Tag: Morgan

Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White fined after his car ran red light
19 October 2026 Off

Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White fined after his car ran red light

By Total Football News

England and Nottingham Forest attacking midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White has been handed a £1,000 court bill after his Range Rover was caught running a red light.

The 26-year-old’s vehicle was caught on camera going past a set of lights in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, 1.1 seconds after they turned red.

Gibbs-White, who earned his first England cap in 2024, failed to respond to two police letters asking him to confirm if he

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Morgan Rogers: Why £117m Chelsea star failed at Bournemouth
5 October 2026 Off

Morgan Rogers: Why £117m Chelsea star failed at Bournemouth

By Total Football News

“I don’t think there’s such a thing as a bad loan,” Rogers’ first loan manager at Lincoln City, Michael Appleton, told BBC Sport.

Appleton had worked in West Brom’s academy and knew Rogers was one of the most highly rated prospects there. He made it his mission to bring him to Sincil Bank in League One.

He remembers Rogers having a big personality and speaking up in team meetings despite

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FPL gameweek four tips: Sign Cole Palmer or Morgan Rogers or both?
11 September 2026 Off

FPL gameweek four tips: Sign Cole Palmer or Morgan Rogers or both?

By Total Football News

Chelsea striker Joao Pedro (£7.7m) is the most-owned player in the game, in 72.5% of sides. Given that Chelsea have scored eight goals already this season, and face promoted Hull City at home next, it feels like the right time to be moving towards a double up on their assets.

Cole Palmer (£9.6m) and Morgan Rogers (£7.6m) came on as half-time substitutes in the Carabao Cup against Leeds United on

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Cole Palmer & Morgan Rogers shine in Chelsea win but Robert Sanchez struggles
25 August 2026 Off

Cole Palmer & Morgan Rogers shine in Chelsea win but Robert Sanchez struggles

By Total Football News

While Palmer and Joao Pedro have generally carried Chelsea‘s biggest attacking threat in recent times, they have now been joined by the impressive Rogers too.

His arrival reunites him with Palmer, an ex-Manchester City team-mate and someone he described after the win at Craven Cottage as his “best friend in football”.

“He had a difficult season with injuries and stuff last year – and you could see

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Morgan Rogers: Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has ‘plan’ for record signing to play alongside Cole Palmer
27 July 2026 Off

Morgan Rogers: Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has ‘plan’ for record signing to play alongside Cole Palmer

By Total Football News

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he has a “plan” to play club record £117m signing Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer – and believes the England international will make an “instant impact”.

The midfielder became the most expensive British player of all-time when he moved from Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge last week.

The 24-year-old is on holiday after playing for England at the World Cup, while Chelsea have begun their

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Chelsea: How Xabi Alonso will use Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer
24 July 2026 Off

Chelsea: How Xabi Alonso will use Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer

By Total Football News

It is difficult to clearly define Rogers by a fixed position.

As with all players, getting the best from them means appreciating the wider role they are capable of. A player’s ideal role can also change depending on the players around them and the opposition’s set-up.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery gave Rogers a major role in the side’s recent successes, something that contributed to his hefty transfer fee.

Emery’s

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Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers – Why English midfielders are so in demand
23 July 2026 Off

Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers – Why English midfielders are so in demand

By Total Football News

With traditional number nines seemingly becoming a dying breed, clubs are turning to other positions to provide the goal threat.

That makes the midfielder, particularly one with a bit of creativity who can unlock defences, a sought-after player.

England seem to have produced a number of players who fit that bill within a similar time period – although Tottenham have spent £185m on midfield duo Sandro Tonali of Italy

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Morgan Rogers, Alejandro Garnacho and two clubs trying to balance the books
22 July 2026 Off

Morgan Rogers, Alejandro Garnacho and two clubs trying to balance the books

By Total Football News

The key point here is whether the transfers can be defined as a ‘swap deal’.

One of the clauses in Uefa’s transfer regulations defining “player exchange transactions” is that such deals must be concluded within 45 days of each other.

Clubs can still transfer players between themselves in that 45-day period, but those deals would have to be perceived as not connected to not be seen as part of a

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What will £117m Morgan Rogers bring to Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea
20 July 2026 Off

What will £117m Morgan Rogers bring to Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea

By Total Football News

Palmer first performed his ‘cold’ celebration in December 2023 after scoring two goals in a 3-2 win at Luton.

He has since taken ownership of the celebration, literally, registering a trademark for it with the UK Intellectual Property Office after scoring two goals against Luton.

However, it was first meant as a tribute to Rogers as he performed the celebration after a goal for Middlesbrough against West Brom.

It was

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Morgan Rogers: Chelsea agree £117m deal for Aston Villa midfielder
18 July 2026 Off

Morgan Rogers: Chelsea agree £117m deal for Aston Villa midfielder

By Total Football News

Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa.

The 23-year-old will sign a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge, with an option for a further year.

Rogers will have a medical on Monday after returning from international duty with England at the 2026 World Cup.

The deal would set a new transfer record for an English player, eclipsing the £116m fee

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