Morrison forced into early retirement

Last updated : 29 April 2002 By Luke Thornhill
Good luck Pete!
The former Bolton Wanderers player suffered a broken leg player for United's reserves against Grimsby Reserves on Valentines Day 2001.

A terrible challenge from Grimsby defender Ben Chapman saw Morrison suffer a Compound frracture of both his tibia and fibia in his left leg, which saw bone sticking out of his skin.

As it was a compound injury, he suffered from infection and complications and had to undergo a total of six operations.

"He's worked ever so hard," explained club physio Nigel Adkins exclusively to Iron-Bru.net, "it hasn't been healing, it's wanted to heal but it hasn't done so properly."

The injury has had a profound effect on the player, and Adkins feels that the battle against adversity has made Morrison a better person.

In recent months his wages have been met by the PFA, and they are likely to help him form a career away from the pitch.

He made a total of twelve starts for the club, as well as a further twelve as substitute.

It is a sad day when one's career is taken away over such an event, Iron-Bru.net would like to wish Peter all the best for the future.




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