2016–17 Greenock Morton F.C. season explained
Season 2016–17 saw Greenock Morton compete in the Scottish Championship the second tier of Scottish football, having finished fifth in 2015-16. Morton also competed in the Challenge Cup, Scottish League Cup and the Scottish Cup.
Story of the season
May
Manager Jim Duffy signed a new two-year deal after successfully keeping the team in the Championship and reaching two cup quarter-finals.[1]
Lee Kilday, Jon Scullion and Ricki Lamie were confirmed as having signed new contracts.[2]
Dylan Stevenson, John Mitchell, John Tennent, Thomas Orr, Jamie McGowan and Conor Pepper all agreed new deals. Meanwhile, Peter MacDonald left the club for a second time,[3] to join Clyde.[4]
The other four senior players at the club, Stefan McCluskey, Michael Miller, Joe McKee and Andy McNeil were offered contracts.[5]
Six of the club's under-17 side made the step up to the full-time development squad.[6]
Derek Allan took a year off from coaching the club's under-17 side.[7]
The new coaching line-ups for the 2016–17 season were announced, with Livingston defender Sean Crighton and Thomas O'Ware coaching the club's under-15s.[8]
Morton gave their fans the chance to vote for a new strip after an Ajax-style strip was overwhelmingly rejected by the support.[9] The vote would go public on 27 May.[10]
Michael Miller left to sign with newly relegated Livingston.[11]
Craig McPherson signed a two-year deal to stay on as Jim Duffy's assistant.[12]
Joe McKee signed for Carlisle United,[13] whilst full-back Michael Doyle joined from St Johnstone.[14]
June
The new strip was announced as being blue and white hoops with yellow sidings.[15]
Morton found out that they would open their season with an away trip in the Betfred Cup to Albion Rovers.[16]
Jim Duffy signed his nephew Gary Oliver on a two-year deal from Queen of the South[17] for a nominal fee after he rejected terms at QotS as well as Plymouth Argyle and St Mirren.[18]
The new format of the Challenge Cup was announced, with Morton due to start in the third round instead of the first as in previous years.[19]
The fixture lists were released on 17 June, with a derby match away to St Mirren being announced as the first game of the season.[20]
Morton took three players in on trial including Kidderminster midfielder Reece Hales.[21] Hales's trial was ended along with an unnamed Dutch trialist, but Jamie McDonagh's trial was extended.[22] McDonagh was then offered a contract with the club, with the club expecting to hear back soon afterwards.[23]
July
Morton's chief executive Gillian Donaldson quit the club after 15 years.[24]
After a short trial, Morton signed Jamie McDonagh from Sheffield United and Caolan McAleer from Airdrie.[25]
Thomas Orr was loaned out to Livingston.[26]
Morton sign Celtic starlet Jamie Lindsay on loan for the season.[27]
Morton were given a second round tie away at Hamilton Accies in the League Cup.[28]
August
After a successful trial in a friendly against Kilbirnie Ladeside, Morton signed English striker Kudus Oyenuga on a one-year contract.[29]
Aidan Nesbitt signed on loan on 9 August.[30]
After defeating Hamilton Accies, Morton were given a quarter-final home tie against Dundee United.[31]
Dylan Stevenson left the club by mutual consent to join Junior side Auchinleck Talbot.[32]
Morton received a trip to Hampden Park in the third-round of the Challenge Cup, drawing Queen's Park away.[33]
Alex McWaters joined Largs Thistle on loan until January.[34] John Tennent also went out on loan to Lowland League side Cumbernauld Colts.[35]
Thomas Orr was recalled from his loan deal at Livingston.[36]
On the last day of the transfer window, Morton rejected an offer for Jai Quitongo from Doncaster Rovers.[37]
September
Morton signed Irish centre-back Gavin Gunning on a short-term deal.[38]
Winger Scott Tiffoney and full-back Lewis Strapp signed new deals to tie them to the club until summer 2018.[39]
Morton reached the semi-final of the Scottish League Cup for the first time since 1981 beating Dundee United to reach Hampden to face Aberdeen.[40]
Central midfielder Andy Murdoch joined the club.[41]
Morton's development squad were drawn at home to Banks O' Dee in the Scottish Youth Cup third round.[42]
October
Morton received an away draw against Junior side Beith Juniors in the third round of the Scottish Cup.[43]
Alongside Aidan Nesbitt who won his first cap earlier in the season; Jai Quitongo received his first call-up to the Scotland U21 call-up.[44]
November
After a convincing win over Banks O' Dee in the third round of the Scottish Youth Cup, Morton received an away tie against Motherwell in the fourth.[45]
John Tennent was recalled from his loan spell at Broadwood Stadium.[46]
Scott Tiffoney joined League Two side Clyde on loan until January.[47]
Thomas O'Ware was named October's player of the month, and Jim Duffy named as manager of the month.[48]
Andy Murdoch extended his contract until the end of the season.[49]
December
Morton defeated Beith Juniors 6-0 to progress to a fourth round meeting with Falkirk.[50]
Development squad defender John Mitchell made a short-term loan switch to local side Greenock Juniors.[51]
Caolan McAleer was allowed to leave the club early and return to Northern Ireland.[52]
Jon Scullion signed until the end of the season.[53]
A red tartan effort was chosen by fan vote to be the new away strip for next season.[54]
Kudus Oyenuga signed a contract extension until the end of the season.[55]
January
John Tennent was released at the end of his short-term contract, as Scott Tiffoney returned from Clyde.[56]
Andrew McNeil left the club to move into coaching with Guangzhou R&F.[57]
Reserve team captain Ruaridh Langan joined Neilston Juniors on loan, whilst Alex McWaters spell at Largs Thistle was extended until the end of January.[58]
Aidan Nesbitt's loan was extended until the end of the season.[59]
Gavin Gunning left the club on the expiration of his short-term contract to sign for EFL League Two side Grimsby Town.[60]
Warren Hawke was appointed chief executive of the club.[61]
After his loan at St Mirren was terminated, Lawrence Shankland signed on loan from Aberdeen.[62]
After defeating Falkirk in round 4, Morton were given an away tie against Rangers at Ibrox Stadium.[63]
Blair Docherty signed his first professional contract, tying him to the club until the end of May.[64]
Cappielow was announced as being the host for the Scotland U17 game against their Montenegrin counterparts.[65] The schoolboy international with England will also be played at Cappielow.[66]
Thomas Orr joined ex-Morton striker Aidan Ferris when he signed on loan at Alloa-based Scottish Lowland Football League side BSC Glasgow.[67]
February
Ross Forbes won SPFL Championship Player of the Month for January 2017.[68]
Morton signed a third player on loan from Celtic; long-time target, forward Luke Donnelly.[69]
Dumbarton striker Robert Thomson signed a pre-contract agreement with the club.[70]
March
Jai Quitongo signed a contract extension to keep him at the club for a further year.[71]
April
Bryn Halliwell returned to the club on loan from Gartcairn Juniors to provide back-up to Derek Gaston.[72]
Despite a serious downturn in form, Morton secured a playoff place thanks to other results going their way.[73]
Ross Forbes was nominated for Championship Player of the Year.[74]
May
Jim Duffy was nominated for SPFL Manager of the Year, alongside Brendan Rodgers, Alan Archibald and Derek McInnes.[75]
Ross Forbes and Thomas O'Ware were selected in the PFA Scotland Championship Team of the Year.[76]
Thomas Orr, Alex McWaters and John Mitchell were released.[77] Meanwhile youngsters Jamie McGowan and Ben Armour signed one-year and six-month extensions respectively.[78]
Four members of the first team squad were released; Kudus Oyenuga, Conor Pepper, Jon Scullion and Jamie McDonagh.[79]
Jim Duffy was named as Championship Manager of the Season by league sponsors Ladbrokes.[80]
First team transfers
- From end of 2015-16 season, to last match of season 2016-17
In
Out
Fixtures and results
Development squad
Scottish Youth Cup
Player statistics
All competitions
| Position | Player | Starts | Subs | Unused subs | Goals | Red cards | Yellow cards |
|---|
| FW | | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FW | Luke Donnelly (on loan from Celtic) | 2 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DF | | 38 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| MF | | 45 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 8 |
| GK | | 35 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DF | | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| GK | Bryn Halliwell (on loan from Gartcairn Juniors) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DF | | 25 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| DF | | 33 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| MF | | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MF | Jamie Lindsay (on loan from Celtic) | 39 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| MF | | 3 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DF / FW | | 26 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| GK | | 1 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| GK | | 12 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DF | John Mitchell | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MF | | 31 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| FW | Aidan Nesbitt (on loan from Celtic) | 28 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DF / MF | | 48 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 4 |
| FW | | 40 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| FW | Thomas Orr | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FW | | 11 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| FW | | 20 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| DF / MF | | 36 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| FW | | 2 | 11 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FW | Lawrence Shankland (on loan from Aberdeen) | 14 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| MF | | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DF | | 5 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DF | | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MF | | 25 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| FW | | 5 | 12 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
Development squad goalscorers
Including goals from the Development League West (runners-up) and SFA Youth Cup
Awards
Last updated 16 November 2016
| width=60 | Nation | width=150 | Name | width=260 | Award | width=150 | Month |
|---|
| Thomas O'Ware | Championship Player of the Month | November 2016 |
| Jim Duffy | Championship Manager of the Month | November 2016 |
| Ross Forbes | Championship Player of the Month | January 2017 |
| Ross Forbes | Championship Player of the Year nominee | April 2017 |
| Jim Duffy | SPFL Manager of the Year nominee | May 2017 |
| Ross Forbes | PFA Scotland Championship Team of the Year | May 2017 |
| Thomas O'Ware | PFA Scotland Championship Team of the Year | May 2017 |
| Jim Duffy | Ladbrokes Championship Manager of the Season | May 2017 | |
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- News: Crighton will partner O'Ware in Morton youth academy. Greenock Telegraph. 19 May 2016. 19 May 2016. Jonathan. Mitchell.
- News: Morton fans can vote for new kit. Greenock Telegraph. 22 May 2016. 22 May 2016. Jonathan. Mitchell.
- News: Exclusive look at five Morton jerseys fans can vote for. Greenock Telegraph. 27 May 2016. 27 May 2016. Jonathan. Mitchell.
- News: Michael Miller leaves Morton to pen deal with League One side Livingston. Greenock Telegraph. 23 May 2016. 23 May 2016. Jonathan. Mitchell.
- News: McPherson: Assistant agrees to stay at Morton. Greenock Telegraph. 23 May 2015. 23 May 2015. Jonathan. Mitchell.
- News: Lee Dykes on the signing of Joe McKee. Carlisle United F.C.. 24 May 2016. 24 May 2016. Andy. Hall.
- News: Duffy set to secure Saints defender. Greenock Telegraph. 24 May 2016. 24 May 2016. Jonathan. Mitchell.
- News: Jonathan. Mitchell. Pin-stripe kit is Morton fan's favourite. Greenock Telegraph. 1 June 2016. 1 June 2016.
- News: Scottish League Cup opening group fixtures confirmed. BBC Sport. 2 June 2016. 2 June 2016.
- News: Morton add new face as boss Duffy signs his nephew. Greenock Telegraph. 3 June 2016. 4 June 2016. Jonathan. Mitchell.
- News: Morton saw off competition to land forward Oliver. Greenock Telegraph. 5 June 2016. 5 June 2016. Jonathan. Mitchell.
- News: Northern Irish and Welsh sides to join top flight U20s in Challenge Cup. Scottish Television. 8 June 2016. 8 June 2016.
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- News: Morton boss to run the rule over trialists. Greenock Telegraph. 21 June 2016. 21 June 2016. Jonathan. Mitchell.
- News: Morton trial extended for McDonagh. Greenock Telegraph. 27 June 2016. 28 June 2016. Jonathan. Mitchell.
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- News: New striker comes on loan. Livingston F.C.. 14 July 2016. 14 July 2016.
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- News: Under-20s drawn against Banks O' Dee . Greenock Morton F.C. . Jonathan . Mitchell . 29 September 2016 . 29 September 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161002123409/http://gmfc.net/2016/09/29/under-20s-drawn-against-banks-o-dee/ . 2 October 2016 . dmy-all .
- News: Beith cup tie is no trip into the unknown for Andy . Greenock Morton F.C. . Jonathan . Mitchell . 26 October 2016 . 29 October 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161029174800/http://gmfc.net/2016/10/26/beith-cup-tie-is-no-trip-into-the-unknown-for-andy/ . 29 October 2016 . dmy-all .
- News: Quitongo & Nesbitt named in Scots U-21 squad . Greenock Morton F.C. . 31 October 2016 . 31 October 2016 . Jonathan . Mitchell . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161101041624/http://gmfc.net/2016/10/31/quitongo-nesbitt-receive-scots-u-21-call-ups/ . 1 November 2016 . dmy-all .
- News: Scottish Youth Cup 2016/17 4th Round Draw. Scottish Football Association. 8 November 2016. 9 November 2016.
- News: John Tennent recalled from loan . Greenock Morton F.C. . 9 November 2016 . 12 November 2016 . Jonathan . Mitchell . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161113042127/http://gmfc.net/2016/11/09/john-tennent-recalled-from-loan/ . 13 November 2016 . dmy-all .
- News: Scott Tiffoney joins Clyde on loan until January . Greenock Morton F.C. . Jonathan . Mitchell . 10 November 2016 . 10 November 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161111061726/http://gmfc.net/2016/11/10/scott-tiffoney-joins-clyde-on-loan-until-january/ . 11 November 2016 . dmy-all .
- News: Duffy shares credit for award with staff and squad . Greenock Morton F.C. . 16 November 2016 . 16 November 2016 . Jonathan . Mitchell . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161117144433/http://gmfc.net/2016/11/16/duffy-shares-credit-for-award-with-staff-and-squad/ . 17 November 2016 . dmy-all .
- News: Murdoch signs until end of the season . Greenock Morton F.C. . 16 November 2016 . 16 November 2016 . Jonathan . Mitchell . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161116225908/http://gmfc.net/2016/11/16/murdoch-signs-until-end-of-the-season/ . 16 November 2016 . dmy-all .
- News: Michael: Morton mentality was spot on at Beith . Greenock Morton F.C. . 6 December 2016 . 9 December 2016 . Jonathan . Mitchell . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161220185140/http://gmfc.net/2016/12/06/michael-morton-mentality-was-spot-on-at-beith/ . 20 December 2016 . dmy-all .
- News: John Mitchell joins Greenock on loan until January . Greenock Morton F.C. . 9 December 2016 . 9 December 2016 . Jonathan . Mitchell . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161220185503/http://gmfc.net/2016/12/09/john-mitchell-joins-greenock-on-loan-until-january/ . 20 December 2016 . dmy-all .
- News: Caolan McAleer leaves Cappielow . Greenock Morton F.C. . 16 December 2016 . 17 December 2016 . Jonathan . Mitchell . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161220213328/http://gmfc.net/2016/12/16/caolan-mcaleer-leaves-cappielow/ . 20 December 2016 . dmy-all .
- News: Jon Scullion signs until the end of the season . Greenock Morton F.C. . 22 December 2016 . 22 December 2016 . Jonathan . Mitchell . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161223064208/http://gmfc.net/2016/12/22/jon-scullion-signs-until-the-end-of-the-season/ . 23 December 2016 . dmy-all .
- News: Red tartan kit wins fan competition . Greenock Morton F.C. . Jonathan . Mitchell . 23 December 2016 . 24 December 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161224234756/http://gmfc.net/2016/12/23/red-tartan-kit-wins-fan-competition/ . 24 December 2016 . dmy-all .
- News: Kudus signs until end of the season . Greenock Morton F.c. . 29 December 2016 . 30 December 2016 . Jonathan . Mitchell . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161230231520/http://gmfc.net/2016/12/29/kudus-signs-until-end-of-the-season/ . 30 December 2016 . dmy-all .
- News: Tiffoney returns as Tennent departs . Greenock Morton F.C. . Jonathan . Mitchell . 3 January 2017 . 3 January 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170104000443/http://gmfc.net/2017/01/03/tiffoney-returns-as-tennent-departs/ . 4 January 2017 . dmy-all .
- News: McNeil leaves Cappielow for coaching role in China . Greenock Morton F.C. . Jonathan . Mitchell . 4 January 2017 . 4 January 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170104234732/http://gmfc.net/2017/01/04/mcneil-leaves-cappielow-for-coaching-role-in-china/ . 4 January 2017 . dmy-all .
- News: Langan joins Neilston, McWaters Largs stint extended . Greenock Morton F.C. . Jonathan . Mitchell . 4 January 2017 . 4 January 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170104234016/http://gmfc.net/2017/01/04/langan-joins-neilston-mcwaters-largs-stint-extended/ . 4 January 2017 . dmy-all .
- News: Nesbitt loan extended until end of the season . Greenock Morton F.C. . Jonathan . Mitchell . 4 January 2017 . 4 January 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170104234734/http://gmfc.net/2017/01/04/nesbitt-loan-extended-until-end-of-the-season/ . 4 January 2017 . dmy-all .
- News: Gavin Gunning leaves Cappielow . Greenock Morton F.C. . Jonathan . Mitchell . 5 January 2017 . 6 January 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170107095938/http://gmfc.net/2017/01/05/gavin-gunning-leaves-cappielow/ . 7 January 2017 . dmy-all .
- Web site: Warren Hawke appointed chief executive . Douglas . Rae . Greenock Morton F.C. . 9 January 2017 . 9 January 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170109184851/http://gmfc.net/2017/01/09/warren-hawke-appointed-chief-executive/ . 9 January 2017 . dmy-all .
- News: Aberdeen striker Lawrence Shankland joins on loan . Greenock Morton F.C. . Jonathan . Mitchell . 11 January 2017 . 11 January 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170113091010/http://gmfc.net/2017/01/11/aberdeen-striker-lawrence-shankland-joins-on-loan/ . 13 January 2017 . dmy-all .
- News: Morton drawn away to Rangers in Scottish Cup . https://web.archive.org/web/20170202061121/http://gmfc.net/2017/01/22/morton-drawn-away-to-rangers-in-scottish-cup/ . dead . 2 February 2017 . Greenock Morton F.C. . Jonathan . Mitchell . 22 January 2017 . 22 January 2017 .
- News: Blair Docherty signs first professional contract . Greenock Morton F.C. . Jonathan . Mitchell . 24 January 2017 . 24 January 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170202065701/http://gmfc.net/2017/01/24/blair-docherty-signs-first-professional-contract/ . 2 February 2017 . dmy-all .
- News: Cappielow to host Scotland under-17s in March . Greenock Morton F.C. . Jonathan . Mitchell . 25 January 2017 . 26 January 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170202071120/http://gmfc.net/2017/01/25/cappielow-to-host-scotland-under-17s-in-march/ . 2 February 2017 . dmy-all .
- News: Scotland v England international at Cappielow . Greenock Morton F.C. . Jonathan . Mitchell . 26 January 2017 . 27 January 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170202071639/http://gmfc.net/2017/01/26/scotland-v-england-international-at-cappielow/ . 2 February 2017 . dmy-all .
- News: Orr joins BSC Glasgow on loan until end of the season . Greenock Morton F.C. . Jonathan . Mitchell . 25 January 2017 . 26 January 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170202070359/http://gmfc.net/2017/01/25/orr-joins-bsc-glasgow-on-loan-until-end-of-the-season/ . 2 February 2017 . dmy-all .
- News: Ross Forbes picks up Player of the Month award . Greenock Morton F.C. . Jonathan . Mitchell . 6 February 2017 . 6 February 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170207112721/http://gmfc.net/2017/02/06/ross-forbes-picks-up-player-of-the-month-award/ . 7 February 2017 . dmy-all .
- News: Celtic forward Luke Donnelly to join on loan . Greenock Morton F.C. . 6 February 2017 . 7 February 2017 . Jonathan . Mitchell . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170207113530/http://gmfc.net/2017/02/06/celtic-forward-luke-donnelly-to-join-on-loan/ . 7 February 2017 . dmy-all .
- News: Robert Thomson signs pre-contract agreement . Greenock Morton F.C. . 9 February 2017 . 9 February 2017 . Jonathan . Mitchell . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170211081348/http://gmfc.net/2017/02/09/robert-thomson-signs-pre-contract-agreement/ . 11 February 2017 . dmy-all .
- News: Jai: Staying with Morton was the right move . https://web.archive.org/web/20170302113854/http://gmfc.net/2017/03/01/jai-staying-with-morton-was-the-right-move/ . dead . 2 March 2017 . Greenock Morton F.C. . 1 March 2017 . 1 March 2017 . Jonathan . Mitchell . dmy-all .
- News: Halliwell signs on loan until the end of the season . Greenock Morton F.C. . 1 April 2017 . 1 April 2017 . Jonathan . Mitchell . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170402082503/http://gmfc.net/2017/04/01/halliwell-signs-on-loan-until-the-end-of-the-season/ . 2 April 2017 . dmy-all .
- News: Gaffer applauds players for securing playoff place . Greenock Morton F.C. . 24 April 2017 . 30 April 2017 . Jonathan . Mitchell .
- News: Ross Forbes . Greenock Morton F.C. . 27 April 2017 . 27 April 2017 . Jonathan . Mitchell . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170428052525/http://gmfc.net/2017/04/27/9988/ . 28 April 2017 .
- News: Celtic gaffer Brendan Rodgers up against three rivals for PFA Scotland Manager of the Year award . https://web.archive.org/web/20171029060420/http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/celtic-gaffer-brendan-rodgers-among-10352956 . dead . 29 October 2017 . Daily Record . 4 May 2017 . 4 May 2017 . Cheri . Burns .
- News: PFA Scotland Teams of the Year. SPFL. 5 May 2017. 6 May 2017.
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- News: McGowan and Armour sign contract extensions . https://web.archive.org/web/20171002070657/https://gmfc.net/2017/05/11/mcgowan-and-armour-sign-contract-extensions/ . dead . 2 October 2017 . Greenock Morton F.C. . 11 May 2013 . 12 May 2013 . Jonathan . Mitchell .
- News: Four players released from Morton as five stars are offered new deals. Greenock Telegraph. 16 May 2017. 17 May 2017. Mark. Hendry.
- News: Duffy named Championship manager of the season . https://web.archive.org/web/20180429155853/https://gmfc.net/2017/05/25/duffy-named-championship-manager-of-the-season/ . dead . 29 April 2018 . Greenock Morton F.C. . 25 May 2013 . 25 May 2013 . Jonathan . Mitchell .
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