2010–11 Greenock Morton F.C. season

September 2020 January 2012 Greenock Morton 2010–11 James Grady (31/10/09-9/5/10)Allan Moore (26/5/10-present) Douglas Rae Scottish First Division 7th Scottish Cup Fifth round(eliminated by Inverness Caledonian Thistle) League Cup Second round(eliminated by St Johnstone) Challenge Cup Second round(eliminated by Ross County) Allan Jenkins (8) Brian Graham (11) League: 4,626 (v Dunfermline Athletic) Cup: 3,422 (v St Mirren (RC)) League: 980 (v Stirling Albion) Cup: 1,339 (v Airdrie United) 1,913 _bluehoops 0000FF FFFFFF 0000FF 0000FF 0000FF FF3333 FF3333 FF3333 FF3333 FF3333 _blueleftsideshoulder FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 2009–10 2011–12 Season 2010–11 saw Greenock Morton compete in their fourth consecutive season in the First Division, having defeated Ayr United on the last day of the 2009–10 season.https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_div_1/8652966.stm Morton 2–1 Ayr United BBC Sport 1 May 2010 2 May 2010 David McDaid Story of the season May James Grady and his assistant Allan McManus (signed for Dumbartonhttp://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news.cfm?curpageid=944&newsid=3454 https://archive.today/20120909143337/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news.cfm?curpageid=944&newsid=3454 dead 9 September 2012 Dumbarton bring in experienced duo Scottish Football League 10 June 2010 10 June 2010 ) were sacked on 9 May, after eight months in charge.https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/morton/8670782.stm Manager James Grady parts company with Morton BBC Sport 9 May 2010 9 May 2010 Ryan McGuffie signed a pre-contract agreement with hometown club Queen of the South.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2010/05/15/400375-ryan-off-as-ton-clearout-begins/ Ryan off as Ton clearout begins Greenock Telegraph 15 May 2010 15 May 2010 Erik Paartalu returned home to Australia to sign for Brisbane Roar.http://www.brisbaneroar.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=32791 Erik Paartalu signs for Brisbane brisbaneroar.com.au 24 February 2010 24 February 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110306002058/http://www.brisbaneroar.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=32791 6 March 2011 Morton release 7 other players, although they may still be re-signed by the new manager when he is appointed. Brian Graham accepted a new deal and Colin Stewart was offered new terms. The released players were Jim McAlister (signed for Hamilton Accieshttp://www.acciesfc.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1045:mcalister-signs&catid=44:news&Itemid=140 McAlister signs acciesfc.co.uk 20 May 2010 20 May 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120605041151/http://www.acciesfc.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1045%3Amcalister-signs&catid=44%3Anews&Itemid=140 5 June 2012 ), Steven Masterton (signed for Crawley Townhttps://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/crawley_town/8721366.stm Crawley Town clinch Steve Masterton signing BBC Sport 3 June 2010 4 June 2010), Alan Reid, Dominic Shimmin (signed for Dundeehttps://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/d/dundee/8709300.stm Dundee sign Morton defender Dominic Shimmin BBC Sport 27 May 2010 27 May 2010), Donovan Simmonds (signed for Rushden & Diamondshttps://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/r/rushden_and_diamonds/8897097.stm Rushden & Diamonds agree deal with Donovan Simmonds BBC Sport 9 August 2010 9 August 2010), Kevin Finlayson (signed for Clydehttp://www.clydefc.co.uk/news/2010/07/02/3611/ Finlayson Signs On clydefc.co.uk 2 July 2010 2 July 2010) and Alex Walker (signed for East Stirlingshirehttps://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/morton/8777990.stm Kean for Morton, Walker for Shire BBC Sport 30 June 2010 ).http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2010/05/18/400443-brian-graham-signs-new-ton-deal/ Brian Graham signs new Ton deal Greenock Telegraph 18 May 2010 20 May 2010 Puma were announced as the new kit manufacturers for the 2010–11 season.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2010/05/21/400583-first-look-at-new-morton-strips/ First look at new Morton strips Greenock Telegraph 21 May 2010 21 May 2010 Russell Steele Allan Moore was appointed as manager on 26 May, on a three-year deal.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2010/05/26/400716-moore-confirmed-as-new-ton-boss/ Moore confirmed as new Ton boss Greenock Telegraph 26 May 2010 26 May 2010 Martin Greig June Morton made their first signing of the season on a pre-contract agreement, signing Marc Smyth from Airdrie United;https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/morton/8731370.stm Holmes joins new faces at Morton 9 June 2010 however the move was only fully completed on 29 June.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2010/07/01/401949-im-glad-al-saved-my-ton-move/ I'm glad Al saved my Ton move Greenock Telegraph 1 July 2010 2 July 2010 Chris Tait Colin Stewart also signed a new contract. Kevin Kelbie signed from Northern Irish side Ballymena United.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2010/06/02/400988-new-striker-is-going-for-the-kel/ New striker is going for the Kel Greenock Telegraph 2 June 2010 2 June 2010 Martin Greig David O'Brien joined up with his ex-boss Moore on a free transfer from Stirling Albion.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2010/06/04/401111-obrien-al-can-help-me-be-wing-king/ O'Brien: Al can help me be wing king Greenock Telegraph 4 June 2010 5 June 2010 Martin Greig It was announced on 7 June that Morton would play Blyth Spartans, Gateshead and Bristol Rovers in pre-season friendlies.http://www.gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=382 Pre-season games gmfc.net 7 June 2010 7 June 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100611163351/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D382 11 June 2010 dead Graeme Holmes was signed from Dunfermline Athletic.https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/morton/8731370.stm Holmes joins new faces at Morton BBC Sport 9 June 2010 9 June 2010 Moore appointed Mark McNally as his assistant.http://gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=384 Mark McNally gmfc.net 9 June 2010 9 June 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100612111506/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D384 12 June 2010 Iain Russell rejected the contract extension in order to sign a two-year contract with Livingston.http://www.livingstonfc.co.uk/news/news_20100610_1.php Russell becomes second summer signing livingstonfc.co.uk 10 June 2010 10 June 2010 Moore signed ex-Queen of the South striker Stewart Kean.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2010/06/29/401833-new-boy-kean-to-get-started/ Greenock Telegraph New boy Kean to get started 29 June 2010 29 June 2010 Chris Tait July With just over a week until the competitive games begin, Morton sign defender Grant Evans on loan from Hamilton Accies.http://gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=399 Loan signing gmfc.net 16 July 2010 16 July 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100719224005/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D399 19 July 2010 New contracts were given to youngsters Ryan Kane and Nathan Shepherd.http://www.gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=400 Shepherd and Kane sign on gmfc.net 16 July 2010 16 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100719224011/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D400 19 July 2010 dead David MacGregor was given another years contract with the club. This will coincide with his testimonial year at Morton.http://www.gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=401 David MacGregor – New Deal Agreed gmfc.net 19 July 2010 19 July 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110716224935/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D401 16 July 2011 French trialists Fouad Bachirou and Tarik Bengelloun were signed on one-year deals.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2010/07/20/402558-tidser-hails-ton-signing-of-french-duo/ Tidser hails Ton signing of French duo Greenock Telegraph Martin Greig 20 July 2010 20 July 2010 It turned out however that Bengelloun required to serve a lengthy suspension for a bottle throwing incident in France, so the contract offer was rescinded.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2010/08/05/403248-ton-signing-target-in-ban-mystery/ Ton signing target in ban mystery Greenock Telegraph 5 August 2010 5 August 2010 Chris Tait Bengelloun later returned to France to sign for Racing in Paris.http://www.leparisien.fr/fleury-en-biere-77930/les-autres-matchs-31-01-2011-1290983.php Les Autres Matchs French Le Parisien 31 January 2011 10 February 2011 Stuart McCaffrey was signed on a one-year deal from St Johnstone to take the squad to 22.https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/morton/8872762.stm Morton take Stuart McCaffrey from Saints BBC Sport 30 July 2010 30 July 2010 Ryan McWilliams was released, and signed for Second Division Ayr United.https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_cups/8869515.stm Elgin v Ayr BBC Sport 30 July 2010 31 July 2010 August Morton exited both the Scottish League Cup and Scottish Challenge Cup in the second round, against St Johnstone and Ross County respectively. In their match against Raith Rovers, Morton gave ex-Dundee fullback Eddie Malone a start as a trialist.http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/sfl/2010/08/29/division-one-raith-rovers-1-morton-0-86908-22521380/ Division One: Raith Rovers 1 Morton 0 Daily Record Rob Fairburn 29 August 2010 30 August 2010 Neil MacFarlane was released to allow room for one more player to come in to the squad.http://www.gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=431 Neil MacFarlane Greenock Morton FC 31 August 2010 31 August 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110716225040/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D431 16 July 2011 MacFarlane eventually signed for Annan Athletic in the Third Division. September Celtic loaned local youngster Sean Fitzharris to Morton on 10 September after he scored a brace against them in a 4–0 Celtic victory at Lennoxtown training centre.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2010/09/10/404956-ton-sign-celtic-youth-on-loan/ Ton sign Celtic youth on loan Greenock Telegraph 10 September 2010 10 September 2010 Cameroonian striker Jonathan Toto signed until January, when he is expected to sign for Scottish Premier League side Hearts.http://www.gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=436 Player News Greenock Morton FC 24 September 2010 24 September 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100927184844/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D436 27 September 2010 Ex-Falkirk and Hibs midfielder Patrick Cregg was brought in on trial and made his début against Ross County alongside Toto, Cregg was signed by rivals St Mirren. October Ryan Kane and Nathan Shepherd joined Ayrshire junior side Glenafton Athletic on loan, and made their debuts in a 6–3 victory over Bellshill Athletic. Darren Young joined the club as a trialisthttp://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/sfl/2010/10/21/darren-young-on-red-alert-for-morton-trip-86908-22648339/ Darren Young on red alert for Morton trip Daily Record 21 October 2010 23 October 2010 and made his first appearance from the bench in the draw at Cowdenbeath. Morton were drawn away to near neighbours Dumbarton,https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_cups/9136536.stm Sunnybank face a Cup trip to Ayr BBC Sport 28 October 2010 28 October 2010 the fifth cup meeting between the pair in two seasons. November Darren Young signed on a short-term contract until the end of 2010.http://www.gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=446 Darren Young signs Greenock Morton FC 12 November 2010 12 November 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110716225122/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D446 16 July 2011 December Stewart Greacen who had been at the club since 2003 (and had a previous loan spell at Cappielow) was released.http://www.gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=465 Stewart Greacen Greenock Morton FC 22 December 2010 22 December 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110112042720/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D465 12 January 2011 Jonathan Toto also left the club (signing for Etoile FC in March).http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2010/12/23/408525-boss-time-right-for-stu-to-go/ Boss: Time right for Stu to go Greenock Telegraph Chris Tait 23 December 2010 24 December 2010 After the release of Greacen freed up funds (he signed for Derry City in February 2011http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/2131718/?UserKey= Greacen opts for security at Derry City Press & Journal 11 February 2011 11 February 2011), Darren Young was offered a new contract to the end of the season.http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/young-offered-new-deal-at-morton/ Young offered new deal at Morton Scottish Football League 30 December 2010 30 December 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110106212335/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/young-offered-new-deal-at-morton/ 6 January 2011 dead Young signed the new contract, and the loan of Grant Evans was also extended until the end of the season.http://gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D470 Darren Young and Grant Evans Greenock Morton FC 30 December 2010 30 December 2010 23 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110723135816/http://gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D470 dead January Morton were drawn against Airdrie United in the Scottish Cup after their opponents defeated Beith 3–4 in a replay at Bellsdale Park.https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_cups/9337017.stm Beith 3–4 Airdrie United BBC Sport 4 January 2010 4 January 2010 Sean Fitzharris was loaned again from Celtic for the remainder of the season.http://gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=474 Sean Fitzharris Greenock Morton FC 7 January 2010 7 January 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110723135842/http://gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D474 23 July 2011 Derek Lyle was signed on a free transfer from Hamilton,http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/01/14/409214-morton-sign-up-striker-lyle/ Morton sign up striker Lyle Greenock Telegraph Russell Steele 14 January 2011 14 January 2011 which the manager stated would be the last incoming transfer of the season.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/01/18/409252-allan-no-moore-signings-for-us/ Allan: No Moore signings for us Greenock Telegraph Chris Hanlon 18 January 2011 19 January 2011 In their re-arranged Scottish Cup fourth round tie at Cappielow, Morton battled back from 0–2 down, with ten men, to salvage a draw and earn a replay at the Excelsior Stadium.https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_cups/9364352.stm Morton 2–2 Airdrie Utd BBC Sport 18 January 2011 20 January 2011 The replay in Airdrie finished 5–2 to Morton, allowing them to progress to the fifth round to play Inverness Caledonian Thistle at the Caledonian Stadium. February Morton were eliminated from the Scottish Cup, after being annihilated 5–1 by Inverness, with new boy Lyle scoring a late consolation.https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_cups/9387159.stm Inverness CT 5–1 Morton Andy Campbell BBC Sport 5 February 2011 6 February 2011 March Morton youngster Declan McDaid (aged 15) became the centre of transfer speculation, and a rejected £35,000 bid from Celtic, with Aston Villa and Sunderland also scouting him.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2011/03/24/411566-ton-youngster-at-centre-of-transfer-fight/ Ton youngster at centre of transfer fight Greenock Telegraph 24 March 2011 5 April 2011 Chris Tait April Derek Lyle was arrested by Strathclyde Police, as part of Operation Neptune, on suspicion of possession of controlled substances at his home in Bishopbriggs.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2011/04/09/412201-ton-player-in-drugs-arrest/ Ton player in drugs arrest Greenock Telegraph David Moroney 9 April 2011 9 April 2011 This later was confirmed to be "possession with intent to supply", a much more serious charge for which he and partner Nicola Mullen (29) were released on bail pending full committal.http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/editor-s-picks/morton-ace-charged-with-drug-dealing-1.1095926 Morton ace charged with drug dealing Evening Times 12 April 2011 12 April 2011 Morton were confirmed as safe from automatic relegation on 10 April, when Stirling Albion failed to beat Dundee; condemning themselves to play in the Second Division next season.https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_div_1/9453126.stm Dundee 1–1 Stirling Albion BBC Sport 10 April 2011 10 April 2011 Michael Tidser signed a new three-year contract with the club.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/04/15/412368-tidser-agrees-3year-ton-deal/ Tidser agrees 3-year Ton deal Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 15 April 2011 15 April 2011 May Kevin McKinlay, David MacGregor, Kevin Cuthbert, Darren Young, Graeme Holmes and Stewart Kean were all told they would be released in a mass clear-out.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2011/05/04/412962-six-morton-players-are-released/ Six Morton players are released Greenock Telegraph 4 May 2011 4 May 2011 Chris Tait First choice centre-back pairing Stuart McCaffrey and Marc Smyth signed new one-year deals.http://www.gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=532 McCaffrey and Smyth sign up Greenock Morton FC 5 May 2011 5 May 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110929061313/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D532 29 September 2011 dead Derek Lyle was told he would not receive a new contract in the summer, but a new deal was tabled for Carlo Monti.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/05/06/413068-striker-lyle-set-to-be-released/ Striker Lyle set to be released Greenock Telegraph 6 May 2011 6 May 2011 Chris Tait Colin Stewart signed a new one-year contract.http://www.gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=533 Stewart signs Greenock Morton FC 6 May 2011 6 May 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110929061325/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D533 29 September 2011 dead Morton finished the season in seventh place after a disappointing defeat to already relegated Stirling Albion at the Doubletree Dunblane Stadium.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2011/05/09/413111-ton-end-on-a-low/ Ton end on a low 9 May 2011 9 May 2011 Jonathan Mitchell Greenock Telegraph First team transfers From end of 2009–10 season, to last match of season 2010–11 In PlayerFromLeagueFeeSCO Marc SmythAirdrie UnitedScottish Football League Second DivisionFree (June 2010)SCO Kevin KelbieNIR Ballymena UnitedIFA PremiershipFree (June 2010)SCO David O'BrienStirling AlbionScottish Football League Second DivisionFree (June 2010)SCO Graeme HolmesDunfermline AthleticScottish Football League First DivisionFree (June 2010)SCO Stewart KeanQueen of the SouthScottish Football League First DivisionFree (June 2010)SCO Grant EvansHamilton AcademicalScottish Premier LeagueLoan (July 2010) FRA Fouad BachirouFRA Paris St. Germain CFAChampionnat de France amateurFree (July 2010) SCO Stuart McCaffreySt JohnstoneScottish Premier LeagueFree (July 2010) SCO Eddie MaloneDundeeScottish Football League First DivisionTrial (August 2010) SCO Sean FitzharrisCelticScottish Premier LeagueLoan (September 2010)CMR Jonathan TotoITA A.C. LegnanoLega Pro Seconda DivisioneFree (September 2010)IRL Patrick CreggHibernianScottish Premier LeagueTrial (September 2010) SCO Darren YoungDundeeScottish Football League First DivisionTrial (October 2010) SCO Darren YoungDundeeScottish Football League First DivisionFree (November 2010)SCO Sean FitzharrisCelticScottish Premier LeagueLoan (January 2011)SCO Derek LyleHamilton AcademicalScottish Premier LeagueFree (January 2011) Out PlayerToLeagueFeeSCO Allan McManusDumbartonScottish Football League Second DivisionFired (May 2010)SCO James GradySt Mirren (coach)Scottish Premier LeagueFired (May 2010)SCO Ryan McGuffieQueen of the SouthScottish Football League First DivisionFree (May 2010)AUS Erik PaartaluAUS Brisbane RoarA-LeagueFree (May 2010)ENG Dominic ShimminDundeeScottish Football League First DivisionFree (May 2010)ENG Donovan SimmondsENG Rushden & DiamondsConference NationalFree (May 2010)SCO Alex WalkerEast StirlingshireScottish Football League Third DivisionFree (May 2010)SCO Alan ReidQueen of the SouthScottish Football League First DivisionFree (May 2010)SCO Steven MastertonENG Crawley TownConference NationalFree (May 2010)SCO Kevin FinlaysonClydeScottish Football League Third DivisionFree (May 2010)SCO Jim McAlisterHamilton AcademicalScottish Premier LeagueFree (May 2010)SCO Iain RussellLivingstonScottish Football League Second DivisionFree (June 2010)SCO Ryan McWilliamsAyr UnitedScottish Football League Second DivisionFree (July 2010)SCO Neil MacFarlaneAnnan AthleticScottish Football League Third DivisionFree (August 2010)SCO Eddie MaloneAyr UnitedScottish Football League Second DivisionFree (August 2010)IRL Patrick CreggSt MirrenScottish Premier LeagueFree (September 2010)SCO Nathan ShepherdGlenafton AthleticScottish Junior Football West Division OneLoan (October 2010)SCO Ryan KaneGlenafton AthleticScottish Junior Football West Division OneLoan (October 2010)SCO Stewart GreacenIRL Derry CityLeague of Ireland Premier DivisionFree (December 2010)CMR Jonathan TotoSIN Etoile FCS.LeagueFree (December 2010) Squad (that played for first team) Scotland Kevin Cuthbert GK Scotland Colin Stewart GK Scotland Grant Evans DF on loan from Hamilton Accies Scotland Stewart Greacen DF released mid-season Scotland Stuart McCaffrey DF captain Scotland David MacGregor DF Scotland Eddie Malone DF trialist Scotland Kevin McKinlay DF Scotland Nathan Shepherd DF Scotland Marc Smyth DF France Fouad Bachirou MF Ireland Patrick Cregg MF trialist Scotland Graeme Holmes MF Scotland Allan Jenkins MF Scotland Ryan Kane MF Scotland Carlo Monti MF Scotland David O'Brien MF Scotland Michael Tidser MF Scotland Darren Young MF Scotland Sean Fitzharris FW on loan from Celtic Scotland Brian Graham FW Scotland Stewart Kean FW Scotland Kevin Kelbie FW Scotland Derek Lyle FW Cameroon Jonathan Toto FW released mid-season England Peter Weatherson FW Fixtures and results #DDFFDD Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFDD Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFDDDD Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFFF Upcoming fixture 1px solid #AAAAAA Friendlies DateOpponentsStadiumResult F – A Morton scores first.ScorersAttendance8 July 2010Hamilton AcademicalBattery Park, Greenock1 – 0 http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2010/07/09/402239-ton-take-on-a-nigerian-trialist/ Ton take on a Nigerian trialist Greenock Telegraph Martin Greig 9 July 2010 21 July 2010Stewart Kean Public Park8 July 2010NGA Nigerian Select XIBattery Park, Greenock4 – 2 Michael Tidser Ryan Kane Jamie McCluskey pen Brian Graham Public Park10 July 2010Albion RoversSt. Andrew's High School, Coatbridge2 – 2 http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2010/07/12/402273-moore-we-need-to-tighten-up/ Moore: We need to tighten up Greenock Telegraph Martin Greig 12 July 2010 21 July 2010Allan Jenkins Hardy Pinto-Moreira Public Park13 July 2010ENG Blyth SpartansCroft Park, Blyth0 – 0http://blythspartansafc.co.uk/new_php/?p=4388 Blyth Spartans 0–0 Greenock Morton Blyth Spartans AFC 16 July 2010 16 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20111007164200/http://blythspartansafc.co.uk/new_php/?p=4388 7 October 2011 dead28515 July 2010ENG GatesheadGateshead International Stadium, Gateshead1 – 0 http://www.gateshead-fc.com/2833/gateshead-0-1-greenock-morton Gateshead 0–1 Greenock Morton Gateshead FC 16 July 2010 16 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100718220212/http://www.gateshead-fc.com/2833/gateshead-0-1-greenock-morton 18 July 2010 deadAllan Jenkins 44?17 July 2010ENG Bristol RoversCappielow Park, Greenock1 – 3 http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2094870,00.html A Win At Morton Bristol Rovers FC 17 July 2010 18 July 2010Peter Weatherson 82 pen1,03720 July 2010Moorcroft A.F.C. Renfrewshire Cup 2009/10 semi finalCappielow Park, Greenock13 – 0 http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2010/07/21/402626-ton-goal-blitz-delights-moore/ Ton goal blitz delights Moore Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 21 July 2010 21 July 2010Carlo Monti pen Kevin Kelbie Peter Weatherson pen Graeme Holmes Michael Tidser ?27 July 2010St Mirren Renfrewshire Cup 2009/10 finalCappielow Park, Greenock0 – 0 PENS: 3 – 4 http://www.saintmirren.tv/articles/20100727/morton-0-0-saints-3-4-on-pens_2233570_2103746 Morton 0–0 Saints (3–4 on pens) St Mirren FC 27 July 2010 28 July 2010 Colin Orr https://web.archive.org/web/20120304002428/http://www.saintmirren.tv/articles/20100727/morton-0-0-saints-3-4-on-pens_2233570_2103746 4 March 2012 usurped3,42230 August 2010Greenock JuniorsCappielow Park, Greenock3–2?Closed door6 September 2010DumbartonCappielow Park, Greenock1–4 Tarik Bengelloun Closed door8 September 2010Celtic XILennoxtown training centre, Glasgow0 – 4http://www.celticfc.net/news/stories/news_080910153412.aspx Second-string cruise to win over Morton Celtic FC Mark Henderson 8 September 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100910230851/http://www.celticfc.net/news/stories/news_080910153412.aspx 10 September 2010 Closed door28 September 2010MotherwellFir Park, Motherwell3–1?Closed door5 October 2010Airdrie UnitedJames Y. Keanie Park, Johnstone3–2Brian Graham Michael Tidser Closed door7 October 2010St MirrenJames Y. Keanie Park, Johnstone2–2Stewart Kean Peter Weatherson Public Park3 November 2010RangersMurray Park, Auchenhowie0–6Closed door16 November 2010St MirrenCappielow Park, Greenock3–2Kevin Kelbie David O'Brien Own goal Closed door22 November 2010Hamilton AcademicalCappielow Park, Greenock3–1Kevin Kelbie Allan Jenkins Own goal Closed door29 December 2010RangersMurray Park, Auchenhowie0–1Closed door4 January 2011East StirlingshireRavenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Motherwell2 – 1http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/01/05/408808-stuart-hopes-to-extend-stay/ Stuart hopes to extend stay Greenock Telegraph Chris Tait 5 January 2011 9 January 2011Brian Graham Stewart Kean Closed door9 February 2011Scotland u21Cappielow Park, Greenock3 – 4http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/02/10/410112-ton-lose-to-scots-u21s/ Ton lose to Scots u-21s Greenock Telegraph 10 February 2011 10 February 2011 Chris TaitPeter Weatherson Trialist Fouad Bachirou Closed door3 May 2011Carlton YMCA Renfrewshire Cup 2010/11 semi finalCappielow Park, Greenock4–0Own Goal Stewart Kean Steven McAfee Declan McDaid ? Irn-Bru Scottish Football League First Division DateOpponentsStadiumResult F – AEventsAttendancePointsReferee7 August 2010Stirling AlbionCappielow Park, Greenock0–0Stuart McCaffrey 58 Michael Tidser 89 Carlo Monti 902,3751 Charlie Richmond14 August 2010Dunfermline AthleticEast End Park, Dunfermline0–2Michael Tidser 59 Peter Weatherson 723,1131Alan Muir21 August 2010Partick ThistleCappielow Park, Greenock2–0Stewart Kean 18 Michael Tidser 882,7064John McKendrick28 August 2010Raith RoversStark's Park, Kirkcaldy0–1 2,3444Bobby Madden11 September 2010CowdenbeathCappielow Park, Greenock1–2Stewart Kean 591,8394Brian Colvin18 September 2010FalkirkWestfield, Grangemouth1–2Stewart Kean 79 Kevin McKinlay 863,9884Mike Tumilty25 September 2010Ross CountyCappielow Park, Greenock0–0Patrick Cregg 42 Stewart Kean 69 Michael Tidser 841,6325Thomas Robertson2 October 2010DundeeDens Park, Dundee1–2Sean Fitzharris 20 Peter Weatherson 414,0685Euan Norris16 October 2010Queen of the SouthCappielow Park, Greenock2–0Peter Weatherson 50 pen. 73 Brian Graham 781,7778Calum Murray23 October 2010CowdenbeathCentral Park, Cowdenbeath2–2Brian Graham 10 Allan Jenkins 45 865829Stephen Finnie30 October 2010Raith RoversCappielow Park, Greenock0–11,8589Steve Conroy6 November 2010Dunfermline AthleticCappielow Park, Greenock2–1Brian Graham 24 Carlo Monti 36 pen. Michael Tidser 73 Darren Young 751,81312Mat Northcroft13 November 2010Partick ThistleFirhill Stadium, Glasgow0–02,43613Brian Winter11 December 2010DundeeCappielow Park, Greenock0–1Stuart McCaffrey 81 David MacGregor 861,56813Eddie Smith14 December 2010Ross CountyVictoria Park, Dingwall2–2Brian Graham 26 Allan Jenkins 31 Michael Tidser 811,75914Iain Brines 15 January 2011CowdenbeathCappielow Park, Greenock3–0David O'Brien 33 Stuart McCaffrey 34 Allan Jenkins 54 Grant Evans 55 Brian Graham 571,37517Mike Tumilty22 January 2011Raith RoversStark's Park, Kirkcaldy2–2Derek Lyle 53, 64 Peter Weatherson 892,22018Craig Thomson29 January 2011Ross CountyCappielow Park, Greenock2–1Derek Lyle 59, 84 Allan Jenkins 821,67521Charlie Richmond12 February 2011FalkirkFalkirk Stadium, Grangemouth0–1Marc Smyth 16 Allan Jenkins 40 Carlo Monti 0 73 Michael Tidser 74 1 77 Darren Young 743,63621David Somers15 February 2011Stirling AlbionDoubletree Dunblane Stadium, Stirling1–0Grant Evans 10 Brian Graham 8462624John McKendrick19 February 2011Queen of the SouthCappielow Park, Greenock0–4David MacGregor 69 1,75424Frank McDermott22 February 2011Partick ThistleCappielow Park, Greenock1–0Derek Lyle 15 pen. Fouad Bachirou 23 Kevin McKinlay 90 1,26727Steven Nicholls26 February 2011DundeeDens Park, Dundee1–1Grant Evans 37 David MacGregor 46 Stuart McCaffrey 59 Allan Jenkins 72, 764,76928Collum1 March 2011FalkirkCappielow Park, Greenock0–01,34329Brian Winter5 March 2011Dunfermline AthleticEast End Park, Dunfermline3–1Derek Lyle 1 David O'Brien 48 Marc Smyth 84 Kevin McKinlay 86 Peter Weatherson 882,86732Calum Murray16 March 2011Queen of the SouthPalmerston Park, Dumfries0–2Peter Weatherson 72 Sean Fitzharris 0 8395632Steven McLean19 March 2011Raith RoversCappielow Park, Greenock0–0Brian Graham 561,80933Crawford Allan22 March 2011CowdenbeathCentral Park, Cowdenbeath2–0Carlo Monti 2 pen. Allan Jenkins 60 Grant Evans 8335936Iain Brines 26 March 2011Ross CountyVictoria Park, Dingwall0–2Brian Graham 39 Stuart McCaffrey 55 Grant Evans 862,37936Stevie O'Reilly2 April 2011FalkirkCappielow Park, Greenock2–2David O'Brien 9 Brian Graham 781,96537Bobby Madden5 April 2011Stirling AlbionCappielow Park, Greenock2–0Ross Forsyth 9 o.g. David O'Brien 36 Derek Lyle 47 Graeme Holmes 5998040Eddie Smith13 April 2011Queen of the SouthPalmerston Park, Dumfries4–1Peter Weatherson 3 Allan Jenkins 29 90 Graeme Holmes 50 Brian Graham 6296643Anthony Law16 April 2011DundeeCappielow Park, Greenock1–3David O'Brien 36, 662,069 43 Kevin Clancy23 April 2011Partick ThistleFirhill Stadium, Glasgow0–22,06043David Somers30 April 2011Dunfermline AthleticCappielow Park, Greenock0–24,62643Brian Winter7 May 2011Stirling AlbionDoubletree Dunblane Stadium, Stirling2–3Carlo Monti 28 pen. Allan Jenkins 36 Stuart McCaffrey 9070143Stephen Finnie Active Nation Scottish Cup DateRoundOpponentsStadiumResult F – AEventsAttendanceReferee 20 November 2010Round 3DumbartonStrathclyde Homes Stadium, Dumbarton2–1Brian Graham 42 49 David MacGregor 72 1 79 Marc Smyth 77905Craig Charleston18 January 2011Round 4Airdrie UnitedCappielow Park, Greenock2–2Marc Smyth 45 1 54 Brian Graham 52 Stewart Kean 64 Michael Tidser 85 Stuart McCaffrey 861,339Steven McLean25 January 2011Round 4 ReplayAirdrie UnitedNew Broomfield, Airdrie5–2David O'Brien 14 Grant Evans 19 Allan Jenkins 61 71 Brian Graham 68, 80 Kevin McKinlay 76 Carlo Monti 84 pen., 90 1,033 Steven McLean5 February 2011Round 5Inverness Caledonian ThistleTulloch Caledonian Stadium, Inverness1–5Kevin McKinlay 40 Derek Lyle 831,893Craig Charleston League Cup DateRoundOpponentsStadiumResult F – AEventsAttendanceReferee31 July 2010Round 1StranraerStair Park, Stranraer7 – 1 Stewart Kean 27 39 50 54 Graeme Holmes 31 Peter Weatherson 71 76 Kevin Kelbie 83470Steven Nicholls24 August 2010Round 2St JohnstoneMcDiarmid Park, Perth0–21,530Crawford Allan Challenge Cup DateRoundOpponentsStadiumResult F – AEventsAttendanceReferee 25 July 2010Round 1DumbartonStrathclyde Homes Stadium, Dumbarton0 – 0 PENS: 4 – 3Michael Tidser 301,301Stephen Finnie10 August 2010Round 2Ross CountyVictoria Park, Dingwall1–3Kevin Kelbie 16865Collum League table GMO Player statistics 7 May 2011 All competitions Position Player Played Subs MF FRA Fouad Bachirou 17 9 0 0 1MF IRL Patrick Cregg (trialist) 1 0 0 0 1GK SCO Kevin Cuthbert 11 0 0 0 0DF SCO Grant Evans (on loan from Hamilton Accies) 34 0 0 0 6FW SCO Sean Fitzharris (on loan from Celtic) 9 6 0 1 1FW SCO Brian Graham 20 12 11 0 4DF SCO Stewart Greacen 3 1 0 0 0 MF SCO Graeme Holmes 20 11 1 0 2MF SCO Allan Jenkins 38 4 10 0 4MF SCO Ryan Kane 1 2 0 0 0FW SCO Stewart Kean 26 10 7 0 2FW SCO Kevin Kelbie 3 10 2 0 0FW SCO Derek Lyle 17 4 5 0 3DF SCO David MacGregor 18 1 0 1 4DF SCO Eddie Malone (trialist) 1 0 0 0 0DF SCO Stuart McCaffrey 41 1 1 0 6DF SCO Kevin McKinlay 30 2 0 0 5MF SCO Carlo Monti 20 13 4 1 2MF SCO David O'Brien 26 9 6 0 1DF SCO Nathan Shepherd 1 1 0 0 0DF NIR Marc Smyth 38 1 0 1 4GK SCO Colin Stewart 33 1 0 0 0MF SCO Michael Tidser 41 1 1 1 8FW CMR Jonathan Toto 3 1 0 0 0FW ENG Peter Weatherson 21 18 8 0 2MF SCO Darren Young 10 4 0 0 2 References Greenock Morton Category:Greenock Morton F.C. seasons