Season 2014–15 saw Greenock Morton compete in the

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the third tier of Scottish football, having finished bottom of the

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in 2013-14. Morton will also compete in the

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and the

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Story of the season

May

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resigned as manager at the end of the previous season.

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left the club to look for a part-time club. Morton appointed Clyde manager Jim Duffy as the replacement for

. Duffy signed a two-year contract with the club. Young defender

Nicky Jamieson Nicky Jamieson (born 3 August 1996) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Stenhousemuir. He spent five years at Largs Thistle, before playing for Queen's Park and Alloa Athletic for one season each. Club ...

left to take up an accountancy apprenticeship with

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. Ten of the club's youth players signed new full-time contracts. Luke Irvine, Steven Lamont and

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were given six-month extensions, while

Jordan Cairnie Jordan Cairnie (born 26 May 1996) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender or a striker who last played for Ardrossan Winton Rovers. Career Cairnie, who attended Ardrossan Academy, made his debut for Greenock Morton in th ...

, Cameron O'Neil, Craig Knight, Lewis McIntyre, John Tennant, Dylan Stevenson and Thomas Orr penned two-year deals. Derek Gaston agreed a new one-year deal with the club. Thomas O'Ware followed suit.

June

Ex-Ton midfielder

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signed a two-year contract to become Jim Duffy's assistant. Captain Dougie Imrie left the club to re-join

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after turning down a contract extension. Morton re-signed Mark Russell on a two-year deal, whilst

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and Conor Pepper verbally agreed terms.

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left the club after rejecting a new deal. Morton agreed terms with two more players, Michael Miller from Celtic, and ex-

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defender

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. Kilday signed, along with

Sean Crighton Sean Crighton (born 26 March 1990) is a former Scottish footballer and coach who is currently B team manager at Queen's Park. Crighton began his career with St Mirren, and has also played for Montrose, Elgin City, Greenock Morton, Airdrieonia ...

who was already working at the club as a youth coach.

, Conor Pepper and

Stefan McCluskey Stefan McCluskey (born 22 August 1990) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a winger for Kelty Hearts. McCluskey, who started his career with Blantyre Victoria, has also played for Airdrie United, Shotts Bon Accord, Clyde, Gree ...

all signed for the club. Andrew Barrowman started training with the club.

July

Morton were drawn against

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champions

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in the first round of the Scottish Challenge Cup. Barrowman became the first new striker to sign with the club. Morton received a second home cup tie of the season with a game against Berwick Rangers. Morton defeated Viewfield Rovers 13-1 to confirm their place in the

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final. Barrowman scored a hat-trick, with Mark Russell and Joe McKee getting braces. Morton signed trialist duo Jordan Allan and

Ricki Lamie Ricki Lamie (born 20 June 1993) is a Scottish professional footballer, who plays as a defender for club Ross County. He has previously played for Airdrieonians, Queen's Park, Greenock Morton, East Stirlingshire, Bathgate Thistle, Clyde, Li ...

, as well as re-signing David McNeil, on short-term contracts. Ex- St Mirren youth striker Jon Scullion signed a 6-month contract with the club. After defeating

in the first round, Morton received another home tie against Berwick Rangers in the second round of the

's brother

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signed on a one-month contract, rejecting offers from India and Cyprus.

August

Morton drew

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at home in the second round of the

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signed on loan from

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until 6 January 2015. Fouad Bachirou made a move to Swedish second tier side

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for an undisclosed fee. After defeating Berwick in extra time in round 2, Morton were given a fifth successive home tie with a quarter final clash against Alloa Athletic. Jamie McCluskey signed a contract extension to tie him to the club until the end of the season.

September

Morton signed Rangers midfielder Robbie Crawford on a four-month loan spell.

received his first call-up to the Scotland U21 side. Aidan Fulton was officially released by the club after failing to win a deal over the summer.

October

was loaned out to Lowland League side

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. In the

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, Morton were given a home tie against Airdrieonians; whilst they were drawn away to

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in the

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. Third-choice goalkeeper Lewis McIntyre asked to be released from his contract.

November

After defeating Raith 5-0, Morton were given a home draw in the fourth round of the

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. Defender Luke Irvine (18) and goalkeeper Jamie McGowan (17) signed new 18-month contracts with the club's development squad. Morton were eliminated from the

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; this was their first ever defeat against non-league opposition.

December

Grant Adam Grant Adam (born 16 April 1991) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Lochee United. He has previously played for Rangers, St Mirren, Cowdenbeath, Airdrieonians, Greenock Morton, Dundee, Cowdenbeath, Forfar Athl ...

was brought in as a trialist after injuries to Derek Gaston and

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. Morton were eliminated on penalties from the

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by bogey side Queen's Park. Jim Duffy was named as League One manager of the month for November 2014. Jon Scullion and

were given contract extensions until the end of the season.

January

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was released by mutual consent. Morton signed trialist goalkeeper

as well as strikers Peter MacDonald and

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. Andrew Barrowman was also released by mutual consent to sign for Dunfermline Athletic in a swap deal with

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was given a contract until the end of the season after returning from a successful loan spell in Glasgow, Steven Lamont from the under-20s squad was also released, as were Jordan Allan and David McNeil. David Hopkin left his post as reserve team manager to become assistant head coach at Livingston to Mark Burchill. 18 months after leaving for £50,000,

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returned to the club on a free transfer, signing a 2-and-a-half year contract. FIFA rules prevent him from playing for the club until next season however as he has already played for

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and

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this season.

February

Top scorer

returned on loan for the rest of the season after failing to get any playing time back at Pittodrie. Captain Peter MacDonald was ruled out after undergoing a back procedure to alleviate the pain of a bulging disc. Gary McCann of junior side

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played as a trialist against Ayr United U20s. Morton came to agreements with several junior sides to farm the development squad out to get first team experience whilst still being eligible to play for the U20s during the week.

March

Another two youngsters went out on loan to junior sides. Luke Irvine also joined

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on loan. Mark Russell was told by the chairman that he would be offered a new improved contract.

April

was nominated for PFA Scotland League One Player of the Year. Morton finished third in the Development League West with a victory over Queens Park, and the U17s won the Club Academy Scotland U16/17 South/West League with a 3-1 win against Ayr United.

May

and Mark Russell were announced as being included in the PFA Scotland League One Team of the Year. Morton finished the season as champions, defeating

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by three goals to one; goals being scored by Mark Russell,

and Michael Miller McManus won the PFA Scotland League One Player of the Year award.

First team transfers

*From end of 2013-14 season, to last match of season 2014-15

In

Out

Squad (that played for first team)

Fixtures and results

Pre-season

Friendlies

Renfrewshire Cup

Scottish League One

Scottish Cup

Scottish League Cup

Scottish Challenge Cup

Development squad

Friendlies

Development League West

Scottish Youth Cup

League table

Player statistics

All competitions

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

Development squad goalscorers

Including goals from the Development League West and SFA Youth Cup * Thomas Orr - 15 * Jon Scullion - 11 * David McNeil - 7 *Jordan Allan,

- 3 *Cameron O'Neil,

- 2 * Joe McKee,

, Dylan Stevenson, Scott Tiffoney, Mark Russell, Scott Miller,

, John Mitchell & Alex McWaters - 1

Awards

:''Last updated 25 April 2014''

References

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