It's been an...erm...'interesting' season on Sinclair Street this year. Dean, Callum and Craig give their verdict on everything that has happened at Cappielow this year, discuss which players should stay and go, and Gus MacPherson's future.
(Photo- Gary Bradley)
Storm Clouds are Gathering...
A Review of Morton's 2020-21 Season, Part One.
By Russell Gordon
Well, that's it finished, then. Another season of struggle and a seventh consecutive season in the Championship awaits for Morton. When we look back in years to come, we'll see a ninth placed finish and a comfortable play off campaign that secured our Championship status with the minimum of fuss. But boy, that doesn't even scratch the surface of one of the mo
We've done it! Dean, Evan and Louise discuss both legs of the playoff final, the feeling of being back inside Cappielow and the future of Gus MacPherson.
Airdrieonians vs Morton – Match Preview
by Dean McKinnon.
It’s the last chance saloon for Morton. The Cappielow side must best Airdrieonians over a minimum of 180 minutes as both sides battle it out to secure the last available Championship berth next season. The League One side will host their Championship counterparts on Tuesday night at The Excelsior Stadium, with Cappielow playing host to the second leg on Friday night in front of the BBC Scotland cameras. These matches will also b
Dean, Ewan and Stephen analyse both legs of our Championship playoff semi final against Montrose, discuss whether McGuffie's winner was a shot or a cross and preview the final against Airdrie.
Montrose vs Morton – Match Preview
by Dean McKinnon
After Friday’s disappointing stalemate against Arbroath, it was confirmed that Morton would be the Championship’s representatives in the relegation playoffs. The 0-0 draw encapsulated The Ton’s season thus far, with a lack of attacking prowess handicapping the Greenock side as they failed to register a single shot on target in the ninety minutes. MacPherson will be forced into changing his defensive setup as club captain Sean McGinty
Dean, Chris and Craig analyse the ramifications of Morton finishing in the relegation play-off spot. The panel discuss selection and tactics, recruitment, the club culture and decision making at board level.
Scott Bannerman. Brian Wake. Carlo Monti. Greg Kiltie. Charlie Telfer. Among the nerves and pessimism surrounding this evening’s relegation shootout, there is an opportunity for someone to place their name among those who have stepped up when the club has needed them most. Morton and Ayr both have 28 points to their name, with Arbroath boasting one more point, sitting on 29. With David Hopkin’s side taking on an Inverness side with nothing to play for, Morton’s task sounds simple on paper. It’s
(Photo-D Sargent, Ayr United FC)
A Blast From The Past...
by Russell Gordon
With apathy and pessimism in plentiful supply ahead of Friday's winner-takes-all relegation showdown at Gayfield, someone has to look for some crumb of comfort heading into the game. So, whilst it may well be a case of clutching at straws, it should be noted that the weight of recent history is very much in Morton's favour. There's no point in pretending that we're not in a familiar position here, with the
Morton vs Alloa – Match Preview
by Dean McKinnon
6th QOTS – 31 points (GD -11)
7th Arbroath – 29 points (GD -5)
8th Ayr – 27 points (GD -6)
9th Morton – 27 points (GD -11)
Morton vs Alloa. Ayr vs QOTS. Dunfermline vs Arbroath.
I’ve attempted to compose the opening paragraph of this week’s match preview a few times, however a quick glance towards the Championship table gives far more context than my meek scribing could ever provide. With two fixtures left in the
Hearts vs Morton – Match Preview
by Russell Gordon/Dean McKinnon.
Morton run out in front of the TV cameras tomorrow to host newly crowned Champions Hearts with far more on their minds than applauding the achievement of their visitors. With the business end of the season well and truly here, and realistically a three-way race to avoid ninth place and a play-off berth to avoid the drop between ourselves, Arbroath and David Hopkin's Ayr United, a point, or even a win would provide a mass
Dean and Stephen reflect on Friday night's penalties defeat, discuss other Championship results over the weekend and preview Morton's midweek clash with Hearts.
Motherwell vs Morton – Match Preview
by Dean McKinnon
Morton are tasked with overcoming Premiership opposition this evening in the Scottish Cup as The Ton aim to reach the Quarter Finals of our nation’s showpiece trophy for the first time since 2017/18. With the winner of the Stranraer vs Hibs clash awaiting the winner of this evening’s clash, and a crunch match against Hearts midweek, Gus MacPherson’s squad management will be key to Morton’s chances in the next two fixtures. Having be
Dean and Chris analyse Saturday's draw at Dens Park, debate Aidan Nesbitt's contributions this season and preview our upcoming Scottish Cup match against Motherwell.
Dundee vs Morton - Match Preview
by Dean McKinnon.
Morton travel to Dens Park tomorrow with a clear mantra - win two of the remaining four games. With the Championship relegation battle on a knife edge, and a change of ownership on the horizon, the stakes have never been higher for the Cappielow side. The Ton will look to recover from the Nikolai Todorov inspired mauling on Tuesday night in the hands of Inverness and attempt to lay a glove on a Dundee side that appear to be peaking at
Dean, Louise and Stephen discuss last night's heavy 4-1 defeat to Inverness, preview Saturday's trip to Dens Park and predict Morton's final league position.
Morton vs Inverness - Match Preview
by Dean McKinnon
It’s back to league business for The Ton tomorrow night in the first of five crunch matches as Gus MacPherson looks to retain Championship football at the Tale of the Bank for another season. Morton will look to improve upon a somewhat clunky and pedestrian performance against part time East Fife on Saturday, with The Ton being far from their best despite Robbie Muirhead’s curling effort securing a Fourth Round tie against Motherwell
Episode 34 is now live! Dean, Craig and Evan analyse Saturday's extra time win over East Fife and preview Tuesday night's crunch match against Inverness. Dean also interviews Morton's new Supporters Liaison Officer, Steven King.
East Fife vs Morton – Match Preview
by Dean McKinnon.
The Ton travel to Methil on Saturday seeking progression to the Fourth Round of this season’s delayed Scottish Cup. While cup progression will be in the forefront of Gus MacPherson’s mind, it’s safe to say that the nation’s showpiece competition is something of a sideshow to a Morton side embroiled in a relegation battle. With Inverness traveling to Cappielow on Tuesday night, the gaffer may consider an element of squad rotation to
Episode 33 is now live! Dean, Cammy and Louise discuss Saturday's 1-0 defeat in the hands of Raith Rovers, try to predict where Morton will pick up points in the last five Championship matches, and preview this Saturday's trip to Bayview in the Scottish Cup.
