Rogers started his career at Burscough before moving to Northern Premier League club Wigan Athletic in the 1971–72 season, where he played in the same side as John King.
He was sold on to Northern Premier League side Altrincham for £2,000 in July 1977, as the "Vale" management were unhappy at his refusal to become a full-time footballer.
He joined the "Robins" for the start of the 1977–78 season and made his debut in the 0–0 home draw with former club Wigan Athletic.
[3] The following season he picked up his second championship medal, and helped the club to League cup success over Kettering Town.
The following season (1982–83), the last of his Altrincham career, he started on trial back at Wigan Athletic, who were now in the Football League and scored twice in six games.
[2] On his return to Moss Lane, he was unable to find his scoring touch and failed to dislodge Graham Bennett.