For Morgan Rogers, completing a deadline-day move from Middlesbrough to Aston Villa in February 2024 came with high expectations.
Thanks to his ability to play in multiple attacking positions, Rogers soon became a regular starter under Unai Emery. To Villa fans, he was the missing piece that would help reinvigorate the team's attack.
It didn't take long for Aston Villa fans to create a Morgan Rogers chant to celebrate the rising star. His move to the West Midlands soon paid off with a maiden call-up to England's senior team in November 2024.
Keep reading to learn more about the Morgan Rogers chant.
Morgan Rogers chant, lyrics and tune
The Morgan Rogers chant stands out for its simple, catchy refrain. While it lacks the creativity found in some popular football chants, the lyrics are easy to learn.
The ‘du du du du du' chant for Rogers is sung to the tune of ‘Just Can't Get Enough' by Depeche Mode. It is a popular tune in many other football chants.
Check out the lyrics below.
Du du du du du x3
Morgan Rogers!
Du du du du du x3
Morgan Rogers!
Origin of the Morgan Rogers chant
The Morgan Rogers chant originated among Aston Villa fans in late 2024, reportedly stemming from discussions on a Reddit forum.
Earlier in March 2024, Aston Villa's official social media page posted a similar chant sung by fans in support of their Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans.
Tielemans had just scored a brace against England, but since he was a Villa player, some fans at the match chanted the song in his praise. The Morgan Rogers version was most likely adapted from that.
Aston Villa supporters singing Morgan Rogers chant
FGG says
Simple and adaptable, the Morgan Rogers chant is perfect for mass participation. It emerged at the right time to inspire a player who would soon become a key part of Unai Emery's project at Villa Park.
While the song is basic at best, it shows that when supporters believe in a player, they will always create a chant that becomes a lasting inspiration.
