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Season 2013–14 saw
Greenock Morton Greenock Morton Football Club is a Scottish professional football club, which plays in the . The club was founded as Morton Football Club in 1874, making it one of the oldest Scottish clubs. Morton was renamed Greenock Morton in 1994 to celebr ...
compete in their seventh consecutive season in the second tier of Scottish football (now called the
Scottish Championship The Scottish Championship known as the William Hill (bookmaker), William Hill Championship for sponsorship reasons, is the second tier of the Scottish Professional Football League, the league competition for men's professional association footb ...
), having finished 2nd in the
2012–13 1 (one, unit, unity) is a number, numeral, and glyph. It is the first and smallest positive integer of the infinite sequence of natural numbers. This fundamental property has led to its unique uses in other fields, ranging from science to sp ...
season. Morton also competed in the
Challenge Cup The Rugby Football League Challenge Cup, commonly known just as the Challenge Cup is a Single-elimination tournament, knockout rugby league cup competition organised by the Rugby Football League, held annually since 1896, it is the world's old ...
,
Scottish League Cup The Scottish League Cup, also known as the Premier Sports Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a football competition open to all Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) clubs. First held in 1946–47, it is the oldest national League cup in ...
and the
Scottish Cup The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,Scottish League One The Scottish League One, known as William Hill (bookmaker), William Hill League One for sponsorship reasons, is the third tier of the Scottish Professional Football League, the league competition for men's professional association football, foot ...
for the 2014–15 season.


Story of the season


May

Manager
Allan Moore Allan Moore (born 25 December 1964) is a Scottish football player and manager and is currently the manager of Camelon Juniors. Playing career During his playing career he turned out for several Scottish clubs including Dumbarton, Heart of Mid ...
and his assistant Mark McNally agreed new one-year deals with the club, whilst experienced pros Martin Hardie and
Colin McMenamin Colin McMenamin (born 12 February 1981) is a Scottish former professional football player, and was the assistant manager of Annan Athletic. McMenamin, who played as a striker, began his career with Annan Athletic before moving to Newcastle ...
were released. Nine players were offered new one-year deals but David Hutton, Kyle Wilkie and
Peter Weatherson Peter Joseph Weatherson (born 29 May 1980) is an English former professional Association football, footballer who mainly played as a Forward (association football), striker for Greenock Morton F.C., Greenock Morton. Weatherson also played for N ...
were released. David O'Brien and
Derek Gaston Derek Gaston (born 18 April 1987) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. Gaston previously played for Albion Rovers before joining Morton in 2012 then was at Arbroath for 5 years. He then spent a season with Stirling ...
were the first to sign their new contracts. Archie Campbell was next to sign up for another season.
Stranraer Stranraer ( , in Scotland also ; ), also known as The Toon or The Cleyhole, is a town in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, on Loch Ryan and the northern side of the isthmus joining the Rhins of Galloway to the mainland. Stranraer is Dumfries ...
striker Craig Malcolm rejected a contract offer as he preferred to stay part-time. Peter MacDonald was offered a two-year deal by
Dundee Dundee (; ; or , ) is the List of towns and cities in Scotland by population, fourth-largest city in Scotland. The mid-year population estimate for the locality was . It lies within the eastern central Lowlands on the north bank of the Firt ...
, and
Partick Thistle Partick Thistle Football Club are a professional association football, football club from Glasgow, Scotland and currently plays in the . Despite their name, the club are based at Firhill Stadium in the Maryhill area of the city, and have not ...
spoke to
Aidan Fulton Aidan Fulton (born 1 January 1994 in Greenock) is a Scottish footballer who last played for Greenock Morton in the Scottish Championship. Career Fulton made his senior debut at the age of 19, as a substitute against Dunfermline Athletic D ...
about a possible move to
Firhill Firhill Stadium, also known as Wyre Stadium at Firhill for sponsorship reasons, is a football and former rugby union, rugby league and greyhound racing stadium located in the Maryhill area of Glasgow, Scotland which has been the home of Partick ...
. Scott Taggart agreed a new one-year deal, and
Aidan Fulton Aidan Fulton (born 1 January 1994 in Greenock) is a Scottish footballer who last played for Greenock Morton in the Scottish Championship. Career Fulton made his senior debut at the age of 19, as a substitute against Dunfermline Athletic D ...
was offered a full-time deal to avoid him leaving for
Partick Partick (, Scottish Gaelic: ''Partaig'') is an area of Glasgow on the north bank of the River Clyde, just across from Govan. To the west lies Whiteinch, to the east Yorkhill and Kelvingrove Park (across the River Kelvin), and to the north Broo ...
.
Dumbarton Dumbarton (; , or ; or , meaning 'fort of the Britons (historical), Britons') is a town in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, on the north bank of the River Clyde where the River Leven, Dunbartonshire, River Leven flows into the Clyde estuary. ...
midfielder In the sport of association football, a midfielder takes an Glossary of association football terms#O, outfield position primarily in the middle of the pitch. Midfielders may play an exclusively defensive role, breaking up attacks, and are in t ...
Chris Turner rejected terms, as did winger Declan McDaid. A
friendly match An exhibition game (also known as a friendly, scrimmage, demonstration, training match, pre-season game, warmup match, or preparation match, depending at least in part on the sport) is a sport, sporting event whose prize money and impact on th ...
was arranged to be played at
Cappielow Cappielow, also known as Cappielow Park supported by Dalrada Technology UK for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium in Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland. It is the home ground of Scottish Professional Football League club Greenock Morton, w ...
against
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side
Rotherham United Rotherham United Football Club, nicknamed The Millers, is a professional association football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England. The team plays in EFL League One, the third tier of English football, after suffering relegation fr ...
for 9 July 2013. Morton signed
Joe McKee Joseph John Paul McKee (born 31 October 1992) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Cumnock Juniors. McKee has previously played for Livingston, Burnley, Bolton Wanderers, Greenock Morton, Carlisle United, Falkirk, Queen o ...
who had been released by
Bolton Wanderers Bolton Wanderers Football Club ( ) is a professional association football, football club based in Horwich, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in EFL League One, League One, the third level of the Englis ...
, and
Thomas O'Ware Thomas O'Ware (born 20 March 1993) is a Scottish people, Scottish professional Association football, footballer who is the player/manager of club Kelty Hearts F.C., Kelty Hearts. O'Ware, who plays as a Defender (association football), defender ...
agreed his new contract. Further friendlies were announced to be played at
Cappielow Cappielow, also known as Cappielow Park supported by Dalrada Technology UK for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium in Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland. It is the home ground of Scottish Professional Football League club Greenock Morton, w ...
, against
St Johnstone St Johnstone Football Club is a professional association football club in Perth, Scotland. The team competes in the , the second division of Scottish football. The club's name is derived from St John's Toun (or Saint Johnstoun)—an old name o ...
and
Sheffield United Sheffield United Football Club is a professional football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. The club competes in the Championship, the second tier of English football. They are nicknamed "the Blades" due to Sheffield's history ...
, with a date announced for the
Renfrewshire Cup The Renfrewshire Cup was an annual association football competition between teams in the historic county of Renfrewshire in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. The final was generally a Renfrewshire derby contested between the two largest team ...
semi-final against Viewfield Rovers.
Aidan Fulton Aidan Fulton (born 1 January 1994 in Greenock) is a Scottish footballer who last played for Greenock Morton in the Scottish Championship. Career Fulton made his senior debut at the age of 19, as a substitute against Dunfermline Athletic D ...
, David Verlaque, David McNeil and ten other trialists, reserves and U17 players were offered professional contracts with the club. McNeil agreed to sign his contract with club, to follow in the footsteps of his father
John McNeil John McNeil (February 14, 1813 – June 8, 1891) was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was most noted for his role in the Palmyra massacre and other acts of alleged brutality, as well as his participation in the Bat ...
.
Thomas O'Ware Thomas O'Ware (born 20 March 1993) is a Scottish people, Scottish professional Association football, footballer who is the player/manager of club Kelty Hearts F.C., Kelty Hearts. O'Ware, who plays as a Defender (association football), defender ...
signed his new contract, as did
Mark McLaughlin Mark McLaughlin (born 2 December 1975) is a Scottish former professional footballer. Since turning senior in 1999, McLaughlin has played over 100 games for both Clyde and Hamilton Academical. He has also played for Greenock Morton and Dumbarto ...
. Fulton also agreed to reject
Partick Thistle Partick Thistle Football Club are a professional association football, football club from Glasgow, Scotland and currently plays in the . Despite their name, the club are based at Firhill Stadium in the Maryhill area of the city, and have not ...
and go full-time with Morton.


June

Albion Rovers Albion Rovers Football Club is a semi-professional football team from Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. They play in the , the fifth tier of the Scottish football league system. Founded in October 1882, the club joined the Scottish Foot ...
winger David Crawford was invited to pre-season training. Former JEF United Ichihara Chiba Reserves midfielder Ryan Hirooka was announced as being at the club on trial. David Verlaque rejected the offer of a trial at
Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest Football Club is a professional association football club based in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England. The club competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football league system, English football. Founde ...
to stay with Morton. 12 of the 13 youths offered full-time deals accepted them, with only Christopher McLaughlin opting to sign instead for
Dundee United Dundee United Football Club is a Scotland, Scottish professional association football, football club based in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923. United are nickname ...
.
Chris Millar Christopher Alexander Millar (born 30 March 1983) is a Scottish professional football player and coach who plays for Port Glasgow Juniors Millar was in the Celtic youth system, then started his professional career with Greenock Morton. He th ...
was brought in as a coach for the U15 side. Morton signed ex-
Hamilton Academical Hamilton Academical Football Club, often known as Hamilton Accies, or The Accies, is a Scottish football club from Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, who currently compete in . They were established in 1874 from the school football team at Hamilto ...
defender Jonathan Page on a free transfer. On 19 June, the fixture lists were released with Morton facing
Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath () is a town and burgh in west Fife, Scotland. It is north-east of Dunfermline and north of the capital, Edinburgh. The town grew up around the extensive coalfields of the area and became a police burgh in 1890. According to a 20 ...
at
Cappielow Cappielow, also known as Cappielow Park supported by Dalrada Technology UK for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium in Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland. It is the home ground of Scottish Professional Football League club Greenock Morton, w ...
on the opening day. Morton rejected a £50,000 bid for Michael Tidser from
Rotherham United Rotherham United Football Club, nicknamed The Millers, is a professional association football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England. The team plays in EFL League One, the third tier of English football, after suffering relegation fr ...
, a second bid for £50k up front was later accepted. Morton brought in three players to train with the squad for pre-season; Dougie Imrie,
Marc Fitzpatrick Marc Fitzpatrick (born 11 May 1986) is a Scottish professional Association football, football coach and a former player. He played a Midfielder#Winger, left winger or Defender (association football)#Wing-back, left back. He has previously playe ...
and James Creaney. Morton were drawn away to Annan Athletic in the
Scottish Challenge Cup The Scottish Professional Football League Challenge Cup,Tidser finally joined
Rotherham United Rotherham United Football Club, nicknamed The Millers, is a professional association football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England. The team plays in EFL League One, the third tier of English football, after suffering relegation fr ...
for £50,000, and signed a three-year contract with the club. Before the friendly with
Sheffield United Sheffield United Football Club is a professional football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. The club competes in the Championship, the second tier of English football. They are nicknamed "the Blades" due to Sheffield's history ...
, Morton signed French goalkeeper
Nicolas Caraux Nicolas Caraux (born 4 March 1991) is a French professional football goalkeeper who currently plays for FC Versailles 78. Career Caraux came through the youth academy at RC Lens, before joining the Edusport Academy in Motherwell in 2012. Nic ...
on a one-year deal. Morton also signed left wing-back
Marc Fitzpatrick Marc Fitzpatrick (born 11 May 1986) is a Scottish professional Association football, football coach and a former player. He played a Midfielder#Winger, left winger or Defender (association football)#Wing-back, left back. He has previously playe ...
on a one-year deal. Gambian forward
Kabba-Modou Cham Kabba-Modou Cham (born 25 December 1992) is a former professional football player who last played for Royal Cappellen. Born in Belgium, he is a youth international for the Gambia. He has also played competitively for KVV Coxyde and KSV Borne ...
flew in from Belgium to sign a two-year deal with the club. Morton were drawn away to East Fife in the first round of the
Scottish League Cup The Scottish League Cup, also known as the Premier Sports Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a football competition open to all Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) clubs. First held in 1946–47, it is the oldest national League cup in ...
. Morton signed Dougie Imrie from local rivals St Mirren for one season, as well as former
Blackburn Rovers Blackburn Rovers Football Club is a professional football club based in Blackburn, Lancashire, England, which competes in the , the second level of the English football league system. They have played home matches at Ewood Park since 1890. Th ...
youngster
Reece Hands Reece Hands (born 6 October 1993) is an English retired professional footballer who last played as a defender for USL League Two side Cincinnati Dutch Lions. In his career he also played senior football in the UK as a midfielder for National L ...
on a two-year deal. Two more players signed up,
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n defenders
Tomáš Peciar Tomáš Peciar (born 10 June 1988 in Bojnice) is a Slovak football central defender who currently plays for FC Andau in the Austrian 2. Landesliga (fifth tier). Career He played one match in the Gambrinus Liga for Viktoria Žižkov. In July ...
and Michal Habai. Morton won the
Renfrewshire Cup The Renfrewshire Cup was an annual association football competition between teams in the historic county of Renfrewshire in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. The final was generally a Renfrewshire derby contested between the two largest team ...
for the 52nd time, defeating St Mirren at
St Mirren Park St Mirren Park, also known as The SMISA Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium in Paisley, Scotland. It is the home of St Mirren F.C.. The stadium is the sixth home of the club and replaced Love Street. History Talks over a ...
by four goals to two. Morton were eliminated from the
Challenge Cup The Rugby Football League Challenge Cup, commonly known just as the Challenge Cup is a Single-elimination tournament, knockout rugby league cup competition organised by the Rugby Football League, held annually since 1896, it is the world's old ...
, 1–0 by Annan Athletic, after a
Peter Weatherson Peter Joseph Weatherson (born 29 May 1980) is an English former professional Association football, footballer who mainly played as a Forward (association football), striker for Greenock Morton F.C., Greenock Morton. Weatherson also played for N ...
free-kick separated the two sides.


August

Morton progressed to the second round of the League Cup, after defeating East Fife 6–2 after extra time. As a seeded team, they were drawn at home to Montrose in the second round. Morton announced their squad numbers for the 2013–14 season on 9 August. The Reserve League fixture list was published on 23 August, with the development squad starting their campaign at
Galabank Galabank is a Association football, football stadium in the town of Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It is the home ground of Scottish Professional Football League club Annan Athletic F.C., Annan Athletic, who have played there since 1953 ...
. Morton won two games in the League Cup for only the second time in 30 years as they defeated Montrose 4–0. Morton were drawn away to
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in the League Cup third round.
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and Ewan McLean were released.


September

It was announced that
Cappielow Cappielow, also known as Cappielow Park supported by Dalrada Technology UK for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium in Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland. It is the home ground of Scottish Professional Football League club Greenock Morton, w ...
would host the
UEFA Youth League The UEFA Youth League is an annual club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) since 2013. In its current format, it is contested by the under-19 teams of the clubs competing in the UEFA Champions Le ...
fixture between
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and
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on 1 October. Scottish champions
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were humbled as Morton progressed to the League Cup quarter final with a 1–0 away victory. Their reward was a home tie against
St Johnstone St Johnstone Football Club is a professional association football club in Perth, Scotland. The team competes in the , the second division of Scottish football. The club's name is derived from St John's Toun (or Saint Johnstoun)—an old name o ...
.
Nicolas Caraux Nicolas Caraux (born 4 March 1991) is a French professional football goalkeeper who currently plays for FC Versailles 78. Career Caraux came through the youth academy at RC Lens, before joining the Edusport Academy in Motherwell in 2012. Nic ...
and
Fouad Bachirou Fouad "Fred" Bachirou (born 15 April 1990) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Matlock Town. He previously played for Paris Saint-Germain reserves, Greenock Morton in Scotland, Swedish sides Östersund and Malmö F ...
signed contract extensions to keep them at the club until the summer of 2015. Joe McKee also extended his contract. Stephen Stirling signed on again on a short-term deal until January 2014.


October

Morton signed former
Rangers A ranger is typically someone in a law enforcement or military/paramilitary role specializing in patrolling a given territory, called "ranging" or "scouting". The term most often refers to: * Park ranger or forest ranger, a person charged with prot ...
striker
Nacho Novo Ignacio Javier Gómez Novo (; born 26 March 1979) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a forward. Novo was an assistant coach and served as the interim head coach for the final 5 matches of the 2023 season for USL League O ...
on a short-term deal, until January 2014. Craig Reid re-signed on 18 October on a short-term deal. Morton were knocked out of the League Cup at the quarter-final stage by
St Johnstone St Johnstone Football Club is a professional association football club in Perth, Scotland. The team competes in the , the second division of Scottish football. The club's name is derived from St John's Toun (or Saint Johnstoun)—an old name o ...
, and drawn against
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club, commonly known as Caley Thistle, Inverness CT or just Inverness, is a professional football club based in Inverness, Scotland. The team competes in , the third tier of the Scottish Professional Footba ...
in the fourth round of the
Scottish Cup The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,Jake Nicholson signed after leaving Spurs in the summer.
Allan Moore Allan Moore (born 25 December 1964) is a Scottish football player and manager and is currently the manager of Camelon Juniors. Playing career During his playing career he turned out for several Scottish clubs including Dumbarton, Heart of Mid ...
was sacked on 23 November 2013 after a 5–1 home defeat to
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.
David Hopkin David Isaac Hopkin (born 21 August 1970) is a Scottish professional football coach and former player who was most recently the manager of Ayr United. As a player he was a midfielder from 1989 until 2003, notably in the English Premier League ...
would take interim charge of the club, assisted by Derek Anderson. In Hopkin's second match in charge of Morton (the first being a 2–1 defeat at
Cliftonhill Cliftonhill Stadium, commonly known as Cliftonhill and currently 'The Reigart Stadium' for sponsorship purposes, is a football stadium in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is the home ground of former Scottish Professional Football Le ...
in November 2002), they were eliminated from the
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.


December

Ex-
Kilmarnock Kilmarnock ( ; ; , ), meaning "the church of Mernóc", is a town and former burgh in East Ayrshire situated in southwest Scotland. The town has served as the administrative centre of East Ayrshire Council since 1996 and is the region's main ...
manager
Kenny Shiels Kenneth Shiels (born 27 April 1956)Marshall Gillespie, ''The Northern Ireland Football Yearbook 1996/97'', UTV Books, 1996, p. 59 is a Northern Irish football manager and former player who last managed NIFL Premier Intermediate side Moyola Park ...
was appointed as the new Morton boss.
Nacho Novo Ignacio Javier Gómez Novo (; born 26 March 1979) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a forward. Novo was an assistant coach and served as the interim head coach for the final 5 matches of the 2023 season for USL League O ...
was released on Christmas Eve.
Mark McLaughlin Mark McLaughlin (born 2 December 1975) is a Scottish former professional footballer. Since turning senior in 1999, McLaughlin has played over 100 games for both Clyde and Hamilton Academical. He has also played for Greenock Morton and Dumbarto ...
also left the club on the same day. Morton signed
Barrie McKay Barrie McKay (born 30 December 1994) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker or as a winger for club Heart of Midlothian. McKay has previously played for Rangers, Greenock Morton, Raith Rovers, Nottingham Forest, Swansea ...
on a month's loan from
Rangers A ranger is typically someone in a law enforcement or military/paramilitary role specializing in patrolling a given territory, called "ranging" or "scouting". The term most often refers to: * Park ranger or forest ranger, a person charged with prot ...
, as well as signing ex-Rangers defender Darren Cole on a contract until the end of the season. A selection of trialists including
Garry O'Connor Garry Lawrence John O'Connor (born 7 May 1983) is a Scottish professional football manager and a former player. He played for Hibernian, Peterhead, Lokomotiv Moscow, Barnsley, Tom Tomsk, Birmingham City, Greenock Morton and represented Scotl ...
and David Robertson played as Morton lost 1–0 to St Mirren at Parklea.


January

David Robertson signed, along with ex-
Wigan Athletic Wigan Athletic Football Club is a professional association football club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. The team competes in the EFL League One, the third level of the English football league system. Founded in 1932, they have p ...
youth defender Jamie McCormack. Craig Reid, Jake Nicholson and Stephen Stirling were told they could leave the club at the end of their short-term contracts. Having freed up some wages with the five releases thus far,
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signed former Scotland international
Garry O'Connor Garry Lawrence John O'Connor (born 7 May 1983) is a Scottish professional football manager and a former player. He played for Hibernian, Peterhead, Lokomotiv Moscow, Barnsley, Tom Tomsk, Birmingham City, Greenock Morton and represented Scotl ...
. Morton completed the signing of former Chelsea and
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full-back Ben Sampayo. Development squad full-back Glenn Eadie was released by mutual consent after receiving limited playing time in the reserves this season.
Tomáš Peciar Tomáš Peciar (born 10 June 1988 in Bojnice) is a Slovak football central defender who currently plays for FC Andau in the Austrian 2. Landesliga (fifth tier). Career He played one match in the Gambrinus Liga for Viktoria Žižkov. In July ...
left the club while
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defender Stuart Findlay came in on loan to replace him.
Derek Riordan Derek George Riordan (born 16 January 1983) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a striker. He was capped three times by the Scotland national team. Riordan started his career with Hibernian in 2001 and had a brief sp ...
was scheduled to train with Morton. Jonathan Page was released, while former St Mirren striker Jack Smith signed for the development squad. Riordan didn't appear at training so
Kenny Shiels Kenneth Shiels (born 27 April 1956)Marshall Gillespie, ''The Northern Ireland Football Yearbook 1996/97'', UTV Books, 1996, p. 59 is a Northern Irish football manager and former player who last managed NIFL Premier Intermediate side Moyola Park ...
ended his interest in the player. Michal Habai moved to
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on a free transfer. Morton's home match against Queen of the South on 25 January was abandoned after a spectator collapsed from a suspected heart attack.
Barrie McKay Barrie McKay (born 30 December 1994) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker or as a winger for club Heart of Midlothian. McKay has previously played for Rangers, Greenock Morton, Raith Rovers, Nottingham Forest, Swansea ...
's loan was extended until the end of the season.
Rowan Vine Rowan Lewis Vine (born 21 September 1982) is an English former footballer. A striker, Vine previously played League football for Portsmouth, Brentford, Colchester United, Luton Town, Birmingham City, Queens Park Rangers (QPR), Hull City, Milton ...
signed just before the transfer window shut, until the end of the season.


February

Kabba Cham was released from his two-year contract by mutual consent. Tony Wallace joined Queen's Park on a month's loan. Stuart Findlay became the first current Morton player to be selected for the Scotland U21 squad in many years.
Fouad Bachirou Fouad "Fred" Bachirou (born 15 April 1990) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Matlock Town. He previously played for Paris Saint-Germain reserves, Greenock Morton in Scotland, Swedish sides Östersund and Malmö F ...
also received his first call-up for the
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, and after making his international debut he became the first Morton player to be capped since Paul Fenwick with
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.


March

Both Findlay and Bachirou played 90 minutes for their respective international sides. After returning from his loan spell, and playing one match for Morton, Tony Wallace again was loaned out to Queen's Park


April

Shiels signed English midfielder Oliver Emsden on amateur terms.
David Hopkin David Isaac Hopkin (born 21 August 1970) is a Scottish professional football coach and former player who was most recently the manager of Ayr United. As a player he was a midfielder from 1989 until 2003, notably in the English Premier League ...
resigned as Morton's assistant manager on 23 April 2014.


First team transfers

*From end of 2012–13 season, to last match of season 2013–14


In


Out


Squad (that played for first team)


Fixtures and results


Friendlies


Scottish Championship

*League position is after Morton game, not after round of games in case of postponements.


Scottish Cup


Scottish League Cup


Scottish Challenge Cup


Reserves


League table


Player statistics


All competitions

*Additional positions played listed, if have started in more than one this season.


Notes


References

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Greenock Morton Greenock Morton Football Club is a Scottish professional football club, which plays in the . The club was founded as Morton Football Club in 1874, making it one of the oldest Scottish clubs. Morton was renamed Greenock Morton in 1994 to celebr ...