Clinton’s getting his kicks in Ireland’s green shirt

Birmingham striker Clinton Morrison is a fun-loving guy but is deadly serious about his game. Bill George reports

PROTOCOL and custom disappear when the Clinton Morrison cabaret show hits town. The cheerful chappie from London is on international duty with Ireland and all is right with the world.

This is the role he loves, the one he was born to fill. He believes that, fervently. He said as much yesterday and you just knew it was a conviction that gave him immense pleasure. He was pleased to say he is an Irish international footballer and, boy, did it show.