Chris Morgan retires - tribute post

[yorkshirecoast]

fook off that dirty little bastard Hulme charged in with the intention of doing Morgs, hardly his fault that was like running into a brick wall head first, that and other people have had far worse knocks on the head without suffering such damage.
Far too much was made of it by Hulme and the dingles trying to lay blame on Morgan, they should be ashamed of themselves.

Agree - the Dingles' reaction was disgraceful. And call me biased if you want, but I thought Hulme head butted Morgs' elbow

 

[drinksmat]

Not suprising news but at least we now all know for sure. Frustrating at times with the free kicks and red cards but these were outweighed by the plus points over the seasons he played for us. Hopefully he can stay with the club and help get us from the current position we find ourselves in.

Agree with Grafikhaus, best memory was Morgan versus Tevez at the Lane. There was only ever going to be one winner....

 

[puppet]

I think I was a bit harsh last night... too much cider and no editing powers.... some great memories of Morgs... my own personal faves where him heading home in front of the Kop and rousing the fans but by far the best and most squeamish was watching him carry on for what seemed like minutes and then take the ball up the left channel against Rotherham with his hand hanging off before being subbed with a broken wrist. You could clearly see his disengaged hand dangling down!!

 

[TopBoy]

Despite me enjoying the technical side of football, in particular watching players such as McDonald, Hodges, Tonge (early days), Chris Morgan typified what watching Blades from 2003-2006 was all about. The last real captain we've had.
The best memories of him for me are the Tevez incident (where the 3-0 win should've meant safety) and punching a Forest forward a number of times while grappling the floor.
I'd love to see him taking over from DW once DW has guided us back into the Premier League.

I wonder if Foxy and Linz would be open to adding Morgan to the S24SU Forum wallpaper?

 

[Foxy]

I wonder if Foxy and Linz would be open to adding Morgan to the S24SU Forum wallpaper?

Well ahead of you old chap... Watch this space

 

[LoughboroBlade]

Well ahead of you old chap... Watch this space

He should be properly honoured with golden elbows. Or sporting the enormous black eye after the Wigan away game in the Prem.

 

[LoughboroBlade]

Also, I think we should heavily petition for Morgs to have a testimonial featuring the Blades XI of his choice where he plays the full 90, versus an XI made up of players he's had altercations with during the 7 years he played for us. We could bill it as a day to "send Morgs off in style".

 

[ListerBlade]

A fantastic captain, shame to have such a sad end but as others have said, maybe better to go this way than to play longer than he should.

One of my favorite moments was also the moment he dumped Tevez on his arse.

Cheers Morgs.

 

[GAZBLADE]

Cheers Morgs for everything.
I'll never forget standing on the Kop watching him cry his eyes out after that farce against Wigan.
He threw his shirt into the Kop and applauded us admirably.
The Blades really mean something to this man.
COYRWW

 

[Selly]

Also, I think we should heavily petition for Morgs to have a testimonial featuring the Blades XI of his choice where he plays the full 90, versus an XI made up of players he's had altercations with during the 7 years he played for us. We could bill it as a day to "send Morgs off in style".

He should definitely get a testimonial...no question.

Name me any other player in the last 20 years you would rather have run through brick walls on your behalf...

 

[mekkyblade]

Absolute legend for me. Heart of a lion, legs like oak trees and face like a welders bench. Cheers morgs!!

 

[sheffielder]

Seen as though it's the going trend these days. Can we not organise a minutes applause after 5mins of the game against Shrewsbury?

 

[DronnieBlade]

Shameless copy of my post on rumours.

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In an environment dominated by mamby pamby ponces who prance around, roll on the ground like they have been shot at when another player goes even remotely near them and generally act like c***s on and off the pitch, Chris Morgan will be remembered as a player who, after smashing his knee to bits in around the 20th minute of a football match, successfully (and stupidly) completed the whole 90.​

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The bloke is carved out of pure granite.​

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Legend.​

I for one will fondly remember Chris' contribution to Sheffield United over a period of relative success for the club, to which he made a significant contribution.​

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Thanks for the memories. DB​

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Favorite memory - Lobbing (Messi Like) the Swansea keeper from 10 yards at the Liberty a few years ago. Cue 300 or so Blades going beserk !!

 

[mr glossop]

Seen as though it's the going trend these days. Can we not organise a minutes applause after 5mins of the game against Shrewsbury?

what a great idea! - got to say morgs was never gonna make the england set up but gave everything while playing for our club - hats off to you fella - just glad i never got into a fight with him - had a typical blades attitude,never give up and fuck what anyone else thinks - utb morgs

 

[scrap]

Great Captain and Solid

 

[mattbianco1]

A modern lane legend. Great player, gives it his all every time.

Just a shame as some others have posted he milked his playing contract for so long.

Still, Leg-End!

 

[Wards]

We were probably covered insurance wise for his spell on the sidelines anyway so doubt we'll have lost out.

Edit: I see this has already been covered. Asks the question why people are still babling on about it!

 

[raul]

For all the hopes and dreams of many - that we moderate the all action, passion driven upanatem stuff that's seemingly in our dna in favour of something more easy on the eye - there are moments when only Morgs clearing out a crowded penalty area in the white heat of battle will do.

 

[ShefRedandWhite]

A truly great captain and a blades legend. Hope he stays with the club in some role for years to come

 

[Northyorksblade]

For all the hopes and dreams of many - that we moderate the all action, passion driven upanatem stuff that's seemingly in our dna in favour of something more easy on the eye - there are moments when only Morgs clearing out a crowded penalty area in the white heat of battle will do.

Especially when Harry is trying to dribble it out of a dangerous area! BOOOOOOT IT!!!!

 

[Sothall_Blade]

The thing I will miss most is Morgs hands-above-head, "who me ref?" look of innocence as yet another striker hits the deck during a set-piece scuffle

 

[bobby ford]

Just thought I'd add a quick story I was told about Morgs a couple of years ago.

A few years ago a young blade tragically passed away who lived locally to me, Chris heard about the news perhaps mutually I'm not sure, but took it upon himself to pay the grieving parents a visit and spend time to pass on his condolences.

Say what you want about the odd heated moments on the pitch but for me he was a great captain, a true man and showed more passion than anyone else on the pitch. We will look back in decades yearning for for a center back like morgs, that sort of loyalty and toughness in players is quickly eroding away from the game and will soon be gone.

Thanks for the memories Chris
UTB

 

[Slugger]

A few years ago right at the start of Robson's pathetic management attempt, Blades played Longford Town in a pre-season friendly in the Irish midlands. Being as it was my eldest lad's first game (he was about 6) I was keen to ensure that his attachment to the Blades would hopefully become strong enough to fend off all the peer pressure he was experiencing to follow Man U or Arsenal etc.

I spotted Morgs on the side of the pitch about 10 minutes before kick-off and ran down the stand with Slug junior. When we reached the edge of the pitch I shouted over and asked Morgs if he'd lean over the advertising hoarding so that I could get a photo of the great man himself with the young fella.

"No" was the abrupt reply as he began to shatter all my pre-conceived ideas about his legendary status.

This was closely followed by "get him 'ere on t'pitch for a proper photo!"

Morgs then proceeded to lift my young fella over the advertising on to the pitch so I could get a proper photo of the two of them. Not only that but after the game when the team were getting on to the team coach to leave, Morgs recognised us and shouted over to the young fella asking him if he'd enjoyed the game. Slug Junior needless to say remains a Blade and the picture has pride of place on his wall.

Chris Morgan was "old school". Decent man off the pitch and hard as nails on it. No bullshit with him, no airs or graces, no diving, no excuses. He had qualities that are very rare in a professional footballer nowadays and virtually extinct in a premiership one.

I hate the overuse of the word "legend" but in this case ...

 

[Kenilworth]

A few years ago right at the start of Robson's pathetic management attempt, Blades played Longford Town in a pre-season friendly in the Irish midlands. Being as it was my eldest lad's first game (he was about 6) I was keen to ensure that his attachment to the Blades would hopefully become strong enough to fend off all the peer pressure he was experiencing to follow Man U or Arsenal etc.

I spotted Morgs on the side of the pitch about 10 minutes before kick-off and ran down the stand with Slug junior. When we reached the edge of the pitch I shouted over and asked Morgs if he'd lean over the advertising hoarding so that I could get a photo of the great man himself with the young fella.

"No" was the abrupt reply as he began to shatter all my pre-conceived ideas about his legendary status.

This was closely followed by "get him 'ere on t'pitch for a proper photo!"

Morgs then proceeded to lift my young fella over the advertising on to the pitch so I could get a proper photo of the two of them. Not only that but after the game when the team were getting on to the team coach to leave, Morgs recognised us and shouted over to the young fella asking him if he'd enjoyed the game. Slug Junior needless to say remains a Blade and the picture has pride of place on his wall.

Chris Morgan was "old school". Decent man off the pitch and hard as nails on it. No bullshit with him, no airs or graces, no diving, no excuses. He had qualities that are very rare in a professional footballer nowadays and virtually extinct in a premiership one.

I hate the overuse of the word "legend" but in this case ...

Cracking story Sluggs. Love it.

My lad still has a framed picture of him and Michael Brown - when Ken Jnr was a mascot in 2002 - it's a real piece of memorabilia that cements the feeling of being a Blade (mind you we also have a massive one of him aged about 9 or 10 with Captain Blade - which is a superb pic on a dark adn wet Tuesday night at BDTBL)

Whenever I have seen Morgs after games he is always giving his time before he gets on the team bus.
He and Del Geary were two of the best for that.
Surely, there aren't many pieces of granite left to carve out players in the Morgan mould.

He has been sadly missed for the last two seasons - very pleased to see that DW sees Morgs with a crucial role to play for the Blades still.

 

[LoughboroBlade]

"No" was the abrupt reply as he began to shatter all my pre-conceived ideas about his legendary status.

This was closely followed by "get him 'ere on t'pitch for a proper photo!"

Brilliant stuff.

 

[SRBlade]

I am rather disgusted that no one has already mentioned Morg's over head kick away at Forest in 03-04! Disgusted further that i can't find a video of it on't internet. So enjoy this one

That said, although this seemed inevitable, it does not make it any less disappointing. Absolutely epitomised what was great about United from 2004-2010. A lot of Blades claimed he would struggle to make the step up to the Premiership, me too, but he proved all critics wrong and really cut out his rashness and ill advised retaliations, obviously the Van Persie incident apart (but who would not have wanted to do that?). He played with sense, experience and great leadership. He took punches, kicks and still carried on. One particular moment that stick in my mind about his personally, 3-1 down to Cardiff at home in Robsons excuse of management, I think Stretch scored a decent goal and then in the 90th minute Morgs towers above the cardiff defence to score the equaliser. Instead of celebrating, he looked almost disgusted to have scored, as if to show how poor he thought he had performed and that scoring was the least he could do.

Top Bloke, Top Captain, Top Blade and Top of the Sheffield United red card table

 

[alcoblade]

Chris Morgan was "old school". Decent man off the pitch and hard as nails on it. No bullshit with him, no airs or graces, no diving, no excuses. He had qualities that are very rare in a professional footballer nowadays and virtually extinct in a premiership one.

I hate the overuse of the word "legend" but in this case ...

Saved me a wordy post.

UTB

 

[bramptonblade]

Morgan = Legend, Nuff Said!

UTB!

 

[Princess Annes Dog]

I remember quite a few worrying that he'd be found out in the Prem, that his roughness would be played on by the fancy dan wankers who think they're the dogs bollocks but no, for me Morgan was one of the few bright spots from our season in the cheats league. He led by example, he didn't try to change his game, he simply rolled up his sleeves and got on with it......and certainly didn't look out of place playing at that level.

I'm not one to fawn all over celebrities, footballers are mostly tossers but Morgan was a breed apart. He was a throwback and he was refreshing to see. A few magic moments include the Tevez incident, slapping van Persie and his pre-game handshakes that left the nancy boys wincing. The reaction to the Hulme incident was way over the top and whilst not exactly hitting legend status for me, he will be well remembered as a proper bloke.

 

[FleaPitBlade]

Fast Forward to about 19 minutes... and 25 minutes. First man in? Morgan. "His a Shithouse... Its alright gaffer, we'll see to him after"