The 5 year plan - Greenock Morton

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Greenock Morton Appoint McKissock as they aim to put 5 year plan in to place

Greenock Morton have appointed Andrew McKissock as their new manager ahead of the new season. This could make or break McKissocks career as he aims to put a 5 year plan into place for Morton which would ultimately see them competing in the SPL for honours, we got an exclusive interview with him -

Daily Record - This is a big task you are facing up to Andrew, do you feel you can cope?

McKissock - I wouldn't have taken the job if i thought i couldnt cope. I do see this as a big task yes, but it is an acheivable task none the less.

Daily Record - Tell us more about this 5 year plan that you are aiming to follow.

McKissock - Well myself and the chairman have disscussed a plan to get Morton up to where they should be in the SPL. This season it appears that we will have to live on loans mostly and frees as we aim to build for the future and finance for the future.

Year 1 - I believe we must get promoted to the 1st division, failure to do so will set us back majorly.

Year 2 - Idealy we must consolidate our place in the first division anything else is a bonus.

Year 3 - Hopefully we will gain promotion to the SPL by winning the 1st division and that is when we will be able to start spending a bit more on players and stop living off loans.

Year 4 - Is again about consolidation, we must stay in the SPL for the year. If this is acheived hopefully we can start boosting the reputation of Morton.

Year 5 - If everything goes to plan this is the year in which we will go for a top half finish. Again anything else is a bonus.

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Please note - All divisions and players have been updated accordingly with all major transfers covered and any all big leagues covered with teams going up and down.

Greenock Morton Appoint McKissock as they aim to put 5 year plan in to place

Greenock Morton have appointed Andrew McKissock as their new manager ahead of the new season. This could make or break McKissocks career as he aims to put a 5 year plan into place for Morton which would ultimately see them competing in the SPL for honours, we got an exclusive interview with him -

Daily Record - This is a big task you are facing up to Andrew, do you feel you can cope?

McKissock - I wouldn't have taken the job if i thought i couldnt cope. I do see this as a big task yes, but it is an acheivable task none the less.

Daily Record - Tell us more about this 5 year plan that you are aiming to follow.

McKissock - Well myself and the chairman have disscussed a plan to get Morton up to where they should be in the SPL. This season it appears that we will have to live on loans mostly and frees as we aim to build for the future and finance for the future.

Year 1 - I believe we must get promoted to the 1st division, failure to do so will set us back majorly.

Year 2 - Idealy we must consolidate our place in the first division anything else is a bonus.

Year 3 - Hopefully we will gain promotion to the SPL by winning the 1st division and that is when we will be able to start spending a bit more on players and stop living off loans.

Year 4 - Is again about consolidation, we must stay in the SPL for the year. If this is acheived hopefully we can start boosting the reputation of Morton.

Year 5 - If everything goes to plan this is the year in which we will go for a top half finish. Again anything else is a bonus.

[fergusdacat7]

Good Luck

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Friendly goes according to plan

Morton today won a 3-2 friendly at Montroses Links park. Despite it being a friendly both Andy McLaren (of Morton) and Calum Watson (of Montrose) were injured. It wasn't until the 56th minute when on-loan Scott McLaughlin put Morton ahead with a powerful shot, which was followed by a Chris Templeman header minutes later. 7mins later Montrose were back in it as Stuart Ferguson netted a dubious penalty but only 3 mins later McLaughlin scored again to make it 3-1 game over. Craig Smart netted a late consolation goal in the 90th min.

Montrose 2-3 Morton - Links Park - Att 102

Goals - McLaughlin (2), Templeman

Injuries - McLaren - Morton, Watson - Montrose

MoM - McLaughlin (9) - Morton.

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hehe thanks

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Santala joins Morton on-loan

Young Rangers starlet and Finnish under21 internationalist Jukka Santala has joined Greenock Morton on loan until the end of the season. The 19 year old Fin has been twice capped for the U-21's of Finland.

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Good result in warm-up

Greenock Morton snatched a late equaliser as they drew 1-1 with Inverness CT. Playing in front of only 200 people Caley took the lead scoring through Darren Thomson in the 10th minute. Caley had a series of missed chances for the next hour but then let Morton back into it as they changed their whole team Morton made a few attacking changes one being the change of Alan Mahood (MC) for Peter Weatherston (FC) and it was Weatherston himself who snatched the 85th minute equaliser as they battered an inexperienced Caley defence.

Morton 1-1 Inverness CT - Cappielow Att - 280

Goals - Weatherston

Injuries -

MoM - Stuart Golabek (9) - Inverness CT

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Morton sign Caley pair and former Gers youngster

Tam Brighton, Steven Hislop and Richie Hart were Morton's latest signings. Brighton had just been released by Rangers and can play upfront or left wing and is a Scottish U-21 internationalist. Hislop and Hart were signed for a combined fee of 14k both are attacking players and were transfer listed.

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Morton edged out by Killie

Kilmarnock were the latest SPL team to have a crack at Morton at Cappielow after Inverness failed to win there previously. Morton were dubilant after 13 mins as Steven Hislop scored on his debut to put the home side ahead. However it was a lead which did not last as Killie levelled through Gary Wales and only 7 mins later Killie took the lead as Kris Boyd made it 2-1 and it stayed that way for the rest of the match. Youngster Graeme Holmes was signed the day previously and he made an exciting start playing good passes and had a shot crack the crossbar. The same goes for Richie Hart and Tam Brighton who both threatend the Killie goal on numerous occations.

Morton 1-2 Kilmarnock - Cappielow Att - 6066

Goals - Hislop

Injuries -

MoM - Combe (8) - Kilmarnock

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Morton add three more to squad

Morton have added 3 more players to their squad, two on frees. Paul McHahle former Rangers youngster has been signed from cowdenbeath for 6k, the centeral midfielder has been in good form for cowdenbeath prompting a bid from Morton. Andy Dick another former Ger has been snapped up on a free as has Graeme Holmes. Manager McKissock has told the Daily Record that he intends on signing a left and right winger and hopefully 1 defender and 1 striker.

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Morton win in challenge cup

New boss Andrew McKissock got of to a great start to his competitive managerial career as his side beat Montrose 4-2 at links park in round 1 of the challenge cup. Morton went ahead through Richie Hart in the 4th minute in what was the 1st of many chances for just one of the debutants. Montrose levelled through Craig Smart on 10mins with a low curling shot and Montrose took the lead as Martin Wood scored a close range header. Hart scored again as he danced through the defence and slotted under the keeper, and the 1st half hat-trick was complete as he scored a header from a Paul Walker corner. Jim Butter dazzled the fans with magnificant saves for the whole of the 2nd half but Montrose failed to make use of their chances as Butter foiled Hart, Hislop and Templeman on numerous ocations but he was finally beaten by second half sub Andy McLaren to seal the match in the 90th min.

Montrose 2-4 Morton - Links Park Att - 1540

Goals - Hart (3), McLaren

Injuries - Kerrigan - Montrose

MoM - Hart (9) - Morton

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Morton sign Chelsea youngster and Loan Man Utd Kid

Morton's latest additions to their squad are Young Danish striker Mads Timm of Man Utd and Chelsea's transfer listed left back Sam Tillen rumours are that Morton are tracking Ryan McCann of St Johnstone, whom they play in the challenge cup 2nd round, but whether he'd be prepared to drop down a league is unknown, what is known is that he is just inside the remaining 26k funds left of Morton and they can make the offer without putting on financial strain.

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Morton keep up winning ways

Morton have won their 1st league match of the season winning 4-2 again away from home, this time at Alloa. Ross Hamilton opened the scoring on the 11th minute a lead which lasted 3 mins as Richie Hart scored his 4th goal of the season to level things up. Chris Templeman netted his 1st for the Ton as they went 2-1 up and then 8 mins later doubled his tally making it 3-1 however with in 30secs it was 3-2 as Ian Nicholson scored making it 3-2. In the second half it was mostly Morton failing to take chances as Scott McLaughlin was the star of the midfield again but Richie Hart eventually tied the game up with his 2nd goal of the game and 5th of the season, 4-2. There was enough time for Mads Timm to get his debut as Morton ran out confortable winners in the end.

Alloa 2-4 Morton - Recreation Park Att - 801

Goals - Hart (2), Templeman (2)

Injuries -

MoM - McLaughlan (10) - Morton

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Transfer update

In

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Mads Timm (Loan) - Man Utd

Sam Tillen (3k) - Chelsea

Steven Hislop (3k)- Inverness CT

Paul McHale (8k) - Cowdenbeath

Richie Hart (11k) - Inverness CT

Tam Brighton (Free)

Graeme Holmes (Free)

Andy Dick (Free)

Ryan McCann (12k) - St Johnstone

Scott McLaughlan (Loan) - Livingston

Sean Dillon (Loan) - Kilmarnock

Jukka Santala (Loan) - Rangers

Out

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John Maisano (Free)

Warren Hawke (Free)

Scott Banerman (Free) - Queen's Park

Peter Weatherston (14k) - Shelbourne

Chris Millar (Loan) - Elgin

Future Transfers

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Sandro Iashvilli (30k) - Tblisi - June 5th

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Morton are Mads about Timm!!

Morton faught through a tough test at home to Stirling Albion as they won by 3 goals to 1. Morton took the lead through Paul Walker after the away side had squandered 2 good chances. Steven Hislop then took center stage as he began his assault on the Albions goal but he couldnt take any of his 4 chances and was substituted and on came Mads Timm. Paul Di Giacomo levelled on the 70th minute against the run of play and on the counter but only minutes later Timm became the hero as he scored twice to make it 3-1 and all three points went to the home side.

Morton 3-1 Stirling - Cappielow Att - 2534

Goals - Walker, Timm (2)

Injuries -

MoM - Timm (10) - Morton

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Mon the Ton!!

Morton won 3-1 again today, beating Partick Thistle who continue to spiral downwards. Morton were quickly ahead through Richie Hart as he sped onto a through pass from McLaughlan and slotted past the keeper. 10 mins later Steven Hislop was felled in the box and up stepped Andy McLaren slotted home sending the keeper the wrong way. The damage was done in the 1st half as Mads Timm netted his 3rd Morton goal just 3 mins before the break. Partick cam steadily back into the match as they threw more men on but could only score one consolation goal in the 82nd minute, Steven McConalogue netted his 1st for the Glasgow club.

Partick 1-3 Morton - Firhill Att - 2106

Goals - Hart, McLaren (Pen), Timm

Injuries - Billy Gibson - Partick

MoM - Greacen(9) - Morton

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Morton vs Dumbarton - Cappielow - Preview

Morton will re-call Chris Templeman from the bench for this match leaving out Mads Timm. Jukka Sanatala again retains his center back position after gaining his first senior cap for Finland last weekend.

Odds - Morton 4/7 (Fav), Dumbarton - 4/1, Draw - 5/2

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Templeman scores screamer in 3-1 win

Chris Templeman marked his return to the 1st team with a brace as Morton won 3-1 again! Dumbarton rarely threatend as Tam Brighton netted the opener from the left hand side of the box curling it past the helpless Keeper. Templeman then came in to his own as he netted a low drive just after 15mins of play and then from the kick off Morton won possesion and punted it forward Templeman controlled then thumped a stunning volley into the top corner from 35 yards which lit up the crowd. Steven Hislop must surely have tried the managers patience to the limits now, he continued to miss chances and what looked like a good signing has turned into a disapointment.

Morton 3-1 Dumbarton - Cappielow Att - 2538

Goals - Brighton, Templeman (2)

Injuries -

MoM - Brighton (9) - Morton

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Morton vs St Jonhstone - Cappielow - Preview

Morton manager Andrew McKissock has dropped Tam Brighton, Paul Walker and Steven Hislop ahead of tommorows match and re-calls Ryan McCann, Andy McLaren and Mads Timm, Morton are expected to play on the counter attack for most of the match.

Odds Morton - 2/1 St Johnstone - Evns (Fav) Draw - 3/1

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Morton thrash under strength Saints

It was 1st in Div2 vs 10th in Div1 and it was a thrashing which 10th recieved. Morton ran out comfortable winners, 5-1 at Cappielow, upsetting the odds. There is although two sides to the story, The Saints rested regular starters such as Peter McDonald and Michael Moore(top scorer) and regular starter at center back Andy Todd. Morton took full advantage as Templeman scored putting them one ahead, a race emerged to be the matches top scorer and grab the match ball. Andy McLaren netted the 2nd from close range after a corner wasn't cleared. Templeman netted again 3mins later from a free-kick and McLaren caught up with him again scoring a 30 yard half volley. 2mins after the restart on-loan Hibs striker Stephen Dobbie netted a cool finish low from inside the box but Ryan McCann netted the final goal of the match against his old side to complete the rout.

Morton 5-1 St Johnstone - Cappielow Att - 2516

Goals - Templeman (2), McLaren (2), McCann

Injuries -

MoM - Templeman (10) - Morton

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Morton through in League Cup

Morton continued their impressive recent form by beating Ayr United 4-0 away from home. Templeman gave Morton the lead with a diving header. 10 mins later and some good defensive work was undone as a mix up allowed Richie Hart through to net 1 of his 2. After the restart Mads Timm got in on the action firing a low shot under the keeper and then 10mins from time Hart got his second running onto a Paul McHale through ball and chipping the keeper.

Ayr 0-4 Morton - Somerset Park Att - 1406

Goals - Templeman, Hart(2), Timm

Injuries -

MoM - Timm (9) - Morton

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Awards

Manager of the month

1st Andrew McKissock - Morton

2nd Harry Cairney - Arbroath

3rd Gordon Daizel - Raith

Player of the month

1st Stewart Greacen - Morton

2nd Paul Walker - Morton

3rd Barry Sellars - Forfar

Young Player of the month

1st Tam Brighton - Morton

2nd Scott McLaughlin - Morton

3rd Alan Brazil - Arbroath

Cup Draws

Challenge Cup 3rd round

Morton vs St Mirren

League Cup 2nd Round

Dumbarton vs Morton

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Morton suffer first defeat

Andrew McKissock has tasted his first competetive defeat today as his side was beaten 2-1 away to Berwick Rangers. 4th placed Berwick went ahead against top of the league Ton through Peter Ramage the on-loan Newcastle defender. Once again it was Richie Hart to the rescue making it 1-1 with his 9th goal for the Ton. Morton seemed tired, possibly due to 3 U-21 call ups to key players and they looked shakey at times and not up to the job of holding out and thus the inevitbale struck, Berwick scored through Gary Greenhill making it 2-1.

Berwick 2-1 Morton - Shielfield Park Att - 562

Goals - Hart

Injuries -

MoM - Smith - Berwick

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Mirren no challenge for Ton

St Mirren, Mortons biggest rivals were beaten 3-0 today by the Ton much to the delight of the Tons fans. The Ton went ahead through Andy McLarens 5th goal of the season after 13mins. He cut inside the right hand side of the box and curled one past the keeper low. Both sides squandered chances until the 44th min when Mads Timm scored a close range header and the game was killed off as Richie Hart netted his 10th of the campaign just outside the penalty box to put Morton through to the next round of the challenge cup Jim McDonald made his debut today and recieved man of the match, the 18 year old winger made 2 assists today and wowed the crowed with his performance.

Morton 3-0 St Mirren - Cappielow Att - 2517

Goals - McLaren, Timm, McLaren

Injuries -

MoM - McDonald (10) - Morton

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wooops, jim McAlister not mcdonald

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Hislop breaks duck!!!

It was 1st vs 2nd at Cappielow and it was a mauling for 2nd place Arbroath. They were ahead though for 10mins as John Mcglashan nodded them ahead after 2mins but it was Richie Hart again who levelled with his 1st of 3. Steven Hislop was next to score, breaking his duck for the club and just before half time he netted a second. The scoring continued on 51mins as Hart scored a header from a corner and then scored a tap in from a crossfield drill by Tam Brighton.

Morton 5-1 Arbroath - Cappielow Att - 2529

Goals - Hart (3), Hislop (2)

Injuries -

MoM - Hart (10) - Morton

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If ne one is annoyed that i keep winning or nethin then dont bother reading till i move up a division, Morton are generally too good for that division neway and with some of the SPL quality signings it makes it easier this year.

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Raith nick draw

Morton were held at home by Raith Rovers in a 1-1 draw. Steven Hislops confidence appears to have taken another battering as he missed a few chances but never really got involved in the match. Morton took the lead through Chris Templeman in the 55th min as he scored a near post header from a Paul Walker corner. Morton appeared to be cruising until the 79th minute when Craig O'Reilly netted a flukey goal, what appeared to be a cross swerved and looped over keeper Coyle.

Morton 1-1 Raith - Cappielow Att - 4112

Goals - Templeman

Injuries -

MoM - O'Reilly (8) - Raith

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Morton through to Challenge cup final

Morton have reached the challenge cup Final beating Queen's Park 3-1 where they face the newly relegated 1st division leaders Dundee.Ryan McCann opened the scoring after 2mins and then Sean Dillon scored 16 mins later to make it 2-0 Scott Banerman the ex-morton man scored on the half hour mark making it 2-1. Chances fell mostly to Queen's Park before and just after half time but on the 52nd min against the run of play Andy McLaren netted a thunderbolt to seal their place in the final.

Morton 3-1 Queen's Park - Cappielow Att 6781

Goals - McCann, Dillon, McLaren

Injuries -

MoM - McCann (9) - Morton

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it's going well, keep up the good work.

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Awards

Manager of the Month

1st - Dick Campbell - Partick

2nd - Brian Fairley - Forfar

3rd - Alan Moore - Stirling

Player of the Month

1st - Barry Sellars - Forfar

2nd - Andy Rodgers - Dumbarton

3rd - Mark Canning - Stirling

Young player of the Month

1st - Andy Rodgers - Dumbarton

2nd - Mark Canning - Stirling

3rd - Scott McLaughlin - Morton

Cup Draws

Challenge Cup - Final

Dundee vs Morton

League Cup - 3rd round

Dumbarton/Morton vs Celtic (DAMN)

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Rivals Ayr lose 7th game in a row

Ayr United went down 3-1 at home today against Morton. It was Ayr who took the lead after 14 mins after and impressive opening spell, Scott Robertson nodding home from a corner. The lead lasted a further 15 mins until Steven Hislop earned a freekick which was beautifuly scored by Scott McLaughlin. Steven Hislop then netted after running clean through, slotting past the keeper sending him the wrong way. And it was Hislop again scoring a neat volley after half time to seal the game.

Ayr Utd 1-3 Morton - Somerset Park Att - 1086

Goals - McLaughlin, Hislop (2)

Injuries -

MoM - Hislop (9) - Morton

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Morton through to face Celts

Morton last night defeated Dumbarton to set up a dream tie in the 3rd round for manager Andrew McKissock. Life long Gers fan McKissock hopes Morton can give a good account of themselves and perhaps pull off the impossible. It was Dumbarton who took the lead through Eddie Annand on the half hour mark after good attacking play from dillen on the left side. Chris Templeman popped up at the back post to level for his side in the 45th min. Chances were passed up by both sides as the match grew more tense. Suddenly out of nothing in the 86th min a moment of magic from Chris Templeman sent them through to the next round to meet the Bhoys who lead the SPL.

Dumbarton 1-2 Morton - Strathclyde homes stadium Att - 1985

Goals - Templeman(2)

Injuries -

MoM - Templeman (9) - Morton

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Relegation Fodder Forfar thrashed

Forfar were today thrashed 4-1 by Morton at home. They never really got going today and any chance that came their way was delt well with by Craig Coyle. Morton opened the scoring through Chris Templeman on the 38th min as the Forfar defence finally cracked. After the restart it was Paul Walker scoring a header from Richie Hart as the 13 goals this season AMC turned provider. Then it was Steven Hislops turn to score, netting his 5th of the season with a neat shot from jus outside the box. Scott McLaughlin again returned from U-21 camp capless and appeared determined to prove his value and rounded off a superb performance by netting a screamer from 25 yards. Forfar did pull one back through Ryan Duncan but it was nothing but a consolation.

Forfar 1-4 Morton - Station Park Att - 2068

Goals - Templeman, Walker, Hislop, McLaughlin

Injuries - Hart - Morton

MoM - Coyle(9) - Morton

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League Table

Pld Won Drn Lst Pts

1st Morton 9 7 1 1 22

2nd Raith 9 5 4 0 19

3rd Berwick 9 5 3 1 18

4th Partick 9 3 4 2 13

5th Arbroath 9 3 4 2 13

6th Stirling 9 3 3 3 12

7th Forfar 9 3 2 4 11

8th Dumbarton 9 1 2 6 5

9th Alloa 9 1 2 6 5

10th Ayr 9 0 3 6 3

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Morton keep up winning ways

Morton won 4-2 at cappielow today beating Alloa. Alloa did give the leaders a run for their money. First to score was Paul Walker as he smashed a half volley into the top corner of the net. Ian Nicholson leveled with a low shot past the keeper on 9mins. Steven Hislop found the net from a edge of the box strike on 25mins then Walker netted his second from a re-bound from the spot after he missed on the 74th min. Ross Hamilton netted a neat curler on the 83rd min before the scoring was rounded off by Chris Templeman from a freekick in the 90th min.

Morton 4-2 Alloa - Cappielow Att - 2524

Goals - Walker (2), Hislop, Templeman

Injuries -

MoM - Walker (9)- Morton

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Greacen wanted by Premiership side

Stewart Graecen is being chased by Man City, Graecen has been superb at right back for Morton this season despite missing a month of action he has been by far their most consistent defender and with Man City interested it appears Morton will have a hard time keeping him at Cappielow.

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Morton crash to defeat to Albion

Stirling Albion defeated Morton today, the second time in the league the Greenock side have been defeated.

Stirling 3-1 Morton - Forthbank Stadium - 2573

Goals - McLaughlin

Injuries -

MoM - McLean (9) - Stirling

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First piece of silverware for McKissock

New Morton manager Andrew McKissock has tasted silverware in November, only 4months after taking over. Morton beat Dundee on pens in the Challenge Cup final. Chris Templeman netted the opener in the 54th min as Morton had lengthly spells of possesion. It was in the 84th min when Neil Barret netted the equaliser. Mortons first penalty taker was Paul Walker who netted, Steven Robb missed. Chris Templeman scored, Kelvin Jack missed.Steven Hislop scored what turned out to be the winner as Craig Coyle saved Neil Clarks penalty.

Dundee 1-1 Morton (0-3) pens - Hampden Att - 26843

Goals - Templeman

Injuries -

MoM - Hart(10) - Morton

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Morton in smash and grab victory

Morton needed a last minute Paul Walker pen to beat Dumbarton who were looking certain to earn a point off a tired Morton side.

Dumbarton 1-2 Morton - Strathclyde Homes Stadium - Att - 2063

Goals - Hart, Walker (Pen)

Injuries -

MoM - McCluskey(9) - Morton

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Morton with 2nd last gasp winner

Morton again snatched a win with a late winner this time at home to Berwick 1-0. In what was an eventless match the 92nd min winner by Hart did not give Berwick the justice the deserved.

Morton 1-0 Berwick - Cappielow Att -2147

Goals - Hart

Injuries -

MoM - Hart (8) - Morton

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SHOCK AT CAPPIELOW!!!

Morton have knocked Celtic out of the league cup on penalties. Morton played ultra-defensive styel and rarely got out of their own half has Celtic blooded youngsters - Darren O'Dea(DC), Paul Lawson(MC) and Gary Irvine (RB) but still had a good strenght team on the pitch. Petrov, Hartson, Maloney and Sutton missed a whole host of chances although all were outside the box as the box was often crowded by Morton men. As time went on Morton began to look more steady at the back and Celtics legs started to go and so it went to penalties. Stilian Petrov skied the 1st, Chris Templeman scored the one and only penalty making it 1-0,Alan thompson had his saved, Scott McLaughlin had his saved. Chris Sutton one of the Bhoys most experienced players had his saved as Hislop fired wide. Aliadiere missed his and Andy Dick had his saved. It was down to Joos Valgaren to keep Celtic in the match and he didnt, Coyle pulled of a diving save low to his right to put Morton through to the quarter finals to play Clyde.

Morton 0-0 Celtic(1-0 pens) - Cappielow Att -11537

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Another lack luster performance from Morton

Morton were again dropping points, 2 at home to Forfar. 0-0 was the result as hardly any chances were made through out the match. Morton had one or two last gasp chances which they failed to put away.

Morton 0-0 Forfar - Cappielow Att - 7014

Goals -

Injuries -

MoM - McLaughlin (8) - Morton

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Morton through to semis

Morton defeated Clyde at Cappielow to reach the semis of the League cup. It wasnt until the 112th min when the breakthrough came, substitute Tam Brighton netted a close range rebound to give the Ton a win.

Morton 1-0 Clyde - AET - Cappielow Att - 7314

Goals - Brighton

Injuries -

MoM - Halliwell (9) - Clyde

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Morton scrape win away to Raith

Raith Rovers squandered chance after chance as Morton hit Raith with a sucker punch in the title race as 1st played 2nd. Throughout the whole match Raith dominated and it was only heroics from Craig Coyle and Stewart Greacen which kept them at bay as Raith squandered more chances going more attacking Morton made a few smart changes and in the 86th min the stole all 3 points winning 1-0 with Richie Hart scoring.

Raith 0-1 Morton - Starks Park Att - 1698

Goals - Hart

Injuries -

MoM - Greacen (8) - Morton

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Gap back to six

Morton dropped 3 points away to 8th place Arbroath yesterday as Gavin Swankie thrashed a volley home on half time mark. It was a deserved win for the relegation battlers as they dominated in both halfs and restricted Mortons chances. Only Chris Templeman and Steven Hislop had any decent chances and they failed to take them.

Arbroath 1-0 Morton - Gayfield Att - 2100

Goals -

Injuries -

MoM - Millar (8) - Arbroath

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Morton kid scores debut hat-trick

Jason Walker scored a hat-trick on his debut for Morton against 3rd division Stenhousemuir in the 2nd round of the Scottish Cup. Walker looked to have confidence and a finishing touch which Templeman and Hislop have lacked in recent weeks. Walker put Morton ahead on 31mins with a crashing drive. He added a curling second on 55mins and netted his hat-trick goal with 20mins to go heading the ball from a cross by Tam Brighton.

Morton 3-0 Stenhousemuir - Cappielow Att -2184

Goals - Walker (3)

Injuries -

MoM - Walker (10) - Morton

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Lack of discipline and Hart genious cost Ayr dear

A mix of a lack of discipline from Ayr and a fantastic Richie Hart performance was what gave Morton the win today. Hart opened the scoring in the 13th min with a thunderous strike and then only 2mins later there was a foul in the area letting Scott McLaughlin net the 2nd. Hart then scored a quick fire double, his 19th and 20th goal of the season making it 4-0 and completing his hat-trick. Peter Cherie the goal keeper then fouled McLaughlin in the area right on half time and McLaughlin stepped up and converted the kick. Morton dominated a in a match where they were not threatend at all.

Morton 5-0 Ayr Utd - Cappielow Att - 3045

Goals - Hart (3), McLaughlin (2 pens)

Injuries -

MoM - Hart (10)

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Morton struggle to two goal victory

Morton struggled to a 2-0 victory away to Alloa. Morton had a hat full of chances as they squandered everyone of them, Steven Hislop apparently back to his old self again. As Hislop and Templeman failed to take chances Richie Hart once again took up the mantle and netted the opener, his 21st of the season. Alloa didnt threaten too much but they had two good chances and Coyle was called upon to save the Ton. Youngster Jason Walker scored his 4th of the season to seal the match in the 90th min with a delicate chip over the keeper.

Alloa 0-2 Morton - Recreation Park Att - 1852

Goals - Hart, Walker

Injuries -

MoM - Hart (10) - Morton

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Morton Loan Starlet

Morton have landed Rangers starlet Bob Davidson on a 12 month loan. Morton have been short of strikers since Mads Timm's loan spell ended 2months ago. Sean Dillon has been suprisingly sent back to Kilmarnock by Morton which has brought about rumours they are back in for Timm on loan again but face stiff competition from Gretna.