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...
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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.
Towards the end of the 1988-89 season, First...
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