WILLIE MORGAN MBE (FORMER MANCHESTER UNITED PLAYER)

Willie Morgan MBE

(Former Manchester United Player)

Willie Morgan MBE was signed for United by Sir Matt Busby in 1968 for then a record fee of £117,000 and was already the first footballer in the world to have his own official fan club.

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Born in Glasgow, Scotland on October 2nd, 1944, Willie Morgan was one of the illustrious group of players who played in the famous No. 7 shirt for Manchester United. Willie was included in the official lineup of United’s “Magnificent 7’s”m along with George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona, and David Beckham, and has achieved a lasting place in the football hall of fame.

Willie Morgan was signed for United by Sir Matt Busby in 1968 for then a record fee of £117,000 and was already the first footballer in the world to have his own official fan club.

Willie captained Manchester United, becoming an international star. His highlights have included having twenty-one caps for his country and reaching the finals of the world cup in 1974.

In 1972, after playing against Brazil Footballer Willie Morgan was voted ‘ and for Willie, Manchester United will always be the greatest club in the world. Willie received an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in June 2023.

Patron of the NSPCC

Willie’s Autobiography – ‘Willie On The Wing’

Most people would agree that Sir Matt Busby knew a thing or two about football. So when he needed a player to further improve the side that had just won the 1968 European Cup, he set his sights on someone special. That player was Willie Morgan. Sir Matt broke the British transfer record to bring Morgan to Old Trafford, moving George Best over to the left wing to accommodate Willie on the right wing and giving him the mythical number 7 shirt previously worn by the inimitable Best.

An instant hit with the Old Trafford crowd, Willie Morgan became a terrace idol in his own right. He was the first player in the world to have his own fan club and was twice voted player of the season in a team of bona fide living football legends, including Denis Law and Bobby Charlton.

But how did a miner’s son from a small village in Scotland make his way to the pinnacle of the football world, while striking up lasting friendships with show-business celebrities such as Tom Jones, Rod Stewart, and Johnny Mathis off the field?

In , Willie Morgan entertainingly recounts his remarkable journey in life and football.

Quotes

“I had been very impressed with the skill displayed with Burnley’s right-winger when he played against Manchester United for Burnley. His name was Willie Morgan and so I proceeded to contact Burnley’s Football Club Chairman, the late Bob Lord.”

“Willie Morgan, a footballer, proved without any shadow of a doubt that he was one of the most skillful wingers of the day” Sir Matt Busby

“A player who can hold down a first-team place with four different League teams and be regularly selected for his country for getting on for twenty years, you have to be something a little bit special”

Bobby Robson

“The best right-winger in the World”

“Morgan brings magic back to United”

“The magical Willie Morgan”

“The Scottish Stanley Matthews”

“Morgan Man of the match against Brazil”

“Ray Wilson salutes Mighty Morgan”

“It’s Morgan the Mighty”

“He’s a great professional and a great competitor”

 

“I have signed some good players in my time as a Manager but none better than Willie”

“The game misses Willie Morgan’s of this world”

Ian Greaves

“The highest praise a City Man can give to Willie is to say that he springs to mind when I think of the United Greats”

“If you know a very young Willie Morgan, give me a ring – we would love to see his likes at Maine Road”

Peter Swales

“It’s Willie’s combination of a talented player who is prepared to work with an enthusiasm that has always impressed me”

“The game these days is crying out for individuals with his flair and fitness”

Paddy Crerand

“All the times we have met over the years I have found Willie to be a very personable and charming person. He has to be commended for all his work for the children’s charity organizations. Being a rugby follower myself, I wasn’t aware that he had been an international soccer player for Scotland. I’m glad he excelled at something as his snooker is useless (recalling the games at his local Conservative Club) and also his singing is just as good. (Recalling his Elvis rendition in Vegas!). Wish you all the best for the future …”

Sir Tom Jones

“Over the years my music and travels have brought me many lasting friendships, and none more important to me than my pal Willie Morgan. As a world-class athlete Willie is a world traveler and like myself, a golfer. So we hit it off right away. My big surprise came later when after years of touring Great Britain in concert, and many many golf outings with Willie, he asked me to host a golf tournament in Northern Ireland. This is when I became aware of his great interest and support of children’s charities. Behind this fun and loving football, a legend was a dedicated and passionate supporter of underprivileged young people.

I will be forever grateful to him for his friendship and his many friends (especially Harold & Ashraf Riley, and Peter & Beryl Collins) for their kindness to me! “

Johnny Mathis

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