2016–17 Greenock Morton F.C. season explained

Club:Greenock Morton
Season:2016-17
Manager:Jim Duffy
Chairman:Douglas Rae
Stadium:Cappielow Park
League:Championship
League Result:4th (playoffs)
Cup1:Challenge Cup
Cup1 Result:3rd Round (lost v Queen's Park)
Cup2:League Cup
Cup2 Result:Semi-final (lost v Aberdeen)
Cup3:Scottish Cup
Cup3 Result:5th Round (lost v Rangers)
League Topscorer:Ross Forbes (9)
Season Topscorer:Ross Forbes (12)
Highest Attendance:League: 4,609 v St Mirren
Cup: 2,349 v Falkirk
Lowest Attendance:League: 1,451 v Queen of the South
Cup: 931 v Clyde
Average Attendance:2,362
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Prevseason:2015–16
Nextseason:2017–18

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

In

PlayerFromLeagueFee
Michael Doyle St JohnstoneScottish PremiershipFree
Gary Oliver Queen of the SouthScottish ChampionshipNominal
Jamie McDonagh Sheffield UnitedEFL League OneFree
Caolan McAleer AirdrieoniansScottish League OneFree
Jamie Lindsay CelticScottish PremiershipLoan
Kudus Oyenuga Hartlepool UnitedEFL League TwoFree
Aidan Nesbitt CelticScottish PremiershipLoan
Gavin Gunning Dundee UnitedScottish PremiershipFree
Andy Murdoch RangersScottish PremiershipFree
Lawrence Shankland AberdeenScottish PremiershipLoan
Luke Donnelly CelticScottish PremiershipLoan
Bryn Halliwell Gartcairn JuniorsWest of Scotland League Central District Second DivisionLoan

Out

PlayerToLeagueFee
Peter MacDonald ClydeScottish League TwoFree
Bobby Barr Raith RoversScottish ChampionshipBosman
Michael Miller LivingstonScottish League OneBosman
Joe McKee Carlisle UnitedEFL League TwoBosman
Stefan McCluskey PeterheadScottish League OneFree
Jamie McGowan Cumbernauld UnitedWest of Scotland Super League First DivisionLoan
Thomas Orr LivingstonScottish League OneLoan
Dylan Stevenson Auchinleck TalbotWest of Scotland Super League Premier DivisionFree
Alex McWaters Largs ThistleWest of Scotland Super League Premier DivisionLoan
John Tennent Cumbernauld ColtsScottish Lowland Football LeagueLoan
Scott Tiffoney ClydeScottish League TwoLoan
John Mitchell Greenock JuniorsWest of Scotland League Central District First DivisionLoan
Caolan McAleer Finn HarpsLeague of Ireland Premier DivisionFree
John Tennent Largs ThistleWest of Scotland Super League Premier DivisionFree
Andrew McNeil Guangzhou R&FChinese Super LeagueFree
Ruaridh Langan Neilston JuniorsWest of Scotland League Central District First DivisionLoan
Gavin Gunning Grimsby TownEFL League TwoFree
Thomas Orr BSC GlasgowScottish Lowland Football LeagueLoan
Thomas Orr Queen's ParkScottish League OneFree
Alex McWatersScottish League TwoFree
John Mitchell StranraerScottish League OneFree
Jon ScullionFree
Kudus Oyenuga Chelmsford CityNational League SouthFree
Conor PepperFree
Jamie McDonagh Sligo RoversLeague of Ireland Premier DivisionFree

Fixtures and results

Development squad

Scottish Youth Cup

Player statistics

All competitions

Position Player Starts Subs Unused subs Goals Red cards Yellow cards
FW0 1 0 0 0 0
FW Luke Donnelly (on loan from Celtic) 2 5 8 0 0 0
DF38 3 6 0 0 5
MF45 1 1 12 0 8
GK35 1 8 0 0 0
DF12 0 2 0 0 1
GK Bryn Halliwell (on loan from Gartcairn Juniors) 1 0 1 0 0 0
DF25 6 7 4 0 5
DF33 4 4 1 0 3
MF0 0 2 0 0 0
MF Jamie Lindsay (on loan from Celtic) 39 2 2 3 0 9
MF3 9 6 0 0 0
DF / FW26 12 6 2 1 9
GK1 1 23 0 0 1
GK12 1 14 0 0 0
DF John Mitchell 0 0 2 0 0 0
MF31 2 2 1 0 2
FW Aidan Nesbitt (on loan from Celtic) 28 9 2 1 0 0
DF / MF48 0 0 11 0 4
FW40 1 2 8 0 3
FW Thomas Orr 0 3 7 0 0 0
FW11 18 3 4 1 1
FW20 3 1 6 0 5
DF / MF36 4 5 1 1 4
FW2 11 32 0 0 0
FW Lawrence Shankland (on loan from Aberdeen) 14 4 0 4 0 1
MF1 1 3 0 0 1
DF5 0 29 0 0 0
DF0 0 5 0 0 0
MF25 13 4 3 0 4
FW5 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

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Thomas O'WareChampionship Player of the MonthNovember 2016
Jim DuffyChampionship Manager of the MonthNovember 2016
Ross ForbesChampionship Player of the MonthJanuary 2017
Ross ForbesChampionship Player of the Year nomineeApril 2017
Jim DuffySPFL Manager of the Year nomineeMay 2017
Ross ForbesPFA Scotland Championship Team of the YearMay 2017
Thomas O'WarePFA Scotland Championship Team of the YearMay 2017
Jim DuffyLadbrokes Championship Manager of the SeasonMay 2017

Notes and References

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  2. News: Player news - three confirmed . Greenock Morton F.C. . 3 May 2016 . 4 May 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160324174226/http://gmfc.net/News/ . 24 March 2016 . dmy-all .
  3. News: Five starts to stay at Morton. Greenock Telegraph. 5 May 2016. 5 May 2016. Jonathan. Mitchell.
  4. News: Clyde move for MacDonald. SPFL. 6 July 2016. 27 July 2016.
  5. News: Duffy: McKee could leave Morton to make England return. Greenock Telegraph. Jonathan. Mitchell. 6 May 2016. 7 May 2016.
  6. News: Six Morton Under-17s offered full-time deals. Greenock Telegraph. 10 May 2016. 10 May 2016. Jonathan. Mitchell.
  7. News: Morton under-17s coach to step down for a year. Greenock Telegraph. 12 May 2016. 12 May 2016. Jonathan. Mitchell.
  8. News: Crighton will partner O'Ware in Morton youth academy. Greenock Telegraph. 19 May 2016. 19 May 2016. Jonathan. Mitchell.
  9. News: Morton fans can vote for new kit. Greenock Telegraph. 22 May 2016. 22 May 2016. Jonathan. Mitchell.
  10. News: Exclusive look at five Morton jerseys fans can vote for. Greenock Telegraph. 27 May 2016. 27 May 2016. Jonathan. Mitchell.
  11. News: Michael Miller leaves Morton to pen deal with League One side Livingston. Greenock Telegraph. 23 May 2016. 23 May 2016. Jonathan. Mitchell.
  12. News: McPherson: Assistant agrees to stay at Morton. Greenock Telegraph. 23 May 2015. 23 May 2015. Jonathan. Mitchell.
  13. News: Lee Dykes on the signing of Joe McKee. Carlisle United F.C.. 24 May 2016. 24 May 2016. Andy. Hall.
  14. News: Duffy set to secure Saints defender. Greenock Telegraph. 24 May 2016. 24 May 2016. Jonathan. Mitchell.
  15. News: Jonathan. Mitchell. Pin-stripe kit is Morton fan's favourite. Greenock Telegraph. 1 June 2016. 1 June 2016.
  16. News: Scottish League Cup opening group fixtures confirmed. BBC Sport. 2 June 2016. 2 June 2016.
  17. News: Morton add new face as boss Duffy signs his nephew. Greenock Telegraph. 3 June 2016. 4 June 2016. Jonathan. Mitchell.
  18. News: Morton saw off competition to land forward Oliver. Greenock Telegraph. 5 June 2016. 5 June 2016. Jonathan. Mitchell.
  19. News: Northern Irish and Welsh sides to join top flight U20s in Challenge Cup. Scottish Television. 8 June 2016. 8 June 2016.
  20. News: Morton to meet St Mirren on opening day of the season. Greenock Telegraph. Russell. Steele. 17 June 2016. 17 June 2016.
  21. News: Morton boss to run the rule over trialists. Greenock Telegraph. 21 June 2016. 21 June 2016. Jonathan. Mitchell.
  22. News: Morton trial extended for McDonagh. Greenock Telegraph. 27 June 2016. 28 June 2016. Jonathan. Mitchell.
  23. News: Jonathan. Mitchell. McDonagh considers Morton offer. Greenock Telegraph. 30 June 2016. 1 July 2016.
  24. News: Morton chief executive Gillian Donaldson quits club. 5 July 2016. 5 July 2016. Russell. Steele. Greenock Telegraph.
  25. News: Midfielder McAleer delighted to sign for Morton. Greenock Telegraph. 14 July 2016. 14 July 2016. Russell. Steele.
  26. News: New striker comes on loan. Livingston F.C.. 14 July 2016. 14 July 2016.
  27. News: Jamie Lindsay joins Greenock Morton on loan. Celtic F.C.. 28 July 2016. 29 July 2016.
  28. News: Betfred Cup second round draw. SPFL. 31 July 2016. 1 August 2016.
  29. News: Kudus Oyenuga signs for Morton . Greenock Morton F.C. . 8 August 2016 . 8 August 2016 . Jonathan . Mitchell . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160825172126/http://gmfc.net/2016/08/08/kudus-oyenuga-signs-for-morton/ . 25 August 2016 . dmy-all .
  30. News: Morton sign Aidan Nesbitt on loan from Celtic. Greenock Telegraph. 9 August 2016. 9 August 2016.
  31. News: Morton paired with Dundee United. Greenock Telegraph. 11 August 2016. 11 August 2016. Jonathan. Mitchell.
  32. News: Dylan Stevenson leaves Morton by mutual consent . 15 August 2016 . 15 August 2016 . Jonathan . Mitchell . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160828085051/http://gmfc.net/2016/08/15/dylan-stevenson-leaves-morton-by-mutual-consent/ . 28 August 2016 . dmy-all .
  33. News: Irn-Bru Cup R3 draw live today. SPFL. 18 August 2016. 18 August 2016.
  34. News: Alex McWaters joins Largs Thistle on loan . Greenock Morton F.C. . 30 August 2016 . 30 August 2016 . Jonathan . Mitchell . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160914133240/http://gmfc.net/2016/08/30/alex-mcwaters-joins-largs-thistle-on-loan/ . 14 September 2016 . dmy-all .
  35. News: Morton send youngster out on loan. Greenock Telegraph. 31 August 2016. 1 September 2016.
  36. News: Thomas Orr returns from Livingston . Greenock Morton F.C. . 30 August 2016 . 30 August 2016 . Jonathan . Mitchell . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160914193805/http://gmfc.net/2016/08/30/thomas-orr-returns-from-livingston/ . 14 September 2016 . dmy-all .
  37. News: Jai Quitongo bid rejected . Greenock Morton F.C. . Jonathan . Mitchell . 31 August 2016 . 31 August 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160915020146/http://gmfc.net/2016/08/31/jai-quitongo-bid-rejected/ . 15 September 2016 . dmy-all .
  38. News: Gavin Gunning signs until January . Greenock Morton F.C. . Jonathan . Mitchell . 15 September 2016 . 15 September 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161011005227/http://gmfc.net/2016/09/15/gavin-gunning-signs-until-january/ . 11 October 2016 . dmy-all .
  39. News: Strapp and Tiffoney sign contract extensions . Greenock Morton F.C. . 19 September 2016 . 19 September 2016 . Jonathan . Mitchell . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160920072346/http://gmfc.net/2016/09/19/strapp-and-tiffoney-sign-contract-extensions/ . 20 September 2016 . dmy-all .
  40. News: Morton draw Aberdeen in Betfred Cup semi-final . Greenock Morton F.C. . Jonathan . Mitchell . 22 September 2016 . 26 September 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160927145606/http://gmfc.net/2016/09/22/morton-draw-aberdeen-in-betfred-cup-semi-final/ . 27 September 2016 . dmy-all .
  41. News: Midfielder Andy Murdoch joins until January . Greenock Morton F.C. . Jonathan . Mitchell . 23 September 2016 . 26 September 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160927082623/http://gmfc.net/2016/09/23/midfielder-andy-murdoch-joins-until-january/ . 27 September 2016 . dmy-all .
  42. 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 .
  43. 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 .
  44. 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 .
  45. News: Scottish Youth Cup 2016/17 4th Round Draw. Scottish Football Association. 8 November 2016. 9 November 2016.
  46. 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 .
  47. 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 .
  48. 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 .
  49. 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 .
  50. 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 .
  51. 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 .
  52. 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 .
  53. 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 .
  54. 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 .
  55. 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 .
  56. 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 .
  57. 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 .
  58. 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 .
  59. 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 .
  60. 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 .
  61. 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 .
  62. 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 .
  63. 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 .
  64. 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 .
  65. 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 .
  66. 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 .
  67. 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 .
  68. 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 .
  69. 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 .
  70. 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 .
  71. 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 .
  72. 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 .
  73. News: Gaffer applauds players for securing playoff place . Greenock Morton F.C. . 24 April 2017 . 30 April 2017 . Jonathan . Mitchell .
  74. 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 .
  75. 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 .
  76. News: PFA Scotland Teams of the Year. SPFL. 5 May 2017. 6 May 2017.
  77. News: Three young players depart . https://web.archive.org/web/20171014134321/https://gmfc.net/2017/05/10/three-young-players-depart/ . dead . 14 October 2017 . Greenock Morton F.C. . 10 May 2013 . 12 May 2013 . Jonathan . Mitchell .
  78. 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 .
  79. News: Four players released from Morton as five stars are offered new deals. Greenock Telegraph. 16 May 2017. 17 May 2017. Mark. Hendry.
  80. 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 .