Steve Morgan

Stephen Morgan (born 19 September 1968) is an English football coach and former professional footballer.

As a player, he was a defender from 1986 until 2000, notably for Coventry City in the Premier League, and in the Football League with Blackpool, Plymouth Argyle, Bristol Rovers, Wigan Athletic, Bury, Burnley, Hull City and Halifax Town. He finished his career with Non-league Altrincham.

Following his retirement he has worked in youth team coaching and has held roles at Oldham Athletic and Accrington Stanley.

Playing career Morgan began his career with Blackpool, after progressing through the club's successful youth ranks. He made his first-team debut on 17 March 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 Division Wimbledon reportedly offered around £300,000 for him.

Coaching career Morgan took up a coaching role with Oldham Athletic in 2008, coaching their U15 side.