He only signed a new contract with us through til 2020 in January, but I've no doubt this is a make or break season for Morris. He did ok in the SPL, but has struggled to make an impact anywhere else. If he can't impress enough to be a first choice striker in league 1 this season, how can he have a future here?
I think it's the right move though, as you said he'd only be considered for the bench or cups here, if he's ever going to make it he needs to be playing 30+ games this season.
I think it's unfair to criticise the club for hanging on to youngsters and loaning them out a lot. Really it's only Morris, Toffolo and Matthews who fit that category. I expect this season to be crucial for all of them.