Motherwell goalkeeper makes loan move to League One

Motherwell goalkeeper PJ Morrison is on the move again after agreeing a loan switch to League One Alloa Athletic.

Former Hamilton Accies boss Brian Rice has snapped up the 24-year-old for his Wasps side, becoming his first signing since taking the reins at the Indodrill last week.

Morrison spent time on loan in the Championship with Ayr United last season, having also had a spell at Falkirk earlier in the season.

Other loan spells from Fir Park in recent years also include time at Falkirk and Albion Rovers.

The shot-stopper, who is a product of Motherwell's youth academy, is yet to make a first-team appearance for the Steelmen and his contract at Fir Park expires in May.

He has, understandably, struggled to get first team opportunities with the form of first-choice goalkeeper Liam Kelly, while fellow goalkeeper Scott Fox signed a new deal at the club last month.

Yesterday was the deadline for domestic loan signings and Morrison links up with a former Motherwell team-mate in Ross Maciver, who has also joined the club on loan from Partick Thistle.

A statement from Motherwell read: "PJ Morrison has joined Alloa Athletic on loan for the rest of the season.

"The goalkeeper heads to League One as he continues his development.

"We wish PJ all the best for the rest of the campaign."

Morrison's first involvement with the Wasps could come on Saturday when they host title-chasing Airdrieonians.

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