Ex-Plymouth, Shrewsbury, Aldershot, Woking player dies aged 38

Ex-Plymouth, Shrewsbury, Aldershot, Woking player Marvin Morgan dies aged 38, it has sadly been confirmed by clubs on Monday morning.

Various of his former clubs made the shocked announcement with many staff, teammates and supporters paying tribute.

It is believed that he unfortunately had heart problems, however official word on how he passed away is not yet known.

It was less than 20 hours before his death that he was active on social media, tweeting about GHETTS winning a Mobo Award, whilst also reacting to Victor Orta getting riled up after Leeds’ drew with Brentford.

Hartlepool United wrote: “We are shocked and saddened to have learned this morning of the passing of Marvin Morgan at the age of just 38 years old.

“Our thoughts are with Family and friends of Marvin.

“Rest easy, Marvin”

Hampton & Richmond Borough said: “The club is shocked to hear of the passing of former player Marvin Morgan.

“Marvin played for the Beavers in 2017 and was a hugely respected figure in non-league football.

“Our thoughts are with Marvin’s friends and family at this extremely difficult time. 💙❤️”

Twitter users gave their reaction, sending tributes after learning that ex-Plymouth, Shrewsbury, Aldershot, Woking player dies aged 38…

@TDotPodcast: Nah what the fuck have I just heard!!! 😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩

@dl_newman: Wow shocking news, RIP Marvin Morgan 🌹🙏

@Cordy17x: No way has Marvin Morgan died wtf

@SamPageVideos: The world has been crazy recently. Marvin Morgan Tweeted 16 hours ago and is now no longer with us. How very sad. RIP Marvin Morgan

@owendykes32: RIP Marvin Morgan – once a green, always a green 💚

@PicardyBreezer: The football family mourns another loss today. RIP Marvin Morgan, 38 is no age.

@Liams1991: Even though @MarvinNMorgan wasnt with us long and left us in a bit of a bitterness from his words in a later interview 38 isn’t a age to pass , Rip Marvin Morgan #RipMarvin

@WesParker23: Shocked and extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Marvin Morgan. Such a great guy. Love to all his family. RIP big guy

RIP Marvin Morgan. Will always be a salop legend 💔🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/5EvahniEec

— Ethan (@EthanWa04204712) December 6, 2021

This one hit me.
Took me under your wing when I first signed for Aldershot, was a pleasure playing with you & sharing all them memories.
Remember sitting on the coach talking about starting a clothing line & discussing names.
My bro rest up, you’ve left a legacy.@FRESHEGOKID pic.twitter.com/uxZEfraSE2

— McGlashan17 (@MGlashan17) December 6, 2021

HIS CAREER:

Marvin Morgan was born in Manchester and started his career in the youth team at Wealdstone before signing a contract in March 2000.

Morgan he endured two loan spells at Berkhamsted Town, making a total of eight appearances before moving onto Yeading in November 2004 for a fee of £3,000, getting on the scoresheet eight times in the league that season as Yeading won the Isthmian League Premier Division.

In the 2006–07 season, Morgan scored 25 goals for Yeading and was the club’s top scorer. Whilst at Yeading, he was nicknamed “The Sticks” whilst a fan favourite. Morgan played in 94 league games during three seasons with the club and scored 39 goals.

In May 2007, he joined the Conference National side Woking and a year later signed for fellow league rivals turned champions Aldershot Town for an undisclosed fee.

This fee although undisclosed, was a record fee paid by Aldershot Town for any player and he made his EFL debut in the Shots’s first-ever Football League match, away to Accrington Stanley on the 9th of August 2008. He scored the club’s first-ever League Cup goal in the 3–1 defeat at Coventry City in the first round of the 2008–09 competition. He also netted his first EFL goal at home to Bradford City on the 30th of August 2008. Morgan finished season 2008–09 at the club having scored seven goals in all competitions. He played in all but seven matches in season 2009–10 and finished the campaign having top-scored with 16 goals in all competitions.

Morgan joined Shrewsbury Town following his release from Aldershot and started the opening game of the League Two season against Plymouth Argyle on the 6th of August 2011 before being replaced by Terry Gornell in the 88th minute following a knock to the head. Three days later, in the Salop’s EFL Cup encounter with Derby County, Morgan scored two goals to help his side to a 3–2 win.

At the end of the 2011–2012 campaign, Morgan had scored 11 goals to help in Shrewsbury’s promotion to League One, and was then released by the club at the end of the 2012–2013 season having only scored 7 goals.

Morgan signed a two-year contract with Plymouth Argyle in July 2013, and made his debut in the club’s first game of the new season at Southend United.

We’re shocked and saddened to hear that former @Only1Argyle striker Marvin Morgan has tragically passed away at just 38 years old. Marvin joined Argyle in 2013, appearing 42 times and scoring 3 goals. Thoughts go out to his family and friends. RIP Marvin. #pafc pic.twitter.com/hEM7uv3fp1

— The Argyle Archive (@ArgyleArchive) December 6, 2021

On the 17th of August 2013, Morgan scored his first goal for Argyle heading home the Pilgrims first in 3–1 victory away at Cheltenham Town. This however was to be Morgan’s only goal of the 2013/14 season as shoulder surgery forced him to sit out four months of the campaign, and a ‘mini-seizure’ brought his season to a premature end.

Morgan scored his first goal of the 2014/15 season in a 2–0 win over Hartlepool United on the 20th of September 2014 and celebrated the goal in the style of Bebeto as a tribute to his son who was born earlier in the week. Morgan doubled his tally for the whole of the previous season on the 8th of November 2014, scoring Argyle’s second in the 2–0 win over AFC Fylde in the FA Cup first round.

Morgan was released by Plymouth Argyle at the end of the 2014/15 season and on the 2nd of February 2015, Morgan signed for Hartlepool United on loan until the end of the season. He played 5 times for the Pools, with his only goal coming in a 1–0 home win over Northampton Town on the 10th of February 2015.

RIP Marvin Morgan

Marvin signed on load for HUFC in February 2015 on loan from Plymouth and played 5 times under Ronnie Moore scoring 1 goal vs Northampton Town in a 1-0 win at The Vic…. pic.twitter.com/vx77xoB3Dn

— HUFC Goals⚽️ (@HartlepoolLimbs) December 6, 2021

Following his release from Plymouth, Morgan returned to the non league scene, signing up for Havant & Waterlooville of the National League South in June 2015 then re-joined former club Wealdstone on loan in February 2016, before going on to secure a full season loan to Bath City ahead of the following season.

On the 20th of June 2018, Morgan signed for Hendon, but was released by the club on the 25th of October 2018, following an incident involving fellow player Laste Dombaxe and a machete.

Later that season Morgan played for Beaconsfield Town and Potters Bar Town and the following season, he played for Wingate & Finchley and Hornchurch.

Outside of football, Morgan ran his own teenage fashion brand, Fresh Ego Kid which he publicises through various social networking sites. The brand has been spotted on numerous celebrities including Cruz Beckham and Marvin from JLS.