The Community Of Burscough Pay Tribute To Shaun Teale & Tony Morley
Burscough Cricket Club, Ormskirk, L40 4AE
Monday 25th May 2026
TONY MORLEY
Shaun Teale
commanding central defender, he began his professional career with AFC Bournemouth after signing from Weymouth in 1989. His performances earned him a move to Aston Villa in 1991, where he enjoyed notable success, including helping the club finish runners-up in the Premier League in 1992–93.
Ormskirk-born winger | England International
Full Name: William Anthony Morley
Date of Birth: 26 August 1954
Place of Birth: Ormskirk, Lancashire
Position: Winger
⚽ Career Path
Preston North End (1969–1976)
Burnley (1976–1979)
Aston Villa (1979–1984)
West Bromwich Albion (1984–1986)
spells with Birmingham City (loan), Seiko, ADO Den Haag, Tampa Bay Rowdies, Burnley (loan), Ħamrun Spartans
🏆 Career Highlights
First Division Champion: 1980–81 (Aston Villa)
European Cup Winner: 1982 (Aston Villa)
European Super Cup Winner: 1982
Goal of the Season: 1980–81
⭐ At Aston Villa
Appearances: 180 (10 as sub)
Goals: 34
A dynamic and skilful winger, Morley was a key figure in Villa’s golden era. His pace, creativity, and eye for goal made him one of the most exciting players of his generation.
🎯 Iconic Moment
Produced one of the most memorable goals of the era against Everton at Goodison Park—beating defenders before firing into the top corner—earning Goal of the Season honours.
🏅 European Glory
Played a decisive role in Aston Villa’s 1982 European Cup triumph, delivering the cross for Peter Withe’s winning goal against Bayern Munich.
Shaun Teale
commanding central defender, he began his professional career with AFC Bournemouth after signing from Weymouth in 1989. His performances earned him a move to Aston Villa in 1991, where he enjoyed notable success, including helping the club finish runners-up in the Premier League in 1992–93.
He was part of the Aston Villa side that won the Football League Cup in 1994, defeating Manchester United 3–1 at Wembley. In 1995, he joined Tranmere Rovers for £500,000, going on to make regular appearances before later spells with Motherwell, Carlisle United, and Southport, where he played until the age of 40.
Following his playing career, he moved into management, most notably leading Burscough to FA Trophy success in 2003, where he also featured in the final. He later managed Northwich Victoria and Chorley, alongside pursuing business interests.
