Morrison aims for role in season opener

Clinton Morrison is confident he will be fit to play some part in Birmingham's Premiership opener with Arsenal at Highbury.

Tue, 13 Aug, 2002 - 17:24

Clinton Morrison is confident he will be fit to play some part in Birmingham's Premiership opener with Arsenal at Highbury.

But the Irish international, who is recovering from a groin injury, admits a chronic lack of match fitness means he may struggle to last the entire 90 minutes against the Gunners.

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