Chris Morrow

Chris Morrow (born 20 September 1985 in Belfast, Northern Ireland), is a footballer currently playing for NIFL Premiership club Carrick Rangers.

Morrow has played for Crusaders as a midfielder since making his debut in 2003, and was voted Ulster Young Footballer of the Year in 2003–04.^[1] He has been a fan favourite for Crusaders for several years, and was instrumental in their promotion back to the Irish Premier Division,^[2] and was part of both the Irish Cup and County Antrim Shield winning sides. He was also named in the Irish League Select XI in 2008.^[3]

On 30 October 2010 in a league victory against Coleraine, he pulled on the goalkeeping jersey for the final 10 minutes, after Niall Murphy had been sent off. He kept a clean sheet for the remainder of the match despite intense pressure.,^[4] and repeated the feat later that season against Newry City, this time playing as goalkeeper for a full hour after goalkeeper Chris Keenan was stretchered off.^[5] That season he also scored the winning goal against Linfield at Seaview, the first time the Crues had beaten the Blues since 1999.^[6]

On 28 January 2012, Morrow scored the only goal of the Irish League Cup final victory over Coleraine.^[7]

He was named Northern Ireland Football Writers' Association Player of the Year for 2011–12.^[8]

In October 2014, he suffered a broken ankle against Linfield. It was another in a succession of injuries, having broken his leg several years previously.^[9] In January 2016, having not appeared for the Crusaders first team since then and to aid his recovery, he joined Glentoran on loan.^[10]

Following his release from Crusaders, Morrow signed for NIFL Premiership side Carrick Rangers.

Honours

Crusaders

• NIFL Premiership (1): 2014–15
• Irish Cup (1): 2008–09
• Setanta Cup (1): 2012
• Irish League Cup (1): 2011–12
• County Antrim Shield (1): 2009–10
• Irish First Division (1): 2005–06
• IFA Intermediate League Cup (1): 2005–06
• Steel & Sons Cup (1): 2005–06

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