It had long been mooted that Steve ‘The Shift’ Morison’s days at Leeds United were drawing to an end. The signing of Chris Wood really drove the final nail into any remaining hope? Leeds were wanting to remove his wage, reportedly in the region of £20,000, from the wage bill and there was talk of a move to Millwall, the high wages being a stumbling block to any potential deal. That is until Leeds United agreed to a severance deal on the last year of his contract, a move that allowed Morison to join Millwall for the third time. Speaking to Millwall’s official website, Morison said he was excited by the move and cannot wait to get started against newly-promoted Shrewsbury Town.
Morison’s move to The Den was completed on Tuesday afternoon and his signing signalled a third start at the club, three periods where he has made 137 appearances for The Lions, scoring 48 times and creating 24 goal assists. The returning striker is raring to go and prove a few people wrong in doing so, making his third stint in London into a successful one. Speaking to the website, Morison said,
“I am absolutely delighted and back where I want to be. The season is a few days away so I can get myself sorted, get myself settled, have a couple of days with the boys and get ready to go and beat Shrewsbury. It will be fantastic on Saturday; no doubt it will be about 100 degrees, it will be stupidly hot and the game will be played at 100 miles an hour. But that is what I am most excited about; I’m excited about coming here and looking forward to playing games of football, because I have missed that.” Steve Morison: Millwall website – August 5, 2015
With Steve back as a Lion and ready to sharpen his claws, how have Millwall fans reacted to his third coming on Twitter?
Steve signs as a Lion – Twitter reacts
From quiet optimism…
Opinions about past attitude notwithstanding, no #Millwall supporter can deny they feel better about the season with Morison in the squad.
— Steve Hudson 🌊 (@NOLU1885) August 5, 2015
…to another with cautious optimism.
https://twitter.com/LionsByte/status/628824526349012992
From someone not quite sure…
Not sure on the re signing of Steve Morison at Millwall. Although did score loads of goals in league 1. Hope he does well though #Millwall
— Mitchell Young (@MgybowlYoung) August 4, 2015
…to someone who IS sure.
Steve Morison is our level and will do a job in league 1! Roll on Saturday #millllllll #millwall #newstart
— Pete (@pistolpete09) August 4, 2015
From analogies on bad relationship break-ups…
Morison sounds like an ex who thought the grass was greener but has finally realised where his bread is buttered. Oh Stevie Stevie #Millwall
— Chris (@chapz_89) August 4, 2015
…to almost giddy excitement.
BOOOM!! Yes – Steve #Morison has signed for #Millwall
RT if you think he'll boss it in League 1 this season! #SteveMorison #MillwallFamily— Joe Zampa (@MrZampa7) August 4, 2015
The final word goes to a very excited Charlie…
Don't care what anyone says I LOVE STEVE MORISON ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️ And under Harris I think he will be good for us again #Millwall
— Charlie Farrelly (@chaz_86) August 4, 2015
Morison is a grafter and a great holder-up of the ball – whilst he might not score a hatful himself, he will no doubt set goals up for others as well as cause consternation for opposing defenders with his aerial strength and prowess. It might not have worked out at Leeds, it could very well do so with the drop down into League One for Steve Morison.
