Jody Morris - Chelsea Career - A Thread

Morris, born 22nd December 1978, joined Chelsea in 1993, aged 15. Jody came through the youth system with friend John Terry.

At just the tender age of 17 years and 43 days, Jody was handed his first-team debut in the Premier League against Middlesbrough on 4th February 1996.

In doing so, Jody became the youngest ever player to play in the Premier League. Chelsea won the game 5-0.

The 1996-97 season saw Morris' first-team appearances increase. Making his first appearance of the season on the 18th August 1996 against Southampton in a 0-0 draw.

The 1999-2000 season was one to remember for Chelsea & Jody. Seeing Chelsea win the 2000 FA Cup Final against Aston Villa. Jody was a late substitute to help Chelsea defend their 1-0 lead.

Gianluca Vialli also made Morris captain for a brief time. A fact not many know.

However, when Vialli was dismissed and Italian Claudio Ranieri was appointed, Morris started to fall down the pecking order.

In 2003 Morris was offered a five-year deal by the blues but that was turned down.

Before leaving for Leeds, he made 173 appearances for Chelsea.

Honours
UEFA Cup Winners Cup x1
UEFA Super Cup x1
FA Cup x1
FA Charity Shield x1

After a playing career spreading over a 17- year period, he returned to Chelsea. For the 2013/14 season, Morris returned as an assistant for the under-21's.

Morris then moved to the under-18's as an assistant to Joe Edwards. Whilst assistant, Morris helped the youth side to win the FA Youth Cup twice in a row.

The 2016/17 season saw Morris take charge of the group for the next 2 years. In his first season, Morris helped Chelsea win the treble.

FA Youth Cup
He helped retain the trophy for the FOURTH year in a row after a 6–2 aggregate victory over Manchester City in the final.

The South & National Premier League : The league was split into two regional divisions, once each team in their league played twice, it was split into a second league stage consisting of three further divisions. The winning team of Group A in the second league stage, won.

The 2017/18 season saw Morris out do himself. This time, by winning the quadruple. By inning the U18 Premier League Cup, beating Tottenham 2-0.

Overall Honours
FA Youth Cup
South & National Premier League
U18 Premier League Cup

After leaving Chelsea in 2018 to join Frank Lampard at Derby City, Morris once again returned. This time as assistant manager for the 2019/20 season.

I don't know about you, but its sure great to have Jody back home