Chris Morrow (born 20 September 1985) is a Northern Irish footballer who currently plays for

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Playing career

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. He was a fan favourite for Crusaders for several years, and was instrumental in their promotion back to the Irish Premier Division, 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. On 30 October 2010 in a league victory against

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, 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., and repeated the feat later that season against

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, this time playing as goalkeeper for a full hour after goalkeeper Chris Keenan was stretchered off. That season he also scored the winning goal against Linfield at

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, the first time the Crues had beaten the Blues since 1999. On 28 January 2012, Morrow scored the only goal of the

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final victory over

. He was named

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for 2011–12. 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. In January 2016, having not appeared for the Crusaders first team since then and to aid his recovery, he joined Glentoran on loan. Following his release from Crusaders, Morrow signed for NIFL Premiership side

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. In June 2018, he signed for NIFL Championship side Harland & Wolff Welders. In August 2019, he signed for Ballymena & Provincial League side Brantwood, leaving in May 2022 and announcing his retirement from the game.

Honours

Crusaders * NIFL Premiership (1): 2014–15 * Irish Cup (1): 2008–09 * Setanta Cup (1):

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(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

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Morrow, Chris Living people 1985 births Association footballers from Belfast Men's association footballers from Northern Ireland Men's association football midfielders Crusaders F.C. players NIFL Premiership players Northern Ireland Football Writers' Association Players of the Year Glentoran F.C. players Carrick Rangers F.C. players Harland & Wolff Welders F.C. players Brantwood F.C. players