August 20 2007

Clinton Morrison

Clinton Morrison is praying Simon Jordan doesn't say it with flowers when he scores his 100th Crystal Palace goal.

The hotshot grabbed his second of the season and 99th strike in the red and blue shirt with the equaliser in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Leicester.

With Dougie Freedman getting a silver salver from chairman Simon Jordan for reaching his milestone of 100 goals, Morrison admits he wants a gold version - but he's not sure if he'll get it.

"I've got two in two matches but I want more," said the Republic of Ireland ace. "This is a big season for me and I want 100 goals as soon as possible.

"It's up to the chairman to give me a present, but if it's down to him I'll get a big bunch of flowers. Dougie Freedman got a silver salver last season when he did it, so I'd like a gold one at least."

Morrison revealed he's been forced into a re-think on his celebration when the magic century landmark is reached.

"I did have a message on a T-shirt planned for when I reached the 100 goals but it is not happening because you get booked for that sort of thing," he added.