct and was expected to serve a one match suspension; instead, he was fined and warned of the conduct.{{cite news|title=Morrison gets FA charge|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/jan/06/newsstory.sport15|work=The Guardian|date=6 January 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison accepts conduct charge|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/birmingham_city/4151755.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=6 January 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}} On 14 January 2005, Morrison began talks with Birmingham City over a new contract.{{cite news|title=Blues to open talks with Morrison|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/birmingham_city/4175769.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=14 January 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Bruce keen for Morrison to stay|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/birmingham_city/4242597.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 February 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}} Following this, he continued to rotate in and out of the starting line–up as the 2004–05 season progressed.{{cite news|title=Birmingham skipper hails unsettled Morrison|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2005/0420/191878-birmingham/|publisher=RTE Sport|date=20 April 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison assured of Birmingham place|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2005/0317/190932-morrisonc/|publisher=RTE Sport|date=17 March 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Robbie's reminder|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/robbies-reminder-11235|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=2 May 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=BRUM EYE UP ANDY|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/brum-eye-up-andy-54541|publisher=Daily Mirror|date=18 May 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}}{{Dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
{{cite news|title=Blues striker vows to fight on|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/blues-striker-vows-to-fight-on-11092|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=19 April 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}} At the end of the 2004–05 season, Morrison made twenty–nine appearances and scoring five times in all competitions.
Due to pressure for first team places, Morrison wanted to leave Birmingham City to get first team football.{{cite news|title=Bruce issues Morrison challenge|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/birmingham_city/4492655.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 August 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}} As a result, he was linked with a move away from the club, as Norwich City and Southampton were interested in signing him.{{cite news|title=Canaries agree fee for Morrison|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/birmingham_city/4162886.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 August 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Redknapp makes bid for Morrison|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/birmingham_city/4170630.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 August 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Redknapp plays down Morrison links|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2005/0808/195121-morrisonc/|publisher=RTE Sport|date=8 August 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FOOTBALL SPY: BLACK CATS KEEN ON MORRISON|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/football-spy-black-cats-keen-547338|publisher=Daily Mirror|date=18 June 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FOOTBALL SPY: RACE FOR CLINTON|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/football-spy-race-for-clinton-553356|publisher=Daily Mirror|date=11 August 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}} Amid the transfer speculation, Morrison made his only appearance of the 2005–06 season, in a 0–0 draw against Fulham in the opening game of the season.{{cite news|title=Fulham 0–0 Birmingham City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/4126984.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 August 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}}
=Return to Crystal Palace=
Morrison left Birmingham on 24 August 2005 to return to Crystal Palace after they agreed a £2 million fee for the 26-year-old.{{cite news|title=Morrison completes Palace return|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/crystal_palace/4180926.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=25 August 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}} He claimed that a large part of his decision to return (besides his love for the club) was, ironically, due to being able to play alongside Andrew Johnson, the man Birmingham had originally swapped to get Morrison.{{cite news|title=Happy returns?|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/625209.happy-returns/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=25 August 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}}
Morrison made his second Crystal Palace debut, coming on as a 75th-minute substitute, in a 2–0 win against Stoke City on 27 August 2005.{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 2–0 Stoke City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/4168510.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 August 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}} He then scored in the next two matches against Hull City and Reading.{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 1–0 Hull City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/4211096.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 September 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Reading 3–2 Crystal Palace|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/4232338.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 September 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}} Morrison went on to score six goals by the end of the year, including two braces on two separate occasions.{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 1–1 Preston North End|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/4255378.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 September 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 2–0 Sheffield Wednesday|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/4277744.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 September 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 2–0 Burnley|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/4344726.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 October 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Crewe Alexandra 2–2 Crystal Palace|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/4366834.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 October 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 2–0 Derby County|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/4538022.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 December 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}} Since returning to the club, Morrison had a successful first season back at Crystal Palace, alternating with former strike-partner Dougie Freedman in playing alongside Johnson.{{cite news|title=Dowie 'so glad' to have Morrison back at Palace|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/644184.dowie-so-glad-morrison-back-palace/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=26 October 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Striker's form a reason to sell Andy Johnson?|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/644198.strikers-form-reason-sell-andy-johnson/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=26 October 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Dowie: Promotion march starts against Brighton|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/649459.dowie-promotion-march-starts-brighton/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=10 November 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Fitz on the defensive|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/663793.fitz-defensive/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=21 December 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Clinton and AJ – the dream duo?|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/688784.clinton-aj---dream-duo/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=15 February 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}} He then made his 200th appearance for the club, starting the match and played 82 minutes before being substituted, in a 1–1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 10 December 2005.{{cite news|title=Selhurst Shout|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/660915.selhurst-shout/|work=News Shopper|date=13 December 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 1–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/4494684.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 December 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}} Morrison later scored five more goals later in the 2005–06 season.{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 2–1 Queens Park Rangers|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/4703602.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=14 February 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 4–1 Norwich City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/4727002.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=25 February 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 2–2 Ipswich Town|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/4796114.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 March 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Derby County 2–1 Crystal Palace|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/4819696.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=25 March 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}}{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 2-1 Southampton|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/4907162.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 April 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}} Having aimed at personal target to get back to the Premier League, he later helped Crystal Palace qualify for the Championship Play–Offs despite missing one match, due to a broken jaw.{{cite news|title=Morrison: Judge us in December and January|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/635779.morrison-judge-us-december-january/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=29 September 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Palace are in the play-offs|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/734966.palace-are-in-the-play-offs/|work=News Shopper|date=18 April 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Clinton recovery|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/730168.clinton-recovery/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=12 April 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}} However, Morrison only played in the first leg of the play–offs, as the club lost 3–0 on aggregate against Watford.{{cite news|title=Brilliant Watford on the brink|url=https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/752891.brilliant-watford-on-the-brink/|publisher=Watford Observer|date=6 May 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Hornets hold firm to close in on Premiership|url=https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/755386.hornets-hold-firm-to-close-in-on-premiership/|publisher=Watford Observer|date=10 May 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}} In his first season back at Crystal Palace, he made forty–four appearances and scoring twelve times in all competitions. Throughout the 2005–06 season, there were reports over claims that Morrison was involved in a bust up with Manager Iain Dowie.{{cite news|title=Jordan berates outspoken Morrison|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/crystal_palace/5008504.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=23 May 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=McDonald dismisses bust-up|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/658147.mcdonald-dismisses-bust-up/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=6 December 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison reveals new aim for the year ahead|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/668591.morrison-reveals-new-aim-year-ahead/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=5 January 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison: I deserved axe|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/743192.morrison-deserved-axe/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=27 April 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=The inevitable break-up|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/769746.inevitable-break-up/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=24 May 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}} Your Local Guardian said that "We haven't seen the best from Morrison due to the lack of games he has been given, but Clinton is Mr Crystal Palace. He love this club and when AJ leaves us it'll be the partnership of Morrison and Freedman who will be firing us back into the Premiership."{{cite news|title=Croydon Guardian's review of the season|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/769782.croydon-guardians-review-season/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=24 May 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}}
At the start of the 2006–07 season, Morrison scored his first goal of the season, in a 1–0 win against Leeds United on 13 August 2006.{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 1-0 Leeds United|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/4783093.st|publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 August 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}}{{Dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} After the match, Manager Peter Taylor praised his performance despite lacking fitness that saw him placed on the substitute bench.{{cite news|title=GET YOUR COAT CLINTON, YOU'VE PULLED|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/get-your-coat-clinton-youve-pulled-637917|publisher=Daily Mirror|date=14 August 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}} His second goal of the season came a month later on 23 September 2006, in a 1–0 win against Coventry City.{{cite news|title=CRYSTAL PALACE 1-0 COVENTRY|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/crystal-palace-1-0-coventry-1625653|publisher=Daily Mirror|date=24 September 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}} However, he found himself in a rift with Manager Peter Taylor that saw him placed on the substitute bench.{{cite news|title=MY SQUABBLE SQUAD|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/my-squabble-squad-645692|publisher=Daily Mirror|date=14 October 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Taylor admits rift with players|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/crystal_palace/6049178.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 October 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=MORRISON BACK WITH REAL CLINT IN HIS EYE|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/morrison-back-with-real-clint-in-his-eye-643045|publisher=Daily Mirror|date=25 September 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}} But Crystal Palace's chairman Simon Jordan responded to the claims that the pair had not fallen out, with Taylor having dealt with Morrison over their differences.{{cite news|title=Palace can bounce back says manager|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/973458.palace-can-bounce-back-says-manager/|work=News Shopper|date=17 October 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison feud played down|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/965310.morrison-feud-played/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=12 October 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}} He then managed to regain his first team place, making a number of starts as the club's first choice striker for the rest of the 2006.{{cite news|title=Symons backs goalshy strikeforce|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/976142.symons-backs-goalshy-strikeforce/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=19 October 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Taylor delighted with point|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/985061.taylor-delighted-point/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=25 October 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Freedman admits confidence crisis but backs team-mates|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/997154.freedman-admits-confidence-crisis-backs-team-mates/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=1 November 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}} Morrison then added four more goals by the end of the year.{{cite news|title=Queens Park Rangers 4–2 Crystal Palace|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/6094050.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 November 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 2–0 Barnsley|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/6138802.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 November 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 3–0 Queens Park Rangers|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/6183454.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 December 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=CRYSTAL PALACE 1-3 COLCHESTER UNITED|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/crystal-palace-1-3-colchester-652799|publisher=Daily Mirror|date=11 December 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}} This lasted until January when he found himself placed on the substitute bench, appearing in the club's four out of the club's six matches during the month.{{cite news|title=Miserly Flinders denies Cardiff|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/1100027.miserly-flinders-denies-cardiff/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=3 January 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Trouble with the ex|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/1141960.trouble-ex/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=23 January 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Taylor: Morrison has impressed me|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/1145957.taylor-morrison-impressed/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=25 January 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}} By February, Morrison regained his first team place as Crystal Palace's first choice striker once again.{{cite news|title=Rock-bottom Leeds too good for Eagles|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/1199374.rock-bottom-leeds-good-eagles/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=16 February 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Soares set to be centre of attention|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/1232969.soares-set-centre-attention/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=2 March 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Palace v Leicester - preview|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/1249089.palace-v-leicester-preview/|work=News Shopper|date=9 March 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Kuqi: Goals were for the Selhurst boo-boys|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/1319896.kuqi-goals-selhurst-boo-boys/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=11 April 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}} Towards the end of the 2006–07 season, Morrison scored six more goals, including three goals in two consecutive matches against Luton Town and Burnley.{{cite news|title=Clinton said he would score against Luton - Taylor|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/1222881.clinton-said-he-would-score-against-luton-taylor/|work=News Shopper|date=27 February 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Satisfactory point for Taylor|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/1236526.satisfactory-point-for-taylor/|work=News Shopper|date=5 March 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=West Bromwich Albion 2–3 Crystal Palace|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/6437307.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=14 March 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=C PALACE 1-2 SHEFF WED|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/c-palace-1-2-sheff-wed-708116|publisher=Daily Mirror|date=2 April 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 2–0 Derby County|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/6578817.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 April 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}} Despite failing to help the club reach the play–offs, he expressed his desire to stay at Crystal Palace.{{cite news|title=Clinton's top flight misery|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/1310095.clintons-top-flight-misery/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=5 April 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}} At the end of the 2006–07 season, Morrison went on to make forty–four appearances and scoring twelve times in all competitions, making him as the club's top scorer for the fifth time in his Crystal Palace's career.
Ahead of the 2007–08 season, Morrison was given a number ten shirt at the club once again, having wore the number shirt in his first career at the club.{{cite news|title=Clinton's perfect 10|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/1525445.clintons-perfect-10/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=6 July 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Captain Fletch in seventh heaven|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/1558009.captain-fletch-seventh-heaven/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=19 July 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}} He started the season brightly scoring twice in the first three games, taking himself to 99 goals in his Palace career.{{cite news|title=Southampton 1–4 Crystal Palace|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/6931108.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=11 August 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 2–2 Leicester City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/6941744.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 August 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}} However, Morrison's target to score his 100th goal in his Crystal Palace's career became an albatross round his neck, and manager Peter Taylor dropped him from the starting line-up for several games.{{cite news|title=Taylor: I'll let Clint celebrate Eagles ton|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/1636103.taylor-let-clint-celebrate-eagles-ton|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=22 August 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Clinton told not to dwell on Eagles ton|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/1669146.clinton-told-not-dwell-eagles-ton/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=6 September 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Palace boo-boys upset Taylor|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/1699598.palace-boo-boys-upset-taylor/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=19 September 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison urged to follow example|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/1713698.morrison-urged-follow-example/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=25 September 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Eagles boss: I'm bored|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/1733727.eagles-boss-bored/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=3 October 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}} It was under new manager Neil Warnock that Morrison eventually scored his 100th Crystal Palace goal in the London derby against Queens Park Rangers (a club he has a knack for scoring against) on 10 November 2007, with an 88th-minute equaliser, making him the eighth player in the club's history to reach this milestone.{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 1-1 Queens Park Rangers|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7076437.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 November 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Clinton the centurion snatches a point|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/1824082.clinton-the-centurion-snatches-a-point/|work=News Shopper|date=10 November 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison forgives Eagles boss|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/1826511.morrison-forgives-eagles-boss/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=12 November 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}} Two years ago, Morrison said his aim was to score 100 goals for Crystal Palace.{{cite news|title=Morrison: I'll beat Freedman to 100|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/646611.morrison-beat-freedman-100/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=1 November 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}} He was given a Special Achievement Award to mark this feat at the end of the season's "Player of the Year" ceremony.{{cite web|url=https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/2015/march/morrison-100th-goal-was-so-special/|title=Morrison: 100th Goal Was So Special|publisher=Crystal Palace F.C.|date=12 March 2005|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018162246/https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/2015/march/morrison-100th-goal-was-so-special/|archive-date=18 October 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/2015/november/moments-of-the-decade-morrisons-100th-goal/|title=Moments of the Decade: Morrison's 100th Goal|publisher=Crystal Palace F.C.|date=18 November 2007|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200918234907/https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/2015/november/moments-of-the-decade-morrisons-100th-goal/|archive-date=18 September 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Speroni and Scannell pick up awards|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/2280275.speroni-scannell-pick-awards/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=19 May 2008|access-date=24 October 2020}} Despite suffering a knee injury, Morrison quickly recovered and scored a brace, in a 2–1 win against Colchester United on 24 November 2007.{{cite news|title=Craig out after shoulder surgery|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/crystal_palace/7106018.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=21 November 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Neil Warnock blasts Wales chief Toshack|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/1855819.warnock-blasts-wales-chief-toshack/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=23 November 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Colchester 1-2 Crystal Palace|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7099744.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 November 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}} After breaking the 100th goal deadlock for the club, Morrison hit a purple patch of scoring, including five goals by the end of 2007.{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 2-1 Preston North End|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7110826.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 November 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 1–1 West Bromwich Albion|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7110752.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=1 December 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Queens Park Rangers 1–2 Crystal Palace|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7122641.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 December 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 2–1 Sheffield Wednesday|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7134192.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=15 December 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Coventry City 0–2 Crystal Palace|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7157282.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 December 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}} He then scored three goals in three consecutive matches between 1 January 2008 and 19 January 2008 against Norwich City, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bristol City.{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 1–1 Norwich City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/crystal_palace/7496215.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=1 January 2008|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Wolverhampton Wanderers 0–3 Crystal Palace|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7172844.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 January 2008|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 2–0 Bristol City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7184724.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 January 2008|access-date=24 October 2020}} His performance was praised by Warnock.{{cite news|title=Professional Morrison nets Warnock praise|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/2191348.professional-morrison-nets-warnock-praise/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=11 April 2018|access-date=24 October 2020}} He later finished his Crystal Palace's career with 113 goals in all competitions for the club, the fifth-highest of any player in the Crystal Palace's history.{{cite news|title=Preston North End 0–1 Crystal Palace|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/preston-0-1-crystal-palace-723920|publisher=Daily Mirror|date=3 March 2008|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 2–0 Scunthorpe United|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7332085.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 April 2008|access-date=24 October 2020}} He scored on the final day of the 2007–08 season in a 5–0 win over Burnley that confirmed the club's play-off place, meaning that he had scored in his first and last league games for Crystal Palace.{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 5–0 Burnley|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7368618.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 May 2008|access-date=24 October 2020}} Morrison played in both legs of the Championship play–offs against Bristol City, as the club lost 4–2 on aggregate.{{cite web|url=http://www.cpfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10323~43434,00.html|title=Crystal Palace vs Bristol City|publisher=Crystal Palace F.C.|date=10 May 2008|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120515215524/http://www.cpfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10323~43434,00.html|archive-date=15 May 2012|url-status=dead}}
{{cite web|url=http://www.cpfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10323~43435,00.html|title=Bristol City vs Crystal Palace|publisher=Crystal Palace F.C.|date=13 May 2008|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120515215601/http://www.cpfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10323~43435,00.html|archive-date=15 May 2012|url-status=dead}} At the end of the 2007–08 season, he went on to make forty–seven appearances and scoring sixteen times in all competitions, making , making him as Crystal Palace's top scorer for the sixth time in his club career.
This was Morrison's last season at Crystal Palace, with his contract expiring at the end of the season.{{cite news|title=Morrison not focused on Eagles deal|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/1859550.morrison-not-focused-eagles-deal/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=26 November 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison opens Palace talks|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11688/3347959/morrison-opens-palace-talks|publisher=Sky Sports|date=25 March 2008|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Warnock hopeful on Bostock|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/2055909.warnock-hopeful-bostock/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=20 February 2008|access-date=24 October 2020}} Morrison wanted to stay at Palace but manager Neil Warnock said that he would have to fight for his place in the starting line-up.{{cite news|title=Warnock hints at Morrison deal|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/1940891.warnock-hints-morrison-deal/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=3 January 2008|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Contract talks for key duo|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/2090726.contract-talks-key-duo/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=5 March 2008|access-date=24 October 2020}} Morrison then took a higher wage offer to move to Coventry City after the club withdrew the contract offer for him.{{cite news|title=Palace take back Morrison offer|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/crystal_palace/7496215.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=8 July 2008|access-date=24 October 2020}}
=Coventry City=
In July 2008, Morrison trained with Coventry City and accompanied them on their pre-season tour of Switzerland.{{cite news|url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/clinton-morrisons-run-out-coventry-city-3094884|title=Clinton Morrison's run-out in Coventry City friendly|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=16 July 2008}} He signed a two-year deal with the club on 7 August 2008.{{cite web|url=http://www.ccfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10269~1360433,00.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080919085319/http://www.ccfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10269~1360433%2C00.html|archive-date=19 September 2008|title=Sky Blues sign Morrison|publisher=Coventry City|date=7 August 2008|url-status=dead}} Upon joining Coventry City, Morrison wore the number 19 shirt during the 2008–09 season with a plus sign between the 1 and 9 (appearing on the back of his shirt as 1+9).{{citation needed|date=September 2010}} The reason for this being that 1+9 equals 10, which was the number Morrison played with whilst at Palace.{{citation needed|date=September 2010}}
Initially, Morrison suffered an injury while training but quickly recovered.{{cite news|title=The Injury scare over Clinton Morrison|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/injury-scare-over-clinton-morrison-3095184|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=23 July 2008|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Chris Coleman urges quick recovery for Clinton Morrison|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/chris-coleman-urges-quick-recovery-3095378|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=28 July 2008|access-date=24 October 2020}} He made his debut for the club in the opening game of the season against Norwich City and set up the second goal of the game, in a 2–0 win.{{cite web|url=http://www.ccfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10269~43657,00.html|title=Coventry City vs Norwich City|publisher=Coventry City F.C.|date=9 August 2008|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080921120419/http://www.ccfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10269~43657,00.html|archive-date=21 September 2008|url-status=dead}} Morrison followed up by scoring two goals in the League Cup matches against Aldershot Town and Newcastle United.{{cite news|title=Coventry City 3–1 Aldershot|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/7551359.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 August 2008|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite web|url=http://www.ccfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10269~46496,00.html|title=Coventry City vs Newcastle|publisher=Coventry City F.C.|date=26 August 2008|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080830020054/http://www.ccfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10269~46496,00.html|archive-date=30 August 2008|url-status=dead}} Since joining Coventry City, Morrison quickly became a first team regular for the side, forming a partnership with Freddy Eastwood.{{cite news|title=Danny Fox looks at Coventry City positives|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/danny-fox-looks-coventry-city-3092342|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=16 September 2008|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Freddy Eastwood out to break Ricoh duck|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/freddy-eastwood-out-break-ricoh-3088471|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=5 December 2008|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Norwich City desperate for victory over Sky Blues|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/norwich-city-desperate-victory-over-3087248|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=27 February 2009|access-date=24 October 2020}}
Having failed to score for the club for the next two months, he scored three goals in three consecutive matches between 25 October 2008 and 3 November 2008 against Derby County, Southampton and Birmingham City.{{cite news|title=No fear for Coventry City strikers says Clinton Morrison|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/no-fear-coventry-city-strikers-3092702|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=24 September 2008|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite web|url=http://www.ccfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10269~44246,00.html|title=Coventry City vs Derby County|publisher=Coventry City F.C.|date=25 October 2008|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081028081956/http://www.ccfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10269~44246,00.html|archive-date=28 October 2008|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Southampton 1–1 Coventry City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7683981.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 October 2008|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Birmingham 0 Coventry 1: Clinton Morrison sinks his old team|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/birmingham-0-coventry-1-clinton-235795|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=4 November 2008|access-date=24 October 2020}} Having expressed confidence of scoring more goals, Morrison scored five more goals by the end of the year.{{cite news|title=Morrison confident of more goals|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/coventry_city/7745911.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 November 2008|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite web|url=http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10269~44310,00.html|title=Coventry City vs Nottm Forest|publisher=Coventry City F.C.|date=6 December 2008|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208093957/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10269~44310,00.html|archive-date=8 December 2008|url-status=dead}}
{{cite web|url=http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10269~44372,00.html|title=Watford vs Coventry City|publisher=Coventry City F.C.|date=13 December 2008|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081226130052/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10269~44372,00.html|archive-date=26 December 2008|url-status=dead}}
{{cite web|url=http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10269~43536,00.html|title=Coventry City vs Ipswich Town|publisher=Coventry City F.C.|date=20 December 2008|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081224055644/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10269~43536,00.html|archive-date=24 December 2008|url-status=dead}}
{{cite web|url=http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10269~43627,00.html|title=Coventry City vs Sheffield Wednesday|publisher=Coventry City F.C.|date=28 December 2008|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090107231521/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10269~43627,00.html|archive-date=7 January 2009|url-status=dead}} As the 2008–09 season progressed, he also captained the club in a number of matches in the absence of Scott Dann and given full time by April.{{cite news|title=Morrison promises to remain vocal|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/coventry_city/7899319.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 February 2009|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Coventry hand Morrison captaincy|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/coventry_city/8009691.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=21 April 2009|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Coventry City boss won't make changes for Watford|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-boss-wont-make-3088759|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=12 December 2008|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Clinton Morrison's pride as Coventry City captain|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/clinton-morrisons-pride-coventry-city-3089093|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=22 December 2008|access-date=24 October 2020}} Despite only scoring two more goals, Morrison remained Coventry City's top scorer at the end of the 2008–09 season with thirteen times.{{cite web|url=http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10269~1648273,00.html|title=AWARDS: Top Goal Scorer|publisher=Coventry City F.C.|date=6 May 2009|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229132304/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10269~1648273,00.html|archive-date=29 February 2012|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Clinton Morrison gunning for Birmingham City|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/clinton-morrison-gunning-birmingham-city-3086943|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=20 February 2009|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Clinton Morrison looking to rediscover scoring touch|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/clinton-morrison-looking-rediscover-scoring-3085043|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=4 March 2009|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite web|url=http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10269~44911,00.html|title=Preston North End vs Coventry City|publisher=Coventry City F.C.|date=14 March 2009|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229131613/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10269~44911,00.html|archive-date=29 February 2012|url-status=dead}}
{{cite web|url=http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10269~44145,00.html|title=Ipswich Town vs Coventry City|publisher=Coventry City F.C.|date=3 May 2009|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229132031/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10269~44145,00.html|archive-date=29 February 2012|url-status=dead}} Although he missed one match during the season, Morrison made fifty–two appearances in all competitions.{{cite news|title=Coventry City close in on new striker|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-close-new-striker-3087722|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=15 January 2009|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Cool Elliott Ward saves Coventry City|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/match-reports/cool-elliott-ward-saves-coventry-3084579|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=22 January 2009|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jim Brown: Coventry City FC's annual report|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/jim-brown-coventry-city-fcs-3082810|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=12 May 2009|access-date=24 October 2020}}
Initially, Morrison wanted the number ten shirt ahead of the 2009–10 season.{{cite news|title=Clinton Morrison wants Freddy Eastwood's number 10 shirt|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/clinton-morrison-wants-freddy-eastwoods-3084531|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=21 April 2010|access-date=24 October 2020}} Instead, he changed to wearing number eleven shirt.{{cite web|url=http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10269~1728846,00.html|title=NEWS: Squad numbers announced|publisher=Coventry City F.C.|date=12 February 2010|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090723050451/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10269~1728846,00.html|archive-date=23 July 2009|url-status=dead}} Morrison started the season well when he scored twice against Ipswich Town and once against Barnsley.{{cite web|url=http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10269~49108,00.html|title=Coventry City vs Ipswich Town|publisher=Coventry City F.C.|date=9 August 2009|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120531072053/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10269~49108,00.html|archive-date=31 May 2012|url-status=dead}}
{{cite web|url=http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10269~49153,00.html|title=Barnsley vs Coventry City|publisher=Coventry City F.C.|date=15 August 2009|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090821143002/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10269~49153,00.html|archive-date=21 August 2009|url-status=dead}} A month later, Morrison scored three consecutive goals between 15 September 2009 and 26 September 2009 against Sheffield United, Preston North End and Middlesbrough.{{cite news|title=Coventry City 3–2 Sheffield United|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/8244222.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=15 September 2009|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Preston North End 3–2 Coventry City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/8255788.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 September 2009|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Coventry City 2–2 Middlesbrough|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/8263521.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 September 2009|access-date=24 October 2020}} Since the start of the 2009–10 season, he continued to regain his first team place as Coventry City's first choice striker.{{cite news|title=Coventry City FC must be more consistent, says Clinton Morrison|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-fc-must-more-3077068|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=22 September 2009|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Chris Coleman looking to tighten Coventry City's leaky defence|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/chris-coleman-looking-tighten-coventry-3077407|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=29 September 2009|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Coventry City's fan-tastic front two|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-citys-fan-tastic-front-two-3074230|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=2 October 2009|access-date=24 October 2020}} By December, Morrison found his playing time, mostly coming from the substitute bench and proved to have worked, as he scored three goals between 26 December 2009 and 16 January 2010 to end his goal drought.{{cite news|title=All Clinton Morrison is saying is: Give me a goal!|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/clinton-morrison-saying-is-give-3071243|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=4 December 2009|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Unselfish Clinton Morrison hailed by Chris Coleman|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/unselfish-clinton-morrison-hailed-chris-3071727|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=15 December 2009|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Coventry City 1 Doncaster Rovers 0: Full time analysis|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-1-doncaster-rovers-3072283|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=15 December 2009|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Coventry City 3 Barnsley 1 - Andy Turner's verdict|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-3-barnsley-1-3069937|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=11 January 2010|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Ipswich Town 3–2 Coventry City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/8452840.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=16 January 2010|access-date=24 October 2020}} However, Morrison expressed his concerns over his reputation as a super sub.{{cite news|title=Clinton Morrison: I don't want to be just a super-sub|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/clinton-morrison-dont-want-just-3070455|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=20 January 2010|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Coventry City's Supersubs: Some of the best to come off the bench|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-citys-supersubs-best-come-8947981|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=30 March 2015|access-date=24 October 2020}} He later scored two more goals in the 2009–10 season.{{cite news|title=Newcastle United 4–1 Coventry City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/8517962.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=17 February 2010|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Coventry City 1–2 Cardiff City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/8564998.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=16 March 2010|access-date=24 October 2020}}
Despite suffering from an injury along the way, he appeared in every league match, making forty–nine appearances and scoring eleven times in all competitions, making him the top scorer once again.{{cite news|title=Coventry City FC morale high despite injury crisis|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-fc-morale-high-3078254|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=14 August 2009|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jim Brown's Coventry City season review|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/jim-browns-coventry-city-season-3063027|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=8 May 2010|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite web|url=http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10269~2042451,00.html|title=AWARDS: Top Goal Scorer|publisher=Coventry City F.C.|date=3 May 2010|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100505181149/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10269~2042451,00.html|archive-date=5 May 2010|url-status=dead}} At the end of the 2009–10 season, Morrison said he was keen to sign a new contract with the club, but Coventry City told him he was surplus to requirements and he was subsequently released.{{cite news|title=Morrison wants Sky Blues deal|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11688/6171941/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=25 May 2010|access-date=16 May 2012}}
{{cite news|url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-not-offering-clinton-3061177|title=Coventry City not offering Clinton Morrison a new contract|newspaper=Coventry Telegraph|date=1 June 2010|access-date=13 July 2010}}
{{cite news|title=Clinton Morrison happy to wait for new Coventry City deal|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/clinton-morrison-happy-wait-new-3073414|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=17 November 2009|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Clinton Morrison close to new Coventry City deal|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/clinton-morrison-close-new-coventry-3067581|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=29 March 2010|access-date=24 October 2020}}
=Sheffield Wednesday=
On 12 July 2010, Morrison signed a two-year contract with Sheffield Wednesday, newly relegated to League One.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/sheff_wed/8809902.stm|title=Sheffield Wednesday pull off Clinton Morrison coup|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 July 2010|access-date=13 July 2010}}
{{cite web|url=http://www.swfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10304~2089970,00.html|title=Morrison completes Owls switch|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|date=12 July 2010|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100815040210/http://www.swfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10304~2089970,00.html|archive-date=15 August 2010|url-status=dead}}
Morrison scored on his league debut for the Owls in a 2–0 win over Dagenham & Redbridge in the opening game of the season.{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday 2–-0 Dagenham & Redbridge|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/8842067.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 August 2010|access-date=24 October 2020}} His second goal for the club came on 28 August 2010, in a 5–0 win against Hartlepool United.{{cite news|title=Hartlepool United 0–5 Sheffield Wednesday|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/8922338.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 August 2010|access-date=24 October 2020}} Since joining the Owls, he has been involved in the first team, becoming the club's first choice striker despite facing new competitions along the way.{{cite web|url=http://www.swfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10304~2132958,00.html|title=Tudgay welcomes striker competition|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|date=24 August 2010|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100827172028/http://www.swfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10304~2132958,00.html|archive-date=27 August 2010|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison relishing new found competition for places|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/sheff_wed/9357735.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=11 January 2011|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Orient and Owls set for first meeting in 19 years|url=https://www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport/leytonorient/8438327.orient-and-owls-set-for-first-meeting-in-19-years/|publisher=Guardian Series|date=8 October 2010|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison quick to ensure gamble by Irvine pays off|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/morrison-quick-ensure-gamble-irvine-pays-1965677|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=9 August 2010|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Owls weigh up strike options while waiting for news on injured Mellor|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/owls-weigh-strike-options-while-waiting-news-injured-mellor-1948639|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=2 December 2010|access-date=24 October 2020}} Morrison went on to score five more goals by the end of the year, including a brace against Southport on 7 November 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.swfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10304~54733,00.html|title=Southport vs Sheffield Wednesday|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|date=7 November 2010|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101120231435/http://www.swfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10304~54733,00.html|archive-date=20 November 2010|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday 2–0 Rochdale|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9171902.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 November 2010|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday 3–0 Walsall|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9206197.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=23 November 2010|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Swindon Town 2–1 Sheffield Wednesday|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9247046.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 December 2010|access-date=24 October 2020}} By the second half of the season, he added four more goals, including another brace against Hereford United on 29 January 2011.{{cite news|title=Bristol City 0–3 Sheffield Wednesday|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/9341730.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=8 January 2011|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday 4–1 Hereford United|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/9379064.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 January 2011|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday 2–2 Milton Keynes Dons|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9379657.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 February 2011|access-date=24 October 2020}} However, Morrison struggled to keep his place in the team towards the end of the season after new manager Gary Megson arrived, as Gary Madine and loan signing Neil Mellor kept him out of the side.{{cite news|title=Wednesday want no more of Morrison|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/sheffield-wednesday-place-clinton-morrison-3317356|publisher=Daily Mirror|date=16 September 2011|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Megson opens the door for Morrison's exit from Hillsborough|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/latest-owls-news/megson-opens-door-morrisons-exit-hillsborough-1921212|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=20 September 2011|access-date=24 October 2020}}{{cite news|title=PALMER STARTS AS MEGSON RINGS CHANGES|url=https://sheffwed.vitalfootball.co.uk/palmer-starts-as-megson-rings-changes/|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday Vital Football|date=22 February 2011|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=PREVIEW: OWLS V NOTTS COUNTY|url=https://sheffwed.vitalfootball.co.uk/preview-owls-v-notts-county-2/|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday Vital Football|date=11 March 2011|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=PREVIEW: OWLS V HARTLEPOOL UNITED|url=https://sheffwed.vitalfootball.co.uk/preview-owls-v-hartlepool-united-2/|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday Vital Football|date=15 April 2011|access-date=24 October 2020}} At the end of the 2010–11 season, he went on to make forty–three appearances and scoring eleven times in all competitions.
At the start of the 2011–12 season, Morrison continued to remain involved in the first team, starting in eight out of the eleven matches for Sheffield Wednesday.{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday 2 Rochdale 0: Prutton scores on Owls debut|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/latest-owls-news/sheffield-wednesday-2-rochdale-0-prutton-scores-owls-debut-1925205|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=6 August 2011|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Madine happy to have supply line restored|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/latest-owls-news/madine-happy-have-supply-line-restored-1923712|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=23 August 2011|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday 3 Scunthorpe United 2: Weaver takes the plaudits for Owls after holding Iron at bay|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/latest-owls-news/sheffield-wednesday-3-scunthorpe-united-2-weaver-takes-plaudits-owls-after-holding-iron-bay-1923193|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=29 August 2011|access-date=24 October 2020}} He then scored two goals for the club, coming against Blackburn Rovers and Charlton Athletic.{{cite news|title=Blackburn Rovers 3–1 Sheffield Wednesday|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/14569526.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 August 2011|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Charlton Athletic 1–1 Sheffield Wednesday|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/14705741.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 September 2011|access-date=24 October 2020}} Morrison also contributed two assists, coming against Notts County and Milton Keynes Dons (which he ironically joined).{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday 2 Notts County 1: Madine profits from taking selfish approach for Owls|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/latest-owls-news/sheffield-wednesday-2-notts-county-1-madine-profits-taking-selfish-approach-owls-1923843|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=22 August 2011|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday 3 MK Dons 1: Madine coming of age as Owls striker stakes claim to Megson|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/latest-owls-news/sheffield-wednesday-3-mk-dons-1-madine-coming-age-owls-striker-stakes-claim-megson-1921950|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=11 September 2011|access-date=24 October 2020}} Despite his involvement, Manager Megson placed him on a transfer list and expected the player to leave.{{cite news|title=Yeovil 2 Sheffield Wednesday 3: Megson's men rally after controversial strike from Agard|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/latest-owls-news/yeovil-2-sheffield-wednesday-3-megsons-men-rally-after-controversial-strike-agard-1921334|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=19 September 2011|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite web|url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/morrison_rejects_loan_bid_from_former_sheffield_wednesday_star_di_canio_1_3796771|title=Morrison rejects loan bid from former Sheffield Wednesday star Di Canio|work=The Star|date=22 September 2011|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110924230044/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/morrison_rejects_loan_bid_from_former_sheffield_wednesday_star_di_canio_1_3796771|archive-date=24 September 2011|url-status=dead}} But following his return from a loan spell at Milton Keynes Dons, Morrison made his first appearance for Sheffield Wednesday for the first time in a month, against Wycombe Wanderers on 29 October 2011, coming on as a 76th-minute substitute, as the club won 2–1.{{cite news|title=Wycombe Wanderers 1–2 Sheffield Wednesday|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/15413544.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 October 2011|access-date=24 October 2020}} He then set up goal for Chris O'Grady to score the only goal of the game against West Ham United to send Sheffield Wednesday through to the next round.{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday 1–0 West Ham United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16376790|publisher=BBC Sport|date=8 January 2012|access-date=24 October 2020}} Three weeks later on 28 January 2012, Morrison scored his third goal for the club, in a 1–1 draw against Blackpool in the fourth round of the FA Cup.{{cite news|title=Blackpool 1–1 Sheffield Wednesday|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/16664363.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 January 2012|access-date=24 October 2020}} However, he continued to have his playing time from the substitute bench.{{cite news|title=PREVIEW: MORECAMBE V OWLS|url=https://sheffwed.vitalfootball.co.uk/preview-morecambe-v-owls/|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday Vital Football|date=11 November 2011|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=PREVIEW: OWLS V WEST HAM UNITED|url=https://sheffwed.vitalfootball.co.uk/preview-owls-v-west-ham-united/|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday Vital Football|date=6 January 2012|access-date=24 October 2020}} At the end of the 2011–12 season, Morrison made twenty–six appearances and scoring three times for Sheffield Wednesday in all competitions.
It was announced on 16 May 2012 that Sheffield Wednesday released Morrison at the end of the 2011–12 season.{{cite web|url=http://www.swfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10304~2772782,00.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120617174705/http://www.swfc.co.uk/page/News/0%2C%2C10304~2772782%2C00.html|archive-date=17 June 2012|title=Owls release six|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|date=15 May 2012|access-date=16 May 2012|url-status=dead}} He previously waive his right to a new contract in order to help the club win promotion.{{cite news|title=Morrison and Diouf provide lift for Owls and Rovers|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/latest-owls-news/morrison-and-diouf-provide-lift-owls-and-rovers-1909525|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=3 February 2012|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Have your say: Mandaric weighing up price of playing Morrison|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/latest-owls-news/have-your-say-mandaric-weighing-price-playing-morrison-1909811|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=31 January 2012|access-date=24 October 2020}}
==Loan Spells from Milton Keynes Dons==
On 24 September 2011, Morrison signed for Milton Keynes Dons on a one-month emergency loan.{{cite news|title=MK Dons bring in striker Clinton Morrison|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15046392.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 September 2011|access-date=24 September 2011}} On the same day, he made his debut for the club, coming on as 58th-minute substitute, in a 0–0 draw against Bury.{{cite news|title=Bury 0–0 Milton Keynes Dons|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/14958289.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 September 2011|access-date=24 October 2020}} On his third appearance for the Dons, Morrison scored his first goal for the club, against Notts County on 1 October 2011, as well as making one assist.{{cite news|title=Milton Keynes Dons 3–0 Notts County|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/15045455.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=1 October 2011|access-date=24 October 2020}} This was followed up by scoring in the next two matches against Oldham Athletic and Bournemouth.{{cite news|title=Oldham Athletic 2–1 Milton Keynes Dons|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15146622|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 October 2011|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Milton Keynes Dons 2–2 AFC Bournemouth|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15225706|publisher=BBC Sport|date=15 October 2011|access-date=24 October 2020}} Despite keen on staying at Milton Keynes Dons, Morrison returned to his parent club after they demanded more money from Dons in order to allow him to stay further.{{cite news|title=Clinton Morrison would 'love' MK Dons stay|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15064803|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 September 2011|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison heading back to Owls unless Dons 'pay up'|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/latest-owls-news/morrison-heading-back-owls-unless-dons-pay-1918406|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=21 October 2011|access-date=24 October 2020}}{{cite news|title=Carlisle United v Sheffield Wednesday: Owls 'goal machine' Madine focuses on promotion|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/latest-owls-news/carlisle-united-v-sheffield-wednesday-owls-goal-machine-madine-focuses-promotion-1918093|publisher=Yorkshire Post|date=25 October 2011|access-date=24 October 2020}} By the time he left the club, he made six appearances and scoring three times for the side.
Morrison joined League One club Brentford on 24 March 2012 on loan until the end of the season.{{cite web|url=http://www.swfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10304~2689303,00.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324193750/http://www.swfc.co.uk/page/News/0%2C%2C10304~2689303%2C00.html|archive-date=24 March 2012|title=Morrison loaned to Brentford|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|date=22 March 2012|access-date=23 March 2012|url-status=dead}} He made his debut for the club two days later, coming on as an 82nd-minute substitute, in a 2–0 win against Rochdale.{{cite news|title=Brentford 2–0 Rochdale|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17412119|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 March 2012|access-date=24 October 2020}} Morrison later made eight appearances for Brentford.{{cite news|title=E(R)C blog: Morrison lives up to top billing|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/sport/9613145.erc-blog-morrison-lives-up-to-top-billing/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=26 March 2012|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Brentford 2 Oldham Athletic 0|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/sport/9629629.brentford-2-oldham-athletic-0/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=2 April 2012|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Brentford axe five players in mass cull|url=https://www.mylondon.news/sport/other-sport/brentford-axe-five-players-mass-5976863|publisher=My London News|date=8 May 2012|access-date=24 October 2020}}
=Colchester United=
On 16 July 2012, Morrison signed a two-year deal with League One side Colchester United following his release from Sheffield Wednesday.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18860119?/|title=Clinton Morrison joins Colchester United on free transfer|publisher=BBC Sport|date=16 July 2012}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.cu-fc.com/news/2012/july/us-flash-morrison-signs/|title=U's Flash: Morrison Signs!|publisher=Colchester United F.C.|date=16 July 2012|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022202938/https://www.cu-fc.com/news/2012/july/us-flash-morrison-signs/|archive-date=22 October 2020|url-status=live}} Upon joining the club, he was given a number nine shirt for the new season.{{cite web|url=https://www.cu-fc.com/news/2012/july/nines-fine-for-clinton/|title=Nine's Fine For Clinton|publisher=Colchester United F.C.|date=16 July 2012|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022202821/https://www.cu-fc.com/news/2012/july/nines-fine-for-clinton/|archive-date=22 October 2020|url-status=live}}
Morrison went on to make his debut for the U's in a 3–0 League Cup defeat away at Yeovil Town,{{cite news|url=http://www.cu-fc.com/news/article/140812-yeovil-town-312218.aspx?pageView=full#anchored|title=Capital One Exit For U's |work=cu-fc.com |date=14 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923211830/http://www.cu-fc.com/news/article/140812-yeovil-town-312218.aspx?pageView=full|archive-date=23 September 2015|url-status=dead}} before leading the line to begin the new Football League season four days later in a 0–0 draw at Deepdale against Preston North End.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenun24.co.uk/colchester-united/u_s_good_value_for_battling_point_at_preston_1_1486851?|title=U's good value for battling point at Preston|work=EADT|date=18 August 2012}} His first goal for Colchester arrived towards the end of August in the third game of the season, as his late equaliser salvaged a 1–1 draw for the U's; their third successive draw to start the season. He celebrated the goal by running the length of the pitch with his hands cupped behind his ears to taunt the Sheffield United fans who, throughout the game, had been doing likewise to the striker for his connections with their city rivals, Wednesday.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenun24.co.uk/colchester-united/ex_owl_clinton_morrison_blunts_the_blades_1_1494378? |title=Ex-Owl Clinton Morrison blunts the Blades|work=EADT|date=26 August 2012}} Joe Dunne took over as the U's boss at the end of September and immediately brought in Jabo Ibehre on loan from Milton Keynes Dons, with the loanee displacing Morrison from the starting eleven and consigning him to the bench.{{cite news|title=Morrison was dropped for football reasons|url=https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/sport/9923830.morrison-was-dropped-for-football-reasons/|publisher=Gazette News|date=12 September 2012|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=U's players are not shirking the challenge, insists Ward|url=https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/sport/9935000.us-players-are-not-shirking-the-challenge-insists-ward/|publisher=Gazette News|date=18 September 2012|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison ready to fight for his place|url=https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/sport/10008498.morrison-ready-to-fight-for-his-place/|publisher=Gazette News|date=26 October 2012|access-date=24 October 2020}} Dunne's fourth game in charge was a Football League Trophy defeat to Northampton Town where Morrison was handed a start, but he was dismissed for violent conduct in the closing stages of the game which would suspend the striker for three matches after the club decided against appealing his ban.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19900246|title=Colchester boss Joe Dunne condemns 'unacceptable' defending|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 October 2012}}
{{cite news|title=U's will not appeal Morrison red card|url=https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/sport/9976649.us-will-not-appeal-morrison-red-card/|publisher=Gazette News|date=10 October 2012|access-date=24 October 2020}} The impressive form of Ibehre ensured that Morrison only started four more games for the U's until March, when injury to Freddie Sears created a hole in attack. This was coupled with Ibehre receiving a three-match suspension{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21583872|title=Hartlepool United 0–0 Colchester United|publisher=BBC Sport|date=6 March 2013}} and Morrison went on to spearhead the U's attack once more, providing crucial experience in Colchester's bid for League One survival. In his fourth successive start, he notched his second U's goal in a 2–1 win away at Bury; a vital match-winning goal in a crunch relegation fixture.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21724491|title=Bury 1–2 Colchester United|publisher=BBC Sport |date=16 March 2013}} The club went on secure safety on the final day of the season with a 2–0 win at Carlisle United finishing in 20th place.{{cite news|title=Clinton Morrison: Colchester striker reflects on 'worst season'|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21715900|publisher=BBC Sport|date=8 March 2013|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Clinton has his swagger back|url=https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/sport/10512646.clinton-has-his-swagger-back/|publisher=Gazette News|date=27 June 2013|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison confident U's can avoid the drop|url=https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/sport/10129432.morrison-confident-us-can-avoid-the-drop/|publisher=Gazette News|date=27 December 2012|access-date=24 October 2020}} At the end of the 2012–13 season, Morrison went on to make thirty–five appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.
However at the start of the 2013–14 season, injuries and competitions limited Morrison's first team opportunities.{{cite news|title=U's boss Dunne finding it hard to leave players out|url=https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/sport/10612340.us-boss-dunne-finding-it-hard-to-leave-players-out/|publisher=Gazette News|date=14 August 2013|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=U's facing injury crisis|url=https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/sport/10653703.us-facing-injury-crisis/|publisher=Gazette News|date=4 September 2013|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison will battle for a Colchester United starting spot|url=https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/sport/10703006.morrison-will-battle-for-a-colchester-united-starting-spot/|publisher=Gazette News|date=27 September 2013|access-date=24 October 2020}} Following the absence of Ibehre, he began to appear in the starting eleven in a number of matches for Colchester United, while also trying to score goals on a regular basis.{{cite news|title=Clinton's confident the goals will come|url=https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/sport/10731633.clintons-confident-the-goals-will-come/|publisher=Gazette News|date=10 October 2013|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Colchester United boss Dunne believes Peterborough will be a major challenge|url=https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/sport/10762049.colchester-united-boss-dunne-believes-peterborough-will-be-a-major-challenge/|publisher=Gazette News|date=26 October 2013|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Clinton confident there will be no repeats of Magpies setback|url=https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/sport/10885346.clinton-confident-there-will-be-no-repeats-of-magpies-setback/|publisher=Gazette News|date=18 December 2013|access-date=24 October 2020}} Despite not able to score as expected, his performance was praised nevertheless by Manager Dunne.{{cite news|title=Morrison's form impresses U's boss Dunne|url=https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/sport/10794221.morrisons-form-impresses-us-boss-dunne/|publisher=Gazette News|date=7 November 2013|access-date=24 October 2020}} Morrison registered his first goal of the 2013–14 campaign on 30 November, scoring an injury-time consolation goal against Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park to bring his U's tally to three goals in 50 appearances in all competitions.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25063259|title=Tranmere Rovers 2–1 Colchester United|publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 November 2013}} He scored his second of the season late-on during a 3–0 win against Gillingham on 11 January 2014.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25599747|title=Colchester United 3–0 Gillingham|publisher=BBC Sport|date=11 January 2014}} As the 2013–14 season progressed, Morrison continued to remain involved in the first team despite being placed on the substitute bench.{{cite news|title=Dunne's U's will be going all out for victory|url=http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/sport/11011233.dunnes-us-will-be-going-all-out-for-victory/|publisher=Gazette News|date=14 February 2014|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison frustrated by lack of goals|url=http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/sport/11074990.morrison-frustrated-by-lack-of-goals/|publisher=Gazette News|date=13 March 2014|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=U's assess Sears hamstring injury|url=http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/sport/11081978.us-assess-sears-hamstring-injury/|publisher=Gazette News|date=17 March 2014|access-date=24 October 2020}} He played his final game for the U's in their 1–0 away victory over Walsall on 3 May 2014.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27167808 |title=Walsall 0–1 Colchester United|publisher=BBC Sport|date=3 May 2014|access-date=3 May 2014}} At the end of the 2013–14 season, Morrison made thirty–six appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.
Morrison announced in the latter stages of the season that he would leave Colchester once his contract expired in the summer.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenun24.co.uk/colchester-united/clinton_morrison_announces_his_imminent_departure_from_colchester_united_1_358275| title=Clinton Morrison announces his imminent departure from Colchester United|newspaper=East Anglian Daily Times|last=Marston|first=Carl|date=2 May 2014|access-date=3 May 2014 }}
=Later career=
Morrison played three matches for Long Eaton United in the Midland League, scoring once himself and also dummying Lye Town's goalkeeper into letting a backpass into the net,{{cite web|url=http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/longeatonunited/s/match-centre-28954/0-2714639|title=Romans conquer United in stoppage time|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141204125001/http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/longeatonunited/s/match-centre-28954/0-2714639|archive-date=4 December 2014}}, {{cite web|url=http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/longeatonunited/s/match-centre-28954/0-2714640|title=Gerome Palmer bullet grabs United all 3 points|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141204125227/http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/longeatonunited/s/match-centre-28954/0-2714640|archive-date=4 December 2014}} and {{cite web|url=http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/longeatonunited/s/match-centre-28954/0-2745534|title=Morrison winner was no Lye|first=Jon|last=Faulkner|publisher=Long Eaton United F.C.|access-date=27 November 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141204124859/http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/longeatonunited/s/match-centre-28954/0-2745534|archive-date=4 December 2014}} before signing for League Two club Exeter City in November 2014 on non-contract terms.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30215135|title=Clinton Morrison: Exeter City sign striker on non-contract terms|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 November 2014|access-date=27 November 2014}}
Morrison made his Exeter City debut, coming on as a 67th-minute substitute, in a 1–1 draw against Burton Albion on 6 December 2014.{{cite news|title=Exeter City 1–1 Burton Albion|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30256964|publisher=BBC Sport|date=6 December 2014|access-date=24 October 2020}} On 15 January 2015, it was announced that he would stay at the club for the rest of the 2014–15 season.{{cite web|url=http://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/article/paul-tisdale-confirms-clinton-morrison-to-stay-with-exeter-city-2205694.aspx|title=Tis confirms Morrison to stay with City|publisher=Exeter City F.C.|date=15 January 2016|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150116200856/http://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/article/paul-tisdale-confirms-clinton-morrison-to-stay-with-exeter-city-2205694.aspx|archive-date=16 January 2015|url-status=dead}} Since joining Exeter City, he found his playing time, mostly from the substitute bench.{{cite news|title=EXETER V BURTON ALBION: TEAM NEWS|url=https://exeter.vitalfootball.co.uk/exeter-v-burton-albion-team-news/|publisher=Exeter City Vital Football|date=6 December 2014|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/february/team-news-exeter-city-v-cambridge-united/|title=Team news: Exeter City v Cambridge United|publisher=Exeter City F.C.|date=10 February 2015|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023182824/https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/february/team-news-exeter-city-v-cambridge-united/|archive-date=23 October 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/april/team-news-luton-town-v-exeter-city/|title=Team news: Luton Town v Exeter City|publisher=Exeter City F.C.|date=3 April 2015|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023183327/https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/april/team-news-luton-town-v-exeter-city/|archive-date=23 October 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/march/team-news-cheltenham-town-v-exeter-city/|title=Team news: Cheltenham Town v Exeter City|publisher=Exeter City F.C.|date=21 March 2015|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023184548/https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/march/team-news-cheltenham-town-v-exeter-city/|archive-date=23 October 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/april/team-news-hartlepool-united-v-exeter-city/|title=Team news: Hartlepool United v Exeter City|publisher=Exeter City F.C.|date=25 April 2015|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023184745/https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/april/team-news-hartlepool-united-v-exeter-city/|archive-date=23 October 2020|url-status=live}} Despite this, his starts in attacks at the starting eleven saw him assisted five times, including two consecutive separate assists.{{cite web|url=https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/march/morrison-most-important-thing-is-sending-the-fans-home-happy/|title=Morrison: "Most important thing is sending the fans home happy"|publisher=Exeter City F.C.|date=14 March 2015|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023183118/https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/march/morrison-most-important-thing-is-sending-the-fans-home-happy/|archive-date=23 October 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/march/carlisle-united-v-exeter-city/|title=Carlisle United v Exeter City|publisher=Exeter City F.C.|date=7 March 2015|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023190009/https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/march/carlisle-united-v-exeter-city/|archive-date=23 October 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/march/exeter-city-v-afc-wimbledon/|title=Exeter City v AFC Wimbledon|publisher=Exeter City F.C.|date=14 March 2015|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023185251/https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/march/exeter-city-v-afc-wimbledon/|archive-date=23 October 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/april/luton-town-v-exeter-city/|title=Luton Town v Exeter City|publisher=Exeter City F.C.|date=3 April 2015|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023185014/https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/april/luton-town-v-exeter-city/|archive-date=23 October 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/april/exeter-city-v-newport-county-afc/|title=Exeter City v Newport County AFC|publisher=Exeter City F.C.|date=6 April 2015|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813025433/https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/april/exeter-city-v-newport-county-afc/|archive-date=13 August 2020|url-status=live}} Morrison played 25 league matches in what remained of the season, and was then released,{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32702972|title=Clinton Morrison: Rep of Ireland striker released by Exeter City|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 May 2015|access-date=30 August 2015}}{{cite news|url=https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/may/clinton-im-really-glad-i-made-the-decision-to-come-to-exeter/|title=Clinton: "I'm really glad I made the decision to come to Exeter"|publisher=Exeter City F.C.|date=5 May 2015|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023191059/https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/may/clinton-im-really-glad-i-made-the-decision-to-come-to-exeter/|archive-date=23 October 2020|url-status=live}} but rejoined the club on a short-term deal ahead of the 2015–16 campaign.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33849145|title=Clinton Morrison: Exeter to decide striker's future by end of August|first=Brent|last=Pilnick|publisher=BBC Sport|date=11 August 2015|access-date=30 August 2015}}
Following his three appearances at the start of the season, Morrison's with stay at Exeter City was extended beyond its initial one-month period.{{cite web|url=https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/august/grecians-extend-clinton-contract/|title=Grecians Extend Clinton Contract|publisher=Exeter City F.C.|date=31 August 2015|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023182131/https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/august/grecians-extend-clinton-contract/|archive-date=23 October 2020|url-status=live}} He then contributed four assists, including a brace against Accrington Stanley on 19 September 2015.{{cite web|url=https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/september/match-report-exeter-city-1-0-hartlepool-united/|title=Match Report: Exeter City 1-0 Hartlepool United|publisher=Exeter City F.C.|date=12 September 2015|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023190558/https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/september/match-report-exeter-city-1-0-hartlepool-united/|archive-date=23 October 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/september/match-report--19092015/|title=Match Report : 19/09/2015|publisher=Exeter City F.C.|date=19 September 2015|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023191700/https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/september/match-report--19092015/|archive-date=23 October 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/october/match-report--03102015/|title=Match Report : 03/10/2015|publisher=Exeter City F.C.|date=3 October 2015|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023192019/https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/october/match-report--03102015/|archive-date=23 October 2020|url-status=live}} A month later on 11 October 2015, Morrison scored his first goal for the club, in a 3–3 draw against Stevenage.{{cite web|url=https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/october/match-report--11102015/|title=Match Report : 11/10/2015|publisher=Exeter City F.C.|date=11 October 2015|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023191357/https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/october/match-report--11102015/|archive-date=23 October 2020|url-status=live}} A month later on 8 November 2015, he scored his second goal for Exeter City, as well as, setting up one of the club's goals, in a 3–0 win against Didcot Town in the FA Cup match.{{cite web|url=https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/november/match-report-didcot-town-0-3-exeter-city/|title=Match Report: Didcot Town 0-3 Exeter City|publisher=Exeter City F.C.|date=8 November 2015|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023191424/https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/november/match-report-didcot-town-0-3-exeter-city/|archive-date=23 October 2020|url-status=live}} It was announced on 31 December 2015 that Morrison signed a contract extension with Exeter City until the end of the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/december/clinton-morrison-to-remain-with-city-until-the-end-of-the-season/|title=Clinton Morrison To Remain With City Until The End Of The Season|publisher=Exeter City F.C.|date=31 December 2015|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023182446/https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2015/december/clinton-morrison-to-remain-with-city-until-the-end-of-the-season/|archive-date=23 October 2020|url-status=live}} However, his first team appearances was later restricted to the substitute bench, resulting in making twenty–five appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.{{cite web|url=https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2016/april/tis-we-need-to-be-at-our-best-this-weekend/|title=Tis: We Need To Be At Our Best This Weekend|publisher=Exeter City F.C.|date=15 April 2016|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023192552/https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2016/april/tis-we-need-to-be-at-our-best-this-weekend/|archive-date=23 October 2020|url-status=live}} Morrison was released by Exeter City at the end of the 2015–16 season and duly signed for Southern Premier Division side Redditch United in June 2016.{{cite web|url=https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2016/may/retained-list-2016/|title=Retained List 2016|publisher=Exeter City F.C.|date=13 May 2016|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925181543/https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2016/may/retained-list-2016/|archive-date=25 September 2017|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=http://www.thenonleaguefootballpaper.com/latest-news/southern-league-step-three/16105/ex-premier-league-striker-clinton-morrison-signs-for-redditch-united/|title=Ex-Premier League striker Clinton Morrison signs for Redditch United|date=2 June 2016 |publisher=thenonleaguefootballpaper.com}}
{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36428716|title=Clinton Morrison: Non-league Redditch sign former Republic of Ireland international|publisher=BBC Sport}}
In September 2016, Morrison joined Mickleover Sports.{{cite web|url=http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/latest-transfer-news/veteran-morrison-completes-sports-switch.html|title=Veteran Morrison completes Sports switch|publisher=nonleaguedaily.com|access-date=5 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920172457/http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/latest-transfer-news/veteran-morrison-completes-sports-switch.html|archive-date=20 September 2016|url-status=usurped}} He made his debut for the club, starting a match and played 79 minutes before being substituted, in a match against Stourbridge.{{cite web|url=https://mickleoverfc.com/match-report-stourbridge-fc-fa-cup/|title= Match Report: Stourbridge FC (FA Cup)|publisher=Mickleover Sports F.C.|date=19 September 2016|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023193937/https://mickleoverfc.com/match-report-stourbridge-fc-fa-cup/|archive-date=23 October 2020|url-status=live}} A year later, Morrison joined the club as their first team coach, having earned himself a UEFA B license coaching badge.{{cite news|title=Veteran Clinton Morrison Can't Wait For Mickleover Double Role|url=https://nonleague.pitchero.com/features/clinton-morrison-cant-wait-get-started-new-role/|publisher=Non League Pitch Hero|date=17 July 2017|access-date=24 October 2020}} In doing so, he quietly announced his retirement from professional football.{{cite web|url=https://mickleoverfc.com/allstar-charity-match-supporters-clinton-morrison/|title=Allstar Charity Match Supporters: Clinton Morrison|publisher=Mickleover Sports F.C.|date=8 June 2020|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200728081122/https://mickleoverfc.com/allstar-charity-match-supporters-clinton-morrison/|archive-date=28 July 2020|url-status=live}}
International career
Apart from England, the country of his birth, Morrison was also eligible to represent Jamaica and the Republic of Ireland.{{cite news|title=Smith's stars must prove some points|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6430612.smiths-stars-must-prove-some-points/|work=News Shopper|date=14 February 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Smith hopes Norwegian would|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6429973.smith-hopes-norwegian-would/|work=News Shopper|date=19 February 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison torn between Ireland and Caribbean|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/championship/2996622/Morrison-torn-between-Ireland-and-Caribbean.html|publisher=The Daily Telegraph|date=16 January 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}} Initially interested to play for England, he chose to play for Ireland, qualifying for that country because his grandmother was from Dublin.{{cite news|title=Jamaica target Morrison|url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2001/0205/154046-morrisonc/|publisher=RTE Sport|date=5 February 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}{{cite news|title=Morrison could end striking worries|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2001/0119/153727-morrisonc/|publisher=RTE Sport|date=19 January 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Clinton Morrison Squad Profiles|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcup2002/hi/team_pages/rep_of_ireland/squad/newsid_1944000/1944198.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 May 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}}
In May 2001, Morrison was called up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for the first time.{{cite news|title=Morrison called into U-21 squad|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2001/0523/156148-morrisonc/|publisher=RTE Sport|date=23 May 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}} He went on to make two appearances for the U21 side.{{cite news|title=Morrison handed Under-21 debut|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2001/0531/156347-under21/|publisher=RTE Sport|date=31 May 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Barrett's double strike gives U-21s victory|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2001/0605/156451-irelandu21s/|publisher=RTE Sport|date=5 June 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
=Republic of Ireland=
In August 2001, Morrison was called up to the senior team squad for the first time.{{cite news|title=McCarthy names initial squad of 39|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2001/0802/157799-ireland/|publisher=RTE Sport|date=2 August 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison in line for debut, Quinn and Holland out|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2001/0812/158013-mccarthym/|publisher=RTE Sport|date=12 August 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}} Morrison made his debut for Ireland in a 2–2 draw on 15 August 2001 against Croatia; he entered the game as a 52nd-minute substitute and scored the national side's second goal of the game.{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/republic-stunned-by-sukers-late-strike-9273727.html|title=Republic stunned by Suker's late strike|first=Bill|last=Pierce|newspaper=The Independent|date=16 August 2001|access-date=3 November 2010}} Morrison then played in the second leg of World Cup Play–Off against Iran, coming on as a 75th-minute substitute, as Ireland went on to win 2–1 on aggregate to qualify for the World Cup.{{cite news|title=Giant step for Ireland|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/nov/11/newsstory.sport10|work=The Guardian|date=11 November 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Ireland reach World Cup finals|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2001/1115/160047-ireland/|publisher=RTE Sport|date=15 November 2001|access-date=24 October 2020}} He later describe playing in Iran as "one of the craziest atmospheres he ever played in".{{cite news|title=Clinton Morrison On One Of The Craziest Atmospheres He's Ever Played In|url=https://www.balls.ie/football/clinton-morrison-on-one-of-the-craziest-atmospheres-hes-ever-played-in-315584|publisher=Balls.ie|date=11 November 2015|access-date=24 October 2020}}
Morrison then scored his second national goal, in a 3–0 win against Denmark on 27 March 2002 when "his pace and directness continued to cause the Danish defence problems and, in injury time Colin Healy and David Connolly combined to leave him a chance which he side-footed in". He was selected by Mick McCarthy as part of the Republic of Ireland squad for the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan.{{cite news|title=ON THIS DAY Roy Keane vs Mick McCarthy: Clinton Morrison's insider account of famous Republic of Ireland World Cup bust-up|url=https://talksport.com/football/514573/morrison-keane-mccarthy-ireland-world-cup-saipan-on-this-day/|publisher=TalkSport|date=23 May 2020|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Clinton is off to the world cup!|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6335002.clinton-is-off-to-the-world-cup/|work=News Shopper|date=13 May 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}} However, he did not play.{{cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tables/2002full.html|title=World Cup 2002 – Match Details|publisher=Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF)|first=Erlan|last=Manaschev|date=3 July 2008|access-date=3 November 2010}} Morrison's international career began to gain momentum during his time at Birmingham City. He scored his first competitive international goal in a 4–2 European Championship qualifying defeat to Russia in Moscow in September 2002.{{cite news|title=Ireland stunned by Russian defeat|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2002/0907/166812-ireland1/|publisher=RTE Sport|date=7 September 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}}{{cite web|url=http://www.soccerscene.ie/sssenior/player.php?id=33|title=International Mens Statistics: Clinton Morrison|publisher=SoccerScene|access-date=3 November 2010}} The next two years saw Morrison scored two more goals for Republic of Ireland in a friendly match against Scotland and Australia.
Morrison later became a key part of the side as the Republic of Ireland competed for a place at World Cup 2006. He scored three goals in the qualifying campaign, but Brian Kerr's side finished fourth in a tight group that included Switzerland, France and Israel.{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/germany2006/preliminaries/preliminary=8071/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140112182108/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/germany2006/preliminaries/preliminary%3D8071/index.html|archive-date=12 January 2014|title=2006 FIFA World Cup Germany Preliminaries: Results, European Zone|publisher=FIFA|access-date=3 November 2010|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Republic of Ireland 3-0 Cyprus|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/3627742.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 September 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison goal neutralises Swiss|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/sep/09/newsstory.sport1|work=The Guardian|date=9 September 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Shaky Ireland surrender points in Tel Aviv|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2005/0326/191201-irelandreport/|publisher=RTE Sport|date=26 March 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Rep of Ireland 0-0 Switzerland|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/4333806.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 October 2005|access-date=24 October 2020}} At one point during the qualifying campaign, Morrison accused Alexander Frei of making a racist comment to him during the Switzerland and Republic of Ireland match on 9 September 2004.{{cite news|title=Morrison makes Frei claim|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/3634756.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 September 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}} Frei refuted Morrison's claim, and no sanctions were levied against Frei.{{cite news|title=Frei hits back at Morrison's 'racist' claims|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/frei-hits-back-at-morrisons-racist-claims-25896468.html|publisher=The Irish Independent|date=7 September 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Balls Remembers: Clinton Morrison's Rousing Response To Alex Frei's Alleged Racial Abuse|url=https://www.balls.ie/football/balls-remembers-clinton-morrisons-rousing-response-to-alex-freis-alleged-racial-abuse-328639|publisher=Balls.ie|date=25 March 2016|access-date=24 October 2020}}
Despite scoring in 11 out of 14 games for Palace, Morrison was not called into the Ireland squad to face Brazil in a friendly in February 2008. However, his continued good form with Palace led to him being recognised by Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni in his first provisional 40-man squad, though he did not make it to the 28-man squad.{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/stuck-in-the-wilderness-1346174.html|title=Stuck in the wilderness|first=Richard|last=Sadlier|newspaper=Irish Independent|date=13 April 2008|access-date=3 November 2010}}
{{cite news|url=http://www.croydonguardian.co.uk/sport/2272943.scannell_named_in_ireland_squad/|title=Scannell named in Ireland squad|first=Graham|last=Moody|newspaper=Croydon Guardian|date=15 May 2008|access-date=3 November 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120313145255/http://www.croydonguardian.co.uk/sport/2272943.scannell_named_in_ireland_squad/|archive-date=13 March 2012|url-status=dead}} Following this, Morrison was never featured in the national team squad and ended his international career, making thirty–six appearances and scoring nine times.{{cite web|url=https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/2019/august/crystal-palaces-most-capped-ireland-players/|title=Crystal Palace's most capped Ireland players|publisher=Crystal Palace F.C.|date=8 August 2019|access-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190808002035/https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/2019/august/crystal-palaces-most-capped-ireland-players/|archive-date=8 August 2019|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Clinton Morrison hoping for Republic of Ireland recall|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/clinton-morrison-hoping-republic-ireland-3076024|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=3 September 2009|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sean St Ledger backs Clinton Morrison's international claims|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/sean-st-ledger-backs-clinton-3077411|publisher=Coventry Telegraph|date=29 September 2009|access-date=24 October 2020}}
Media career
Morrison did some media work as a pundit on Sky Sports and Football League Tonight on Channel 5.{{cite news|title=Clinton Morrison: FOOTBALL PUNDIT & COMMENTATOR|url=http://www.talent4media.com/talent/clinton-morrison/|publisher=Talent4Media|access-date=24 October 2020}}{{cite web|url=http://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/article/morrison-ive-still-got-that-hunger-and-desire-exeter-city-striker-clinton-morrison-on-his-motivation-to-play-football-2106759.aspx|title=Morrison: "I've still got that hunger and desire"|publisher=Exeter City F.C.|date=27 November 2014|access-date=27 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129194257/http://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/article/morrison-ive-still-got-that-hunger-and-desire-exeter-city-striker-clinton-morrison-on-his-motivation-to-play-football-2106759.aspx|archive-date=29 November 2014|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Once again, Channel Five fail League One and League Two with lack of coverage during international break|url=https://www.devonlive.com/sport/sport-opinion/once-again-channel-five-fail-598591|publisher=Devon Live|date=9 October 2017|access-date=24 October 2020}}
In September 2020, Sky Sports announced Morrison as their new pundit for Soccer Saturday.{{cite news|title=Sky Sports announce pundits and Soccer Saturday lineup for 2020/21 season|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/sky-sports-pundits-2020-season-gillette-soccer-saturday-b421874.html|work=The Independent|date=11 September 2020|access-date=24 October 2020}}
He is a regular match pundit for live commentary on BBC 5 Live.{{cite web |url=http://www.talent4media.com/talent/clinton-morrison/ |title=Jo Carlton | Talent4 Media | Official Agent for Clinton Morrison }}
Personal life
Growing up, Morrison supported Tottenham Hotspur, but idolised Ian Wright. He revealed in an interview with The Guardian that he "grew up in a broken home in south London" with his mother and sister. Morrison was known as Clinton Chambers before changing his surname when he was 15. The impetus for the change was his father walking out on the family when Morrison was seven years old, leaving his mother to raise two children alone.{{cite news|title=Mummy's boy strikes out|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/mummys-boy-strikes-out-26224896.html|publisher=The Irish Independent|date=3 October 2004|access-date=24 October 2020}}
Morrison later credited his mother for being a big influence in his life, saying: "She did everything for me, my Mum. Everything. She kept me in school when I didn't want no lessons, she brought me to games, she kept my chin up. I don't think I would have turned bad, doing crimes and that. It's not me, not the way I am, but in the same way I don't know what would have happened. There was a lot of crime going on." Clinton is a father to two boys; one of whom is following in his footsteps and is signed to Nottingham Forest Academy.{{cite news|title=CLINTON'S KID CAN'T UPSTAGE ACE ANDY|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/clintons-kid-cant-upstage-ace-580354|publisher=Daily Mirror|date=27 February 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Inside Write: Clinton Morrison|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/inside-write-clinton-morrison-3091809|publisher=The Coventry Telegraph|date=3 September 2008|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Who's the daddy now?|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/697944.daddy-now/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=2 March 2006|access-date=24 October 2020}} He since resided in Long Eaton, while also working in broadcasting.{{cite news|title=Former Premier League footballer praises emergency response to fire at school in Long Eaton|url=https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/local-news/former-premier-league-footballer-praises-4172696|publisher=Nottingham Post|date=28 May 2020|access-date=24 October 2020}}
Morrison has been involved in campaigning against racism in English football, having experienced racism himself.{{cite news|title=Kick racism out of the game|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6341346.kick-racism-out-of-the-game/|work=News Shopper|date=19 April 2002|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=POWERFUL Clinton Morrison in passionate and powerful Black Lives Matter message – 'It's not just America, racism is everywhere and enough is enough'|url=https://talksport.com/football/712965/clinton-morrison-in-passionate-black-lives-matter-message-america-racism/|publisher=Talk Sport|date=3 June 2020|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Morrison: Premier League racist incidents '60s and 70s stuff'|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1210/1016423-morrison-pl-racist-incidents-60s-and-70s-stuff/|publisher=RTE Sport|date=11 December 2018|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Wycombe Wanderers fan Mark Lander of Bay Tree Close, High Wycombe, cleared of shouting racial abuse at veteran Exeter City striker Clinton Morrison|url=https://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/14607744.wycombe-wanderers-fan-mark-lander-of-bay-tree-close-high-wycombe-cleared-of-shouting-racial-abuse-at-veteran-exeter-city-striker-clinton-morrison/|publisher=Bucks Free Press|date=8 July 2016|access-date=24 October 2020}} During his professional football career he was a mentor to some footballers, including Patrick van Aanholt.{{cite news|title=Morrison's the daddy|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/1243899.morrisons-daddy/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=8 March 2007|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Chelsea will bring out the best in me, says Morrison|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/chelsea-will-bring-out-the-best-in-me-says-morrison-6934568.html|publisher=London Evening Standard|date=6 March 2009|access-date=24 October 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Van Aanholt: Morrison was a second dad|url=https://www.holmesdale.net/page.php?id=82&story=7297|publisher=Holmesdale Website|date=22 August 2018|access-date=24 October 2020}}
In August 2003, Morrison was questioned by police on suspicion of illegal drug possession but did not face charges after questioning.{{cite news|title=Morrison quizzed by police|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/morrison-quizzed-by-police-6976612.html|publisher=London Evening Standard|date=14 August 2003|access-date=24 October 2020}}
Career statistics
=Club=
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=International=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year{{NFT|3269|accessdate=}} | |||
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="7"|Ireland
|2001 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total||36||9 |
:Scores and results list Ireland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Morrison goal.
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of international goals scored by Clinton Morrison | |||||
| scope="col"|No.
!scope="col"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition !scope="col" class="unsortable"|{{Abbr|Ref.|References}} | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| scope="row" align="center"|1
| 15 August 2001 | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | {{fb|CRO}} | align="center"|2–0 | align="center"|2–2 | Friendly match |
| scope="row" align="center"|2
| 27 March 2002 | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | {{fb|DEN}} | align="center"|3–0 | align="center"|3–0 | Friendly match |
| scope="row" align="center"|3
| 7 September 2002 | Dinamo Stadium, Moscow | {{fb|RUS}} | align="center"|2–3 | align="center"|2–4 | UEFA Euro 2004 qualifier |
| scope="row" align="center"|4
| 12 February 2003 | Hampden Park, Glasgow | {{fb|SCO}} | align="center"|2–0 | align="center"|2–0 | Friendly match |
| scope="row" align="center"|5
| 19 August 2003 | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | {{fb|AUS}} | align="center"|2–1 | align="center"|2–1 | Friendly match |
| scope="row" align="center"|6
| 4 September 2004 | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | {{fb|CYP}} | align="center"|1–0 | align="center"|3–0 | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier |
| scope="row" align="center"|7
| 8 September 2004 | St. Jakob Park, Basel | {{fb|SWI}} | align="center"|1–0 | align="center"|1–1 | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier |
| scope="row" align="center"|8
| 26 March 2005 | Ramat Gan Stadium, Ramat Gan | {{fb|ISR}} | align="center"|1–0 | align="center"|1–1 | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier |
| scope="row" align="center"|9
| 29 March 2005 | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | {{fb|CHN}} | align="center"|1–0 | align="center"|1–0 | Friendly match |
See also
References
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External links
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{{Republic of Ireland squad 2002 FIFA World Cup}}
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