(Photo- Gary Bradley)
Chris Millar- A Tribute
by Russell Gordon
With another new season approaching, and the League Cup group stages taking on the role of the season's curtain raiser in recent years, Morton will welcome some unfamiliar guests next week in Lowland League "runners-up" East Kilbride. However, as we're well aware, their newly signed club captain certainly doesn't fit into such a category amongst the Cappielow faithful. This conveniently gives me a tenuous link to w
Dean, Alan and Craig continue our mini series discussing the legacy the Rae family are leaving behind. In Part Three, we discuss winning League One and the subsequent Championship seasons under Jim Duffy.
Dean, Alan and Craig continue our mini series discussing the legacy the Rae family are leaving behind. In Part Two, we discuss life in the First Division from 2007/08 through to being relegated in 2013/14.
Part one of four. In this mini series, we analyse the legacy left behind by the Rae family. Dean, Stephen and guest panelist Alan Coyle reflect on Douglas Rae buying the club in 2001, the 2003 Third Division win, the collapse and 'betting scandal' of 2003/04 and the subsequent seasons through to winning the Second Division title in 2006/07.
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Never In Doubt.
A Review of Morton's 2020-21 season, Part Three.
By Russell Gordon.
Montrose away it was then, after it had looked like Morton were going to be forced into renewing hostilities with old pals, Falkirk. On paper an easier tie, but given Falkirk's spectacular (not to mention hilarious) collapse, that possibly wasn't the case. Morton made their second trip in just over a week up to Angus and could have been forgiven for having a bit of
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Departures, Defeats, Draws and Dismissals.
A Review of Morton's 2020-21 Season, Part Two.
By Russell Gordon
As 2020 came to an end and 2021 began, Morton could actually look forward to the new year with a degree of optimism, in spite of all the uncertainty in the background. Sitting in a comfortable position in the table, and with a fixture list that looked quite favourable, even the most pessimistic of observers would've looked upon the month of
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.
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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.
