Jordan Morton Explained

Jordan Morton
Fullname:Jordan John George Morton
Birth Date:25 April 1992
Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland
Position:Winger
Youthyears1:–2009
Youthclubs1:Clyde
Youthyears2:2009–2011
Youthclubs2:Heart of Midlothian
Years1:2011–2012
Clubs1:Heart of Midlothian
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2011–2012
Clubs2:Cowdenbeath (loan)
Caps2:17
Goals2:6
Years3:2012–2013
Clubs3:Livingston
Caps3:24
Goals3:3
Years4:2013–2014
Clubs4:Cowdenbeath
Caps4:24
Goals4:3
Years5:2014–2015
Clubs5:Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Caps5:?
Goals5:?
Years6:2015–2016
Clubs6:Airdrieonians
Caps6:9
Goals6:1
Years7:2016
Clubs7:Annan Athletic (loan)
Caps7:1
Goals7:0
Years8:2016–2017
Clubs8:Shettleston
Caps8:?
Goals8:?
Years9:2017
Clubs9:Cumnock Juniors
Caps9:?
Goals9:?
Years10:2017–2019
Clubs10:Cambuslang Rangers
Caps10:?
Goals10:?
Years11:2019-2020
Clubs11:Pollok
Caps11:20
Goals11:4
Years12:2020-2021
Clubs12:Troon
Years13:2021-2022
Clubs13:Albion Rovers
Club-Update:10 July 2020

Jordan Morton (born 25 April 1992)[1] is a Scottish professional footballer who last played as a winger for Albion Rovers in Scottish League Two.

He has previously played for Heart of Midlothian, Lokomotiv Plovdiv, Livingston and Airdrieonians.

Career

Hearts

Morton progressed through the youth ranks at Clyde,[2] before signing for Hearts in 2009 at under 17 level.[3] [4] In July 2011 Morton joined Cowdenbeath to gain first team experience.[5] On his return he made his debut on 7 January 2012 as a half time substitute in the Scottish Cup.[6] On 21 May 2012, after just one appearance for the club, he was released.[7]

Cowdenbeath (loan)

On 15 July 2011, Morton joined Cowdenbeath on a six-month loan deal after impressing as a trialist[8] [9] during pre season, scoring in a friendly against parent club Hearts.[10] He made his debut on 23 July 2011, against Raith Rovers in the Challenge Cup,[11] with his Scottish Second Division debut coming on 6 August 2011 against Forfar Athletic at Station Park.[12] His first league goal came in the following game in their 3–1 over Brechin City scoring the winner in the 80th minute.[13] In all he made 19 appearances scoring six times with his last game coming on 2 January 2012 against East Fife scoring a goal from 30 yards out.[14] Cowdenbeath requested his loan be extended until the end of the season, however this was rejected by Hearts.[15]

Livingston

On 1 June 2012, Morton signed a one-year contract with Scottish First Division side Livingston.[16] He made his debut on 28 July against Annan in the Challenge Cup,[17] going on to score his first goals for the club on 4 July, in a League Cup match against Stranraer scoring a brace in an 8–0 win.[18] Morton made his league debut on 11 August against Greenock Morton.[19] Morton left Livingston in May 2013 after the end of his contract.[20]

Cowdenbeath return

After being released by Livingston, Morton re-signed for Cowdenbeath permanently in May 2013 on a one-year contract.[21]

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

In July 2014, Morton signed for Bulgarian club Lokomotiv Plovdiv.[22]

Airdrieonians & Annan Athletic

After less than a year in Bulgaria, Morton returned to Scotland, signing for Airdrieonians in February 2015,[23] and in January 2016, Morton moved on loan to Scottish League Two side Annan Athletic until the end of the season.[24] He was released by Airdrie in May 2016.

Into the Juniors

After leaving Airdrie, Morton continued his nomadic career by joining Junior club Shettleston where he played for a season, before a short time at Cumnock Juniors. He then moved to current club Cambuslang Rangers where he has been since March 2017.[25] He left for Pollok in January 2019 and left upon expiry of his contract in June 2020.

Troon

Morton signed for Troon[26] to play alongside his former Hearts team-mates Ryan Stevenson and Christian Nade for their debut season in the West of Scotland Football League on 10 July 2020.

Albion Rovers

Morton signed with Scottish league 2 side Albion Rovers in October 2021. He made his debut v Elgin City as a substitute marking the occasion with a goal. He left the club in 2022.[27]

Career statistics

[28] [29]

ClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupLeague CupOtherTotal
AppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoals
Heart of Midlothian2011–120010000010
Cowdenbeath (loan)2011–12176001010196
Livingston2012–13243103210295
Cowdenbeath2013–14243102010283
Lokomotiv Plovdiv2014–150000000000
Total65123062307714

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jordan Morton . BBC Sport . 8 August 2012 . 19 April 2013 . https://archive.today/20130419162500/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/shared/bsp/hi/football/statistics/players/m/morton_470134.stm . dead .
  2. Web site: Funding the Future . 6 February 2009 . clydefc.co.uk . 8 August 2011.
  3. Web site: HNT: Jason signs new contract . heartsfc.co.uk . 8 August 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120923162233/http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20090429/hnt-jason-signs-new-contract_2241384_1642793 . 23 September 2012 .
  4. Web site: Hearts players become free agents . BBC Sport . 28 April 2009 . 10 October 2011.
  5. Web site: Morton becomes Blue Brasilian . Scottish Football League . 19 July 2011 . 20 December 2011 . dead . https://archive.today/20120915111155/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/morton-becomes-blue-brasilian/ . 15 September 2012 .
  6. Web site: Hearts 1 – 0 Auchinleck Talbot . BBC Sport . 7 January 2012 . 7 January 2012.
  7. Web site: Strikers depart Tynecastle . . 21 May 2012 . 21 May 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120525070903/http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20120521/strikers-depart-tynecastle_2241384_2781702 . 25 May 2012 .
  8. Web site: Morton Seals Move . cowdenbeathfc.com . 15 August 2011 . 8 August 2011.
  9. Web site: Jordan Morton Profile . . 21 May 2012.
  10. Web site: Cowdenbeath 2–1 Hearts . heartsfc.co.uk . 12 July 2011 . 8 August 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110814180602/http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20110712/match-report-cowdenbeath-2-1-hearts_2241384_2391170 . 14 August 2011 .
  11. Web site: Raith Rovers 2–1 Cowdenbeath . BBC Sport . 23 July 2011 . 8 August 2011.
  12. Web site: Forfar 2–2 Cowdenbeath . BBC Sport . 6 August 2011 . 10 October 2011.
  13. Web site: Cowdenbeath 3–1 Brechin . BBC Sport . 13 August 2011 . 10 October 2011.
  14. Web site: Cowdenbeath 4–0 East Fife . BBC Sport . 2 January 2012 . 3 January 2012.
  15. Web site: Morton is set for Tynecastle recall . The Scotsman . 20 December 2011 . 20 December 2011.
  16. Web site: Former Hearts youngster signs on . . 1 June 2012 . 1 June 2012.
  17. Web site: Annan Athletic 1 – 0 Livingston . . scottishfootballleague.com . 28 July 2012 . 8 August 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120802070545/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/challenge-cup/results/3521899/ . 2 August 2012 .
  18. Web site: Stranraer 0–8 Livingston . BBC Sport . 4 August 2012 . 8 August 2012.
  19. Web site: Greenock Morton 2 – 2 Livingston . . scottishfootballleague.com . 11 August 2012 . 11 August 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120826082442/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/first/results/3517647/ . 26 August 2012 .
  20. Web site: Player departures . Livingston F.C. . 5 May 2013 . 5 May 2013.
  21. Web site: Jordan Morton Returns. cowdenbeathfc.com. 20 May 2013. 11 November 2013.
  22. Web site: Morton agrees deal with Plovdiv. The Herald. 18 July 2014. 18 July 2014.
  23. Web site: Jordan Morton . airdriefc.com . 6 February 2015 . 15 January 2016.
  24. Web site: Morton heads South . airdriefc.com . 15 January 2016 . 15 January 2016.
  25. News: Cambuslang Rangers boss Paul McColl urges his side to stretch their lead atop the table. Evening Times. Jim O'Donnell. 7 April 2017. 21 September 2018. Herald & Times Group.
  26. Web site: New Signing – welcome Jordan Morton! – Troon Football Club. 10 July 2020 .
  27. Web site: Jordan Morton Leaves The Club. 19 January 2022. Albion Rovers FC. 19 January 2022.
  28. Web site: Soccerway Stats . Soccerway . 10 October 2011.
  29. Web site: Jordan Morton Stats . Soccerbase . 20 December 2011.