08-07-2025
Sheffiled United complete move for talented Cliftonville teenager
Another of Cliftonville's talented academy stars has completed a move across the water.
Sixteen-year-old Emmett Morrison has joined Sheffield United after a prolific spell with the Reds.
The Derry native has played a starring role in the academy set-up at Solitude joins the Blades for an undisclosed fee.
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The teenager has represented Northern Ireland up to Under-16 level and was part of the Irish FA's JD National Academy Residential programme for the past two years.
Morrison left home at 14 moving from St Columb's College in the north west to attend St Malachys College Belfast.
He spent nine years at Tristar Boys FC before joining Derry City at Under-14 level.
Last season Morrison moved from his hometown club to join Cliftonville and he showed his quality playing over 50 games and scoring over 40 goals.
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Along the way he won the U16 Northern Ireland Cup and All-Ireland in what was his last game for the Reds. He also picked up the U16 Schools Boys Cup and Belfast Cup with St Malachys.
Cliftonville wished their young star all the best for his next chapter saying: "All at the Reds offer him the very best of luck for his time with the English Championship side and throughout his future career."
