Paul Morgan (footballer)
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Paul Mark Thomas Morgan (born 23 October 1978 in Belfast
) is a Northern Irish
footballer who currently plays as a defender
for Macclesfield Town
.
, spending a time on loan at Sligo Rovers
during the 1997–98 season. In his time at Sligo, Morgan was part of the team which won the 1997–98 League of Ireland Cup, defeating Shelbourne
over two legs in February. His time at Preston was blighted by injury and he made only a solitary League Cup appearance for the club.
on an initial one month's contract. Morgan had been offered a new contract by Preston North End
but turned it down favouring a move to Sincil Bank
in a bid to impress the Imps manager Alan Buckley
. After performing well during the pre-season, including scoring on his debut in a 5-1 friendly victory over Collingham on 13 July, he signed a two-year deal with the club on 7 August.
on June 26, 2007 but his first season with the club was hampered by a knee injury.
, where he would work with manager Keith Alexander
for the third time in his career. He was appointed Macclesfield's captain ahead of the 2010/2011 season by manager Gary Simpson who described him as 'perfect captain material', as well as studying at the University of Salford
for a degree in Physiotherapy.
level, however, has not represented them at senior level.
(*) = Then known as Division 3
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
) is a Northern Irish
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
footballer who currently plays as a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
for Macclesfield Town
Macclesfield Town F.C.
Macclesfield Town Football Club is an English football team. The club was formed in 1874 and is based in the town of Macclesfield in Cheshire. The team play its home games at the 6,355 capacity Moss Rose stadium...
.
Preston North End
Morgan began his career at Preston North EndPreston North End F.C.
Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One...
, spending a time on loan at Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers F.C.
Sligo Rovers Football Club is a professional Irish football club playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club was founded in 1928 and have been in the League of Ireland since 1934. The club is a co-operative venture, owned by the people of Sligo. Sligo Rovers have played at...
during the 1997–98 season. In his time at Sligo, Morgan was part of the team which won the 1997–98 League of Ireland Cup, defeating Shelbourne
Shelbourne F.C.
Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
over two legs in February. His time at Preston was blighted by injury and he made only a solitary League Cup appearance for the club.
Lincoln City
On 9 July, 2001 Morgan linked up with Lincoln CityLincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
on an initial one month's contract. Morgan had been offered a new contract by Preston North End
Preston North End F.C.
Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One...
but turned it down favouring a move to Sincil Bank
Sincil Bank
Sincil Bank is a football stadium in Lincoln, England and has been the home of Lincoln City since 1895. Previously, Lincoln City had played at the nearby John O'Gaunts ground since the club's 1884 inception. Sincil Bank has an overall capacity of 10,120 and is colloquially known to fans as "The...
in a bid to impress the Imps manager Alan Buckley
Alan Buckley
Alan Peter Buckley is an English football manager. He was manager of League Two side Grimsby Town until his dismissal in September 2008...
. After performing well during the pre-season, including scoring on his debut in a 5-1 friendly victory over Collingham on 13 July, he signed a two-year deal with the club on 7 August.
Bury
He signed for BuryBury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
on June 26, 2007 but his first season with the club was hampered by a knee injury.
Macclesfield Town
On July 8, 2008 Morgan went on a season-long loan to Macclesfield TownMacclesfield Town F.C.
Macclesfield Town Football Club is an English football team. The club was formed in 1874 and is based in the town of Macclesfield in Cheshire. The team play its home games at the 6,355 capacity Moss Rose stadium...
, where he would work with manager Keith Alexander
Keith Alexander (footballer)
Keith Alexander was a Saint Lucian footballer and manager. Born in Nottingham, England, he was the manager of League Two side Macclesfield Town at the time of his death, in a career that included international appearances for Saint Lucia. Alexander played for a whole host of lower league football...
for the third time in his career. He was appointed Macclesfield's captain ahead of the 2010/2011 season by manager Gary Simpson who described him as 'perfect captain material', as well as studying at the University of Salford
University of Salford
The University of Salford is a campus university based in Salford, Greater Manchester, England with approximately 20,000 registered students. The main campus is about west of Manchester city centre, on the A6, opposite the former home of the physicist, James Prescott Joule and the Working Class...
for a degree in Physiotherapy.
International career
Morgan has represented his national team, Northern Ireland, at Under-16, Under-18 and Under-21Northern Ireland national under-21 football team
The Northern Ireland national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Northern Ireland.-Former coaches:* To 20 August 2008.-2008/09 Matches:-Current squad:Squad to play San Marino.-Other Recent Call-Ups:...
level, however, has not represented them at senior level.
Lincoln City
- League Two
- Play-Off Finalists (2): 2002/03 (*), 2004/05
- Play-Off Semi-Finalists (2): 2003/04 (*), 2005/06
(*) = Then known as Division 3