In Memoriam - Sam Morris

SAM MORRIS

We were all shocked last week to learn of the untimely death of our former goalkeeper, local lad Sam Morris, age 35.

A genial character, popular with teammates and supporters alike, Sam was first choice goalkeeper in 2013/14, playing 32 games that season.

Sam's name will be rooted in the club's history for a memorable January afternoon on The Canniepairt in 2014. Tayport were facing Hill of Beath Hawthorn in a 4th round Scottish Junior Cup tie and bidding for a place in the last 16. The match report read ...then goalkeeper Sam Morris took centre stage. After the re-start, a Hill of Beath attack faltered and Sam collected the ball inside his box.

In the immediate aftermath of an equaliser, the general shout was for Sam to calm things down. He did much better than that, launching his kick upfield and watching in delight as the ball bounced over his opposite number and into the net, to give Tayport the lead. It was a moment that will be remembered for many years to come"

Tayport won 3-2 and, given that The Canniepairt is one of the game's longer pitches, that final sentence was a prudent comment.

We offer Sam's family and friends our sincere condolences.

Sam's funeral service will be held next Tuesday, 13th May, in Dundee Crematorium at 12.30pm.