2011–12 Greenock Morton F.C. season

May 2025 December 2013 Greenock Morton 2011–12 Allan Moore Douglas Rae Scottish First Division 8th Scottish Cup Fifth round(eliminated by Motherwell) League Cup Second round(eliminated by St Mirren) Challenge Cup Quarter-final(eliminated by Hamilton Academical) Peter MacDonald (10) Peter MacDonald (15) League: 2,621 (v Falkirk) Cup: 4,959 (v St Mirren) League: 1,306 (v Ross County) Cup: 1,406 (v Deveronvale) 1,814 _bluehoops 0000FF FFFFFF 0000FF 0000FF 0000FF FF3333 FF3333 FF3333 FF3333 FF3333 _blueleftsideshoulder FFFF00 FFFF00 FFFF00 FFFF00 FFFF00 2010–11 2012–13 Season 2011–12 sees Greenock Morton compete in their fifth consecutive season in the First Division, having finished 7th in the 2010–11 season. Story of the season May Top league goal scorer Allan Jenkins rejected a new deal at the club, and will join a new club on 15 May.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/05/10/413120-jenkins-set-to-leave-ton/ Jenkins set to leave Ton 10 May 2011 10 May 2011 Chris Tait Greenock Telegraph It turned out that he was offered more money to go to Northern Ireland and sign for part-timers Ballymena United.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/05/23/413552-jenkins-ive-signed-for-ni-side/ Jenkins: I've signed for NI side Chris Tait Greenock Telegraph 23 May 2011 23 May 2011 Brian Graham, Ryan Kane and Nathan Shepherd were all released.http://www.gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=537 Update on the current squad Greenock Morton F.C. 10 May 2011 10 May 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110519094606/http://gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D537 19 May 2011 dead Grant Evans signed a one-year permanent deal after his loan deal expired.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/05/12/413231-grant-delighted-to-sign-ton-contract/ Grant delighted to sign Ton contract Greenock Telegraph 12 May 2011 12 May 2011 Chris Tait Ross Forsyth became Morton's second signing of the season, coming in on a free transfer from Stirling Albion,http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/05/16/413317-forsyth-signs-on/ Forsyth signs on Greenock Telegraph 16 May 2011 16 May 2011 Jonathan Mitchell on a part-time basis.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/05/17/413351-ross-ton-move-is-good-investment/ Ross: Ton move is good investment Greenock Telegraph 17 May 2011 17 May 2011 Chris Tait Allan Moore confirmed pre-contract agreements with another two ex-Stirling players in Paul di Giacomo and Andy Graham,http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/05/18/413379-ton-agree-deals-in-double-swoop/ Ton agree deals in double swoop Greenock Telegraph 18 May 2011 20 May 2011 Chris Tait they completed the deals in June 2011. Carlo Monti turned down a new contract offer with the club.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/05/25/413616-midfielder-monti-is-off/ Midfielder Monti is off Greenock Telegraph 25 May 2011 31 May 2011 Jonathan Mitchell A slight variation on the strip sponsor was announced for the new season, with Golden Casket maintaining their place as sponsors, but replacing the Millions brand with Ferguson's Chocolate.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/05/26/413703-new-ton-strip-unveiled/ New Ton strip unveiled Greenock Telegraph 26 May 2011 31 May 2011 Russell Steele Kevin Kelbie was allowed to leave six months early to join Jenkins in Northern Ireland, signing for Glenavon.http://glenavonfc.com/blog/?p=10716 Kevin Kelbie Signs Two Year Deal With Glenavon Glenavon F.C. 29 May 2011 30 May 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110725134118/http://glenavonfc.com/blog/?p=10716 25 July 2011 dead June Morton sign St Johnstone striker Andy Jackson on a free transfer, with Queen of the South midfielder Stephen McKenna expected to sign shortly.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/06/03/413963-jackson-agrees-deal-with-morton/ Jackson agrees deal with Morton Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 3 June 2011 3 June 2011 McKenna however rejected a move to Cappielow, preferring to stay at the Doonhamers.http://www.qosfc.com/new_newsview.aspx?newsid=707 News in brief Queen of the South F.C. 18 June 2011 1 July 2011 Bill Goldie Fouad Bachirou signed a new one-year deal, and loanee from last season Sean Fitzharris returned to the club after being released by Celtic.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2011/06/04/413979-sean-and-fred-sign-up-for-ton/ Sean and Fred sign up for Ton Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 4 June 2011 4 June 2011 Morton hired renowned sports scientist Graeme Jones, to improve the squad's fitness over the pre-season program.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/06/16/414348-ton-sign-top-sports-scientist/ Ton sign top sports scientist Greenock Telegraph Chris Tait 16 June 2011 19 June 2011 A few unattached players took part in the first day of pre-season training, including Archie Campbell, Peter MacDonald and Darren McGeouch (who previously played for the club). Gavin Skelton was also spoken to regarding a possible move to Cappielow,http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2011/06/21/414456-peaso-joins-morton-for-preseason/ Peaso joins Morton for pre-season Jonathan Mitchell Greenock Telegraph 21 June 2011 21 June 2011 and came into the training ground for a trial.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/06/23/414564-well-gav-a-look-at-you/ We'll Gav a look at you Greenock Telegraph 23 June 2011 Jonathan Mitchell 23 June 2011 Skelton signed for English non-league side Barrow after being offered a bumper contract; a major coup for the Bluebirds. http://www.barrowafc.com//news/?article=857 Major signing announced Barrow A.F.C. 24 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110930061551/http://www.barrowafc.com//news/?article=857 30 September 2011 dead Trialists McGeouch and MacDonald scored in closed doors games against Airdrie United and Hibernian respectively.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/07/01/414880-peaso-nets-two-in-bounce-back/ Peaso nets two in bounce back Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 1 July 2011 1 July 2011 July Morton sign two youngsters, Creag Little and Conor Ramsay, from rivals St Mirren on free transfers.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/07/04/414909-ton-sign-2nd-saints-youngster/ ton sign 2nd Saints youngster Jonathan Mitchell Greenock Telegraph 4 July 2011 4 July 2011 Three more trialists signed up on one-year deals, Darren McGeouch, Peter MacDonald and Archie Campbell.http://www.gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=555 Three sign up Greenock Morton F.C. 5 July 2011 6 July 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110706015740/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D555 6 July 2011 Morton lost 3–2 at home to Motherwell, with the afore-mentioned players all taking part, as well as trialists Josh Knight (Port Talbot Town) and Florian Verplanck (Beauvais).http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/07/06/414953-team-denied-draw-by-late-strike/ Team denied draw by late strike Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 6 July 2011 6 July 2011 Morton lost in the Renfrewshire Cup final for the sixth season in succession. This time, a 4–2 defeat with Peter Weatherson scoring two late consolations.http://www.saintmirren.net/pages/?p=4865 Report: St Mirren 4–2 Morton St Mirren F.C. Alan Gallacher 16 July 2011 17 July 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110928224820/http://www.saintmirren.net/pages/?p=4865 28 September 2011 Morton recovered from this derby defeat by hammering Stranraer 8–0 in the Challenge Cup first round,https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14244606 Stranraer 0–8 Morton BBC Sport 23 July 2011 23 July 2011 and defeating Alloa Athletic in the League Cup. August Morton were drawn against rivals St Mirren in the League Cup, the first competitive meeting between the pair since in the Challenge Cup in 2005. Saints won the match 3–4, coming back from a 2–1 deficit at the break. Ayr United agreed a deal to play their Challenge Cup tie against Raith Rovers at Cappielow.http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-sport/ayrshire-scottish-athletics/2011/08/05/ayr-united-set-to-switch-ramsdens-cup-tie-to-cappielow-102545-29169554/ Ayr United Set To Switch Ramsdens Cup Tie To Cappielow Ayrshire Post Mike Wilson 5 August 2011 3 August 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120323191511/http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-sport/ayrshire-scottish-athletics/2011/08/05/ayr-united-set-to-switch-ramsdens-cup-tie-to-cappielow-102545-29169554/ 23 March 2012 Morton signed Reece McGillion from Hamilton Accies (for the U19 side). The youngster had previously featured Sky1 TV show Football's Next Star where he finished 7th. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/08/18/416273--telly-star-reece-in-ton-deal/ Telly star Reece in Ton deal Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 18 August 2011 19 August 2011 Kevin McCann signed on a short-term deal from Hibs.http://www.gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=581 McCann signs Greenock Morton F.C. 22 August 2011 22 August 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110929061616/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D581 29 September 2011 September Allan Moore received the Manager of the Month award for August, for taking the side to second place, tied on points with league favourites Hamilton Accies.http://gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=590 Moore named as Manager of the Month Greenock Morton F.C. 6 September 2011 10 September 2011 Morton defeated Ayr United to go top of the First Division.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14860012 Morton 4–1 Ayr United BBC Sport 10 September 2011 11 September 2011 Matthew McGinley was signed as a back-up to Colin Stewart, from junior side Rutherglen Glencairn.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2011/09/23/417689-ton-sign-new-goalkeeper/ Ton sign new goalkeeper Greenock Telegraph Chris Tait 23 September 2011 23 September 2011 On 24 September, captain Stuart McCaffrey tore his left plantar fascia in a match against Falkirk. This after months of treatment, eventually ruled him out for the entire season.http://greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/latest/articles/2012/01/17/422258-ton-skipper-out-for-the-season/ https://archive.today/20120717175313/http://greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/latest/articles/2012/01/17/422258-ton-skipper-out-for-the-season/ dead 17 July 2012 Ton skipper out for the season Greenock Telegraph 17 January 2012 17 January 2012 Jonathan Mitchell October Youth director John Laird resigned from the club, citing "family reasons and additional business interests".http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/10/04/418024-ton-youth-director-resigns/ Ton youth director resigns Greenock Telegraph 4 October 2011 4 October 2011 Russell Steele With a lack of fit midfielders available to him, Allan Moore attempted to bring in Derek Young as cover until January, awaiting international clearance from the Icelandic FA.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/10/18/418572-ton-in-talks-to-sign-derek-young/ Ton in talks to sign Derek Young Greenock Telegraph 18 October 2011 18 October 2011 Chris Tait Morton were drawn at home to conquerors of Berwick Rangers, Highland Football League side Deveronvale in the third round of the Scottish Cup. The tie to be played on 19 November 2011 at Cappielow.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15459737 Deveronvale drawn against Morton in Scottish Cup BBC Sport 26 October 2011 26 October 2011 November Moore completed the signing of Derek Young, and added the loan signing of Dominic Cervi from Celtic,http://gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=611 Loan player signed Greenock Morton F.C. 4 November 2011 4 November 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120402093112/http://gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D611 2 April 2012 after chairman Douglas Rae put up the additional funds to cover their wages.http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/moore-thanks-chairman-for-support/ Moore thanks chairman for support Scottish Football League 8 November 2011 8 November 2011 Morton's groundsman, Mark Farrell, was named as having the best pitch in the First Division by the Institute of Groundsmanship.http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/best-pitches-lie-in-renfrewshire/ Best pitches lie in Renfrewshire Scottish Football League 11 November 2011 13 November 2011 Deveronvale were dispatched 5–1 as Morton moved into the Fourth Round of the Scottish Cup. Morton were drawn away to Raith Rovers in the fourth round.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15835938 Auchinleck Talbot face Hearts in Scottish Cup BBC Sport 22 November 2011 22 November 2011 December Morton took former Spain U21 Jorge Larena and current Finland U21 international Tuomas Rannankari on trial.http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-first/morton/287325-morton-take-spaniard-and-finn-on-trial/ Morton take Spaniard and Finn on trial Scottish Television 12 December 2011 12 December 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120122004016/http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-first/morton/287325-morton-take-spaniard-and-finn-on-trial/ 22 January 2012 dead Larena eventually signed for Huesca.http://www.as.com/futbol/articulo/jorge-larena-tercer-refuerzo-invernal/20120131dasdaiftb_30/Tes Jorge Larena, tercer refuerzo invernal Spanish as.com 31 January 2012 31 January 2012 Jorge Puyuelo Moore confirmed that Dominic Cervi would return to Celtic in January, and that it would be difficult to bring in Rannankari as he was still contracted to Twente.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/12/23/421421--moore-my-christmas-wishlist/ Moore: My Christmas wishlist Greenock Telegraph 23 December 2011 23 December 2011 Chris Tait January Derek Young was offered a new contract, but Dominic Cervi returned to Celtic after his loan spell and Kevin McCann was allowed to leave after his contract expired.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/01/04/421680-ton-offer-young-contract-extension/ Ton offer Young contract extension Greenock Telegraph Chris Tait 4 January 2012 4 January 2012 Graham Gartland was rumoured to be in signing talks with the club, from St Johnstone.http://www.thecourier.co.uk/Sport/Football/article/20117/st-johnstone-defender-cleared-to-seek-new-start-at-morton.html St Johnstone defender cleared to seek new start at Morton The Courier (Dundee) 5 January 2012 6 January 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120131102930/http://www.thecourier.co.uk/Sport/Football/article/20117/st-johnstone-defender-cleared-to-seek-new-start-at-morton.html 31 January 2012 dead This was repudiated by the club, as they announced that Young had signed his contract extension.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/01/06/421827-moore-envious-of-opposition-tv-role/ Moore envious of opposition TV role Greenock Telegraph Chris Tait 6 January 2012 6 January 2012 Gartland in the end signed for Shamrock Rovers back in his hometown of Dublin.http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/news/35-news/2360-gartland-becomes-a-hoop Gartland becomes a Hoop Shamrock Rovers F.C. 13 January 2012 16 January 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120115062249/http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/news/35-news/2360-gartland-becomes-a-hoop 15 January 2012 Morton traversed the challenge of Raith Rovers in Kirkcaldy to progress to the Fifth Round of the Scottish Cup with a comeback to win 2–1. After the draw for the next round was made by André Villas-Boas and Marcello Lippi, Morton were drawn away to Motherwell in the Fifth Round.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16474936 Rangers face Scottish Cup test against Dundee United BBC Sport 9 January 2012 9 January 2012 Prices were confirmed as being £15 for adults, the same as a First Division game at Cappielow, so a considerable discount from Motherwell's usual SPL prices.http://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2012/01/16/morton-prices-confirmed/ Morton prices confirmed Motherwell F.C. 16 January 2012 16 January 2012 Tied top scorer (with 12 goals at the time) Andy Jackson suffered a hairline fracture to his jaw, ruling him out for four to six weeks.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/01/16/422216-morton-show-fighting-spirit-to-claim-a-point/ Morton show fighting spirit to claim a point Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 16 January 2012 17 January 2012 Morton legend Warren Hawke returned to the club to oversee the youth development at their youth academy.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/01/19/422480-former-ton-star-to-revamp-youth-setup/ Former Ton star to revamp youth set-up Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 19 January 2012 19 January 2012 After the news that McCaffrey's season was over Michael Tidser was named as the team captain at the age of 22.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2012/01/20/422540-tidser-named-new-morton-captain/ Tidser named new Morton captain Greenock Telegraph 20 January 2012 20 January 2012 Chris Tait Towards the end of the transfer window, Sean Fitzharris was released from the club.http://gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=651 Sean Fitzharris Greenock Morton F.C. 30 January 2012 30 January 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120204035611/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D651 4 February 2012 Thomas O'Ware suffered a stress fracture to his tibia, ruling him out for at least a month.http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/oware-suffers-fracture/ O'Ware suffers fracture Scottish Football League 31 January 2012 31 January 2012 dead https://archive.today/20120909202453/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/oware-suffers-fracture/ 9 September 2012 February Morton were trounced 6–0 by Motherwell to eliminate them from the Scottish Cup.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16778835 Motherwell 6–0 Morton BBC Sport 4 February 2012 4 February 2012 March Derek Anderson was appointed as director of Morton's youth academy.http://gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=663 New Head of Youth announced Greenock Morton F.C. 2 March 2012 6 March 2012 Morton signed Scotland B international Alan Combe to replace Colin Stewart.http://www.gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=668 New signing Greenock Morton F.C. 13 February 2012 13 February 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140724085944/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D668 24 July 2014 Jonatan Johansson became the new youth coach to work under Derek Anderson and Warren Hawke.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2012/03/22/425954-new-academy-signing-top-finnisher/ New academy signing top Finn-isher Jonathan Mitchell 22 March 2012 23 March 2012 Greenock Telegraph Iain Flannigan signed until the end of the season; plus Creag Little and Alistair Deans were loaned out to junior clubs.http://gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=679 Flannigan signs Greenock Morton F.C. 30 March 2012 31 March 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120409214020/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D679 9 April 2012 April Stuart McCaffrey announced that due to his injury he would be taking time out from football, but not announcing his retirement at this stage.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2012/04/25/427801-captains-log-time-out-for-skipper/ Captain's Log: Time out for skipper Greenock Telegraph Stuart McCaffrey 25 April 2012 1 May 2012 Morton found out that their opponents in the semi-final of the Renfrewshire Cup would be Gourock Thistle, to be play on 2 May 2012.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2012/04/26/427902-renfrewshire-cup-semi-draw/ Renfrewshire cup semi draw Greenock Telegraph 26 April 2012 1 May 2012 Despite only signing a few weeks earlier, Iain Flannigan broke his arm and would miss the remainder of the season.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/04/27/428000-boost-for-crocked-flannigan/ Boost for crocked Flannigan 27 April 2012 1 May 2012 Chris Tait May Paul di Giacomo confirmed that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season to find a job and turn part-time.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2012/05/01/428110-di-giacomo-to-leave-cappielow/ Di Giacomo to leave Cappielow Greenock Telegraph Chris Tait 1 May 2012 1 May 2012 Morton defeated Gourock Thistle in their Renfrewshire Cup semi-final by three goals to one; goals came from U17 midfielder Alan Frizzell, a header by young striker Lewis Hawke and a free kick by Peter Weatherson. Morton finished the season in the 8th position, after a 3–1 home defeat to Raith Rovers.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/05/05/428454-ton-end-disappointing-season-with-a-defeat/ Ton end disappointing season with a defeat Greenock Telegraph 5 May 2012 6 May 2012 Jonathan Mitchell First team transfers From end of 2009–10 season, to last match of season 2010–11 Including unsigned trialists who appeared in first team matchday squads In PlayerFromLeagueFeeSCO Grant EvansHamilton AcademicalScottish Football League First DivisionFreeSCO Ross ForsythStirling AlbionScottish Football League Second DivisionFreeSCO Paul di GiacomoRoss CountyScottish Football League First DivisionFreeSCO Andy GrahamHamilton AcademicalScottish Football League First DivisionFreeIRL Andy JacksonSt JohnstoneScottish Premier LeagueFreeSCO Sean FitzharrisCelticScottish Premier LeagueFreeSCO Creag LittleSt MirrenScottish Premier LeagueFreeSCO Conor RamsaySt MirrenScottish Premier LeagueFreeSCO Peter MacDonaldSt JohnstoneScottish Premier LeagueFreeSCO Archie CampbellRangersScottish Premier LeagueFreeSCO Darren McGeouchFalkirk AmateursStirling & District LeagueFreeSCO Bryan HodgePartick ThistleScottish Football League First DivisionTrialSCO Reece McGillionHamilton AcademicalScottish Football League First DivisionFreeSCO Kevin McCannHibernianScottish Premier LeagueFreeSCO Matthew McGinleyRutherglen GlencairnScottish Junior Football West Division OneFreeUSA Dominic CerviCelticScottish Premier LeagueLoanSCO Derek YoungISL GrindavíkÚrvalsdeildFreeSCO Alan CombeFree agentN / AFreeSCO Iain FlanniganPartick ThistleScottish Football League First DivisionFree Out PlayerToLeagueFeeSCO Kevin McKinlayStenhousemuirScottish Football League Second DivisionFreeSCO David MacGregorStranraerScottish Football League Third DivisionFreeSCO Graeme HolmesAlloa AthleticScottish Football League Third DivisionFreeSCO Kevin CuthbertAyr UnitedScottish Football League First DivisionFreeSCO Stewart KeanStenhousemuirScottish Football League Second DivisionFreeSCO Darren YoungAlloa AthleticScottish Football League Third DivisionFreeSCO Derek LyleHamilton AcademicalScottish Football League First DivisionFreeSCO Allan JenkinsNIR Ballymena UnitedIFA PremiershipFreeSCO Nathan ShepherdStranraerScottish Football League Third DivisionFreeSCO Ryan KaneClydeScottish Football League Third DivisionFreeSCO Brian GrahamRaith RoversScottish Football League First DivisionFreeSCO Carlo MontiKings Parks RangersSAFL Premier Division 1FreeSCO Kevin KelbieNIR GlenavonIFA PremiershipFreeSCO Darren DochertyLargs ThistleScottish Junior Football West Premier LeagueFreeSCO Jamie DochertyPort GlasgowScottish Junior Football Central Division OneFreeSCO Mark BuchanENG Witton AlbionNorthern Premier League Division One NorthFreeSCO Gary PettigrewEast StirlingshireScottish Football League Third DivisionFreeSCO Bryan HodgeBrechin CityScottish Football League Second DivisionFreeSCO Kevin McCannLivingstonScottish Football League First DivisionFreeSCO Sean FitzharrisClydeScottish Football League Third DivisionFreeSCO Creag LittleLargs ThistleScottish Junior Football West Premier LeagueLoanSCO Alistair DeansPort GlasgowScottish Junior Football Central Division OneLoan Squad (that played for first team) USA Dominic Cervi GK on loan from Celtic (November–January) SCO Alan Combe GK signed in March SCO Alistair Deans GK loaned to Port Glasgow (March-end of season) SCO Matthew McGinley GK SCO Colin Stewart GK SCO Grant Evans DF SCO Ross Forsyth DF SCO Andy Graham DF SCO Creag Little DF loaned to Largs Thistle (March-end of season) SCO Stuart McCaffrey DF SCO Kevin McCann DF released in January SCO Thomas O'Ware DF NIR Marc Smyth DF FRA Fouad Bachirou MF SCO Sean Fitzharris MF released in January SCO Alan Frizzell MF SCO Iain Flannigan MF trialist, then signed in March SCO Darren McGeouch MF SCO David O'Brien MF SCO Conor Ramsay MF SCO Michael Tidser MF SCO Derek Young MF SCO Archie Campbell FW SCO Paul di Giacomo FW SCO Lewis Hawke FW IRL Andy Jackson FW DRC Joel Kasubandi FW SCO Peter MacDonald FW ENG 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 – AMorton scores first.ScorersAttendance30 June 2011HibernianTranent, Edinburgh2–5Peter MacDonald Closed door30 June 2011Airdrie UnitedTranent, Edinburgh1–4Darren McGeouch Closed door5 July 2011MotherwellCappielow Park, Greenock2–3http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2011/07/06/414953-team-denied-draw-by-late-strike/ Team denied draw by late strike Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 6 July 2011 8 November 2011Andy Graham Andy Jackson 66913 July 2011ENG WalsallCappielow Park, Greenock0–2http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2011/07/14/415208-ton-caught-gnapping-by-late-strikes/ Ton caught Gnap-ping by late strikes Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 14 July 2011 8 November 201160816 July 2011St Mirren (Renfrewshire Cup Final)St Mirren Park, Paisley2–4http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2011/07/18/415289-mortons-broken-dreams/ Morton's broken dreams Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 18 July 2011 8 November 2011Peter Weatherson TBC16 July 2011Largs ThistleBarrfields Park, Largs0–2http://www.largsthistle.org.uk/matchdetails.asp?mid=297 https://archive.today/20120907184618/http://www.largsthistle.org.uk/matchdetails.asp?mid=297 dead 7 September 2012 Largs Thistle 2–0 Greenock Morton XI Largs Thistle F.C. 16 July 2012 21 April 2012 TBC19 July 2011Queen's ParkHampden Park, Glasgow1–0http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/mobile/sport/morton/articles/2011/07/20/415341-well-splash-cashjust-not-now/ We'll splash cash...just not now Greenock Telegraph Chris Tait 20 July 2011 6 March 2012Archie Campbell Closed door27 September 2011MotherwellDalziel Park, Motherwell2–4Archie Campbell Public park25 October 2011MotherwellNational Centre Inverclyde, Largs2–1http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/10/26/418861-kev-draw-helped-to-stop-the-rot/ Kev: Draw helped to stop the rot Greenock Telegraph Chris Tait 26 October 2011 8 November 2011Archie Campbell TBC Public Park14 December 2011KilmarnockTBC2–0http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2011/12/15/421116-moore-impressed-by-trialists-/ Moore impressed by trialists Greenock Telegraph 15 December 2011 15 December 2011 Chris TaitPaul di Giacomo Andy Graham Closed door20 December 2011CelticLennoxtown training centre, Glasgow1–3http://www.celticfc.net/newsstory?item=1898 https://archive.today/20120721070937/http://www.celticfc.net/newsstory?item=1898 dead 21 July 2012 Bangura bags a brace as a Celtic XI beat Morton Celtic F.C. Mark Henderson 20 December 2011 20 December 2011David O'Brien Closed door2 May 2012Gourock Thistle (Renfrewshire Cup semi-final)Cappielow Park, Greenock3–1http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/05/03/428320-morton-work-for-cup-final-place/ Morton work for cup final place Greenock Telegraph 3 May 2012 3 May 2012 Jonathan MitchellAlan Frizzell Lewis Hawke Peter Weatherson 217 Scottish Football League First Division If in bold, Morton were top of the league after this game. Links to BBC match reports next to scores. Alternatives given if BBC report not available. DateOpponentsStadiumResult F – AEventsAttendancePointsReferee6 August 2011Ross CountyVictoria Park, Dingwall0–0https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14430798 Ross County 0–0 Morton BBC Sport 6 August 2011 13 November 2011Ross Forsyth 742,2491Steven McLean13 August 2011LivingstonCappielow Park, Greenock2–1https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14513755 Morton 2–1 Livingston BBC Sport 13 August 2011 13 November 2011Michael Tidser 9 Kevin McCann 27 Peter MacDonald 64 pen Stuart McCaffrey 73 1 872,0254Brian Winter20 August 2011Raith RoversStark's Park, Kirkcaldy1–1https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14602782 Raith Rovers 1–1 Morton BBC Sport 20 August 2011 13 November 2011Paul di Giacomo 38 Peter MacDonald 802,1095Charlie Richmond27 August 2011DundeeDens Park, Dundee1–0https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14695298 Dundee 0–1 Morton BBC Sport 27 August 2011 13 November 2011Peter MacDonald 7 Ross Forsyth 17 Marc Smyth 424,0968Frank McDermott10 September 2011Ayr UnitedCappielow Park, Greenock4 – 1https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14860012 Morton 4–1 Ayr United BBC Sport 10 September 2011 13 November 2011 Peter MacDonald 10 13 Andy Jackson 11 Peter Weatherson 89 pen.2,01811Steve Conroy17 September 2011Queen of the SouthPalmerston Park, Dumfries1 – 4https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14954333 Queen of the South 4–1 Morton BBC Sport 17 September 2011 13 November 2011 Peter MacDonald 87 Grant Evans 901,69911George Salmond24 September 2011FalkirkCappielow Park, Greenock3 – 2https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15027603 Morton 3–2 Falkirk BBC Sport 24 September 2011 13 November 2011 Peter MacDonald 6 54 pen 41 Marc Smyth 45 Ross Forsyth 49 Andy Jackson 582,62114Crawford Allan30 September 2011Partick ThistleFirhill Stadium, Maryhill, Glasgow0 – 5https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15135941 Partick Thistle 5–0 Morton BBC Sport 30 September 2011 13 November 2011 Ross Forsyth 26 Andy Graham 0 743,38014Craig Charleston15 October 2011Hamilton AcademicalCappielow Park, Greenock0–2https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15318327 Morton 0–2 Hamilton Accies BBC Sport 15 October 2011 13 November 2011Marc Smyth 632,26414George Salmond22 October 2011LivingstonThe Braidwood Motor Company Stadium, Livingston1–1https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15397789 Livingston 1–1 Morton BBC Sport 22 October 2011 13 November 2011David O'Brien 16 Grant Evans 18 Matthew McGinley 331,74015Kevin Clancy29 October 2011Ross CountyCappielow Park, Greenock0–2https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15486226 Morton 0–2 Ross County 29 October 2011 13 November 2011 BBC SportFouad Bachirou 741,74815Charlie Richmond5 November 2011Ayr UnitedSomerset Park, Ayr1–0https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15397895 Ayr United 0–1 Morton BBC Sport 5 November 2011 13 November 2011David O'Brien 23 Peter MacDonald 26 Kevin McCann 621,57018Mike Tumilty12 November 2011DundeeCappielow Park, Greenock1–2https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15700903 Morton 1–2 Dundee BBC Sport 12 November 2011 13 November 2011Andy Jackson 5 Grant Evans 862,20118Stevie O'Reilly26 November 2011Queen of the SouthCappielow Park, Greenock2–2https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15878195 Morton 2–2 Queen of the South BBC Sport 26 November 2011 26 November 2011Andy Jackson 17 Peter Weatherson 821,35219Willie Collum3 December 2011FalkirkFalkirk Stadium, Grangemouth0–1https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16017918 Falkirk 1–0 Morton BBC Sport 3 December 2011 3 December 20113,11419Iain Brines10 December 2011Partick ThistleCappielow Park, Greenock1–2https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16122440 Morton 1–2 Partick Thistle BBC Sport 10 December 2011 11 December 2011Darren McGeouch 53 David O'Brien 821,84919John McKendrick26 December 2011DundeeDens Park, Dundee1–0https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16191565 Dundee 0–1 Morton BBC Sport 26 December 2011 26 December 2011Andy Jackson 22 Thomas O'Ware 50 Peter MacDonald 785,86222John Beaton2 January 2012Ayr UnitedCappielow Park, Greenock3–1https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16373903 Morton 3–1 Ayr United BBC Sport 2 January 2012 2 January 2012Andy Graham 20 David O'Brien 44 Archie Campbell 64 Darren McGeouch 85 Paul Di Giacomo 892, 10825Stevie O'Reilly14 January 2012Raith RoversCappielow Park, Greenock1–1https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16540231 Morton 1–1 Raith Rovers BBC Sport 14 January 2012 15 January 2012David O'Brien 61 65 Thomas O'Ware 621,73926Kevin Clancy28 January 2012Queen of the SouthPalmerston Park, Dumfries1–2https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16753148 Queen of the South 2–1 Morton BBC Sport 28 January 2012 30 January 2012David O'Brien 35 Creag Little 52 Archie Campbell 75 Grant Evans 891,44426Craig Charleston11 February 2012FalkirkCappielow Park, Greenock0–0https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16993872 Morton 0–0 Falkirk BBC Sport 11 February 2012 11 February 2012Michael Tidser Grant Evans 831,75627Bobby Madden14 February 2012Hamilton AcademicalNew Douglas Park, Hamilton2–1https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17036143 Hamilton 1–2 Morton BBC Sport 14 February 2012 18 February 2012Archie Campbell 24 David O'Brien 29 Thomas O'Ware 541,35630Steve Conroy18 February 2012Partick ThistleFirhill Stadium, Maryhill, Glasgow0–0https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17086545 Partick Thistle 0–0 Morton BBC Sport 18 February 2012 18 February 2012Archie Campbell 35 Fouad Bachirou 792,30531Crawford Allan25 February 2012Hamilton AcademicalCappielow Park, Greenock1–2https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17162133 Morton 1–2 Hamilton BBC Sport 25 February 2012 25 February 2012Ross Forsyth 65 David O'Brien 851,59431John Beaton3 March 2012Raith RoversStark's Park, Kirkcaldy0–5https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17228458 Raith Rovers 5–0 Morton BBC Sport 3 March 2012 4 March 2012Peter Weatherson 901,48031George Salmond10 March 2012LivingstonCappielow Park, Greenock1–3https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17326176 Morton 1–3 Livingston BBC Sport 10 March 2012 11 March 2012Marc Smyth 21 Peter MacDonald 22 Derek Young 691,39631Charlie Richmond13 March 2012Ross CountyVictoria Park, Dingwall2–2https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17361938 Ross County 2–2 Morton BBC Sport 13 March 2012 14 March 2012Fouad Bachirou 34 Iain Flannigan 57 Peter Weatherson 75 90 pen Archie Campbell 87 902,32532Craig Charleston17 March 2012DundeeCappielow Park, Greenock0–2https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17417550 Morton 0–2 Dundee BBC Sport 17 March 2012 20 March 2012Peter Weatherson 0 64 Marc Smyth 901,61032Stephen Finnie20 March 2012FalkirkFalkirk Stadium, Grangemouth2–0https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17439892 Falkirk 0–2 Morton BBC Sport 20 March 2012 2 April 2012Ross Forsyth 50 Michael Tidser 56 Archie Campbell 822,53835Euan Norris24 March 2012Ayr UnitedSomerset Park, Ayr0–0https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17502411 Ayr United 0–0 Morton BBC Sport 24 March 2012 2 April 2012Marc Smyth 20 Grant Evans 23 Derek Young 671,66936Iain Brines7 April 2012Queen of the SouthCappielow Park, Greenock2–2http://www.scotsman.com/news/morton-2-2-queen-of-the-south-plucky-showing-as-queens-seek-survival-1-2223163# Morton 2–2 Queen of the South: Plucky showing as Queens seek survival The Scotsman 8 April 2012 8 April 2012Fouad Bachirou 32 Michael Tidser 42 Peter MacDonald 621,62237Crawford Allan10 April 2012Partick ThistleCappielow Park, Greenock1–0https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17672391 Morton 1–0 Partick Thistle BBC Sport 10 April 2012 11 April 2012Peter MacDonald 8 Derek Young 841,63740Steven McLean14 April 2012Hamilton AcademicalNew Douglas Park, Hamilton3–4https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17697788 Hamilton Academical 4–3 Morton BBC Sport 14 April 2012 15 April 2012Andy Graham 32 Ross Forsyth 58 Fouad Bachirou 62 Simon Mensing 78 OG Darren McGeouch 84 Derek Young 891,42340David Somers21 April 2012Ross CountyCappielow Park, Greenock1–1https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17780837 Morton 1–1 Ross County BBC Sport 21 April 2012 23 April 2012Marc Smyth 411,30641Brian Winter28 April 2012LivingstonThe Braidwood Motor Company Stadium, Livingston0–0https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17883741 Livingston 0–0 Morton BBC Sport 28 April 2012 28 April 2012Andy Graham 18 Michael Tidser 751,57142Des Roache5 May 2012Raith RoversCappielow Park, Greenock1–3https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17967832 Morton 1–3 Raith Rovers BBC Sport 5 May 2012 6 May 2012Peter Weatherson 31 Lewis Hawke 771,81442Kevin Clancy Scottish Cup DateRoundOpponentsStadiumResult F – AEventsAttendanceReferee19 November 2011Round 3DeveronvaleCappielow Park, Greenock5–1http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/19112011/63/morton-v-deveronvale-19-november.html Morton v Deveronvale – 19 November Eurosport 19 November 2011 20 November 2011David O'Brien 15 34 Peter MacDonald 21 Andy Jackson 38 Peter Weatherson 72 Archie Campbell 741,406Gary Hilland7 January 2012Round 4Raith RoversStark's Park, Kirkcaldy2–1https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16371744 Raith Rovers 1–2 Morton BBC Sport 7 January 2012 7 January 2012Marc Smyth 4 Archie Campbell 67 Peter MacDonald 76 pen1,581Steven McLean4 February 2012Round 5MotherwellFir Park, Motherwell0–6Grant Evans 39 Derek Young 475,139Euan Norris Scottish League Cup DateRoundOpponentsStadiumResult F – AEventsAttendanceReferee30 July 2011Round 1Alloa AthleticRecreation Park, Alloa3–0https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14259621 Alloa 0–3 Morton BBC Sport 30 July 2011 8 November 2011Paul di Giacomo 29 Ross Forsyth 64 Andy Jackson 67 Peter Weatherson 90+2683Stephen Finnie23 August 2011Round 2St MirrenCappielow Park, Greenock3–4https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14539169 Morton 3–4 St Mirren BBC Sport 23 August 2011 8 November 2011Michael Tidser 17 Peter MacDonald 27 Andy Jackson 79 Peter Weatherson 904,959Calum Murray Challenge Cup DateRoundOpponentsStadiumResult F – AEventsAttendanceReferee23 July 2011Round 1StranraerStair Park, Stranraer8–0https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14244606 Stranraer 0–8 Morton BBC Sport 23 July 2011 13 November 2011Andy Jackson 19 42 77 86 Paul di Giacomo 53 54 64 69374John McKendrick9 August 2011Round 2Forfar AthleticStation Park, Forfar5–0https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14459073 Forfar 0–5 Morton BBC Sport 9 August 2011 13 November 2011Peter MacDonald 39 61 75 David O'Brien 56 Peter Weatherson 59 Archie Campbell 78448Matt Northcroft4 September 2011Quarter finalHamilton AcademicalNew Douglas Park, Hamilton1–2https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14770055 Hamilton Accies 2–1 Morton BBC Sport 4 September 2011 13 November 2011Paul di Giacomo 10 Ross Forsyth 66 Grant Evans 761,496Stevie O'Reilly League table GMO Player statistics 6 May 2012 All competitions Additional positions played listed, if have started in more than one this season, after most played position. Position Player Starts Subs Unused subs Goals Red cards Yellow cards MF FRA Fouad Bachirou 33 3 1 1 0 4FW / MF SCO Archie Campbell 18 21 2 8 0 2GK USA Dominic Cervi (on loan from Celtic) 7 0 0 0 0 0GK SCO Alan Combe 10 0 0 0 0 0GK SCO Alistair Deans (U19) 1 0 14 0 0 0MF SCO Paul di Giacomo 21 10 3 8 0 0DF SCO Grant Evans 38 2 1 0 0 8MF SCO Sean Fitzharris 3 7 2 0 0 0MF SCO Iain Flannigan 3 1 1 0 0 1DF SCO Ross Forsyth 31 0 0 0 0 9MF SCO Aidan Fulton (U19) 0 0 3 0 0 0MF SCO Alan Frizzell (U17) 0 1 0 0 0 0DF SCO Andy Graham 28 2 2 0 1 2FW SCO Lewis Hawke (U19) 0 2 2 1 0 0DF SCO Bryan Hodge (trialist) 0 0 2 0 0 0FW IRL Andy Jackson 25 11 5 12 0 0FW DRC Joel Kasubandi (U19) 0 2 4 0 0 0GK SCO Shahrukh Khatri (U19) 0 0 1 0 0 0DF SCO Creag Little (U19) 2 1 10 0 0 1FW SCO Peter MacDonald 37 6 0 15 0 5DF SCO Stuart McCaffrey 10 0 0 0 1 1DF / MF SCO Kevin McCann 13 1 1 0 0 2MF SCO Darren McGeouch 18 16 8 2 0 1GK SCO Matthew McGinley 2 0 23 0 0 1MF SCO David O'Brien 40 0 0 8 0 4DF SCO Thomas O'Ware (U19) 15 1 6 0 0 3DF SCO Martin Orr (U19) 0 0 1 0 0 0MF SCO Conor Ramsay (U19) 0 1 2 0 0 0DF / MF NIR Marc Smyth 35 0 2 1 0 7GK SCO Colin Stewart 24 0 5 0 0 0MF SCO Michael Tidser 29 3 0 3 0 2DF / FW ENG Peter Weatherson 20 18 4 6 1 4MF / DF SCO Derek Young 20 2 2 1 0 4 Awards Last updated 21 December 2011 NationNameAwardMonthSCOAllan MooreFirst Division Manager of the MonthAugustSCOPeter MacDonaldIRN-BRU Phenomenal Awards – September 2011 http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/irn-bru-phenomenal-awards---september-2011/ Scottish Football League 18 November 2011 21 December 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111211102414/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/irn-bru-phenomenal-awards---september-2011 11 December 2011Ginger Boot WinnerSeptember References See also Category:Greenock Morton F.C. seasons Greenock Morton