July 16 2002

Clinton staying for the time being

Birmingham City revealed that talks with Crystal Palace over the transfer of Clinton Morrison have broken down.

Birmingham and Palace have been negotiating a deal for weeks, but the two parties' valuation of the player were too far apart.

Blues' managing director Karren Brady told the official website: "The talks have broken down and we will now turn our attentions to the Polish international Emmanuel Olisadebe."

Olisadebe is expected to sign from Panathanikos for around £4m.

Hopefully the matter has ended and Morrison can now concentrate on scoring goals for Crystal Palace for next season.