R. Morris (footballer)

R. Morris was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Everton. He made just one appearance for Everton which came in a 0–0 draw with Stoke on 15 December 1888.[1]

R. Morris
Personal information
Date of birth c. 1864
Playing position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1888–1889 Everton 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Morris made his Everton/League debut at Victoria Ground, Stoke for the trip to play Stoke on 15 December 1888. Morris replaced George Davie, who was out of favour. The game was described by a commentator of the time as "dull fare". The weather was damp and foggy, the pitch was heavy and apart from some good saves by Stoke goalkeeper, Billy Rowley the "entertainment on offer was of a mediocre fare". In the second-half, James Costley of Everton was badly injured and went off leaving Everton to play with ten men. With ten minutes to go the referee stopped the match as it was too dark to see the ball. The few spectators left must have breathed a sigh of relief.

Morris was not retained for the next match, and he never played a League match after that.[2]

Everton finished 8th in the Football League scoring 36 goals in 22 games (second lowest that season).[3]

References
  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  2. Metcalf, Mark (2013). The Origins of the Football League. Amberley. ISBN 978 1 4456 1881 4.
  3. "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 29 January 2018. (registration & fee required)


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