Morris to return for Leeds

By Rich B
November 3 2003

Jody Morris, who is currently the subject of an ongoing Police inestigation into two seperate allegations of sexual assault is to resume training with Leeds Utd tomorrow. He was initially suspended but has been on voluntery leave for the past ten days.

In a statement on the Official club website, Leeds United said:

 

Disciplinary proceedings against Jody Morris were concluded this morning in accordance with the procedures set out in his contract of employment. It should be noted that these proceedings did not relate to matters forming the subject of the ongoing police investigation. Appropriate disciplinary action has been taken against the player, the details of which remain confidential between employer and employee. The player will resume training tomorrow, Tuesday 4 November.

The return of the battling midfielder will be a welcome boost to United as Morris was starting to settle in to the role however supporters and club officials will be hoping this apparent commitment to stand by the player will not backfire on them again.  Leeds United continued to play Lee Bowyer and Jonathon Woodgate through the much publicised court case two years ago.  When the case was eventually concluded, Lee Bowyer refused to pay a club fine and was transfer listed.  His commitment to the club was evidently lower after this incident.