Junior Morias
Junior Augustus Morias (born 4 July 1995) is a Jamaican footballer who plays as a striker for National League side Dagenham & Redbridge.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Junior Augustus Morias[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 4 July 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Kingston, Jamaica | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Dagenham & Redbridge | ||
| Number | 24 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2011 | Fulham | ||
| 2011–2012 | Wycombe Wanderers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2014 | Wycombe Wanderers | 27 | (0) |
| 2013 | → Hendon (loan) | 7 | (4) |
| 2013 | → Hendon (loan) | 7 | (1) |
| 2014 | → Boreham Wood (loan) | 15 | (8) |
| 2014–2016 | Boreham Wood | 56 | (12) |
| 2016 | → Whitehawk (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | St Albans City | 20 | (9) |
| 2017–2018 | Peterborough United | 45 | (10) |
| 2018–2019 | Northampton Town | 21 | (6) |
| 2019–2021 | St Mirren | 40 | (2) |
| 2021 | → Boreham Wood (loan) | 13 | (1) |
| 2021 | King's Lynn Town | 7 | (1) |
| 2021– | Dagenham & Redbridge | 55 | (21) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:43, 26 February 2023 (UTC) | |||
A former youth-team player at Fulham, he turned professional at Wycombe Wanderers in July 2012. From there he was loaned out to Hendon and Boreham Wood, before he joined Boreham Wood on a free-transfer in October 2014. He scored the club's winning goal in the 2015 Conference South play-off final. He joined Whitehawk on loan in January 2016, before being sold on to St Albans City in July 2016, where he impressed enough to win a move to Peterborough United in January 2017. In July 2018, Morias joined EFL League Two Northampton Town on a two-year contract, however after one year he moved to St Mirren.
Club career
Wycombe Wanderers
Morias came through the Academy at Fulham, before he started a two-year scholarship with Wycombe Wanderers in 2011.[2][3] He finished his first year as a scholar and signed his first professional contract in July 2012.[4] He made his professional debut on 29 September 2012, in a 3–0 defeat away to Dagenham & Redbridge, coming on as a substitute for Jo Kuffour.[5] He earned his first start on 3 November, in a 4–1 defeat at Crewe Alexandra in the FA Cup.[6] He made 19 League Two appearances for the "Chairboys" during the 2012–13 season, all as a substitute.
He joined Isthmian League Premier Division side Hendon on loan in January 2013, making his debut in a 3–1 defeat at Croydon on 30 January.[7] He scored four goals in seven games for the "Greens", and returned to Hendon on loan in August 2013, scoring one goal in another seven appearances.[8] On 23 January 2014, he joined Boreham Wood on loan. By the end of the 2013–14 season he had scored eight goals in 15 Conference South appearances for the "Wood" and featured nine times for Wycombe, in addition to his seven appearances at Hendon.
However his contract at Adams Park was mutually terminated before the summer transfer window closed on 1 September 2014.[9][10] His departure came less than three months after he signed a new one-year contract at the club, and manager Gareth Ainsworth refused to explain the reasoning behind the decision, saying only that "I'd rather not comment on how it came about, out of respect for Junior".[11]
Boreham Wood
Following his release from Wycombe Wanderers, Morias joined Boreham Wood on a free-transfer on 6 October 2014.[12] He scored 12 goals in 31 appearances across the 2014–15 season, including the winning goal in extra-time of the Conference South play-off final victory over Whitehawk at Meadow Park on 9 May 2015.[13] On 29 January 2016, he joined Whitehawk on loan in search of game time and fitness, but featured in just two games for the "Hawks".[14] He scored two goals in 29 National League matches for Boreham Wood in the 2015–16 campaign before he departed after rejecting new terms in June 2016.[15]
St Albans City
On 4 July 2016, Morias joined National League South side St Albans City for an undisclosed fee.[16] On the opening day of the 2016–17 campaign, Morias scored his first St Albans goal in a 2–0 victory over Concord Rangers at Clarence Park.[17] On 6 November, he scored twice in the "Saints" 5–3 defeat to Carlisle United in the First Round of the FA Cup.[18] His first goal against Carlisle went on win him both the FA's Goal of the Round and the club's Goal of the Season award.[19][20] After selling Morias on to Peterborough, manager Ian Allinson stated that "When we signed Junior back in July, I said that the club would do everything possible to help him get back into the Football League, so I'm pleased we have delivered on our promise".[21]
Peterborough United
On 1 January 2017, Morias joined League One side Peterborough United.[22] He made his debut for "Posh" the following day in a 1–1 draw at Scunthorpe United, featuring for 80 minutes before being replaced by Tom Nichols.[23] He scored his first goals in the English Football League on 4 February, his brace helping Peterborough to record a 3–0 win at Port Vale.[24] He ended the 2016–17 campaign with four goals in 20 League One games. In September 2017, he was ruled out of action for five months after rupturing his thigh; manager Grant McCann said that "it's disappointing because he's started the season so well".[25] After recovering from his injury he posted 31 appearances in the 2017–18 season, scoring seven goals. He was placed on the transfer-list at London Road by new manager Steve Evans in May 2018.[26]
Northampton Town
On 13 July 2018, Morias signed for League Two side Northampton Town on a two-year contract for an undisclosed six figure fee.[27]
St Mirren
On 22 August 2019, Morias signed for Scottish Premiership side St Mirren on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[28] His two goals from 40 games at St Mirren was a very disappointing result for the striker who just had no luck at all in a team which also struggled to score regularly. On 6 January 2021, Morias rejoined National League side Boreham Wood on loan for the remainder of the 2020/21 season.[29][30]
King's Lynn Town
On 25 June 2021, it was announced that he had signed with King's Lynn Town of the National League.[31]
Dagenham & Redbridge
On 11 November 2021, Morias joined fellow National League side, Dagenham & Redbridge for an undisclosed fee.[32]
Morias won the National League Player of the Month Award for April 2022 having scored six goals in six matches, including a twelve minute hat-trick against Barnet.[33]
Style of play
Career statistics
- As of match played 25 February 2023
| Club | Season | League | National Cup[a] | League Cup[b] | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Wycombe Wanderers | 2012–13[35] | League Two | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| 2013–14[36] | League Two | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| Total | 27 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 31 | 0 | ||
| Hendon (loan) | 2012–13[8] | IL Premier Division | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | |||
| 2013–14[37] | IL Premier Division | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 14 | 5 | — | — | — | 14 | 5 | |||||
| Boreham Wood (loan) | 2013–14[38] | Conference South | 15 | 8 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 15 | 8 | ||
| Boreham Wood | 2014–15[38] | Conference South | 27 | 10 | 3 | 1 | — | 3[d] | 2 | 33 | 13 | |
| 2015–16[38] | National League | 29 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 32 | 3 | ||
| Total | 56 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 65 | 16 | ||
| Whitehawk (loan) | 2015–16[38] | National League South | 2 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| St Albans City | 2016–17[38] | National League South | 20 | 9 | 1 | 2 | — | 2[e] | 0 | 23 | 11 | |
| Peterborough United | 2016–17[39] | League One | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 4 |
| 2017–18[40] | League One | 25 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[f] | 0 | 31 | 7 | |
| Total | 45 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 51 | 11 | ||
| Northampton Town | 2018–19[41] | League Two | 19 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[f] | 0 | 23 | 6 |
| 2019–20[42] | League Two | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| Total | 21 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 6 | ||
| St Mirren | 2019–20[43] | Scottish Premiership | 26 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 2 |
| 2020–21[44] | Scottish Premiership | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 18 | 0 | ||
| Total | 40 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 2 | ||
| Boreham Wood (loan) | 2020–21[44] | National League | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[e] | 0 | 15 | 1 | |
| King's Lynn Town | 2021–22[38] | National League | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 8 | 1 | ||
| Dagenham & Redbridge | 2021–22[38] | National League | 24 | 11 | — | — | 4[e] | 2 | 28 | 13 | ||
| 2022–23[38] | National League | 31 | 10 | 4 | 1 | — | 2[e] | 2 | 37 | 13 | ||
| Total | 55 | 21 | 4 | 1 | — | 6 | 4 | 65 | 26 | |||
| Career total | 315 | 75 | 21 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 6 | 361 | 87 | ||
- ^ Includes FA Cup, Scottish Cup
- ^ Includes EFL Cup and Scottish League Cup
- ^ Appearances in Football League Trophy
- ^ Appearances in Conference South Play-offs
- ^ a b c d Appearances in FA Trophy
- ^ a b Appearance in the EFL Trophy
Honours
- Boreham Wood
- Conference South play-off winner: 2015[13]
Individual
- National League Player of the Month: April 2022[33]
References
- ^ "List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/07/2012 and 31/07/2012" (PDF). The Football Association. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
- ^ August, John. "Peterborough agree deal for striker Morias". Here Is The City. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ "Youth profile". Chairboys. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
- ^ "Wycombe profile". Wycombe Wanderers F.C. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
- ^ "Junior's "reaping the rewards"". Wycombe Wanderers F.C. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
- ^ "Report: Crewe 4-1 Wycombe - News - Wycombe Wanderers". wycombewanderers.co.uk. 3 November 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ "Greensnet - Official Hendon FC: Match Report". www.hendonfc.net. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ a b "Greensnet - Official Hendon FC: Former Staff - Junior Morias". www.hendonfc.net. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ Coney, Steven (29 January 2013). "Chairboys Pair Join Hendon On Loan". The Non League Football Paper – Daily football news. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ "List of Players under Written Contract Whose Registrations have been Cancelled by Mutual Consent Between 01/09/2014 and 30/09/2014" (PDF). The Football Association. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
- ^ Carswell, Andy (5 September 2014). "Ainsworth tight lipped on Morias exit". Bucks Free Press. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ Bodell, Tom (6 October 2014). "Morias seals Wood return". Borehamwood Times. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ a b Bodell, Tom (9 May 2015). "Wood reach National League for the first time". Borehamwood Times. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ Bodell, Tom (29 January 2016). "Morias leaves for Whitehawk on loan". Borehamwood Times. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ "Morais loaned to Hawks". Pitchero Non League. 29 January 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
- ^ "Boost the Budget scheme praised as Junior Morias signs for St Albans City". The Herts Advertiser. 4 July 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
- ^ "St Albans City vs. Concord Rangers". Soccerway. 6 August 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
- ^ "St Albans City vs. Carlisle United". Soccerway. 6 November 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
- ^ "FA Cup: Morias screamer for St Albans voted goal of the round". BBC Sport. 6 November 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ "Junior Morias". St Albans City FC. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ Coney, Steven (23 December 2016). "Striker Junior Morias seals move to Peterborough after starring for St Albans City". The Non League Football Paper – Daily football news. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ "Junior Morias: Peterborough United sign St Albans striker for undisclosed fee". BBC Sport. 23 December 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
- ^ "Scunthorpe United 1–1 Peterborough United". BBC Sport. 2 January 2017. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
- ^ "Port Vale 0-3 Peterborough United". BBC Sport. 4 February 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ "Peterborough United: Junior Morias faces lengthy lay-off with ruptured thigh". BBC Sport. 28 September 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ Smeaton, Graham (7 May 2018). "Retained list - Peterborough boss Evans offers unlucky 13 transfers from club - The72". the72.co.uk. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ "Junior Morias: Northampton Town sign Peterborough United striker". BBC Sport. 13 July 2018. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ^ "Junior Morias: Northampton striker joins St Mirren on two-year contract". BBC Sport. 22 August 2019. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
- ^ "Junior Morias joins Boreham Wood on loan until end of the season".
- ^ "Welcome Home, Junior". Boreham Wood FC. 6 January 2021.
- ^ Lakey, Chris (25 June 2021). "Morias joins as Lynn boss sticks to tried and trusted formula". Eastern Daily Press. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ^ "Morias Is A Dagger!". Dagenham & Redbridge F.C. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Vanarama National League's April Monthly Award Winners Announced!". www.thenationalleague.org.uk. 9 May 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "Junior Morias - Forward - First Team - Peterborough United". www.theposh.com. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Junior Morias in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Junior Morias in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ "Junior Morias Profile | Aylesbury United FC". www.aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Junior Morias at Soccerway. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Junior Morias in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Junior Morias in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Junior Morias in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Junior Morias in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Junior Morias in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ^ a b "Games played by Junior Morias in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
External links
- Junior Morias at Soccerbase
- Junior Morias at Soccerway