Bill Morgan

Bill Morgan

Bill Morgan

Goalkeeper
Place Of Birth Ryton, County Durham
Date Of Birth 30 April 1914
Date Of Death 1 January 1993 (78)
Last Win 6 May 1939 31938days ago
Last Loss 29 April 1939 31945days ago
Statistics
Games Played
160
-
Per Game
Games Started
160
1.0
Per Game
Substituted In
0
0
Per Game
Minutes
14400
90.0
Per Game
Clean Sheets
62
0.4
Per Game
Goals Conceded
177
1.1
Per Game
Cards (All)
0
0
Per Game
Own Goals
0
0
Per Game
BioStatsMatchesTeammates

Bill Morgan was a highly regarded keeper, whose career was cruelly ended by the War and a shoulder injury. He had made his debut as a replacement for Peter McSevich at the age of 18. He had impressed Harry Storer whilst playing in the North-east, and his manager was prepared to be patient with his find. It wasn't until March 1936 that he made the keeper's jersey his own. From then up to the war, he missed only 2 games and helped City to the brink of Division 1. At the outbreak of war, Morgan joined the local fire service (an essential function for a city so vulnerable to air attack). He continued to play for City and guested for Nottingham Forest and Leicester City.

It was at Filbert Street that he ended his career, when, on September 26th 1942, he dislocated his shoulder in the 0-0 draw against Leicester. Despite 18 months recu-peration, he took medical advice and retired. He continued at the club, coaching the nursery team, Modern Machines, and later the first team, before working at Standard Triumph.

Penalties faced (10 - 1 saved)
1934-35
12 January 1935 v Birmingham City A, FA Cup 3rd Round, saved but rebound scored- Dave Mangnall
1936-37
7 November 1936 v Newcastle United H, Division Two, scored - Tom Mooney
23 January 1937 v Nottingham Forest H, Division Two, scored - Bob Pugh
13 February 1937 v Bradford City A, Division Two, scored - Arthur Buttery
27 March 1937 v Barnsley A, Division Two, scored - Ernie Hine
10 April 1937 v Tottenham Hotspur A, Division Two, scored - Ralph Ward
24 April 1937 v Blackburn Rovers A, Division Two, scored - Len Butt
1937-38
15 January 1938 v Burnley A, Division Two, scored - Willie Miller
19 February 1938 v Luton Town A, Division Two, scored - Joe Payne
7 May 1938 v Stockport County A, Division Two, scored - Charlie Sargeant