Steve Morgan (footballer)

Football player infobox
playername = Steve Morgan
fullname = Stephen Morgan
height = 5ft 11in
dateofbirth = Birth date and age|1968|9|19|mf=y
cityofbirth = Oldham
countryofbirth = England
currentclub =
position = Defender (retired)
years = 1986-1990
1990-1993
1993-1996
1996
1996-1998
1997
1998-1999
1999-2000
2000
clubs = Blackpool
Plymouth Argyle
Coventry City
→ Bristol Rovers (loan)
Wigan Athletic
→ Bury (loan)
Burnley
Hull City
Halifax Town
Career
caps(goals) = 144 (10)
121 0(6)
068 0(2)
005 0(0)
036 0(2)
005 0(0)
017 0(0)
019 0(1)
001 0(0)
416 (21)

Steve Morgan (born September 19 1968 in Oldham, Lancashire) is an English former professional football defender.

Morgan began his career with Blackpool after progressing through the club's successful youth ranks. He made his first-team debut on March 17 1986, as a substitute in a 1-1 draw with Bolton Wanderers at Bloomfield Road.

A strong, well-built player, he was comfortable in either a defensive or midfield role, and spent much of his early career deep in defence alongside Dave Burgess or Mike Davies. Fast and skilful, he possessed an accurate cross, often after an overlapping run down the left flank.

Morgan was virtually an ever-present throughout his first three seasons, although his popularity faltered when fans questioned his attitude to the cause. Indeed, his playing style often gave the impression that he was too relaxed, and with the Blackpool struggling in the Third Division, he was often made a scapegoat by supporters.Calley, Roy (1992). "Blackpool: A Complete Record: 1887-1992", p. 108. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 1-873626-07-X]

Towards the end of the 1988-89 season, First Division Wimbledon reportedly offered around £300,000 for him.Calley, Roy (1992). "Blackpool: A Complete Record: 1887-1992", p. 108. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 1-873626-07-X] The cash-strapped Seasiders could have used the money, but Morgan couldn't agree personal terms with the Londoners. A year later, in July 1990, he joined Second Division Plymouth Argyle for less than one-third of the amount Wimbledon had allegedly offered.

Morgan went on to play for six other clubs, including loan periods at Bristol Rovers and Bury before bringing his fourteen-year career to a close in 2000 with Halifax Town after playing just one game for the Shaymen.

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