Joe Morrell

Joseff John Morrell (born 3 January 1997) is a professional footballer who plays for the Wales national football team and Portsmouth, who plays as a central-midfielder.

Club Career

Morrell began his career with Bristol City and signed a professional contract with the club in December 2012 after turning down an offer from Liverpool. He made his debut on 8 October 2013 in a 2–1 Football League Trophy defeat against Wycombe Wanderers.

In August 2016 it was announced that Morrell would join National League club Sutton United, initially on a one-month loan. He made his first appearance for the U's as a substitute coming on at 61' in a 3–1 victory over Lincoln City at Sincil Bank on 13 August 2016, Sutton's first win in English football's fifth tier in 16 years. One reporter described Morrell as having "had a great competitive debut overall". He made two further substitute appearances in home victories against Torquay United and Macclesfield Town before returning to his parent club in early September 2016.

On 24 February 2017, Morrell joined Margate on loan for a month. He made his debut as a 58th minute substitute during a 2–0 home loss to Whitehawk.

Cheltenham Town (loan)

On 30 August 2017, Morrell signed for Cheltenham Town on loan until January 2018. His first goal for the club came in a 3–0 win against Mansfield Town and scored three times in total for the club.

Lincoln City (loan)

On 27 June 2019, Morrell signed for Lincoln City on a season-long loan until May 2020. He scored his first goal in a dominant 5–1 win against Bolton Wanderers on 14 January 2020, however it was later given as an own-goal for Josh Emmanuel.

On 7 March 2020, Morrell played his final game for the Imps against Burton Albion, due to the season being cancelled early because of COVID-19.

In June 2020, Morrell was named Lincoln City’s Player of the Season.

Return to Bristol City

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