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United Legends – Willie Morgan

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A series where we, as the title suggest; get to know the legends associated with Manchester United.

A series where we, as the title suggest; get to know the legends associated with Manchester United.

Name – William Morgan

Date of Birth – 2nd October 1944

Place of Birth – Sauchie, Alloa, Scotland

Position – Winger

Senior career
1960-1968 – Burnley
1968-1975 – Manchester United
1975-1976 – Burnley
1976-1980 – Bolton Wanderers
1977 – Chicago Sting (loan)
1978-1980 – Minnesota Kicks (loan)
1980-1981 – Blackpool

International Career
1967-1974 – Scotland

Interesting Facts
1 – Morgan scored his first goal for Burnley in the Boxing Day victory over Manchester United, with the game result being 6-1.

2 – Morgan scored 34 goals for Manchester United.

3 – Morgan played in the World Cup Final in Germany in 1974.

4 – During his time at Manchester United, the song Willie Morgan on the Wing by Tristar Airbus was dedicated to Morgan.

5 – Morgan earned 21 caps for Scotland, including featuring in the 1974 World Cup.

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