 However, in September 2008, only a few months after his return to the Brandywell, Morrison was released from his contract by mutual consent.In 2009, Owen Morrison was unveiled as one of two new players, the other being Stephen Parkhouse, joining Sligo Rovers upon the return of Paul Cook to the club.He scored his first goal for the Sligo in a 2–2 draw away to Drogheda United.