Clinton Morrison to play in Legends game.

Clinton Morrison is the latest big name to be named in the  MarathonBet #NonLeagueChallenge Legends match on Sunday 29^th July.

Morrison, 39, started his career at Crystal Palace in 1998, and in four seasons with them scored 71 goals in 180 appearances before he moved to Premier League club Birmingham City for £4.25 million.

He scored 16 goals in three seasons for them, before returning to Selhurst Park for £2 million in August 2005, and in three seasons scored 41 goals in 124 matches. He went on to become the fifth highest scorer in the club’s history.

After two seasons and 23 goals in 101 games at Coventry City, he moved on to Sheffield Wednesday in August 2010, then MK Dons, Brentford, Colchester and Exeter in the Football League, and Long Eaton and Mickleover in non league before he announced his retirement from the game.

Morrison has 36 caps for the Republic of Ireland, scoring 9 goals. He was part of their squad that got to the 2002 World Cup finals.

He now works in the media, and is part of Channel 5’s Saturday night football coverage.

The  MarathonBet #NonLeagueChallenge Legends squad, managed by Sir Geoff Hurst,  as it stands at the moment is:

Richard Dunne

Chris Waddle

Kieron Dyer

Wayne Bridge

Danny Mills

Julio Arca

George Boateng

Luke Young

Alan Stubbs

Yakubu

Marco Gabbaidini

Muzzy Izzet

Clinton Morrison

The Darlo Legends:

Craig Liddle

Robbie Painter

Amar Purewal

Liam Hatch

Steve Foster

Ian Miller

Alan White

Tommy Wright

Graeme Armstrong

Leon Scott

Chris Moore

Peter Jameson

Chris Senior

Micky Cummins

Martin Smith

Jamie Chandler

Plus two fans who successfully bid for places:

Michael Barrass

Michael Matthews

Tickets for the big match are available here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/dfcsg