2012–13 Greenock Morton F.C. season

December 2024 September 2013 Greenock Morton 2012–13 Allan Moore Douglas Rae Scottish First Division 2nd Scottish Cup Fifth round(eliminated by Dundee) League Cup Second round(eliminated by Aberdeen) Challenge Cup Second round(eliminated by Queen of the South) Peter MacDonald (14) Peter MacDonald (15) League: 5,647 v Partick Thistle Cup: 3,722 v St Mirren League: 1,302 v Airdrie United Cup: 746 v Albion Rovers 2,139 _norton1213h _norton1213h _norton1213h _blue_stripes FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF _norton1213a FFff00 FFff00 FFff00 FFff00 FFff00 2011–12 2013–14 Season 2012–13 sees Greenock Morton compete in their sixth consecutive season in the First Division, having finished 8th in the 2011–12 season. Morton will also compete in the Challenge Cup, Scottish League Cup and the Scottish Cup. Story of the season May Paul Di Giacomo, Colin Stewart, Stuart McCaffrey, Darren McGeouch, Ross Forsyth, Grant Evans, Marc Smyth, Andy Jackson, Matthew McGinley and Iain Flannigan left the club after their contracts expired. Mark McLaughlin was the first to be brought in to begin the rebuilding process.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/05/08/428574-players-axed-at-morton/ Players axed at Morton Greenock Telegraph 8 May 2012 8 May 2012 Russell Steele Joel Kasubandi and Creag Little were released while Fouad Bachirou stated he would not re-sign, Lewis Hawke and Martin Maguire were offered unpaid reserve contracts, and Andy Graham, Thomas O'Ware, Derek Young, Peter MacDonald, Archie Campbell and Peter Weatherson were asked to re-sign. Winger David O'Brien signed on for another season.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/05/09/428612-moore-wields-his-axe/ Moore wields his axe Greenock Telegraph 9 May 2012 9 May 2012 Chris Tait Willie Dyer signed on a free transfer from Raith Rovers, and Archie Campbell re-signed to the club.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/05/10/428747-ton-sign-raith-defender/ Ton sign Raith defender Greenock Telegraph 10 May 2012 10 May 2012 Chris Tait Thomas O'Ware signed his new one-year contract,http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/05/11/428809-oware-signs-oneyear-deal/ O'Ware signs one-year deal Greenock Telegraph 11 May 2012 11 May 2012 Chris Tait as did Peter Weatherson.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/05/11/428838-weatherson-signs-oneyear-deal/ Weatherson signs one-year deal Greenock Telegraph 11 May 2012 11 May 2012 Jonathan Mitchell Weatherson also agreed to take over as a coach of one of the club's youth sides.http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/coaching-role-for-weatherson/ Coaching role for Weatherson Scottish Football League 17 May 2012 18 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120520155511/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/coaching-role-for-weatherson 20 May 2012 dead Morton signed Scotland youth international Jason Naismith on loan from St Mirren.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/05/24/429441-scotland-youth-internationalist-signs-on-loan/ Scotland youth international signs on loan Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 24 May 2012 25 May 2012 Former Scotland U19 international Stephen Stirling signed a pre-contract to join when his Stranraer contract expired in June.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/05/25/429526-stirling-effort-from-ton/ Stirling effort from Ton Greenock Telegraph 25 May 2012 25 May 2012 Jonathan Mitchell London-based Danshell became the new sponsor of the Morton youth academy, in a £10,000 one-year deal.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/05/30/429749-ton-youth-academy-nets-sponsorship-deal/ Ton youth academy nets sponsorship deal Greenock Telegraph 30 May 2012 30 May 2012 Jonathan Mitchell June David Hopkin was brought in to work as co-manager of the reserve side alongside Jonatan Johansson.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/06/05/430072-exclusive-hopkin-signs-up-at-ton/# Hopkin signs up at Ton Greenock Telegraph 5 June 2012 5 June 2012 Jonathan Mitchell Morton made their fifth signing of the season, bringing in young Motherwell fullback Jordan Halsman on a free transfer.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/06/06/430140-halsman-signs-deal-with-ton/ Halsman signs deal with Ton Greenock Telegraph 6 June 2012 6 June 2012 Chris Tait Andy Graham rejected the club's contract offer and signed for Dumbarton, along with Ross Forsyth who has been released in May.http://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/news/?mode=view&id=3992 https://archive.today/20130102140145/http://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/news/?mode=view&id=3992 dead 2 January 2013 Andy Graham checks in Dumbarton F.C. 7 June 2012 7 June 2012 As they did last season, Morton brought in Graeme Jones as a sports scientist on a consultancy basis during the off-season period.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/06/09/430317-sports-expert-joins-ton/ Sports expert joins Ton Greenock Telegraph 9 June 2012 9 June 2012 Chris Tait Morton were given a home tie in the first round of the Scottish League Challenge Cup against Albion Rovers.http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/ramsdens-cup-first-round-draw-30/ Ramsdens Cup first round Draw Scottish Football League 12 June 2012 12 June 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120625164833/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/ramsdens-cup-first-round-draw-30/ 25 June 2012 dead Moore revealed that it was unlikely that captain Derek Young would re-sign with the club as "his kids and his wife are still up in Aberdeen".http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/06/15/430641-ton-set-to-lose-young/ Ton set to lose Young Greenock Telegraph Chris Tait 15 June 2012 15 June 2012 The fixtures were released on 18 June, with Morton starting off at home to Livingston on 11 August.http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/fixtures-released-for-season-2012-2013/ Fixtures Released for Season 2012/13 Scottish Football League 18 June 2012 18 June 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120621024802/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/fixtures-released-for-season-2012-2013 21 June 2012 dead Peter MacDonald signed a new one-year deal at the club, and goalkeeper Derek Gaston was signed as back-up to Alan Combe from Albion Rovers.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/06/19/430754-ton-sign-new-keeper/ Ton sign new keeper Greenock Telegraph 19 June 2012 19 June 2012 Chris Tait Ex-Dunfermline winger David Graham was signed on 20 June.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/06/20/430799-graham-is-sixth-ton-signing/ Graham is sixth Ton signing Greenock Telegraph 20 June 2012 21 June 2012 Chris Tait Morton agreed to send a side to Campbeltown to play the local amateur side, Campbeltown Pupils on 11 July.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/06/22/430958-team-aim-to-teach-ton-lesson/# Team aim to teach Ton lesson Greenock Telegraph 22 June 2012 22 June 2012 Chris Tait A home friendly against Kilmarnock, and a closed doors game against Rapid București was organised.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/06/26/431100-ton-to-play-bucharest-and-killie/ Ton to play Bucharest and Killie Greenock Telegraph 26 June 2012 26 June 2012 Chris Tait Simon Mensing and Kyle Wilkie were taken on trial after being released by Hamilton Accies.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2012/06/26/431098-morton-trial-for-exaccies-duo/ Morton trial for Ex-Accies Greenock Telegraph 26 June 2012 26 June 2012 Chris Tait Tony Wallace was also on trial, and Moore expected to sign him within the next week.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/07/03/431410-moore-moves-to-sign-midfielder/ Moore moves to sign midfielder Greenock Telegraph 3 July 2012 3 July 2012 Chris Tait July Tony Wallace completed his transfer to Cappielow for an undisclosed nominal fee.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/07/06/431674-dumbarton-midfielder-signs-for-ton/ Dumbarton midfielder signs for Ton Greenock Telegraph 6 July 2012 6 July 2012 Jonathan Mitchell Morton also have Craig Reidhttp://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/07/07/431704-moore-impressed-by-defender/ Moore impressed by defender Greenock Telegraph Chris Tait 7 July 2012 8 July 2012 and Martin Hardiehttp://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/07/06/431675-trialist-hopes-for-deal/ Trialist hopes for deal Greenock Telegraph Chris Tait 6 July 2012 8 July 2012 on trial, with the latter scoring in a 1-0 friendly win over Albion Rovers. Reid signed on 14 July. Reid, Hardie and ex-Hibs fullback Scott Taggart signed for the club.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/07/16/432108-three-new-players-on-the-books/# Three new players on the books Greenock Telegraph 16 July 2012 16 July 2012 Jonathan Mitchell Morton were drawn away to East Stirlingshire in the first round of the Scottish Communities League Cup.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18911227 Rangers meet East Fife in Scottish League Cup BBC Sport 20 July 2012 20 July 2012 Kevin Rutkiewicz accepted a contract offer after playing in two trial matches for the club,http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/07/24/432533-ton-set-to-sign-expars-man/# Ton set to sign ex-Pars man Greenock Telegraph 24 July 2012 24 July 2012 Chris Tait and signed on 27 July.http://www.gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=723 Kevin Rutkiewicz signs Greenock Morton F.C. 27 July 2012 28 July 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160311032755/http://gmfc.net/news/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D723 11 March 2016 Kyle Wilkie would sign up on 30 July 2012.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/08/03/433161-moores-hopes-for-wilkie-/ Moore's hopes for Wilkie Greenock Telegraph 3 August 2012 4 August 2012 August After dispatching of East Stirlingshire in the first round, Morton were given a home tie against Aberdeen in the second round.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/08/09/433477-ton-land-dons-tie/ Ton land Dons tie Greenock Telegraph Russell Steele 9 August 2012 9 August 2012 Morton re-signed Fouad Bachirou on 17 August in time for him to make his second début against Hamilton Accies.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/08/17/433969-breaking-news-bachirou-back-at-morton/ BREAKING NEWS: Bachirou back at Morton Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 18 August 2012 18 August 2012 After only a couple of months, Johansson left the club to become U20 coach at Motherwell.http://www.gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=744 Leaving for Motherwell Greenock Morton F.C. 31 August 2012 31 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304063525/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D744 4 March 2016 dead David Hutton signed a short-term deal at the club as understudy to Derek Gaston.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/09/11/435380-keeper-signs-morton-deal/ Keeper signs Morton deal Greenock Telegraph Chris Tait 11 September 2012 11 September 2012 September Alan Combe left to become a coach at Tynecastle with Hearts.http://gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=746 Player News – Alan Combe Greenock Morton F.C. 1 September 2012 1 September 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140724090928/http://gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D746 24 July 2014 After not being able to play all season up to this point, Peter MacDonald was ruled out for a further six weeks due to having surgery on his plantar fascia.http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/macdonald-out-for-6-weeks/ MacDonald out for 6 weeks Scottish Football League 6 September 2012 8 September 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121001071715/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/macdonald-out-for-6-weeks/ 1 October 2012 dead Morton brought in ex-Celtic youth Liam Gormley on trial, and he scored in his first match against Largs Thistle. With a 3–2 defeat of Airdrie United, Morton won four straight league games for the first time since the 1995–96 season. October Morton entered the Scottish Cup in the third round draw, and received an away tie at Albion Rovers who they defeated in the Challenge Cup earlier in the season.http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_fa_news.cfm?page=1957&newsCategoryID=7&newsID=10678 William Hill Scottish Cup third round draw Scottish Football Association 1 October 2012 1 October 2012 Archie Campbell was awarded the SFL Young Player of the Month award and the Irn-Bru Ginger Boot as top scorer in the SFL for September. November Allan Moore received the October SFL Manager of the Month award, as Archie Campbell this time picked up the SFL Player of the Month award to add to his double of awards for September.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/11/10/439490-archie-is-tons-irn-man/ Archie is Ton's Irn man Greenock Telegraph 10 November 2012 12 November 2012 Chris Tait Morton defeated Albion Rovers in a replay to set up a fourth round tie against Highland Football League side Turriff United. After eight consecutive wins, Morton's reserves ("the Bomb Squad") drew their first game of the season against Airdrie United. December Morton avoided the embarrassment of losing to Turriff when Peter Weatherson earned them a replay at Cappielow in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup. The replay was postponed at the first attempt due to a frozen pitch.http://gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=822 Match postponed Greenock Morton F.C. 10 December 2012 10 December 2012 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054540/http://gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D822 dead Morton won the replay 6–0 to set up a fifth round tie against Premier League Dundee. Three youth players went out on loan to junior sides; Iain Beattie to Neilston Juniors, Martin Maguire to Port Glasgow and Euan Blair to Hurlford United.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/12/28/442451-youth-trio-on-loan/ Youth trio on loan Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 28 December 2012 14 January 2013 January Morton started the year badly, going down to a 3–0 defeat at home to strugglers Dumbarton.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20870254 Morton 0-3 Dumbarton BBC Sport 2 January 2013 3 January 2013 David Hutton signed an extension to stay with the club to the end of the season.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2013/01/05/442745-keeper-extends-stay-at-morton/ Keeper extends stay at Morton Greenock Telegraph 5 January 2013 5 January 2013 Aidan Fulton went on a week-long trial at Motherwell's U20 side who are managed by former Morton coach Jonatan Johansson.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2013/01/09/443025-fulton-to-train-at-well/# Fulton to train at Well Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 9 January 2013 10 January 2013 Allan Moore again won the dreaded SFL Manager of the Month award for December. Morton signed Colin McMenamin with the help of local company McGill's Bus Services.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2013/01/25/444698-new-boy-mcmenamins-title-vow/ New boy McMenamin's title vow Greenock Telegraph 25 January 2013 25 January 2013 Jonathan Mitchell Youngster Declan McDaid received the first Morton call-up for many years when he was selected to represent Scotland Schools U18's at the 2013 Centenary Cup.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2013/01/25/444737-scotland-callup-for-ton-youth/# Scotland call-up for Ton youth Greenock Telegraph 25 January 2013 25 January 2013 Jonathan Mitchell February To allow him to get some first-team experience before heading to the United States for a scholarship, Lewis Hawke was released to allow him to sign on amateur terms at Annan Athletic.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2013/02/01/445643-breaking-lewis-hawke-leaves-morton/ Lewis Hawke leaves Morton Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 1 February 2013 1 February 2013 Morton were hammered by Dundee in the Scottish Cup fifth round.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21218466 Dundee 5-1 Morton BBC Sport 3 February 2013 4 February 2013 David Verlaque, whose father used to play for the club in the Scottish Premier Division, signed an amateur contract until the end of the season to play in the reserves. Two Morton youth players received call-ups to try out for the Scotland U14 squad at the Excelsior Stadium in Airdrie; they were Lewis Strapp and Scott Miller.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2013/02/15/447144-youth-duos-national-callup/# Youth duo's national call-up Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 15 February 2013 17 February 2013 Morton launched their social inclusion project, the Greenock Morton Community Trust, to get people in the local area involved in football at a young age.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2013/02/27/448284-community-trust-is-launched/ Community trust is launched Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 28 February 2013 28 February 2013 March As Morton suffered their first away league defeat since April 2012, Willie Dyer had to be taken from the field with a dislocated shoulder.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2013/03/06/449150-hamilton-accies-2-morton-1-report/# Hamilton Accies 2 Morton 1 report Greenock Telegraph 6 March 2013 6 March 2013 Jonathan Mitchell David Verlaque went on week long trial to Nottingham Forest. Peter MacDonald won the player of the month for February.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2013/03/09/449589-defeat-took-shine-off-strikers-award/# Defeat took shine off striker's award Greenock Telegraph 9 March 2013 9 March 2013 Jonathan Mitchell April Lewis Strapp rejected an approach from Celtic to stay at Morton's youth academy.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2013/04/20/454388-ton-starlet-turns-down-celtic-offer/# Ton starlet turns down Celtic offer Jonathan Mitchell Greenock Telegraph 20 April 2013 1 May 2013 After Partick Thistle's victory on 20 April, they were confirmed as First Division champions; and Morton confirmed as league runners-up. Michael Tidser was nominated for the PFA Scotland First Division Player of the Year award.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2013/04/25/455088-tidser-delighted-to-be-nominated/# Tidser: Delighted to be nominated Greenock Telegraph 26 April 2013 Jonathan Mitchell 1 May 2013 David Graham was released by Morton with two games still to go in the season.http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2013/04/26/455285-graham-exits-ton/ Graham exits Ton Greenock Telegraph 26 April 2013 26 April 2013 Kevin Rutkiewicz and Jordan Halsman were released from their contracts to join Carolina RailHawks and Fram respectively.http://gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=917 Rutkiewicz & Halsman Greenock Morton F.C. 1 May 2013 2 May 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140323135316/http://gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D917 23 March 2014 May Following a 4–1 defeat away at Falkirk, Morton finished the season in second place with 67 points.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22392105 Falkirk 4-1 Morton BBC Sport 4 May 2013 4 May 2013 Peter MacDonald was the club's top scorer with 15 goals in all competitions. First team transfers From end of 2011–12 season, to last match of season 2012–13 Including unsigned trialists who appeared in first team matchday squads In PlayerFromLeagueFeeSCO Mark McLaughlinSCO Hamilton AcademicalScottish Football League First DivisionFreeSCO Willie DyerSCO Raith RoversScottish Football League First DivisionFreeSCO Jason NaismithSCO St MirrenScottish Premier LeagueLoanSCO Stephen StirlingSCO StranraerScottish Football League Third DivisionFreeSCO Jordan HalsmanSCO MotherwellScottish Premier LeagueFreeSCO Derek GastonSCO Albion RoversScottish Football League Second DivisionFreeSCO David GrahamSCO Dunfermline AthleticScottish Football League First DivisionFreeSCO Tony WallaceSCO DumbartonScottish Football League First DivisionNominalSCO Craig ReidSCO Queen of the SouthScottish Football League Second DivisionFreeSCO Martin HardieSCO Dunfermline AthleticScottish Football League First DivisionFreeSCO Scott TaggartSCO HibernianScottish Premier LeagueFreeSCO Kevin RutkiewiczSCO Dunfermline AthleticScottish Football League First DivisionFreeSCO Kyle WilkieSCO Hamilton AcademicalScottish Football League First DivisionFreeENG Simon MensingSCO Hamilton AcademicalScottish Football League First DivisionTrialSCO David HuttonSCO Hamilton Academicalhttp://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/09/03/434876-match-report-ton-secure-first-league-win Match Report: Ton secure first league win Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 3 September 2012 8 September 2012Scottish Football League First DivisionTrialSCO David HuttonSCO Hamilton AcademicalScottish Football League First DivisionFreeSCO Liam GormleySCO CelticScottish Premier LeagueTrialAUS Daniel MossAUS Western Australian National Training Centrehttp://www.gmfc.net/Squad/&player=395 Daniel Moss's profile Greenock Morton F.C. 2 November 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130106141022/http://www.gmfc.net/Squad/%26player%3D395 6 January 2013 deadhttp://members.iinet.net.au/~jacob/wasoccer/2012prev.htm 2012 Season Preview Football WA 2 November 2012Football West State League Premier DivisionFreeSCO Colin McMenaminSCO Ross CountyScottish Premier LeagueFreeSCO David VerlaqueSCO Queen's Parkhttp://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2013/02/13/446754-teen-follows-in-dads-footsteps-/# Teen follows in Dad's footsteps Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 13 February 2013 13 February 2013Scottish Football League Third DivisionFreeSCO Glenn EadieSCO Celtichttp://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2013/06/10/460336-celtic-lad-a-big-coup/ Celtic lad 'a big coup' Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 10 June 2013 10 June 2013Scottish Premier LeagueFree Out PlayerToLeagueFeeSCO Paul Di GiacomoSCO Airdrie Unitedhttp://airdriefc.com/news/2012/07/squadnews.html Squad news Airdrie United F.C. 12 July 2012 17 July 2012 27 May 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130527055325/http://airdriefc.com/news/2012/07/squadnews.html deadScottish Football League First DivisionFreeSCO Stuart McCaffreyRetiredSCO Creag LittleSCO Largs Thistlehttp://www.largsandmillportnews.com/largs-thistle Roll up to support your local team Largs and Millport News 26 November 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130627032834/http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/largs-thistle 27 June 2013 deadScottish Junior Football West Division OneFreeSCO Colin StewartQAT Al-Khor Sports Club https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/its-brotherly-glove-as-ex-morton-keeper-1468278 It's brotherly glove as ex-Morton keeper Colin Stewart enlists help of goalie brothers to run academy – Daily Record (coach)Qatar Stars LeagueFreeSCO Grant EvansSCO Airdrie Unitedhttp://airdriefc.com/news/2012/06/grantevans.html Grant Evans signs Airdrie United F.C. 9 June 2012 17 July 2012 27 May 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130527053514/http://airdriefc.com/news/2012/06/grantevans.html deadScottish Football League First DivisionFreeSCO Ross ForsythSCO DumbartonScottish Football League First DivisionFreeNIR Marc SmythNIR Cliftonvillehttp://www.cliftonvillefc.net/news_signing_280612.html Defender makes his Marc Cliftonville F.C. 28 June 2012 15 July 2012 https://archive.today/20130112004519/http://www.cliftonvillefc.net/news_signing_280612.html 12 January 2013 deadIFA PremiershipFreeIRL Andy JacksonSCO Brechin Cityhttp://www.brechincity.com/bcfc/servlet/BCFCFrontControllerServlet?action=News&page_id=1157&category=2 Andy Jackson signs up Brechin City F.C. 18 May 2012 17 July 2012Scottish Football League Second DivisionFreeSCO Darren McGeouchSCO Glasgow PerthshireScottish Junior Football West Division OneFreeSCO Matthew McGinleySCO Albion Rovershttp://www.acadvertiser.co.uk/coatbridge-airdrie-sport/lanarkshire-football/albion-rovers-fc/2012/07/25/albion-rovers-strengthen-squad-with-signings-65864-31463475/ Albion Rovers increase squad with signings Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser acadvertiser.co.uk 25 July 2012 27 July 2012Scottish Football League Second DivisionFreeSCO Iain FlanniganSCO Falkirkhttp://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/falkirk-fc/flannigan-signs-on-with-bairns-1-2805555 Flannigan signs on with Bairns Falkirk Herald 22 February 2013 28 April 2013 1 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140101084153/http://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/falkirk-fc/flannigan-signs-on-with-bairns-1-2805555 deadScottish Football League First DivisionFreeDRC Joel KasubandiSCO Vale of Clydehttp://spfl.co.uk/news/article/vale-bring-in-four-former-seniors/ Vale bring in four former Seniors SPFL 6 August 2013 6 August 2013 8 August 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130808053324/http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/vale-bring-in-four-former-seniors/ deadScottish Junior Football Central Division TwoFreeSCO Conor RamsaySCO Johnstone BurghScottish Junior Football Central Division TwoFreeSCO Andy GrahamSCO DumbartonScottish Football League First DivisionFreeSCO Derek YoungSCO Queen of the Southhttp://www.qosfc.com/new_newsview.aspx?newsid=1324 Two trialists join up officially Queen of the South F.C. 2 August 2012 2 August 2012 Ewan LithgowAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot Scottish Football League Second DivisionFreeENG Simon MensingSCO Raith Rovershttp://www.fifetoday.co.uk/sport/football/raith-rovers/mensing-prefers-engine-room-role-1-2621719 Mensing prefers engine room role Fife Today 8 November 2012 26 November 2012 3 July 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180703025452/https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/sport/football/raith-rovers/mensing-prefers-engine-room-role-1-2621719 deadScottish Football League First DivisionFreeSCO Alan CombeSCO Heart of Midlothian (coach)Scottish Premier LeagueFreeSCO Liam GormleySCO East Fifehttp://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/gormley-joins-east-fife/ Gormley joins East Fife Scottish Football League 23 November 2012 26 November 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121129065856/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/gormley-joins-east-fife 29 November 2012 deadScottish Football League Second DivisionFreeSCO Iain BeattieSCO Neilston JuniorsScottish Junior Football Central Division OneLoanSCO Martin MaguireSCO Port GlasgowScottish Junior Football Central Division OneLoanSCO Euan BlairSCO Hurlford UnitedScottish Junior Football West Division OneLoanSCO Lewis HawkeSCO Annan AthleticScottish Football League Third DivisionFreeSCO David GrahamFreeSCO Kevin RutkiewiczUSA Carolina RailHawksNorth American Soccer LeagueFreeSCO Jordan HalsmanISL Fram ReyjavikÚrvalsdeildFree Squad (that played for first team) SCO Derek Gaston GK SCO David Hutton GK SCO Willie Dyer DF SCO Jordan Halsman DF SCO Mark McLaughlin DF Captain ENG Simon Mensing DF trialist SCO Jason Naismith DF on loan from St Mirren SCO Thomas O'Ware DF SCO Craig Reid DF SCO Kevin Rutkiewicz DF SCO Scott Taggart DF FRA Fouad Bachirou MF SCO Aidan Fulton MF SCO Martin Hardie MF SCO Declan McDaid MF SCO Dylan McLaughlin MF SCO Ewan McLean MF SCO David O'Brien MF SCO Stephen Stirling MF SCO Michael Tidser MF Vice Captain SCO Tony Wallace MF SCO Kyle Wilkie MF SCO Archie Campbell FW SCO Liam Gormley FW trialist SCO David Graham FW SCO Lewis Hawke FW SCO Peter MacDonald FW SCO Colin McMenamin 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.ScorersAttendanceNotes3 July 2012ROM Rapid BucureștiGrangemouth Athletics Stadium, Grangemouth2–5http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2012/07/04/431495-ton-lose-out-in-bounce-match/ Ton lose out in bounce match Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 4 July 2012 5 July 2012Peter Weatherson Archie Campbell TBCGame open to public despite information to the contrary7 July 2012Albion RoversSt. Andrew's High School, Coatbridge1–0http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/latest/articles/2012/07/09/431733-ton-romp-to-victory-with-onegoal-win/ Ton romp to victory with one-goal win Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 9 July 2012 9 July 2012Martin Hardie TBCPlayed on astroturf Martin Hardie played as a trialist11 July 2012Campbeltown PupilsKintyre Park, Campbeltown10–2http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/07/12/431941-ton-of-the-best/# Ton of the best! Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 12 July 2012 13 July 2012Stephen Stirling Lewis Hawke Jordan Halsman Thomas O'Ware Michael Tidser Declan McDaid penTBCOpening of a new exhibit at Campbeltown museum12 July 2012ROM Concordia ChiajnaCappielow Park, Greenock0–1http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/07/13/432027-romanians-defeat-ton-in-closeddoor-match/# Romanians defeat Ton in closed-door match Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 13 July 2012 13 July 2012Closed doorsThe second Romanian team to play at Cappielow16 July 2012KilmarnockCappielow Park, Greenock4–1http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/07/17/432165-morton-come-to-the-four/ Morton come to the four Greenock Telegraph 17 July 2012 17 July 2012 Jonathan MitchellDavid O'Brien Mark McLaughlin Peter Weatherson penJordan Halsman 636Under-strength Kilmarnock side21 July 2012St MirrenCappielow Park, Greenock0–1http://www.saintmirren.net/pages/?p=13777 Report: Morton 0-1 St Mirren St Mirren F.C. 21 July 2012 22 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120729183059/http://www.saintmirren.net/pages/?p=13777 29 July 2012 deadDerek Gaston Own goal3,722Renfrewshire Cup Final Goal claimed by Paul McGowan9 September 2012Largs ThistleBarrfields Stadium, Largs4–1http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/09/10/435319-morton-earn-friendly-win-/ Morton earn friendly win Greenock Telegraph 10 September 2012 11 September 2012 Jonathan MitchellLiam Gormley Archie Campbell pen Tony Wallace Aidan Fulton TBCTo mark the opening of hosts' new 3G artificial pitch Liam Gormley played as a trialist Scottish Football League First Division League position is after Morton game, not after round of games in case of postponements. DateOpponentsStadiumResult F – AHome EventsAway EventsAttendancePointsLeague PositionReferee11 August 2012LivingstonCappielow Park, Greenock2–2https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19203886 Morton 2-2 Livingston BBC Sport 11 August 2012 11 August 2012Peter Weatherson 7 Jason Naismith 41 Jordan Halsman 77 Tony Wallace 80Iain Russell 25 27 Craig Barr 37 Stefan Scougall 391,89816thCraig Charleston18 August 2012Hamilton AcademicalNew Douglas Park, Hamilton1–1http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/08/18/433970-ton-held-to-disappointing-away-draw/ Ton held to disappointing draw Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 18 August 2012 19 August 2012Alex Neil 34 1 45 Ali Crawford 81David O'Brien 15 Michael Tidser 0 861,57226th Crawford Allan25 August 2012FalkirkCappielow Park, Greenock1–2http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/08/25/434370-ton-suffer-first-league-defeat/ Ton suffer first league defeat Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 25 August 2012 26 August 2012Archie Campbell 31 David O'Brien 54 Scott Taggart 59 David Graham 78Jay Fulton 9 Kieran Duffie 21 Lyle Taylor 391,75627th Craig Thomson1 September 2012DumbartonCappielow Park, Greenock3–0https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19429944 Morton 3-0 Dumbarton BBC Sport 1 September 2012 5 September 2012Willie Dyer 16 Archie Campbell 43 54 pen 76 Bryan Prunty 57 James Creaney 61 Martin McNiff 881,60256th Bobby Madden15 September 2012CowdenbeathCentral Park, Cowdenbeath4–3http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/first/live-scores/3517973/ LIVE: Cowdenbeath 3 – 4 Greenock Morton Scottish Football League 15 September 2012 16 September 2012 https://archive.today/20130202103647/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/first/live-scores/3517973/ 2 February 2013 deadJohn Armstrong 40 Colin Cameron 61 Mark Ramsay 82 Kenny Adamson 90 Jamie Stevenson 90Peter Weatherson 12 25 Archie Campbell 46 David O'Brien 5461185th Stephen Finnie22 September 2012Raith RoversCappielow Park, Greenock1–0http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/09/22/436205-ton-leapfrog-raith-into-third/ Ton leapfrog Raith into third Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 22 September 2012 22 September 2012Scott Taggart 29 Stephen Stirling 67 90 Willie Dyer 85Brian Graham 1 Simon Mensing 80 Dougie Hall 891,628113rd George Salmond29 September 2012Airdrie UnitedExcelsior Stadium, Airdrie3–2https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19753377 Airdrie United 2-3 Morton BBC Sport 29 September 2012 29 September 2012Cameron MacDonald 11 John Boyle 37 80 62 David Lilley 0 85 Michael Hart 90Archie Campbell 49 79 David O'Brien 68 Jason Naismith 901,054143rd John McKendrick6 October 2012Partick ThistleCappielow Park, Greenock3–1http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/10/06/437159-ton-topple-league-leaders/ Ton topple league leaders Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 6 October 2012 6 October 2012Kevin Rutkiewicz 14 45 Mark McLaughlin 39 Fouad Bachirou 66 David O'Brien 86Steven Craig 20 Hugh Murray 37 1 55 Paul Paton 67 Stuart Bannigan 823,445173rd Des Roache20 October 2012Dunfermline AthleticEast End Park, Dunfermline2–2https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20018285 Dunfermline Athletic 2-2 Morton BBC Sport 20 October 2012 20 October 2012Ryan Wallace 38 87 Jordan McMillan 78 Stephen Husband 82 penKevin Rutkiewicz 7 Archie Campbell 40 76 Willie Dyer 57 David O'Brien 63 Mark McLaughlin 823,511183rd Craig Charleston27 October 2012LivingstonAlmondvale Stadium, Livingston2–2 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20110017 Livingston 2-2 Morton BBC Sport 27 October 2012 27 October 2012Iain Russell 8 79 pen Keaghan Jacobs 53 Craig Barr 82 Callum Booth 89Michael Tidser 12 Archie Campbell 50 55 Mark McLaughlin 721,417193rd Mike Tumilty10 November 2012Hamilton AcademicalCappielow Park, Greenock0–1https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20263549 Morton 0-1 Hamilton BBC Sport 10 November 2012 10 November 2012Tony Wallace 40 Archie Campbell 54Stevie May 21 Martin Canning 49 Grant Gillespie 901,815193rd Paul Robertson17 November 2012DumbartonDumbarton Football Stadium, Dumbarton5–1http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/first/results/3518634/ Dumbarton 1-5 Morton Scottish Football League 17 November 2012 17 November 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121129071034/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/first/results/3518634 29 November 2012 deadJim Lister 52 Garry Fleming 72 Bryan Prunty 84Martin Hardie 3 pen 17 Willie Dyer 15 Peter Weatherson 37 61 David Graham 541,188223rd Stevie O'Reilly24 November 2012CowdenbeathCappielow Park, Greenock1–0http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/first/results/3518727/ Greenock Morton 1–0 Cowdenbeath : Saturday, 24th November 2012 Scottish Football League 24 November 2012 24 November 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130126054830/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/first/results/3518727/ 26 January 2013 deadLewis Hawke 88Mark Ramsay 591,562253rd Craig Thomson8 December 2012Raith RoversStark's Park, Kirkcaldy3–3https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20636101 Raith Rovers 3-3 Morton BBC Sport 8 December 2012 10 December 2012Brian Graham 23 71 42 Greig Spence 85 86 Eddie Malone 90Kevin Rutkiewicz 8 Martin Hardie 67 88 Willie Dyer 44 David O'Brien 651,375263rd Steven McLean15 December 2012Airdrie UnitedCappielow Park, Greenock2–0https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20722022 Morton 2-0 Airdrie United BBC Sport 15 December 2012 15 December 2012Mark McLaughlin 28 David Graham 43 David O'Brien 45 Martin Hardie 83Josh Watt 17 Grant Evans 521,302293rd Brian Colvin26 December 2012Partick ThistleFirhill Stadium, Glasgow2–1https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20829237 Partick Thistle 1-2 Morton BBC Sport 26 December 2012 26 December 2012Steven Craig 28 87 Aaron Sinclair 57 Ross Forbes 64 1 70 Sean Welsh 89David Graham 4 Martin Hardie 64 79 Scott Taggart 844,955322nd Bobby Madden29 December 2012Dunfermline AthleticCappielow Park, Greenock4–2https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20857777 Morton 4-2 Dunfermline BBC Sport 29 December 2012 29 December 2012Fouad Bachirou 44 Michael Tidser 56 89 Peter Weatherson 61 Craig Reid 70Callum Morris 9 Ryan Wallace 77 90 Stephen Jordan 83 Josh Falkingham 843,076351st John McKendrick2 January 2013DumbartonCappielow Park, Greenock0–3Garry Fleming 32 Scott Agnew 39 Steven McDougall 56 Jim Lister 56 Bryan Prunty 792,412351st John Beaton5 January 2013CowdenbeathCentral Park, Cowdenbeath1–1https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20920351 Cowdenbeath 1-1 Morton BBC Sport 5 January 2013 5 January 2013Liam Caddis 37 Joe Mbu 90Willie Dyer 13 Peter MacDonald 51 Kevin Rutkiewicz 74647362nd Mike Tumilty12 January 2013FalkirkFalkirk Stadium, Grangemouth1–0https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20988205 Falkirk 0-1 Morton BBC Sport 12 January 2013 12 January 2013Martin Hardie 64 Fouad Bachirou 903,078391st Crawford Allan19 January 2013LivingstonCappielow Park, Greenock2–1http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2013/01/21/444070-macdonald-header-sinks-livi/ MacDonald header sinks Livi Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 21 January 2013 21 January 2013Martin Hardie 15 Fouad Bachirou 29 David Graham 60 Peter MacDonald 68 Scott Taggart 90Iain Russell 53 Liam Fox 62 Kevin McCann 851,913421st Stephen Finnie26 January 2013Raith RoversCappielow Park, Greenock1–0https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21190821 Morton 1-0 Raith Rovers BBC Sport 26 January 2012 27 January 2012Michael Tidser 53 Martin Hardie 662,006451st Kevin Clancy9 February 2013Airdrie UnitedExcelsior Stadium, Airdrie4–0http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2013/02/11/446495-airdrie-united-0-morton-4/ Airdrie United 0 Morton 4 Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 11 February 2013 11 February 2013Gregor Buchanan 38 Marc Warren 45 1 83 Ricki Lamie 0 89David O'Brien 24 Colin McMenamin 44 Peter MacDonald 52 Kyle Wilkie 60984481st Brian Colvin16 February 2013Partick ThistleCappielow Park, Greenock2–2https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21468427 Morton 2-2 Partick Thistle BBC Sport 16 February 2013 16 February 2013Peter MacDonald 57 80 pen 85 Willie Dyer 60Chris Erskine 9 Steven Craig 47 Paul Paton 75 Hugh Murray 80 1 845,647491st Euan Norris23 February 2013Dunfermline AthleticEast End Park, Dunfermline4–1https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21527018 Dunfermline 1-4 Morton BBC Sport 23 February 2013 23 February 2013Chris Kane 23 Andy Geggan 32 Jordan McMillan 33 Andy Dowie 33 Andrew Barrowman Ryan Wallace 57 Callum Morris 82Peter MacDonald 31 pen 50 Fouad Bachirou 43 Martin Hardie 44 Michael Tidser 46 642,720521st Craig Charleston5 March 2013Hamilton AcademicalNew Douglas Park, Hamilton1–2https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21679875 Hamilton 2-1 Morton BBC Sport 5 March 2013 6 March 2013Derek Gaston 35 o.g. Michael Devlin 55 Ziggy Gordon 58 Gary Fisher 85 Andy Ryan 90David O'Brien 8 Martin Hardie 43 Kevin Rutkiewicz 44 Thomas O'Ware 901,009521st Kevin Clancy9 March 2013FalkirkCappielow Park, Greenock2–0https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21709168 Morton 2-0 Falkirk BBC Sport 9 March 2013 10 March 2013Archie Campbell 30 Peter MacDonald 441,962551st Calum Murray16 March 2013DumbartonDumbarton Football Stadium, Dumbarton3–0https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21795911 Dumbarton 0-3 Morton BBC Sport 16 March 2013 16 March 2013Garry Fleming 25 Alan Lithgow 76Michael Tidser 32 35 Martin Hardie 38 Peter MacDonald 811,241581st Paul Robertson23 March 2013CowdenbeathCappielow Park, Greenock4–2https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21912477 Morton 4-2 Cowdenbeath BBC Sport 23 March 2013 23 March 2013Peter MacDonald 51 pen 54 Scott Taggart 63 Martin Hardie 66 71Craig Moore 13 Jamie Stevenson 40 Dean Brett 50 Sean McAllister 731,533611st Iain Brines30 March 2013Raith RoversStark's Park, Kirkcaldy1–2https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21975263 Raith Rovers 2-1 Morton BBC Sport 30 March 2013 30 March 2013Brian Graham 12 Allan Walker 22 Michael Tidser 38 o.g. Joe Hamill 56Craig Reid 59 Kyle Wilkie 72 Thomas O'Ware 751,529612nd Crawford Allan6 April 2013Airdrie UnitedCappielow Park, Greenock5–2https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22034904 Morton 5-2 Airdrie Utd BBC Sport 6 April 2013 6 April 2013Peter MacDonald 5 22 60 Colin McMenamin 69 pen Marc Warren 85 o.g.Steven Hetherington 42 Ricki Lamie 52 Grant Evans 69 0 80 Sean Lynch 70 Alan Cook 731,772642nd George Salmond10 April 2013Partick ThistleFirhill Stadium, Glasgow0–1http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2013/04/11/453355-partick-1-morton-0-report/ Partick 1 Morton 0 report Jonathan Mitchell 10 April 2013 11 April 2013James Craigen 41 Aaron Sinclair 59Martin Hardie 668,875642nd Brian Colvin13 April 2013Dunfermline AthleticCappielow Park, Greenock0–1https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22118177 Morton 0-1 Dunfermline BBC Sport 13 April 2013 13 April 2013Kyle Wilkie 68Ryan Thomson 10 Chris Kane 651,634642nd Euan Norris20 April 2013LivingstonAlmondvale Stadium, Livingston2–0https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22211274 Livingston 0-2 Morton BBC Sport 20 April 2013 20 April 2013García Tena 28Archie Campbell 43 Tony Wallace 49 Kyle Wilkie 551,158672nd Craig Charleston27 April 2013Hamilton AcademicalCappielow Park, Greenock0–2https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22305101 Morton 0-2 Hamilton Academical BBC Sport 27 April 2013 27 April 2013Thomas O'Ware 67Stevie May 39 55 Martin Canning 42 Andy Ryan 60 Michael Devlin 771,541672nd Alan Muir4 May 2013FalkirkFalkirk Stadium, Grangemouth1–4Craig Sibbald 60 Lyle Taylor 64 pen Kieran Duffie 79 Sean Higgins 88Mark McLaughlin 27 Craig Reid 623,179672nd Euan Anderson Scottish Cup DateRoundOpponentsStadiumResult F – AHome EventsAway EventsAttendanceReferee3 November 2012Round 3Albion RoversCliftonhill, Coatbridge1–1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20107400 Albion 1-1 Morton BBC Sport 3 November 2012 3 November 2012Simon Marriott 15 Alan Reid 27 Tony Stevenson 45Peter Weatherson 58656Crawford Allan13 November 2012Round 3 replayAlbion RoversCappielow Park, Greenock3–0 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20216708 Morton 3-0 Albion BBC Sport 13 November 2012 14 November 2012Martin Hardie 51 Michael Tidser 53 73Peter Innes 68 Tony Stevenson 71746Crawford Allan1 December 2012Round 4Turriff UnitedThe Haughs, Turriff1–1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20474771 Turriff United 1-1 Morton BBC Sport 1 December 2012 2 December 2012Mark Simpson 40 Gary Davidson 79 Cammy Bowden 0 89Peter Weatherson 45 74 Craig Reid 0 88824Gary Hilland17 December 2012Round 4 replayTurriff UnitedCappielow Park, Greenock6–0https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20676810 Morton 6-0 Turriff United BBC Sport 17 December 2012 17 December 2012Mark McLaughlin 20 Peter Weatherson 37 82 84 Michael Tidser 45 pen 67 Peter MacDonald 77Christopher Herd 10915Gary Hilland3 February 2013Round 5DundeeDens Park, Dundee1–5Jim McAlister 29 Lewis Toshney 65 Colin Nish 71 John Baird 74 Declan Gallagher 82Michael Tidser 313,336Bobby Madden Scottish League Cup DateRoundOpponentsStadiumResult F – AHome EventsAway EventsAttendanceReferee5 August 2012Round 1East StirlingshireOchilview Park, Larbert5–1https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19035011 East Stirlingshire 1-5 Morton BBC Sport 5 August 2012 5 August 2012Michael Herd 34 Michael Hunter 53 Kevin Turner 76 Ricky Miller 85Mark McLaughlin 1 56 Peter Weatherson 11 43 Stephen Stirling 37 Tony Wallace 67 Michael Tidser 86581John Beaton22 August 2012Round 2AberdeenCappielow Park, Greenock0–2 (AET)https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19279541 Morton 0 Aberdeen 2 BBC Sport 22 August 2012 22 August 2012David O'Brien 13 Mark McLaughlin 73 Craig Reid 86Gavin Rae 109 Scott Vernon 1152,817Iain Brines Scottish Challenge Cup DateRoundOpponentsStadiumResult F – AHome EventsAway EventsAttendanceReferee28 July 2012Round 1 (South-West)Albion RoversCappielow Park, Greenock2–0http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/07/30/432836-morton-v-albion-rovers-match-report/ Morton v Albion Rovers: match report Greenock Telegraph 30 July 2012 2 August 2012Tony Wallace 48 David O'Brien 59Connor Stevenson 66 Tony Stevenson 0 75 Peter Innes 831,268John Beaton14 August 2012Round 2 (South-West)Queen of the SouthCappielow Park, Greenock1–2 (AET)https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19263943 Ramsdens Cup: Morton 1-2 Queen o' South (aet) BBC Sport 14 August 2012 15 August 2012Michael Tidser 38 Stephen Stirling 44 Peter Weatherson Stephen McKenna 39 Mark Durnan 66 Derek Lyle 78 Nicky Clark 1051,178George Salmond Reserves DateOpponentsStadiumResult F – AMorton goalscorers21 July 2012Rutherglen Glencairn (James Glen Memorial Trophy Semi-final)Valefield Park, Kilbirnie0–3http://www.rutherglenreformer.co.uk/rutherglen-sport/local-rutherglen-sport/2012/07/25/football-glens-boss-delighted-with-squad-63227-31463486/ Football: Glens boss delighted with squad Rutherglen Reformer Douglas Dickie 25 July 2012 19 October 2012 22 July 2012Kilbirnie Ladeside (James Glen Memorial Trophy 3rd/4th place play-off)Valefield Park, Kilbirnie4–2Ewan McLean Archie Campbell 25 July 2012Port GlasgowParklea Community Stadium, Port Glasgow1–1Kyle Wilkie 30 July 2012Glasgow UniversityGarscube Sports Complex, Bearsden6–1Thomas O'Ware Declan McDaid Jason Naismith Raymond Lynch Dylan McLaughlin Lewis Hawke 6 August 2012Queen's ParkLesser Hampden, Glasgow1–3Lewis Hawke TBCJohnstone Burgh Boys Club U21sRalston Training Complex, Ralston2–1Jamie Logan William Boyd 20 August 2012Partick ThistleBellsdale Park, Beith2–4Dylan McLaughlin William Boyd 12 September 2012Ayr United (Reserve League)Cappielow Park, Greenock4–0http://www.gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=752 Reserves win first match Greenock Morton F.C. 13 September 2012 19 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304002058/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D752 4 March 2016 deadStephen Stirling pen Declan McDaid Thomas O'Ware Liam Gormley 18 September 2012Raith Rovers (Reserve League)Stark's Park, Kirkcaldy2–1http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2012/09/19/435912-reserves-defeat-rovers/ Reserves defeat Rovers Greenock Telegraph Chris Tait 19 September 2012 17 October 2012Liam Gormley pen Declan McDaid 25 September 2012Dumbarton (Reserve League)Dumbarton Football Stadium, Dumbarton3–1http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/09/26/436400-morton-reserves-on-top/ Morton reserves on top Greenock Telegraph Chris Tait 26 September 2012 17 October 2012Liam Gormley Kyle Wilkie Tony Wallace 8 October 2012Livingston (Reserve League)Cappielow Park, Greenock2–1http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/10/09/437270-late-strike-earns-reserves-win/ Late strike earns reserves win Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 9 October 2012 17 October 2012Own goal Daniel Moss 16 October 2012Rangers (Reserve League)Murray Park, Milngavie3–1http://www.rangers.co.uk/news/academy-news/item/2417-rangers-res-1-3-morton-res https://archive.today/20130421025859/http://www.rangers.co.uk/news/academy-news/item/2417-rangers-res-1-3-morton-res dead 21 April 2013 Rangers Res 1-3 Morton Res Rangers F.C. 16 October 2012 16 October 2012 Andrew DicksonDylan McLaughlin Lewis Hawke Aidan Fulton 23 October 2012Annan Athletic (Reserve League)Cappielow Park, Greenock4–0http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/10/24/438385-another-win-for-highflying-side-/ Another win for high-flying side Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 24 October 2012 24 October 2012Thomas O'Ware Lewis Hawke Kyle Wilkie Jordan Halsman 31 October 2012East Fife (Reserve League)Bayview Stadium, Methil4–2http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/10/31/438883-seven-in-a-row-for-reserves/ Seven in a row for reserves Greenock Telegraph 31 October 2012 1 November 2012Kyle Wilkie Lewis Hawke Tony Wallace 5 November 2012Cowdenbeath (Reserve League)Cappielow Park, Greenock1–0http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/11/06/439180-reserves-make-it-8-in-a-row/ Reserves make it 8 in a row Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 6 November 2012 7 November 2012Martin Hardie pen19 November 2012Airdrie United (Reserve League)Excelsior Stadium, Airdrie0–0http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/11/20/440047-reserves-continue-unbeaten-run/ Reserves continue unbeaten run Greenock Telegraph Chris Tait 20 November 2012 20 November 201227 November 2012Queen of the South (Reserve League)Palmerston Park, Dumfries2–3http://gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D812 Finally lose Greenock Morton F.C. 28 November 2012 29 November 2012 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304033056/http://gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D812 deadScott Keogh Own goal 19 December 2012Queen's Park (Reserve League)Lesser Hampden, Glasgow2–0http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/12/20/442134-reserves-return-to-the-top/ Reserves return to the top Jonathan Mitchell 20 December 2012 14 January 2013 Greenock TelegraphAidan Fulton Dylan McLaughlin 22 December 2012PollokNewlandsfield Park, Glasgow2–2http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2012/12/24/442300-campbell-makes-a-comeback/ Campbell makes a comeback Greenock Telegraph 24 December 2012 14 January 2013Archie Campbell Aidan Ferris 9 January 2013Port GlasgowParklea Community Stadium, Port Glasgow4–2http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2013/01/10/443168-reserves-secure-friendly-win/ Reserves secure friendly win Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 10 January 2013 14 January 2013Dylan McLaughlin Jordan Cairnie Aidan Ferris Aidan Fulton 29 January 2013Stenhousemuir (Reserve League)Cappielow Park, Greenock2–2http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2013/01/30/445251-ton-reserves-suffer-title-blow/ Ton reserves suffer title blow Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 30 January 2012 4 February 2013Thomas O'Ware Kyle Wilkie 25 March 2013Partick Thistle (Reserve League Cup)Cappielow Park, Greenock3–1http://ptfc.co.uk/news/2012-2013/march_2013/morton_reserves_3_partick_thistle_reserves_1 Morton Reserves 3 Partick Thistle Reserves 1 Partick Thistle F.C. 25 March 2013 25 March 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130329010118/http://ptfc.co.uk/news/2012-2013/march_2013/morton_reserves_3_partick_thistle_reserves_1 29 March 2013 deadDeclan McDaid Peter Weatherson Jordan Halsman 8 April 2013Airdrie United (Reserve League Cup)Excelsior Stadium, Airdrie2–3http://www.gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=904 Reserves lose to Airdrie United Greenock Morton F.C. 9 April 2013 12 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055726/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D904 4 March 2016 deadJordan Cairnie Aidan Fulton 16 April 2013Annan Athletic (Reserve League Cup)Galabank, Annan2–4http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D909 Reserves – Annan Athletic v Morton Greenock Morton F.C. 17 April 2013 17 April 2013 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304043703/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D909 deadAidan Fulton David McNeil 18 April 2013Ayr United (Reserve League Cup)Cappielow Park, Greenock1–5http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2013/04/19/454349-reserves-suffer-second-league-cup-loss/# Reserves suffer second league cup loss Greenock Telegraph 19 April 2013 19 April 2013Michael Thomson 22 April 2013Queen of the South (Reserve League Cup)Cappielow Park, Greenock2–0http://www.gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=913 Reserve League Cup 23 April 2013 23 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304065133/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D913 4 March 2016 deadDavid McNeil Scott Keogh 25 April 2013Rangers (Reserve League Cup)Murray Park, Milngavie0–3http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2013/04/26/455168-harsh-scoreline-for-ton-second-string-/ Harsh scoreline for Ton second string Greenock Telegraph 26 April 2013 26 April 201329 April 2013Queen's Park (Reserve League Cup)Lesser Hampden, Glasgow1–6http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2013/04/30/455461-tons-reserve-cup-bid-ends/# Ton's reserve cup bid ends Greenock Telegraph Jonathan Mitchell 30 April 2013 30 April 2013Mark Davidson 16 May 2013Partick Thistle (Reserve League)Battery Park, Greenock5–0http://gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=924 Reserves go out on a big win Greenock Morton F.C. 17 May 2013 17 May 2013 23 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130923203526/http://gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D924 deadJordan Cairnie Kyle Wilson Fergus O'Hanlon League table GMO Player statistics 15 May 2013 All competitions Additional positions played listed, if have started in more than one this season. Position Player Starts Subs Unused subs Goals Red cards Yellow cards MFFRA Fouad Bachirou 36 2 1 1 0 4FWSCO Archie Campbell 17 13 1 13 0 1GKSCO Alan Combe 0 0 7 0 0 0DFSCO Willie Dyer 30 1 2 0 0 7MFSCO Aidan Fulton 0 2 0 0 0 0GKSCO Derek Gaston 42 0 3 0 0 0FWSCO Liam Gormley (trialist) 0 1 1 0 0 0FWSCO David Graham 22 11 2 2 0 3DFSCO Jordan Halsman 7 6 11 0 0 1MFSCO Martin Hardie 22 4 1 10 0 7FWSCO Lewis Hawke 0 7 1 1 0 0GKSCO David Hutton 3 1 34 0 0 0FWSCO Peter MacDonald 15 8 0 15 0 1MFSCO Declan McDaid 0 1 2 0 0 0MFSCO Dylan McLaughlin 0 1 0 0 0 0DFSCO Mark McLaughlin (Captain) 28 1 2 3 0 6MFSCO Ewan McLean 0 1 0 0 0 0FWSCO Colin McMenamin 11 4 0 2 0 0DFENG Simon Mensing (trialist) 1 0 0 0 0 0DFSCO Jason Naismith (on loan from St Mirren) 3 4 3 0 0 2MFSCO David O'Brien 40 2 0 8 0 4DFSCO Thomas O'Ware 10 5 11 0 0 3DF / MFSCO Craig Reid 38 0 1 0 1 4DFSCO Kevin Rutkiewicz 32 0 1 2 0 4MFSCO Stephen Stirling 10 1 0 2 0 2DF / MFSCO Scott Taggart 38 4 2 2 0 3MFSCO Michael Tidser (Vice-Captain) 40 0 0 13 1 2DF / MFSCO Tony Wallace 13 12 8 3 0 1MFSCO Kyle Wilkie 11 16 9 3 0 1DF / FWENG Peter Weatherson 26 11 3 12 0 2 Awards Last updated 26 April 2013 NationNameAwardMonthSCOArchie CampbellIRN-BRU SFL Phenomenal Awards – September 2012 http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/irn-bru-sfl-phenomenal-awards---september-2012/ scottishfootballleague.com Scottish Football League 12 October 2012 14 October 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121110120853/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/irn-bru-sfl-phenomenal-awards---september-2012/ 10 November 2012 Young Player of the MonthSeptemberSCOArchie CampbellGinger BootSeptemberSCOAllan Moorehttp://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/11/02/439026-ton-boss-is-manager-of-month-/# Ton boss in manager of month Greenock Telegraph 2 November 2012 2 November 2012Manager of the MonthOctoberSCOArchie CampbellPlayer of the MonthOctoberSCOAllan MooreManager of the MonthDecemberSCOPeter MacDonaldPlayer of the MonthFebruarySCOMichael TidserPlayer of the Year nomineeApril References Category:Greenock Morton F.C. seasons Greenock Morton