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Season 2015–16 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 the
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the second tier of Scottish football, having finished top of the
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in 2014-15. Morton also competed in the
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,
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and the
Scottish Cup The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,Jim Duffy dedicated the title triumph to
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broadcaster
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. The first pre-season game of the season was announced as being an away fixture against BSC Glasgow, with
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visiting
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 ...
for the third year in a row.
Jamie McCluskey James McCluskey (born 6 November 1987) is a Scottish former footballer. McCluskey, who started his career with Hibernian, set a record for the youngest player to play in the Scottish Premier League when he made his senior debut. He has also p ...
was released, while Lee Kilday and Ricki Lamie were offered one-year contract extensions. Sean Crighton was also released along with
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,
Aidan Ferris Aidan Ferris (born 7 July 1996) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for Benburb. He previously played for Greenock Morton and St Mirren in the Scottish Professional Football League, and lower league clubs BSC Glasgow, East Kilbr ...
,
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
Ross Caldwell Ross Caldwell (born 26 October 1993) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder or striker for Darvel. Caldwell has previously played for Hibernian, Alloa Athletic, St Mirren, Greenock Morton, Ayr United, Cowdenbeath, Brechin City, ...
.
Jon Scullion Jon Scullion (born 16 March 1995) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Kilbirnie Ladeside, having previously played for Greenock Morton in the Scottish Championship. Career Scullion started his career with Paisley ...
also agreed a new contract with the club.
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winger
Bobby Barr Robert Barr (born 23 June 1988) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ashfield. Career Born in Glasgow, Barr first played for St Johnstone, but failed to make it into the first team. After being released by St J ...
signed on a one-year deal.
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 ...
(one-year deal) and
Jon Scullion Jon Scullion (born 16 March 1995) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Kilbirnie Ladeside, having previously played for Greenock Morton in the Scottish Championship. Career Scullion started his career with Paisley ...
(6-month contract) also re-sign. Stefan McCluskey and Ross Forbes signed one-year contract extensions, as did Ricki Lamie, Michael Miller, Grant Adam 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 ...
.
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 ...
also signed up on a one-year contract.
Andy Millen Andrew Frank Millen (born 10 June 1965) is a Scottish professional football coach and former player. He was the assistant manager of Greenock Morton. During his career, which lasted from 1986 to 2011, Millen played primarily as a defender for ...
was appointed as Development squad manager to replace
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 ...
.


June

Warren Hawke was co-opted on to the club's board.
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youth striker Luke Donnelly was announced as a loan target by manager Jim Duffy. Four of Morton's U17 league winning side were offered full-time development contracts with the club; they were John Mitchell, Ruaridh Langan, Alex McWaters (all 17) and 16-year-old Scott Tiffoney. Morton signed defender Frank McKeown from
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. Young defender Craig Knight left the club by mutual consent on the same day. When the fixtures were released on 19 June, Morton learned they would unfurl the
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championship flag against
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on 8 August 2015. Morton were given a home tie at home to
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in the first round of the
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, Paisley.


July

Morton were drawn against Elgin City in the first round of the League Cup. Frank McKeown and Peter MacDonald suffered minor injuries and were ruled out of most of pre-season. Two of Morton's home games were selected by
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and
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for live television coverage meaning they were moved to Friday ( St Mirren) and Sunday (
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). Morton's squad numbers were announced on 22 July, with new signings Frank McKeown and
Bobby Barr Robert Barr (born 23 June 1988) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ashfield. Career Born in Glasgow, Barr first played for St Johnstone, but failed to make it into the first team. After being released by St J ...
getting numbers 5 and 16 respectively. Ex-
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youth player
Romario Sabajo Romario Sabajo (born 1 February 1989) is a Dutch professional footballer who last played as a winger for lower league Dutch club AFC DWS. He has played senior football for FC Lienden and Greenock Morton, after coming through the youth syste ...
was offered a six-month deal, but fellow trialist
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would leave the club. He would sign the contract but would not be able to play against Dumbarton as the club were waiting on international clearance from the Dutch FA. Morton tied up the signing of
Birmingham City Birmingham City Football Club is a professional football club based in Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, it was renamed Small Heath in 1888, Birmingham in 1905, and Birmingham City in 1943. The team compete in the ...
forward Denny Johnstone on a season-long loan.
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 ...
was ruled out for three weeks after going off injured at half time in the game against
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. After scoring a brace as a
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in a 3-0 win over Greenock Juniors, Chris Duggan would continue his trial for the foreseeable future according to manager Jim Duffy.


August

After defeating
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comfortably in the first round, Morton were drawn away to Queen of the South in round two of the League Cup. After an injury to Frank McKeown, Morton brought in
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defender Luca Gasparotto on loan from
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until January 2016. The club also signed ex-
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youth
Jai Quitongo Jai Quitongo (born 14 September 1997) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a winger for Maltese club Marsaxlokk. He has previously played for Morton, Partick Thistle, Machine Sazi, Dumbarton and Queen's Park. Throughout his yo ...
on a free transfer for their development squad. McKeown was ruled out for three months with extensive knee ligament damage. Morton received international clearance to sign
Romario Sabajo Romario Sabajo (born 1 February 1989) is a Dutch professional footballer who last played as a winger for lower league Dutch club AFC DWS. He has played senior football for FC Lienden and Greenock Morton, after coming through the youth syste ...
after a three-week hold up. Queen of the South were defeated 1-0 to advance Morton to the third round of the League Cup, where they received a home tie against
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.


September

Morton signed
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striker Alex Samuel on loan until January. In the third round of the
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,
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were disposed of by three goals to two after
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. They were drawn 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 ...
in the quarter-finals, for the second time in three years, to be played in late October.


October

The
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derby with St Mirren was again chosen for coverage on
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, and moved forward to the Friday.
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rejected an offer of a new contract, but stated that he would be willing to re-negotiate. However,
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 ...
signed up for another two seasons until 2018. Jordan Cairnie joined
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on an emergency loan until 6 January, whilst Cameron O'Neil was released by mutual consent. Morton were eliminated from the
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by
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, by a scoreline of three goals to one. Two days after the League Cup elimination, Morton were drawn away to
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in the third round of the
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in the third round, Morton were given a home tie against Ross County in the Little Big Shot Youth Cup. Ricki Lamie ruled himself out for the whole of November with a hamstring tear. Luca Gasparotto would be available to play against Queen of the South after he was not selected for Canada's matches against
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and
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. The development squad was eliminated from the Youth Cup by Ross County 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 ...
, with Thomas Orr scoring a second half consolation goal. Morton would defeat Albion Rovers with goals from Denny Johnstone and
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 ...
to progress to the
Scottish Cup The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,Livingston in the fourth round of the William Hill-sponsored
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which was due to be played on 23 January 2016 was moved back to the Monday night for
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coverage. Youth players
Jai Quitongo Jai Quitongo (born 14 September 1997) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a winger for Maltese club Marsaxlokk. He has previously played for Morton, Partick Thistle, Machine Sazi, Dumbarton and Queen's Park. Throughout his yo ...
and Lewis Strapp were rewarded for excellent form in the development squad with 18-month professional full-time contracts being offered. They would both accept the contract offers.
Jon Scullion Jon Scullion (born 16 March 1995) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Kilbirnie Ladeside, having previously played for Greenock Morton in the Scottish Championship. Career Scullion started his career with Paisley ...
was offered a contract extension until the end of the season, with the possibility of going out on loan. With the end of his short-term contract approaching,
Romario Sabajo Romario Sabajo (born 1 February 1989) is a Dutch professional footballer who last played as a winger for lower league Dutch club AFC DWS. He has played senior football for FC Lienden and Greenock Morton, after coming through the youth syste ...
will be allowed to return
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after making few appearances for the first team.
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signed a contract extension until the summer of 2017. With the development league in its winter shutdown, captain Dylan Stevenson was loaned to Berwick Rangers for a month. Morton brought last season's top scorer
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back to the club on loan from English side
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.


January

Grant Adam was released and signed for
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. Matches against Hibernian were rescheduled to two midweek dates in February. Alex Samuel's loan deal from
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was extended until the end of the season. Morton defeated Livingston to reach the fifth round of the
Scottish Cup The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,Annan Athletic in the fifth round.


February

Luca Gasparotto was ruled out for up to 10 weeks with an ankle injury. After defeating Annan Athletic in the fifth round, Morton received another away draw in their first quarter-final since 1999; away to
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at
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.
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signed on a short-term deal until the end of the season. Alex Samuel returned to
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to receive treatment after sustaining an injury in a Development League West match against Queen's Park. Morton's quarter-final match with Celtic was chosen for television coverage by
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. Morton signed winger Paul McMullan on loan from Celtic.
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signed a pre-contract agreement on a two-year deal with league rivals
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.


March

Morton were eliminated from the
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.
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was named as SPFL Championship player of the month for February. Michael Tidser's season was ruled to be over when he suffered a suspected hernia. After a 19-game unbeaten run Morton won the Development League West win a 1-1 draw with nearest rivals
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.


April

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's pitch was given a platinum status by the
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, as one of the top four pitches in the country along with
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,
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and
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.
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agreed a two-year contract extension, tying him to the club until 2018. Ross Forbes followed him in agreeing a two-year contract. Morton released defenders Frank McKeown, Jordan Cairnie and Luke Irvine. Manager Jim Duffy signed a new two-year deal after successfully keeping the team in the
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and reaching two cup quarter-finals.


First team transfers

*From end of 2014-15 season, to last match of season 2015-16


In


Out


Fixtures and results


Pre-season


Friendlies


Scottish Championship


Scottish Cup


Scottish League Cup


Scottish Challenge Cup


Development squad


Friendlies


Development League West


Scottish Youth Cup


League table


Player statistics


All competitions


Development squad goalscorers

Including goals from the Development League West (champions) and SFA Youth Cup *Thomas Orr - 14 *
Jon Scullion Jon Scullion (born 16 March 1995) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Kilbirnie Ladeside, having previously played for Greenock Morton in the Scottish Championship. Career Scullion started his career with Paisley ...
- 12 *Alex McWaters - 11 *
Jai Quitongo Jai Quitongo (born 14 September 1997) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a winger for Maltese club Marsaxlokk. He has previously played for Morton, Partick Thistle, Machine Sazi, Dumbarton and Queen's Park. Throughout his yo ...
- 9 *Ruaridh Langan - 6 *Scott Tiffoney - 4 *
Romario Sabajo Romario Sabajo (born 1 February 1989) is a Dutch professional footballer who last played as a winger for lower league Dutch club AFC DWS. He has played senior football for FC Lienden and Greenock Morton, after coming through the youth syste ...
- 2 *Cameron O'Neil, Lewis Strapp, Luke Irvine, Ricki Lamie, John Tennent & Alex Samuel - 1


Awards

:''Last updated 14 March 2016''


References

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