A winger, Morgan started his career with Burnley, making his first-team debut against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough in 1963.
He was transferred to Manchester United early in the 1968/9 League season, after Utd's John Aston had broken a leg.
With Steve Coppell's signing in 1975, Morgan lost his place in the Manchester United team and returned to Burnley.
He moved to Bolton Wanderers, enjoying a successful spell at Burnden Park before finishing his career at Blackpool.
[1] During his time at Manchester United, the band Tristar Airbus, a pseudonym for the future members of 10cc, recorded the song "Willie Morgan" in tribute to the footballer.