13 Facts About Tony Morley

William Anthony Morley was born on 26 August 1954 and is an English former footballer who played as a winger.

Tony Morley played in the Football League for Preston North End, Burnley, Aston Villa, West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham City, as well as playing for other teams abroad.

Tony Morley is a regular on the 'Villa Old Stars' circuit.

Tony Morley provides co-commentary for radio broadcasts on Aston Villa's website.

Tony Morley was born in Ormskirk, and represented Ormskirk and District Schools.

Tony Morley signed as an apprentice with Preston North End in July 1969, before turning professional in August 1972.

Tony Morley was seen as a wayward genius but was moulded by manager Ron Saunders into one of the most dangerous players around.

Tony Morley was famed for scoring spectacular goals, in particular, one against Everton at Goodison Park where he ran at the defence before striking right footed from outside the penalty area into the top left corner of the net.

Tony Morley spent two seasons there, including briefly going on loan to another Midlands club, Birmingham City.

Tony Morley had a slightly nomadic career from then on, joining Seiko, Den Haag, a return to West Brom, a brief spell on loan to Burnley, Tampa Bay Rowdies, before finishing his career at Hamrun Spartans.

Tony Morley represented England at youth, under-23 and B international level.

Tony Morley won six caps for England, but his career fell into decline after not being picked for any of their games at the 1982 World Cup.

Tony Morley was not selected for the England squad for the 1982 World Cup in Spain, with Greenwood opting for Arsenal's Graham Rix instead.