Blackpool boss reflects on victory over Cardiff City.mp4
Former Blackpool loanee Morgan Rogers has signed a new deal with Aston Villa.
Morgan Rogers has proven to be a hit at the top level - despite his time with Blackpool being far from successful.
On the back of an impressive two years with Aston Villa, the forward has penned a new deal with the Premier League outfit which will keep him with Lions until 2031.
During a loan spell at Bloomfield Road back in 2023, the 23-year-old was part of the Seasiders squad that suffered relegation from the Championship.
Rogers’ time in Tangerine saw him post one goal and one assist in 22 outings, as he worked under Michael Appleton, Mick McCarthy and Stephen Dobbie in his five-month stint.
The stint on the Fylde Coast ultimately brought an end to his time on the books of Manchester City, with the Citizens selling him to Middlesbrough following two years of time out on loan with Lincoln City, AFC Bournemouth, and Blackpool.
It was while at the Riverside Stadium, that the youngster caught the eye of Aston Villa.
After scoring seven goals and providing nine assists for the North Yorkshire outfit in the Championship, Rogers was snapped up by Unai Emery’s side - where he has proven to be a sensation.
In 86 appearances for Villa so far, he has assisted 20 goals and found the back of the net 18 times - with four of those coming in last season’s Champions League.
His form has seen him selected for the England senior team, and could see him in the frame to be part of Thomas Tuchel’s squad for next year’s World Cup.
Troubles out on loan
Morgan Rogersplaceholder image
Morgan Rogers
In an interview with ITV Sport back in March, Rogers discussed his past troubles while out on loan, including his spell at Bloomfield Road.
“The Lincoln one went so well - playing with freedom and confidence, playing with a smile on my face,” he admitted.
“It was a great group with a great manager. After the struggle when I first went to (Man) City, the freedom and excitement came back into my game, and I kind of found myself again.
“The next one (Bournemouth), I didn’t play, and I struggled for seven or eight months. I lost myself again; I lost my identity in terms of the player I wanted to be.
“That confidence went, and then I got injured for six months. Then I went out on loan to Blackpool to play for a manager who I played for at Lincoln just to get games, but he got sacked after two games.
“Those three years were hard for different reasons.”
Continue Reading