Alan Morgan (footballer, born 1973)

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Alan Morgan
Personal information
Date of birth (1973-11-02) 2 November 1973 (age 50)
Place of birth Aberystwyth, Wales
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1992–2002 Tranmere Rovers 65 (1)
1996 → Altrincham (loan) ? (?)
2002 Doncaster Rovers 3 (0)
2002–2003 Morecambe 6 (1)
2003–2004 Porthmadog 5 (0)
2004–2005 Cefn Druids 17 (0)
2005 Rhyl 1 (0)
2005–2006 Connah's Quay Nomads 24 (0)
2007 Bangor City 1 (0)
Total122(2)
Managerial career
2004 Cefn Druids (player-manager)
2006–2007 Connah's Quay Nomads (Assistant Manager)
2007–2009 Bangor City (Assistant Manager)
2009–2012 Aberystwyth Town
2012–2017 Llandudno
2017–2018 Colwyn Bay
2018-2023 Marine (Assistant Manager)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:00, 13 October 2009 (UTC)

Alan Morgan (born 2 November 1973) is a Welsh former professional footballer and Wales under-21 international. [1] He moved into club management after his playing career, with Welsh Premier League side Aberystwyth Town.

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Playing career

Morgan began his career at Tranmere Rovers, making his debut on 27 August 1996 in a 2–0 victory over Port Vale before spending time on loan at Conference National side Altrincham. The following season, Morgan began to establish himself in the first team at Prenton Park, making 23 appearances in all competitions. Rovers fought their way to the 2000 League Cup Final and with Morgan as an unused substitute, they were defeated 2–1 by Leicester City. [2] However continuing injury problems restricted his first team appearances in the following years and, in 2002, he was allowed to join Doncaster Rovers on a free transfer. [3]

He played just three times for Doncaster before being released and instead moved to Morecambe in December 2002. [4] After a spell with Porthmadog, Morgan took over as player-manager of Welsh Premier League side NEWI Cefn Druids, replacing Steve O'Shaughnessy in February 2004. [5] However, he spent just 10 months in the role before stepping down in December 2004 and moving to Rhyl, where he made one appearance before ending his first team playing career at Connah's Quay Nomads.

Managerial career

In 2007, Morgan joined Bangor City as assistant manager to former Tranmere player Neville Powell where they led the side to two consecutive top six finishes and UEFA Cup places.

Aberystwyth Town

Morgan was appointed as manager of his home town team Aberystwyth Town in November 2009, succeeding Brian Coyne. [6] Morgan was joined by his former Tranmere and Wales under-21 teammate Christian Edwards, who had served as caretaker manager of the club during the vacancy, as his assistant manager. [7] In his first season, Morgan took Aberystwyth to a fourth-placed finish.

He left the club in February 2012 by mutual consent after a disappointing season. [8]

Llandudno

In November 2012, Morgan was appointed manager of Llandudno. Following his appointment he was named Cymru Alliance Manager of the Month. Morgan lead Llandudno to promotion to the Welsh Premier League for the first time in the club's existence after winning the 2014–15 Cymru Alliance. He parted company with the club on 23 October 2017 after five years in charge. [9]

Colwyn Bay

In November 2017 Morgan was appointed manager of Colwyn Bay. [10]

Marine

In September 2018 Morgan was appointed assistant manager of Marine.

Honours

As a player

Tranmere Rovers

As a manager

Llanduno

Individual

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References

  1. ↑ "End of era as Morgan set to quit". Liverpool Echo. 23 April 2002. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
  2. ↑ "Leicester triumph at Wembley". news.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  3. ↑ "Doncaster sign midfielder". BBC Sport. 28 July 2002. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
  4. ↑ "Morgan joins Morecambe". BBC Sport. 30 December 2002. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
  5. ↑ "A brief history". NEWI Cefn Druids F.C. Retrieved 21 February 2010.
  6. ↑ "Morgs the man for Aberystwyth". welsh-premier.com. 4 November 2009. Archived from the original on 9 March 2012. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
  7. ↑ "Alan Morgan leaves Bangor City FC to take over as Aberystwyth Town FC manager". Liverpool Daily Post . 4 November 2009. Archived from the original on 14 March 2012. Retrieved 21 February 2010.
  8. ↑ "Aberystwyth part company with manager Morgan". welsh-premier.com. 29 February 2012. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
  9. ↑ Sam Williams (23 October 2017). "Llandudno Football Club Part Company With Manager Alan Morgan". Llandudno F.C. Archived from the original on 31 January 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  10. ↑ New management can't wait to start Archived 10 November 2017 at the Wayback Machine Colwyn Bay FC, 9 November 2017
  11. ↑ "Leicester triumph at Wembley". BBC Sport. 27 February 2000. Retrieved 28 March 2024.

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