Dean, Chris, Craig and Stephen review the second half of the season, from the trip to Parkhead in the Scottish Cup through to Cove on the last day of the season.
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Dropped Points and Dodgy Penalties
A Review of Morton’s 2022-23 Season, Part Two
By Russell Gordon
With the carrot of a Scottish Cup tie at Celtic Park on the horizon, which would hopefully provide a welcome boost to the coffers, as well as providing the players with an opportunity to perform to a nationwide TV audience, it was back to league business for Morton and a trip up the east coast to face an Arbroath side that were struggling at the wrong end o
Dean, Alan, Chris and Craig review the first half of Morton's season, from the League Cup campaign through to January. The panel discuss early season pessimism, Dougie Imrie's recruitment and the importance of cup competitions next season.
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Substitutes, Sponsors and Sending Offs…
A Review of Morton’s 2022-23 Season, Part One
By Russell Gordon
So, another season has come and gone, with Morton now looking forward to their eighth successive season in the Championship- the longest of all the division’s members and a club record since league reconstruction in the 1970s.
However, this time around was a much more positive experience for most connected to Morton than most of the previous ones
Back From The Brink- Morton’s Third Division Title Win
By Russell Gordon
In what’s fast approaching our 150th anniversary, Morton have won ten titles across various divisions- more than any other club outside Glasgow’s big two, Hibernian and newly crowned League Two Champions Stirling Albion, both of the latter now sitting alongside us on that figure.
Only once have we won the fourth tier title, but having personally witnessed four of those ten successes, it would be
Cove Rangers vs Morton – Match Preview
by Dean McKinnon
As the curtain falls on a terrific Championship season on the Tail o’ the Bank, Dougie Imrie’s men head north hoping to secure a playoff place. Imrie’s first order of business will be to beat a Cove side who are as desperate to avoid play-offs as their visitors are to be included in them. In a situation much akin to Morton, Cove will be hoping that a win combined with a favourable result from elsewhere will guarantee survival in t
Away Day Guide – Cove Rangers (19th November)
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Tickets
Adult – Stand £15. Ground £13. Concession (OAPs and 12-17s) – Stand £10. Ground £8. U12s – Free. Tickets can be purchased online or at the stadium on matchday. Click the link to purchase tickets.
Disabled Fan Information
Balmoral Stadium has two spaces for wheelchair users and helpers, with usual admission fees applying. Bookings for disabled fans, including disabled parking in the stadiu
Dean and Stephen discuss yesterday's outstanding win, take stock over the difference this season has made to the club and preview next week's trip to Cove. Dean also chats with Brian McLaughlin, Morton in the Community's CEO.
Morton v Queen’s Park – Match Preview
by Russell Gordon
Whilst it feels like we’ve been saying for weeks now that Morton were using their last chance to remain in the race for the play-offs, remarkably, as we head into the penultimate weekend of the season, we’ve still got a fighting chance.
Last Saturday’s narrow win over Raith Rovers coincided with fellow contenders Inverness, Partick and Ayr United all dropping points in a weekend in which only Morton and bottom feeders Cove Rang
Craig, Alan, Chris and Ewan discuss Morton's win over Raith and look forward to the rest of the season. Dean interviews Stuart and Stephen from Morton In The Community's Team Talk initiative.
Morton v Raith Rovers – Match Preview
by Russell Gordon
With Inverness snatching a late win at Hamilton in midweek ahead of the visit of title favourites Dundee, and Ayr hosting Queen’s Park in the TV game on Friday night, the mathematicians will be needed to come to the fore as Raith Rovers visit Cappielow Park supported by Dalrada Technology with Morton hanging onto their hopes of making the Premiership play-offs by a thread.
With Dundee’s Kwame Thomas popping up right on cue to
Dean and Chris discuss the midweek win over Hamilton and yesterday's draw with Dundee. Dean is also joined by Chris from the Morton in the Community Men's Walking Football squad.
Dundee vs Morton – Match Preview
by Dean McKinnon
Morton travel to Dundee tomorrow in another massive fixture in the hunt for a playoff slot. An impressive second-half performance against Hamilton in midweek saw Dougie Imrie’s men grab a much needed three points. As Partick and Ayr clash, and with Inverness travelling to relegation-battling Cove, a positive result for The Ton would be a vital step towards fourth place.
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Squad Update
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Away Day Guide – Dundee
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Tickets
Prices are as follows: Adults - £24, Concessions (OAPs and Students) - £16, U18s - £10. Tickets can be bought upon arrival at Dens Park.
Disabled Supporters Information
Disabled fans will be housed at the front of the South Enclosure. To arrange this please contact the club via the ticket office on 01382 767039 or email greg@dundeefc.co.uk. Blue badge holders can arrange to park on the east side of North Isla
Morton v Hamilton Academical – Match Preview
by Russell Gordon
It feels like we’ve been saying it for weeks now, but the visit of relegation threatened Hamilton Accies to Cappielow Park supported by Dalrada Technology really does have the feel of an evening in which Morton will be drinking in the last chance saloon if they wish to keep their hopes of sneaking into the play-offs alive.
After too many damaging results in the last six weeks or so, even a win is only likely to make a
Dean, Alan and Stephen discuss the news that Lewis Strapp will be leaving the club, Saturday's draw, the Hamilton game and gauge this season's success.
Ayr United vs Morton – Match Preview
by Dean McKinnon
Morton travel to Ayrshire tomorrow attempting to gain ground on Partick Thistle and Ayr United in the race for the Premiership playoffs. Dougie Imrie’s men currently trail the hosts by six points, with a game in hand due to be played against Hamilton in midweek. Following last week’s last gasp defeat to Inverness, The Ton will look to recapture the positive momentum of earlier in the campaign as the Championship enters the home stra
Away Day Guide - Ayr United
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Tickets
Tickets for Saturday’s game MUST be purchased using Ayr’s online ticketing system. Click here to purchase tickets. Prices are as follows - Adults: £20, Concessions: £13 (Over 65s and Students), Juveniles: £13 (13 - 17-year-olds), Child: £6 (12 and under).
Disabled Supporters Information
Disabled fans will be housed in the disabled area directly under the Family Stand. Fans will enter through
Craig & Alan discuss Morton's defeat to Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Dean interviews Lewis McEwan from Morton in the Community as they celebrate their 10th anniversary.
Morton v Inverness Caledonian Thistle – Match Preview
by Russell Gordon
There’s no way of hiding from it now- we’re in the business end of the season, with only seven games left for Morton to force themselves into the play-offs and hopefully achieve the ultimate goal of a place in next season’s Premiership.
Their visitors on Saturday however, are on a high- Inverness Caledonian Thistle will be coming to Cappielow Park supported by Dalrada Technology off the back of an impressive w
Match Preview – Arbroath vs Morton (17th March)
by Dean McKinnon
The Ton will eye a return to the Championship’s top quartet tomorrow evening as they face off against an Arbroath side desperate to avoid the drop into League One. Last week’s ill-tempered stalemate with Partick saw Dougie Imrie’s men tumble into fifth place, however The Ton’s record against the Championship’s basement boys suggests that any victory at Gayfield will be hard fought to say the least.
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Away Day Guide - Arbroath (17th March)
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Tickets –
Click here to buy matchday tickets. Prices are as follows – Adults - £20, Concession (U18s, Students, Over 65s and Disabled Fans) - £13, Parent and U12 child - £23, Parent and 2xU12 children - £25.
Disabled Supporters Information –
The following is an exert from the Arbroath website – “Gayfield Park, home of Arbroath FC has two enclosed disabled seating areas on either side of the main sta
