Sturrock signs shot stopper for Shrimpers

20 July 2010 20:55
Southend United have grabbed former Leyton Orient goalkeeper Glenn Morris on a one-year pre-contract agreement making him boss Paul Sturrock's ninth signing. Glenn Morris: A one club man with Borient, but we'll forgive himThe 26-year-old is a free agent after being released by Leyton Orient at the end of last season.He has been training with the Shrimpers for the past two weeks and played the first half of the friendly against Derby on Monday night.The move can be finalised once the transfer embargo currently imposed on the League Two club has been lifted.Morris` arrival is Paul Sturrock`s ninth signing since becoming manager at Roots Hall just a fortnight ago.The Morris FilesPersonal informationFull nameGlenn MorrisDate of birth20 December 1983 (1983-12-20) (age 26)Place of birthWoolwich, London, EnglandHeight6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)Playing positionGoalkeeperClub informationCurrent clubSouthend UnitedSenior career*YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†2001-2010Leyton Orient124(0)2010-Southend United0(0)* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 9 May 2010.† Appearances (Goals).(Player information supplied by Wikipedia, for the full article go here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Morris_(footballer)

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