Morgan extends Port stay
SOUTHPORT captain David Morgan has signed a contract extension at Haig Avenue until 2022.
The Sandgrounders have also completed the permanent capture of Marcus Wood from Bolton Wanderers.
Wood, 21, spent sixmonths on loan at Southport last season, making 34 appearances. The former England youth international spent the first part of the current term with Bradford PA.
“Adding Marcus to the squad is a massive signing for us, especially to get someone like him at his age,” Watson said after announcing the signing.
“Everyone knows the performance he put in for us last season and I didn’t think there was any chance he would come back into non-league football.
“He has done, and we need to help him like he needs to help us. I’d tip him to have a lot of success higher up the pyramid.”
Morgan, meanwhile, has made 85 appearances for Southport since joining from Harrogate Town in 2017 and scored the winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Brackley Town on Saturday.
“I didn’t see myself wanting to go anywhere else and I’m delighted to sign the contract,” the 25-year-old Belfast-born midfielder said.
“I’m really pleased to be part of things here and I want to go further with the club.
“I came here at a difficult period and in that respect I’ve ridden through the storm.
“Coming out of the other side of that, Liam Watson has given me the armband and the licence to influence the game in the areas that will hurt other teams.
“I’m really enjoying my football and I want to build on things.”
Watson added: “David has been a brilliant player for me and I’m really pleased that he’s signed a new contract.
“He works hard, sets the tone for the team and has got a goal in him. He could easily be a Football League player.
“David is someone who the fans can relate to. He has been great for the football club and I know that he is proud to be captain.”