2015–16 Greenock Morton F.C. season
2015-16 season | |||
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Chairman | Douglas Rae | ||
Manager | Jim Duffy | ||
Stadium | Cappielow Park | ||
Championship | 5th | ||
Challenge Cup | First round (lost v Dumbarton) | ||
League Cup | Quarter-final (lost v St Johnstone) | ||
Scottish Cup | Quarter-final (lost v Celtic) | ||
Top goalscorer | League: Denny Johnstone (14) All: Denny Johnstone (17) | ||
Highest home attendance | League: 7,392 v Rangers Cup: 2,539 v Motherwell | ||
Lowest home attendance | League: 1,175 v Queen of the South Cup: 1,052 v Elgin City | ||
Average home league attendance | 2,726 | ||
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Season 2015–16 saw Greenock Morton compete in the Scottish Championship the second tier of Scottish football, having finished top of the Scottish League One in 2014-15. Morton also competed in the Challenge Cup, Scottish League Cup and the Scottish Cup.
Story of the season
May
After the conclusion to the 2014-15 season, manager Jim Duffy dedicated the title triumph to Greenock broadcaster Arthur Montford.[1]
The first pre-season game of the season was announced as being an away fixture against BSC Glasgow,[2] with Rotherham United visiting Cappielow for the third year in a row.[3]
Jamie McCluskey was released,[4] while Lee Kilday[4] and Ricki Lamie were offered one-year contract extensions.[5] Sean Crighton was also released along with Stefan Milojević, Aidan Ferris, Nicolas Caraux and Ross Caldwell.[6] Jon Scullion also agreed a new contract with the club.[7]
Brechin City winger Bobby Barr signed on a one-year deal.[8] Joe McKee (one-year deal) and Jon Scullion (6-month contract) also re-sign.[9]
Stefan McCluskey and Ross Forbes signed one-year contract extensions,[10] as did Ricki Lamie,[11] Michael Miller, Grant Adam[12] and Derek Gaston.[13] Thomas O'Ware also signed up on a one-year contract.[14]
Andy Millen was appointed as Development squad manager to replace David Hopkin.[15]
June
Warren Hawke was co-opted on to the club's board.[16]
Celtic youth striker Luke Donnelly was announced as a loan target by manager Jim Duffy.[17]
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.[18]
Morton signed defender Frank McKeown from Stranraer.[19] Young defender Craig Knight left the club by mutual consent on the same day.[20]
When the fixtures were released on 19 June, Morton learned they would unfurl the Scottish League One championship flag against Falkirk on 8 August 2015.[21]
Morton were given a home tie at home to Dumbarton in the first round of the Scottish Challenge Cup, when it was drawn on 29 June at St Mirren Park, Paisley.[22]
July
Morton were drawn against Elgin City in the first round of the League Cup.[23]
Frank McKeown and Peter MacDonald suffered minor injuries and were ruled out of most of pre-season.[24]
Two of Morton's home games were selected by BBC Alba and BT Sport for live television coverage meaning they were moved to Friday (St Mirren) and Sunday (Rangers).[25]
Morton's squad numbers were announced on 22 July, with new signings Frank McKeown and Bobby Barr getting numbers 5 and 16 respectively.[26]
Ex-PSV Eindhoven youth player Romario Sabajo was offered a six-month deal, but fellow trialist Ricardo Talu would leave the club.[27] 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.[28]
Morton tied up the signing of Birmingham City forward Denny Johnstone on a season-long loan.[29]
Thomas O'Ware was ruled out for three weeks after going off injured at half time in the game against Dumbarton.[30]
After scoring a brace as a trialist in a 3-0 win over Greenock Juniors, Chris Duggan would continue his trial for the foreseeable future according to manager Jim Duffy.[31]
August
After defeating Elgin comfortably in the first round, Morton were drawn away to Queen of the South in round two of the League Cup.[32]
After an injury to Frank McKeown, Morton brought in Canadian defender Luca Gasparotto on loan from Rangers until January 2016.[33] The club also signed ex-Aberdeen youth Jai Quitongo on a free transfer for their development squad.[34]
McKeown was ruled out for three months with extensive knee ligament damage.[35]
Morton received international clearance to sign Romario Sabajo after a three-week hold up.[36]
Queen of the South were defeated 1-0 to advance Morton to the third round of the League Cup,[37] where they received a home tie against Motherwell.[38]
September
Morton signed Swansea City striker Alex Samuel on loan until January.[39][40]
In the third round of the Scottish League Cup, Motherwell were disposed of by three goals to two after extra-time.[41] They were drawn against St Johnstone in the quarter-finals, for the second time in three years,[42] to be played in late October.[43]
October
The Renfrewshire derby with St Mirren was again chosen for coverage on BBC Alba, and moved forward to the Friday.[44]
Mark Russell rejected an offer of a new contract, but stated that he would be willing to re-negotiate.[45] However, Derek Gaston signed up for another two seasons until 2018.[46]
Jordan Cairnie joined East Stirlingshire on an emergency loan until 6 January,[47] whilst Cameron O'Neil was released by mutual consent.[48][49]
Morton were eliminated from the Scottish League Cup by St Johnstone, by a scoreline of three goals to one.[50]
Two days after the League Cup elimination, Morton were drawn away to Albion Rovers in the third round of the Scottish Cup.[51]
November
After defeating Forfar in the third round, Morton were given a home tie against Ross County in the Little Big Shot Youth Cup.[52]
Ricki Lamie ruled himself out for the whole of November with a hamstring tear.[53]
Luca Gasparotto would be available to play against Queen of the South after he was not selected for Canada's matches against Honduras and El Salvador.[54]
The development squad was eliminated from the Youth Cup by Ross County at Cappielow, with Thomas Orr scoring a second half consolation goal.
Morton would defeat Albion Rovers with goals from Denny Johnstone and Joe McKee to progress to the Scottish Cup fourth round.[55]
December
Morton were drawn away from home against Livingston in the fourth round of the William Hill-sponsored Scottish Cup.[56]
Another Morton fixture was moved for television purposes; Morton v Rangers which was due to be played on 23 January 2016 was moved back to the Monday night for BT Sport coverage.[57]
Youth players Jai Quitongo and Lewis Strapp were rewarded for excellent form in the development squad with 18-month professional full-time contracts being offered.[58] They would both accept the contract offers.[59][60]
Jon Scullion was offered a contract extension until the end of the season, with the possibility of going out on loan.[61]
With the end of his short-term contract approaching, Romario Sabajo will be allowed to return home after making few appearances for the first team.[62]
Mark Russell signed a contract extension until the summer of 2017.[63]
With the development league in its winter shutdown, captain Dylan Stevenson was loaned to Berwick Rangers for a month.[64]
Morton brought last season's top scorer Declan McManus back to the club on loan from English side Fleetwood Town.[65]
January
Grant Adam was released[66] and signed for Cowdenbeath.[67]
Matches against Hibernian were rescheduled to two midweek dates in February.[68]
Alex Samuel's loan deal from Swansea City was extended until the end of the season.[69]
Morton defeated Livingston to reach the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.[70] Their reward was an away tie against Annan Athletic in the fifth round.[71]
February
Luca Gasparotto was ruled out for up to 10 weeks with an ankle injury.[72]
After defeating Annan Athletic in the fifth round, Morton received another away draw in their first quarter-final since 1999; away to Celtic at Celtic Park.[73]
Andrew McNeil signed on a short-term deal until the end of the season.[74]
Alex Samuel returned to Swansea to receive treatment after sustaining an injury in a Development League West match against Queen's Park.[75]
Morton's quarter-final match with Celtic was chosen for television coverage by Sky Sports.[76]
Morton signed winger Paul McMullan on loan from Celtic.[77]
Bobby Barr signed a pre-contract agreement on a two-year deal with league rivals Raith Rovers.[78]
March
Morton were eliminated from the Scottish Cup by three first-half goals to nil at Celtic Park.[79]
Declan McManus was named as SPFL Championship player of the month for February.[80]
Michael Tidser's season was ruled to be over when he suffered a suspected hernia.[81]
After a 19-game unbeaten run Morton won the Development League West win a 1-1 draw with nearest rivals Ayr United.[82]
April
Cappielow's pitch was given a platinum status by the SPFL, as one of the top four pitches in the country along with Bayview Stadium, Tynecastle Stadium and Hampden Park.[83]
Thomas O'Ware agreed a two-year contract extension, tying him to the club until 2018.[84] Ross Forbes followed him in agreeing a two-year contract.[85]
Morton released defenders Frank McKeown, Jordan Cairnie and Luke Irvine.[86]
Manager Jim Duffy signed a new two-year deal after successfully keeping the team in the Championship and reaching two cup quarter-finals.[87]
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- From end of 2014-15 season, to last match of season 2015-16
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Fixtures and results
Win Draw Loss Upcoming fixture
Pre-season
Friendlies
3 July 2015 Friendly | Dundee | 0 – 3 | Greenock Morton | Dundee |
Trialist (Romario Sabajo) ![]() Joe McKee ![]() Jon Scullion ![]() |
Stadium: Riverside Pitches Attendance: Public park |
4 July 2015 Friendly | Greenock Morton | 4 – 0 | Next Level Soccer XI | Port Glasgow |
Trialist ![]() Ross Forbes ![]() Jon Scullion ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Parklea Attendance: Public park |
7 July 2015 Friendly | BSC Glasgow | 2 – 3 | Greenock Morton XI | Airdrie |
19.15 | Ross McKinnon ![]() Chris McDougall ![]() |
report | Thomas Orr ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Excelsior Stadium |
9 July 2015 Friendly | Clachnacuddin | 0 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Inverness |
19.00 | report | Stadium: Grant Street Park |
11 July 2015 Friendly | Brora Rangers | 0 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Brora |
15.00 | report | Stefan McCluskey ![]() |
Stadium: Dudgeon Park |
13 July 2015 Testimonial match | Greenock Morton | 1 – 3 | Celtic XI | Greenock |
19.30 | Thomas Orr ![]() |
report | Stefan Šćepović ![]() Luke Donnelly ![]() Anthony Stokes ![]() |
Stadium: Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,018 Referee: Nick Walsh |
15 July 2015 Friendly | Kilmarnock | 4 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Kilmarnock |
Kris Boyd ![]() ![]() Greg Kiltie ![]() Euan Smith ![]() |
Stadium: Rugby Park Attendance: Closed door |
18 July 2015 Friendly | Greenock Morton | 0 – 3 | Rotherham United | Greenock |
15.00 | report | Greg Halford ![]() Lee Frecklington ![]() Jonson Clarke-Harris ![]() |
Stadium: Cappielow Park Attendance: 548 Referee: Don Robertson |
3 August 2015 Friendly | Rangers XI | 1 – 0 | Greenock Morton XI | Milngavie |
Fraser Aird ![]() |
Stadium: Rangers Training Centre Attendance: Closed door |
Scottish Championship
8 August 2015 1 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 1 | Falkirk | Greenock |
15:00 | Peter MacDonald ![]() |
report | Paul Watson ![]() |
Stadium: Cappielow Park Attendance: 2,782 Referee: Alan Muir Man of the Match: Mark Russell |
15 August 2015 2 | Hibernian | 1 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Edinburgh |
15:00 | Jason Cummings ![]() |
report | Stadium: Easter Road Attendance: 8,923 Referee: Craig Charleston |
21 August 2015 3 | Greenock Morton | 0 – 0 | St Mirren | Greenock |
19:45 (live on BBC Alba) |
report | Luke Conlan ![]() |
Stadium: Cappielow Park Attendance: 5,343 Referee: Greg Aitken Man of the Match: Ricki Lamie |
29 August 2015 4 | Alloa Athletic | 0 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Alloa |
15:00 | report | Thomas O'Ware ![]() |
Stadium: Recreation Park Attendance: 825 Referee: Nick Walsh |
5 September 2015 5 | Livingston | 2 – 4 | Greenock Morton | Livingston |
15:00 | Ben Gordon ![]() Jordan White ![]() Jordyn Sheerin ![]() |
report | Stefan McCluskey ![]() Denny Johnstone ![]() Bobby Barr ![]() Jon Scullion ![]() |
Stadium: Almondvale Stadium Attendance: 1,186 Referee: Euan Anderson |
12 September 2015 6 | Greenock Morton | 0 – 0 | Dumbarton | Greenock |
15:00 | Conor Pepper ![]() ![]() |
report | Stadium: Cappielow Park Attendance: 2,016 Referee: Stephen Finnie Man of the Match: Thomas O'Ware |
19 September 2015 7 | Queen of the South | 2 – 2 | Greenock Morton | Dumfries |
15:00 | Derek Lyle ![]() Luca Gasparotto ![]() |
report | Chris Higgins ![]() Denny Johnstone ![]() |
Stadium: Palmerston Park Attendance: 1,565 Referee: Andrew Dallas |
27 September 2015 8 | Greenock Morton | 0 – 4 | Rangers | Greenock |
12:30 (live on BT Sport) |
report | Martyn Waghorn ![]() James Tavernier ![]() |
Stadium: Cappielow Park Attendance: 7,392 Referee: Willie Collum Man of the Match: Denny Johnstone |
3 October 2015 9 | Raith Rovers | 2 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Kirkcaldy |
15:00 | Mark Stewart ![]() Jason Thomson ![]() |
report | Thomas O'Ware ![]() |
Stadium: Stark's Park Attendance: 1,754 Referee: Bobby Madden |
10 October 2015 10 | Queen of the South | 1 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Dumfries |
15:00 | Derek Lyle ![]() |
report | Stadium: Palmerston Park Attendance: 1,583 Referee: John McKendrick |
17 October 2015 11 | Falkirk | 1 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Grangemouth |
15:00 | Lee Miller ![]() |
report | Stadium: Falkirk Stadium Attendance: 3,946 Referee: Euan Anderson |
24 October 2015 12 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 0 | Alloa Athletic | Greenock |
15:00 | Ross Forbes ![]() |
report | Stadium: Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,716 Referee: Brian Colvin Man of the Match: Ross Forbes |
31 October 2015 13 | Dumbarton | 1 – 2 | Greenock Morton | Dumbarton |
15:00 | Darren Barr ![]() |
report | Joe McKee ![]() Denny Johnstone ![]() |
Stadium: Dumbarton Football Stadium Attendance: 1,110 Referee: George Salmond |
7 November 2015 14 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 0 | Livingston | Greenock |
15:00 | Denny Johnstone ![]() |
report | Stadium: Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,758 Referee: Craig Charleston Man of the Match: Luca Gasparotto |
14 November 2015 15 | Greenock Morton | 2 – 0 | Queen of the South | Greenock |
15:00 | Denny Johnstone ![]() |
report | Stadium: Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,849 Referee: Mat Northcroft Man of the Match: Denny Johnstone |
20 November 2015 16 | St Mirren | 1 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Paisley |
19:45 (live on BBC Alba) |
Jack Baird ![]() |
report | Alex Samuel ![]() |
Stadium: St Mirren Park Attendance: 4,163 Referee: John Beaton Man of the Match: Jack Baird |
5 December 2015 | Greenock Morton | P – P | Hibernian | Greenock |
15:00 | Stadium: Cappielow Park |
12 December 2015 17 | Rangers | 2 – 2 | Greenock Morton | Glasgow |
15:00 | Kenny Miller ![]() Martyn Waghorn ![]() |
report | James Tavernier ![]() Stefan McCluskey ![]() |
Stadium: Ibrox Stadium Attendance: 41,816 Referee: Don Robertson |
18 December 2015 18 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 2 | Raith Rovers | Greenock |
19:45 (live on BBC Alba) |
Alex Samuel ![]() |
report | Ross Callachan ![]() James Craigen ![]() |
Stadium: Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,264 Referee: John McKendrick Man of the Match: Thomas O'Ware |
2 January 2016 19 | Greenock Morton | 0 – 1 | St Mirren | Greenock |
15:00 | report | Lawrence Shankland ![]() |
Stadium: Cappielow Park Attendance: 4,736 Referee: Andrew Dallas |
16 January 2016 | Alloa Athletic | A – A | Greenock Morton | Alloa |
15:00 | Stadium: Recreation Park Referee: Alan Muir |
25 January 2016 20 | Greenock Morton | 0 – 2 | Rangers | Greenock |
19:45 (live on BT Sport) |
report | Kenny Miller ![]() Barrie McKay ![]() Andy Halliday ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Cappielow Park Attendance: 5,778 Referee: Barry Cook Man of the Match: Joe McKee |
30 January 2016 | Hibernian | P – P | Greenock Morton | Edinburgh |
15:00 | Stadium: Easter Road |
2 February 2016 21 | Greenock Morton | 0 – 1 | Hibernian | Greenock |
19:45 | report | Anthony Stokes ![]() |
Stadium: Cappielow Park Attendance: 2,696 Referee: John McKendrick Man of the Match: Bobby Barr |
9 February 2016 22 | Alloa Athletic | 2 – 2 | Greenock Morton | Alloa |
19:30 | Colin Hamilton ![]() Dougie Hill ![]() |
report | Declan McManus ![]() Stefan McCluskey ![]() |
Stadium: Recreation Park Attendance: 535 Referee: Alan Muir |
13 February 2016 23 | Greenock Morton | 2 – 0 | Dumbarton | Greenock |
15:00 | Denny Johnstone ![]() Joe McKee ![]() |
report | Stadium: Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,595 Referee: George Salmond |
20 February 2016 24 | Greenock Morton | 0 – 1 | Falkirk | Greenock |
15:00 | report | John Baird ![]() |
Stadium: Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,911 Referee: Craig Thomson Man of the Match: Declan McManus |
24 February 2016 25 | Hibernian | 0 – 3 | Greenock Morton | Edinburgh |
19:45 | report | Thomas O'Ware ![]() Denny Johnstone ![]() Ross Forbes ![]() |
Stadium: Easter Road Attendance: 8,655 Referee: Steven McLean |
27 February 2016 26 | Raith Rovers | 3 – 2 | Greenock Morton | Kirkcaldy |
15:00 | Rory McKeown ![]() Aidan Connolly ![]() Ryan Hardie ![]() |
report | Declan McManus ![]() |
Stadium: Stark's Park Attendance: 1,633 Referee: Mat Northcroft |
1 March 2016 27 | Livingston | 0 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Livingston |
19:30 | report | Stadium: Almondvale Stadium Attendance: 787 Referee: Kevin Clancy |
5 March 2016 | Greenock Morton | P – P | Queen of the South | Greenock |
15:00 | Stadium: Cappielow Park |
11 March 2016 28 | Rangers | 3 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Glasgow |
19:45 | Kenny Miller ![]() Lee Wallace ![]() |
report | Denny Johnstone ![]() |
Stadium: Ibrox Stadium Attendance: 45,072 Referee: Nick Walsh |
15 March 2016 29 | Greenock Morton | 3 – 2 | Queen of the South | Greenock |
19:45 | Denny Johnstone ![]() Paul McMullan ![]() |
report | Dale Hilson ![]() Gary Oliver ![]() |
Stadium: Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,175 Referee: Don Robertson |
19 March 2016 30 | Greenock Morton | 4 – 1 | Alloa Athletic | Greenock |
15:00 | Jason Marr ![]() Declan McManus ![]() Ross Forbes ![]() Denny Johnstone ![]() |
report | Kyle McAusland ![]() |
Stadium: Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,513 Referee: Euan Anderson Man of the Match: Declan McManus |
26 March 2016 31 | Greenock Morton | 0 – 1 | Raith Rovers | Greenock |
15:00 | Report | James Craigen ![]() |
Stadium: Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,778 Referee: Stephen Finnie Man of the Match: Ross Forbes |
2 April 2016 32 | Dumbarton | 0 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Dumbarton |
15:00 | report | Stadium: Dumbarton Football Stadium Attendance: 994 Referee: Crawford Allan |
9 April 2016 33 | Greenock Morton | 2 – 1 | Livingston | Greenock |
15:00 | Denny Johnstone ![]() Thomas O'Ware ![]() |
report | Jordan White ![]() |
Stadium: Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,463 Referee: John McKendrick Man of the Match: Derek Gaston |
16 April 2016 34 | St Mirren | 3 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Paisley |
13:00 | Lawrence Shankland ![]() Calum Gallagher ![]() Stephen Mallan ![]() |
report | Denny Johnstone ![]() |
Stadium: St Mirren Park Attendance: 4,299 Referee: Willie Collum Man of the Match: Lawrence Shankland |
23 April 2016 35 | Greenock Morton | 0 – 0 | Hibernian | Greenock |
15:00 | report | Stadium: Cappielow Park Attendance: 2,308 Referee: Stephen Finnie |
1 May 2016 36 | Falkirk | 1 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Grangemouth |
12:30 | John Baird ![]() Paul Watson ![]() |
report | Stadium: Falkirk Stadium Attendance: 5,271 Referee: Kevin Clancy |
Scottish Cup
28 November 2015 3rd Round | Albion Rovers | 0 – 2 | Greenock Morton | Coatbridge |
15.00 | report | Denny Johnstone ![]() Joe McKee ![]() |
Stadium: Cliftonhill Stadium Attendance: 505 Referee: Greg Aitken |
9 January 2016 4th Round | Livingston | 0 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Livingston |
15.00 | report | Thomas O'Ware ![]() |
Stadium: Almondvale Stadium Attendance: 873 Referee: Craig Charleston |
6 February 2016 5th Round | Annan Athletic | 1 – 4 | Greenock Morton | Annan |
15.00 | Matt Flynn ![]() |
report | Stefan McCluskey ![]() Joe McKee ![]() |
Stadium: Galabank Attendance: 756 Referee: John Beaton |
6 March 2016 Quarter-final | Celtic | 3 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Glasgow |
12.00 (live on Sky Sports) |
Leigh Griffiths ![]() Gary Mackay-Steven ![]() Callum McGregor ![]() |
report | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 14,858 Referee: Willie Collum Man of the Match: Kieran Tierney |
Scottish League Cup
1 August 2015 1st Round | Greenock Morton | 5 – 0 | Elgin City | Greenock |
15.00 | Stefan McCluskey ![]() Denny Johnstone ![]() Jon Scullion ![]() Ross Forbes ![]() |
report | Stadium: Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,052 Referee: Barry Cook |
25 August 2015 2nd Round | Queen of the South | 0 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Dumfries |
19.45 | report | Ross Forbes ![]() |
Stadium: Palmerston Park Attendance: 1,034 Referee: Andrew Dallas |
22 September 2015 3rd Round | Greenock Morton | 3 – 2 AET | Motherwell | Greenock |
19.45 | Alex Samuel ![]() Michael Tidser ![]() |
report | Scott McDonald ![]() Louis Moult ![]() |
Stadium: Cappielow Park Attendance: 2,539 Referee: Greg Aitken Man of the Match: Alex Samuel |
27 October 2015 Quarter-final | Greenock Morton | 1 – 3 | St Johnstone | Greenock |
19.45 | Denny Johnstone ![]() |
report | Steven MacLean ![]() Michael O'Halloran ![]() Chris Kane ![]() |
Stadium: Cappielow Park Attendance: 2,433 Referee: Craig Thomson |
Scottish Challenge Cup
25 July 2015 1st Round South | Greenock Morton | 2 – 3 | Dumbarton | Greenock |
15:00 | Lee Kilday ![]() Peter MacDonald ![]() |
report | Grant Gallagher ![]() Garry Fleming ![]() |
Stadium: Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,418 Referee: Craig Charleston |
Development squad
Friendlies
24 July 2015 Friendly | Greenock Juniors | 0 – 3 | Greenock Morton | Greenock |
19.30 | Greenock Telegraph report | Trialist (Chris Duggan) ![]() ![]() Jordan Cairnie ![]() |
Stadium: Ravenscraig Stadium Attendance: 200-300 |
Development League West
1 September 2015 1 | Greenock Morton | 3 – 5 | Queen of the South | Greenock |
19.30 | Romario Sabajo ![]() Thomas Orr ![]() ![]() |
[88] | Aidan Smith ![]() ![]() ![]() Scott Hooper ![]() ![]() ![]() Jake Pickard ![]() |
Stadium: Cappielow Park Referee: William Wilson |
9 September 2015 2 | Greenock Morton | 3 – 1 | Clyde | Greenock |
19.30 | Thomas Orr ![]() Scott Tiffoney ![]() Alex McWaters ![]() |
Greenock Telegraph report | Jonathan Reynolds ![]() |
Stadium: Cappielow Park Referee: Calum Scott |
15 September 2015 3 | Greenock Morton | 5 – 1 | Queen's Park | Greenock |
19.30 | Jon Scullion ![]() Thomas Orr ![]() ![]() Cameron O'Neil ![]() Lewis Strapp ![]() |
Greenock Telegraph report | Grant Brennan ![]() |
Stadium: Cappielow Park Referee: David Dickinson |
29 September 2015 4 | Greenock Morton | 3 – 1 | Dumbarton | Greenock |
19.30 | Jon Scullion ![]() Jai Quitongo ![]() Alex McWaters ![]() |
Greenock Telegraph report | Jordan Kirkpatrick ![]() Trialist ![]() |
Stadium: Cappielow Park Referee: Chris Graham |
6 October 2015 5 | Greenock Morton | 2 – 2 | Stranraer | Greenock |
19.45 | Jon Scullion ![]() Jai Quitongo ![]() |
Greenock Telegraph report | Kieran McLaughlin ![]() Calvin Kemp ![]() |
Stadium: Cappielow Park Referee: Craig Napier |
13 October 2015 6 | Greenock Morton | 2 – 1 | Ayr United | Greenock |
19.30 | Thomas Orr ![]() Ruaridh Langan ![]() |
[89] | Ryan Nisbet ![]() |
Stadium: Cappielow Park Referee: Garry Doherty |
20 October 2015 7 | Airdrieonians | 1 – 3 | Greenock Morton | Airdrie |
20.00 | ? ![]() |
NO REPORT AVAILABLE | Thomas Orr ![]() ![]() ? ![]() |
Stadium: Excelsior Stadium Referee: Steven Reid |
5 November 2015 8 | Queen of the South | 0 – 3 | Greenock Morton | Dumfries |
20.00 | GMFC report | Alex McWaters ![]() Scott Tiffoney ![]() Thomas Orr ![]() |
Stadium: Palmerston Park Referee: Lloyd Wilson |
10 November 2015 9 | Clyde | 3 – 3 | Greenock Morton | Cumbernauld |
19.15 | ? ![]() ![]() ![]() |
GMFC report[permanent dead link] | Jon Scullion ![]() ![]() John Tennent ![]() |
Stadium: Broadwood Stadium (outdoor pitch) Referee: David Dickinson |
16 November 2015 | Queen's Park | P – P | Greenock Morton | Glasgow |
19.15 | Stadium: Lesser Hampden Referee: William Wilson |
30 November 2015 10 | Stranraer | 0 – 4 | Greenock Morton | Stranraer |
20.00 | Calvin Kemp ![]() |
GMFC Twitter | Alex McWaters ![]() ![]() ![]() Scott Tiffoney ![]() |
Stadium: Stranraer Academy Referee: Calum Haswell |
2 December 2015 11 | Queen's Park | 0 – 3 | Greenock Morton | Glasgow |
20.00 | Greenock Telegraph report | Thomas Orr ![]() ![]() Romario Sabajo ![]() |
Stadium: Lesser Hampden Referee: William Wilson |
15 December 2015 12 | Ayr United | 0 – 2 | Greenock Morton | Ayr |
19.30 | AUFA report[permanent dead link] | Alex Samuel ![]() Ruaridh Langan ![]() |
Stadium: Somerset Park Referee: Craig Napier |
18 January 2016 | Dumbarton | P – P | Greenock Morton | Milngavie |
20.00 | Stadium: Rangers Training Centre |
28 January 2016 | Greenock Morton | P – P | Airdrieonians | Greenock |
19.45 | Stadium: Cappielow Park Referee: Chris Graham |
4 February 2016 13 | Greenock Morton | 4 – 0 | Queen of the South | Port Glasgow |
13.30 | Jai Quitongo ![]() Thomas Orr ![]() Ricki Lamie ![]() Jon Scullion ![]() |
Greenock Telegraph report | Stadium: Port Glasgow Community Stadium Referee: Matthew MacDermid |
9 February 2016 | Clyde | P – P | Greenock Morton | Cumbernauld |
Stadium: Broadwood Stadium (outdoor pitch) |
16 February 2016 14 | Greenock Morton | 3 – 0 | Queen's Park | Lennoxtown |
19.30 | Jai Quitongo ![]() Jon Scullion ![]() Ruaridh Langan ![]() |
[90] | Stadium: Lennoxtown training centre Referee: Craig King |
22 February 2016 15 | Dumbarton | 1 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Milngavie |
20.00 | Andrew Biddulph ![]() |
NO REPORT AVAILABLE | Alex McWaters ![]() |
Stadium: Rangers Training Centre Referee: Daniel McFarlane |
29 February 2016 16 | Dumbarton | 3 – 3 | Greenock Morton | Milngavie |
20.00 | Trialist (Sebastian Osei-Obengo) ![]() Kler Heh ![]() ? ![]() Mikey Hopkins ![]() |
NO REPORT AVAILABLE | Jai Quitongo ![]() ![]() Jon Scullion ![]() |
Stadium: Rangers Training Centre |
8 March 2016 17 | Greenock Morton | 3 – 3 | Stranraer | Lennoxtown |
20.00 | Jon Scullion ![]() Jai Quitongo ![]() Ruaridh Langan ![]() |
Greenock Telegraph report | Zach Simpson ![]() Kyle Turner ![]() ![]() Kieran McLaughlin ![]() |
Stadium: Lennoxtown training centre Referee: William Wilson |
21 March 2016 18 | Airdrieonians | 5 – 5 | Greenock Morton | Airdrie |
20.00 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Greenock Telegraph report | Jon Scullion ![]() ![]() Scott Tiffoney ![]() Ruaridh Langan ![]() Alex McWaters ![]() |
Stadium: Excelsior Stadium Referee: David Dickinson |
24 March 2016 19 | Clyde | 1 – 3 | Greenock Morton | Cumbernauld |
18.15 | ![]() |
GMFC Twitter | Jai Quitongo ![]() Ruaridh Langan ![]() Alex McWaters ![]() |
Stadium: Broadwood Stadium (outdoor pitch) Referee: William Wilson |
28 March 2016 20 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 1 | Ayr United | Greenock |
19.30 | Jon Scullion ![]() |
Greenock Telegraph report | Ryan Nisbet ![]() |
Stadium: Cappielow Park Referee: Stephen Brown |
31 March 2016 21 | Greenock Morton | 3 – 2 | Airdrieonians | Greenock |
19.30 | Luke Irvine ![]() Alex McWaters ![]() ![]() |
Greenock Telegraph report | Conor McLaughlin ![]() Aaron Ross ![]() |
Stadium: Cappielow Park Referee: Chris Graham |
Scottish Youth Cup
1 November 2015 3rd Round | Forfar Athletic | 0 – 2 | Greenock Morton | Forfar |
13.00 | Cameron Clark ![]() |
GMFC Highlights[permanent dead link] | Thomas Orr ![]() Jai Quitongo ![]() |
Stadium: Station Park Referee: Steven Traynor |
22 November 2015 4th Round | Greenock Morton | 1 – 2 | Ross County | Greenock |
14.00 | Thomas Orr ![]() |
GMFC report | Sam Morrison ![]() Greg Morrison ![]() |
Stadium: Cappielow Park Referee: Chris McTiernan |
League table
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | Hibernian | 36 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 59 | 34 | +25 | 70 | Qualification for the Europa League second qualifying round and for the Premiership play-off semi-finals[a] |
4 | Raith Rovers | 36 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 52 | 46 | +6 | 62 | Qualification for the Premiership play-off quarter-finals |
5 | Greenock Morton | 36 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 39 | 42 | −3 | 43 | |
6 | St Mirren | 36 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 44 | 53 | −9 | 42 | |
7 | Queen of the South | 36 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 46 | 56 | −10 | 42 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
Notes:
- ^ Hibernian qualified for the Europa League second qualifying round by winning the 2015–16 Scottish Cup.
Player statistics
- As of 1 May 2016
All competitions
Position | Player | Starts | Subs | Unused subs | Goals ![]() |
Red cards ![]() |
Yellow cards ![]() |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GK | ![]() |
10 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MF | ![]() |
37 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
DF | ![]() |
0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
GK | ![]() |
0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MF | ![]() |
40 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
DF | ![]() |
23 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
GK | ![]() |
33 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FW | ![]() |
42 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
DF | ![]() |
41 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
DF | ![]() |
19 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
MF | ![]() |
0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FW | ![]() |
6 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
GK | ![]() |
1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MF / FW | ![]() |
30 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
MF | ![]() |
26 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
DF | ![]() |
0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FW | ![]() |
20 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
FW | ![]() |
6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
GK | ![]() |
1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FW | ![]() |
0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DF / MF | ![]() |
27 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
DF / MF | ![]() |
40 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
FW | ![]() |
1 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DF / MF | ![]() |
29 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
FW | ![]() |
0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DF | ![]() |
35 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
MF / FW | ![]() |
4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FW | ![]() |
9 | 21 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
FW | ![]() |
2 | 9 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
MF | ![]() |
0 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DF | ![]() |
0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DF | ![]() |
0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MF | ![]() |
12 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
FW | ![]() |
0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Development squad goalscorers
Including goals from the Development League West (champions) and SFA Youth Cup
- Thomas Orr - 14
- Jon Scullion - 12
- Alex McWaters - 11
- Jai Quitongo - 9
- Ruaridh Langan - 6
- Scott Tiffoney - 4
- Romario Sabajo - 2
- Cameron O'Neil, Lewis Strapp, Luke Irvine, Ricki Lamie, John Tennent & Alex Samuel - 1
Awards
- Last updated 14 March 2016
Nation | Name | Award | Month |
---|---|---|---|
![]() |
Declan McManus | Championship Player of the Month | February 2016[80] |
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