Full name
Arthur Grenville MORRIS
Date of birth
April 13th, 1877 - Builth
First joined
February 1st, 1897 [amateur]
First team debut
February 6th, 1897 vs. Northfleet (Away)
Last match played
November 12th, 1898 vs. Brighton United (Home)
Arthur Grenville MORRIS
Date of birth
April 13th, 1877 - Builth
First joined
February 1st, 1897 [amateur]
First team debut
February 6th, 1897 vs. Northfleet (Away)
Last match played
November 12th, 1898 vs. Brighton United (Home)
Welsh international who made a total of 21 appearances for his country - two of which were during his time at Swindon.
Known as the "Prince of Inside Lefts", and after playing fewer than thirty matches for the Town, Morris was transferred to Nottingham Forest in 1898 for £200, where he became their all time leading goalscorer.
Playing Record
Senior
| Season | NON-LGE | FA CUP | TOTAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | |
| 1898/99 | 12 | 13 | - | - | 12 | 13 |
| 1897/98 | 31 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 34 | 29 |
| 1896/97 | 4 | 2 | - | - | 4 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 47 | 43 | 3 | 1 | 50 | 44 |
Career details
| Club | Details |
|---|---|
Builth Town
Builth Town |
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Green United
Green United |
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Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth |
cs 1893 |
Swindon Town
Swindon |
February 1st, 1897 (amateur)
October 21st, 1897 (signed professional contract); transferred out (November 28th, 1898) |
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest |
November 28th, 1898 (transferred in , £200 plus a friendly match in Swindon); retired (1913) |