Clinton Morrison Signs on for Exeter City

Former Ireland international Clinton Morrison has signed for Exeter City on non contract terms. He’ll be eligible for the Accrington Stanley game on Friday night,

In a career spanning 671 games, he’s scored 172 times. His professional clubs have been: Colchester, Brentford, MK Dons, Sheff Wed, Coventry, C Palace (twice), and Birmingham and attracted over £4m in transfer fees. The 35-year-old started his career with Crystal Palace scoring on his debut in the Premiership in a 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday.

Having left Colchester United in the summer, he’s been doing some media work and turning out for Long Eaton and scored in their 1-0 win away to Lye Town last Saturday in a Northern Counties East League: Premier game.

Talking to the Club, Clinton said:-

I’ve been doing a lot of media work so I was going to concentrate on that, but watching football and going to games this season I have missed playing football. I’ve still got that hunger and desire to play.

I came down here for a couple of days to train and I thoroughly enjoyed it, so I decided to sign. I’ve still got that hunger and desire – I think the day you see me step onto that pitch and put the shirt on, you’ll see.

I don’t take prisoners, I want to win the game and I’m passionate.  I’ve just got to keep going, work hard and try to impress my new team mates.

It’s a good standard at this level and it’s good football.  I still love football – when I was training today I really enjoyed it.

The day when you roll out of bed and you can’t be bothered – that’s when you know it’s time to call it a day, so I’m really glad I’ve got this opportunity to come and play football.