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Kenny Morgans

Position: forward

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HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 12 7 2 3 25 15 +10 58.33
A 11 4 4 3 23 24 -1 36.36
TOTALS 23 11 6 6 48 39 +9 47.83

Name: Kenneth Godfrey Morgans
Birthdate: 16-03-1939
Age: 86
Birthplace: Swansea, Wales
Height: 5' 8" (1.73m)
Weight: 10st 8lbs (67.13kg)
Years at Club: 1957-1959
Signing Info: Signed Trainee: 01/1955. Signed Professional: 04/1956
Previous Clubs:
Debut: 21/12/1957 v Leicester City (H) 4-0 (League Division One)
Farewell: Transferred to Swansea City, 03/1961, £3,000
Passed Away: 18/11/2012

Biography

Kenny Morgans was a Welsh footballer known for his time as a winger at Manchester United during the 1950s. He is most famous for being the youngest survivor of the Munich Air Disaster in 1958, a tragedy that claimed the lives of eight of his teammates and devastated the Busby Babes. Although his career was deeply affected by the trauma of the event, Morgans remained a part of Manchester United's history as one of the survivors of that fateful day and a symbol of the club's resilience.

Early Career and Rise at Manchester United
Born in Swansea, Wales, Morgans joined Manchester United as a youth player in the mid-1950s. He rose through the ranks of the club's famed youth system, overseen by Sir Matt Busby, which produced the talented group of players known as the Busby Babes. Morgans made his first-team debut for Manchester United in 1957, aged just 18, and quickly established himself as a promising young winger.

The Munich Air Disaster (1958)
On February 6, 1958, Morgans, along with his Manchester United teammates, was involved in the Munich Air Disaster while returning from a European Cup match in Belgrade. The team's chartered flight crashed after attempting to take off in snowy conditions, tragically killing 23 people, including 8 Manchester United players and 3 staff members.

At just 18 years old, Morgans was the youngest survivor of the crash. He was found unconscious in the wreckage hours after the accident and was hospitalized, but he fortunately recovered physically from his injuries. However, the psychological impact of the disaster deeply affected him, and like many of the survivors, it left a lasting scar on his life and career.

Career at Manchester United (1957-1961)
Morgans remained at Manchester United after the Munich Air Disaster and attempted to continue his footballing career. He made a few appearances for the club in the following seasons, but he struggled to regain his pre-disaster form. The trauma of the crash, combined with the pressure of playing for a rebuilding United team, made it difficult for Morgans to re-establish himself in the first team.

Despite his limited appearances after the disaster, Morgans is remembered as an integral part of the club's history. His perseverance and courage in the aftermath of the tragedy earned him the respect of his peers and supporters.

Later Career and Retirement
In 1961, Morgans left Manchester United and returned to his home country to join Swansea Town (now Swansea City). After a brief spell at Swansea, Morgans moved to Newport County, where he played for a few more seasons before retiring from professional football.

Legacy
Kenny Morgans will always be remembered as a Munich Air Disaster survivor and a member of the Busby Babes. While his footballing career was deeply affected by the events of 1958, his courage and resilience in the face of such tragedy remain an enduring part of Manchester United's story. Morgans represents the spirit of those who survived the disaster and the determination to rebuild the club after such a devastating loss. Although he never reached the heights he might have had the disaster not occurred, his legacy as part of Manchester United's history will never be forgotten.

Morgans remained connected to Manchester United throughout his life, often returning to Old Trafford for commemorative events honoring the victims of the Munich disaster. He passed away in 2012, but his memory continues to live on as part of the club's rich history.

Summary
Kenny Morgans was a talented young winger for Manchester United and the youngest survivor of the Munich Air Disaster in 1958. Though his career was significantly impacted by the tragedy, Morgans continued to represent Manchester United for several more seasons before moving on to Swansea City and Newport County. His courage and resilience in the aftermath of the disaster make him a significant figure in Manchester United's history.
 
League League Cup FA Cup Charity Shield European Cup Europa League Super Cup Cup Winners Cup Inter-cont Cup World Clubs Cup    
Season Goals Season Apps
No Season League Goals League Apps LC Goals LC Apps FAC Goals FAC Apps CS Goals CS Apps EC Goals EC Apps Europa Goals Europa Apps SC Goals SC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps IC Goals IC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps Season
Goals		 Season
Apps
1. 1957-1958 0 13 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19
2. 1958-1959 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
3. 1960-1961 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
TOTALS 0 17 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

MUFC Player Goals MUFC Player Appearances MUFC Player Opponent Manager MUFC Player Club Manager
No Opponent Goals Appearances
Player has never scored for club.
No Opponent Appearances Goals
1. Leeds United 2 0
2. Red Star Belgrade 2 0
3. Bolton Wanderers 2 0
4. AC Milan 2 0
5. Leicester City 1 0
6. Luton Town 1 0
7. Manchester City 1 0
8. Workington Reds 1 0
9. Ipswich Town 1 0
10. Arsenal 1 0
11. Preston North End 1 0
12. Sunderland 1 0
13. Tottenham Hotspur 1 0
14. Portsmouth 1 0
15. Birmingham City 1 0
16. Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 0
17. Newcastle United 1 0
18. Burnley 1 0
19. Nottingham Forest 1 0
No Opponent Manager No
1. Pavic, Milorad 2
2. Ridding, Bill 2
3. Viani, Giuseppe 2
4. Halliday, David 1
5. Duncan, Dally 1
6. McDowall, Les 1
7. Harvey, Joe 1
8. Carter, Raich 1
9. Ramsey, Alf 1
10. Crayston, Jack 1
11. Britton, Cliff 1
12. Brown, Alan 1
13. Anderson, Jimmy 1
14. Lever, Eddie 1
15. Turner, Arthur 1
16. Cullis, Stan 1
17. Seymour, Stan 1
18. Edwards, Willis 1
19. Potts, Harry 1
20. Beattie, Andy 1
No MUFC Managers Count
1. Busby, Matt 14
2. Murphy, Jimmy 9
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Stadium Count
1. Old Trafford 12
2. Elland Road 2
3. Borough Park 1
4. City Ground, Nottingham 1
5. Fratton Park 1
6. Highbury 1
7. Maine Road 1
8. Roker Park 1
9. Stadio San Siro 1
10. Stadion JNA 1
11. White Hart Lane 1
No Competition Count
1. League Division One 17
2. European Cup 4
3. FA Cup 2
No Opponent Count
1. Leeds United 2
2. Red Star Belgrade 2
3. Bolton Wanderers 2
4. AC Milan 2
5. Leicester City 1
6. Luton Town 1
7. Manchester City 1
8. Workington Reds 1
9. Ipswich Town 1
10. Arsenal 1
11. Preston North End 1
12. Sunderland 1
13. Tottenham Hotspur 1
14. Portsmouth 1
15. Birmingham City 1
16. Wolverhampton Wanderers 1
17. Newcastle United 1
18. Burnley 1
19. Nottingham Forest 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 19
2. Yugoslavia 2
3. Italy 2
Roy Keane own goal v Real Madrid Old Trafford 2000 Cup Finals
No Date Opponent Competition Own Goals
Player has never scored an own goal against the club.
No Date Opponent WDL F-A Competition
Player never featured in a Cup Final.
Penalties scored for Manchester United Manchester United Hat-Tricks
No Date Opponents Competition Penaltys
Player has never scored a penalty for the club.
No Date Opponent Competition Goals
Player has never scored a hat-trick or better during a game.
 
Red Cards  
No Date Opponent Competition
Player has never been sent off during a match.
 

All Matches played
No Date Comp Opponent WDL F-A HAN Goal!! Scorers Opponent scorers
1. 21-12-1957 Div 1 Leicester City W 4-0 H 0 Albert Scanlon 13', Bobby Charlton 51', Dennis Viollet 65', 89'
2. 25-12-1957 Div 1 Luton Town W 3-0 H 0 Duncan Edwards 19' (pen), Tommy Taylor 31', Bobby Charlton 70'
3. 28-12-1957 Div 1 Manchester City D 2-2 A 0 Dennis Viollet 7', Bobby Charlton 15' Joe Hayes 8', Bill Foulkes 64' (o.g.)
4. 04-01-1958 FAC Workington Reds W 3-1 A 0 Dennis Viollet 54', 56', 62' Clive Colbridge 5'
5. 11-01-1958 Div 1 Leeds United D 1-1 A 0 Dennis Viollet 37' Hugh Baird 55'
6. 14-01-1958 EC/UCL Red Star Belgrade W 2-1 H 0 Bobby Charlton 64', Eddie Colman 82' Lazar Tasic 35'
7. 18-01-1958 Div 1 Bolton Wanderers W 7-2 H 0 Bobby Charlton 3', 29', 57', Dennis Viollet 30', 65', Albert Scanlon 38', Duncan Edwards 87' (pen) Dennis Stevens 20', Nat Lofthouse 64'
8. 25-01-1958 FAC Ipswich Town W 2-0 H 0 Bobby Charlton 40', 75'
9. 01-02-1958 Div 1 Arsenal W 5-4 A 0 Duncan Edwards 10', Bobby Charlton 34', Tommy Taylor 43', 72', Dennis Viollet 65' *David Herd 58', Jimmy Bloomfield 60', 61', Derek Tapscott 77'
10. 05-02-1958 EC/UCL Red Star Belgrade D 3-3 A 0 Dennis Viollet 2', Bobby Charlton 30', 31' Bora Kostic 46', 58', Lazar Tasic 50' (pen)
11. 05-04-1958 Div 1 Preston North End D 0-0 H 0
12. 07-04-1958 Div 1 Sunderland W 2-1 A 0 Colin Webster 41', 65' Ambrose Fogarty 17'
13. 12-04-1958 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur L 0-1 A 0 Tommy Harmer 42' (pen)
14. 16-04-1958 Div 1 Portsmouth D 3-3 A 0 Colin Webster 19', Ernie Taylor 20', Alex Dawson 84' Alex Govan 61', Derek Dougan 70', Peter Harris 90'
15. 19-04-1958 Div 1 Birmingham City L 0-2 H 0 Harry Hooper 2', Ken Green 26'
16. 21-04-1958 Div 1 Wolves L 0-4 H 0 Ron Flowers 34', Eddie Clamp 60', Norman Deeley 63', Peter Broadbent 67' (pen)
17. 23-04-1958 Div 1 Newcastle United D 1-1 H 0 Alex Dawson 11' Len White 86'
18. 08-05-1958 EC/UCL AC Milan W 2-1 H 0 Dennis Viollet 39', Ernie Taylor 80' (pen) Juan Schiaffino 24'
19. 14-05-1958 EC/UCL AC Milan L 0-4 A 0 Juan Schiaffino 3', 77', Nils Liedholm 52' (pen), Giancarlo Danova 67'
20. 01-11-1958 Div 1 Leeds United W 2-1 A 0 Albert Scanlon 67', Freddy Goodwin 73' Alan Shackleton 30'
21. 08-11-1958 Div 1 Burnley L 1-3 H 0 Albert Quixall 87' Jimmy McIlroy 24' (pen), Ray Pointer 30', 70'
22. 18-02-1961 Div 1 Bolton Wanderers W 3-1 H 0 Alex Dawson 58', 79', Albert Quixall 70' (pen) Billy McAdams 18'
23. 25-02-1961 Div 1 Nottingham Forest L 2-3 A 0 Bobby Charlton 10', Albert Quixall 48' John Rowland 24', Colin Booth 84', Colin Addison 85'
 

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