Morgan Feeney Explained

Morgan Feeney
Fullname:Morgan Feeney[1]
Birth Date:8 February 1999
Birth Place:Bootle, England
Height:1.9m (06.2feet)
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Shrewsbury Town
Clubnumber:5
Youthyears1:2006–2017
Youthclubs1:Everton
Years1:2017–2020
Clubs1:Everton
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2020
Clubs2:Tranmere Rovers (loan)
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:2020–2021
Clubs3:Sunderland
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2021–2023
Clubs4:Carlisle United
Caps4:68
Goals4:4
Years5:2023–
Clubs5:Shrewsbury Town
Caps5:31
Goals5:0
Nationalyears1:2016
Nationalteam1:England U17
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2016–2017
Nationalteam2:England U18
Nationalcaps2:8
Nationalgoals2:2
Nationalyears3:2017
Nationalteam3:England U19
Nationalcaps3:2
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:11:01, 23 March 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:18:20, 10 October 2017 (UTC)

Morgan Feeney (born 8 February 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Shrewsbury Town.

Career

Feeney was originally spotted by a scout for Everton whilst playing football at secondary school tournament.[2]

In November 2017, Feeney made his senior debut at the age of 18 in a UEFA Europa League match against Atalanta.[3] On 31 January 2020, Feeney joined League One side Tranmere Rovers on loan until the end of the season.[4] He made just one appearance for Tranmere, having picked up a hamstring injury on his debut.[5]

After leaving Everton, Feeney signed for League One club Sunderland on a short-term deal on 21 August 2020.[6] On 8 September 2020, he scored on his debut for Sunderland in an EFL Trophy tie against Aston Villa U21s.[7] His contract, due to expire in January 2021, will not be renewed. Sunderland manager Lee Johnson explained this with financial uncertainty arising from the coronavirus pandemic.[8]

On 20 January 2021, Feeney returned home to his native Cumbria, joining League Two side Carlisle United on a short-term contract until the end of the 2020–21 season.[9]

The following season, Feeney captained Carlisle to 5th-place finish, securing a play-off spot.[10] In the play-off semi-final, Carlisle defeated Bradford City to win the tie 3–2 on aggregate.[11] In the play-off final, the Cumbrians defeated Stockport County on penalties after a 1–1 draw to earn promotion back to League One after nine years in League Two.[12]

On 28 June 2023, Feeney signed for League One side Shrewsbury Town on a 2-year contract until the end of the 2024–2025 season.[13]

Career statistics

Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Everton2017–18Premier League0000002020
2018–19Premier League0000000000
2019–20Premier League0000000000
Total0000002020
Everton U212017–18 EFL Trophy2[15] 020
2018–19 EFL Trophy2020
2019–20 EFL Trophy3030
Total0000007070
Tranmere Rovers (loan) 2019–20League One1000000010
Sunderland2020–21League One0000001111
Carlisle United2020–21League Two0000000000
2021–22[16] League Two351101050421
2022–23[17] League Two323100020353
Total674201070774
Shrewsbury Town2023–24League One38000100040
Career total10542020171925

Honours

Everton U23s

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers:SHREWSBURY TOWN . English Football League . 68 . 26 September 2020.
  2. https://www.evertonfc.com/news/3530440/from-season-ticket-member-to-evertons-first-team
  3. News: Everton 1-4 Atalanta Match Report. BBC Sport. 23 November 2017. 11 December 2017.
  4. Web site: Feeney joins on loan from Everton. Tranmere Rovers F.C.. 31 January 2020. 23 June 2020.
  5. Web site: Cruel injury blow could leave Everton dream in tatters for Morgan Feeney. tbrfootball.com. 5 February 2020. 23 June 2020.
  6. Web site: Feeney joins the Lads. safc.com. 21 August 2020. 21 August 2020.
  7. Web site: Sunderland 8-1 Aston Villa U21s player ratings - Josh Scowen the star of the show . chroniclelive.co.uk . 8 September 2020 . 9 September 2020.
  8. Web site: Carroll. Sam. 2020-12-31. Former Everton defender Feeney to search for new club in January. 2021-01-01. Liverpool Echo. en.
  9. Web site: Contract: Defender signs short-term deal . Carlisle United FC . 20 January 2021 . 20 January 2021.
  10. Web site: Carlisle limp into league two playoffs . 2023-06-01 . BBC Sport . en.
  11. Web site: Carlisle United 3–1 Bradford City. 2023-06-01 . BBC Sport . en.
  12. Web site: Carlisle United 1–1 Stockport County. 2023-06-01 . BBC Sport . en.
  13. Web site: Contract: Defender signs for Shrewsbury Town. Shrewsbury Town FC . 28 June 2023 . 28 June 2023.
  14. Web site: Morgan Feeney. soccerbase.. 30 January 2021. 30 January 2021.
  15. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
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  18. Web site: Carroll . Sam . 2019-05-08 . Everton vs Newcastle U23s LIVE - Live stream & score updates . 2022-12-01 . Liverpool Echo . en.