September 24 2006

Clinton Morrison

Peter Taylor believes Clinton Morrison is finally back to his best.

Morrison, who has struggled at times this season, produced a superb strike to score the winner against Coventry on Saturday.

The Republic of Ireland forward was left out by Taylor for several matches earlier in the campaign, but the Eagles boss reckons he is approaching his peak performance again.

Taylor said: "It was a terrific goal from Clinton. His first touch was excellent, and he took Andy Marshall by surprise.

"We created a few more chances than Coventry, and that goal came out of nothing.

"Clinton has trained very well, and is getting closer and closer to full match fitness.

"He appreciates that we need four good strikers if we are to be successful.

"Clinton, Shefki, Dougie Freedman and James Scowcroft all give us different things."