mckissock Posted July 25, 2005 Author Share Posted July 25, 2005 Morton made to pay for missed chances New boy Bob Davidson made an unsuccesful start to his Morton career as they went down 2-1 at home to Stirling Albion. Morton took the lead through Richie Hart apparently the only player who can hit the target for the Ton. Albion levelled through Di Giacomo, the loan star from Kilmarnock. Morton again missed a catalogue of oppertunities and the salt was vigourously rubbed in the wounds as the away team snatched a late winner. Morton 1-2 Stirling - Cappielow Att - 2528 Goals - Hart Injuries - MoM - Hay (8) - Stirling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Morton scrape through against East Fife Morton scraped through to the 4th round of the Scottish cup by beating East Fife and setting up a tie with Inverness CT at Cappielow. Morton went ahead through 2nd half substitute Jason Walker. Morton created little chances in a scrappy match and East Fife grabbed an equaliser on the 73rd min a thrashed shot reached the back of the net but the day was saved when Bob Davidson netted his 1st for Morton on the 86th mins sealing the win. East Fife 1-2 Morton - New Bayview Att - 1881 Goals - Walker, Davidson Injuries - MoM - Morrison (9) - East Fife Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Player spotted outside Morton training ground Up and coming Celtic star Paul Lawson has been spotted outdside Greenock Mortons training ground which is suspected to be related to a possible move for the Celtic youngster it seems the deal would have to be a permanent one as Morton have just used their last Loan transfer brining in young Man Utd Striker David Poole. Brian McLean appears set to become a Morton man, the Gers youngster is a available on a free from the Gers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Morton sign Poole on permanent deal Greenock Morton have signed David Poole on a permanent deal, not a loan deal as first expected. The young English man was happy to complete the deal and aimed to get 1st team football straight away, this opens the door for Paul Lawsons loan deal to go ahead and not the permanent deal which was first thought. Adam Birchall another young striker this time of Arsenal is on trial with the Greenock club for a week with a view to a permanent deal and Brian McLean has put pen to paper on a 4 year deal to seal his move to Morton. On the downside for fans they are going to see Paul Walker one of the stars of the season move to Aberdeen for 12k, McKissock has said that if a big club came in for any players with the right money he wouldnt stand in their way of a big move and he has been true to his word. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Morton back to winning ways in the league Morton defeated rivals Partick Thistle in a fantastic match with a superb tempo. Both teams created a good amount of chances and the first to take one was Morton. Richie Hart got his 23rd for the season and its was a rocket. Morton were looking comfortable until Emmanuel Panther netted a powerful header for 1-1 but the game was won in the 63rd min as sub David Poole scored a neat shot to take all 3pts. Partick 1-2 Morton - Fir Hill Att - 2292 Goals - Hart, Poole Injuries - MoM - Coyle (10) - Morton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Morton lose top players Morton have lost Scott McLaughlin to Hamilton Accies. The move was a shock to everyone at Morton as they were not properly alerted to the deal or its terms, it cuts short the season long loan McLaughlin was on and infuriated manager Andrew McKissock and with only a few days to go in the market it is now imperative for him to snap up Paul Lawson with the MC still mulling over personal terms. Morton have also lost Paul Walker to Aberdeen although that was certainly not as frustrating as the McLaughlin deal and Stewart Greacen signed an agreement to move to Dunfermline at the end of the season for 14k. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Morton get one MC but lose one Morton have got their man to replace Scott McLaughlin, Paul Lawson. Lawson signed on a 12month loan deal which sees McKissock very relieved to now have a replacement for McLaughlin. Mortons only other MC now is Paul McHale as Graeme Holmes has been allowed to leave for 5k to Hereford as he failed to break into the first team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Morton dominate in one goal win Morton won again by a 1 goal difference, this time 1-0 at home to Dumbarton. Bob Davidson netted the only goal of the game as Morton once again created a catalogue of chances, and missed them. Chris Templeman ought to be renamed Chris Invisible-man as he was non existant in the match and is frozen on 13 goals for the season. Once again it was left to the youngsters to score the goals and Davidson did not dissapoint with a strong header at the near post to get the win. Morton 1-0 Dumbarton - Cappielow Att - 2923 Goals - Davidson Injuries - MoM - Grindlay (9) - Dumbarton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Daily Record Rangers sack McLeish In what was an unsuprising move David Murray has sacked Alex McLeish for the abysmal form the Gers have had this season. McLeish has made no progress what so ever and his dealings in the transfer market leave a lot to be desired. McLeish's only signing was Juan Sebo Veron while is sales include key players and Fans Favourites like - Fernando Rickson, Ian Murray, Alan Hutton, Chris Burke, Ross McCormack and Steven Thompson. The sacking comes only 24 hours before Rangers semi final match and only realistic chance at silverware against Morton in the League Cup at Hampden. Morton Manager Andrew McKissock spared no sympathy for McLeish saying that he fully expected his Morton side to push the Gers all the way and that the sacking of McLeish was the correct thing to do after he ruined a promising Gers side. McKissock a Rangers fan was livid at the way McLeish dumped top players for nominal fees and made no progress in bringing in more players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Daily Record Brighton only one amongst awards Tam Brighton recieved Player of the Month award and was the only member of Morton to recieve 1st place in the monthly awards, Manager McKissock recieved 2nd in Manager of the Month. League Table 1st Morton 22 16 2 4 50 2nd Raith 22 12 6 4 42 ------------------------------- 9th Alloa 22 3 5 14 14 10th Ayr 22 0 5 17 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Daily Record Morton Stun Gers! Morton have stunned Rangers by going through to the League Cup Final. Morton won on the night deservedly 4-2. Steven Hislop found form again netting twice but not before Richie Hart had opened the scoring. Rangers levelled through a Novo fluke, he swung a boot at the ball missed it the ball hit his standing leg decieving the keeper and netting an equaliser. Hislop scored twice and then the Gers were back in it with a Steven Smith fluke, the Gers young left back crossed deep for John Johnston but the flight decieved everyone and went in the top corner. David Poole went on to net the goal which sealed it in the 81st min a cool low drive past Lee Robinson. Tam Brighton recieved a deserved man of the match award, the ex-ger played superbly and perhaps proved McLeish had made another mistake in releasing him. Morton 4-2 Rangers - Hampden Att - 47639 Goals - Hart, Hislop(2), Poole Injuries - Templeman - Morton MoM - Brighton(10) - Morton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Daily Record Morton finally get clean sheet Morton have finally got back to winning games without conceding. Morton were more troubled by the snowy conditions than Arbroath. It was a fantastic performance by Morton they were clincal again and looked like their old selves. Richie Hart scored his 25th of the season and put Morton 1 up. It wasnt untill the 70th minute when the game was secured as Jason Walker netted a neat header and the scoring was complete when Steven Hislop scored his 9th of the season. Morton 3-0 Arbroath - Cappielow Att - 2536 Goals - Hart, Walker, Hislop Injuries - MoM - Brighton(9) - Morton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Daily Record Osasuna takes over as Rangers manager Javier Aguirre has taken over Rangers, replacing Alex McLeish in the Gers hot seat, he was the bookies favourite to take over after McLeish's sacking. Osasuna begin their search for a new manager now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Daily Record Morton Knockout Caley Morton have knocked Inverness CT out of the Scottish Cup. Morton were second best for the 1st half and went behind through a Craig MacMillan header in the 32nd min. Conditions were again snowy in what has been a cold Febuary month so far. In the second half ex-Caley man Richie Hart netted his 26th Morton goal and in the 87th min his replacement Bob Davidson scored the winner. Morton 2-1 Inverness CT - Cappielow Att - 11753 Goals - Hart, Davidson Injuries - MoM - Hart (8) - Morton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Daily Record Morton defeated by Forfar Morton lost to Forfar in what was an easy win for Forfar. Morton had to make many changes because it was only a few days after their match against Inverness CT. BarrY Sellars missed a pen early on but 2 mins later Paul Shields netted the opener. On the 62nd min Forfar mounted a succesful counter against Morton and Shields headed home his second. Forfar 2-0 Morton - Station Park Att - 1874 Goals - Injuries - MoM - Brown (9) - Morton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Sunday Post Morton ease to win over Berwick Morton ease to win over second division rivals Berwick. Before the match the Berwick manager had said that he didnt want Morton going up and aimed to dent their promotion hopes. Well Morton came out all guns blazing in an attempt to defeat Berwick. Steven Hislop gave them the lead with a neat shot. Craig Coyle produced another penalty save before Berwick levelled through Gareth Hutchinson. Jason Walker netted his 7th of the season making it 2-1 and Hislop scored his 11th just before the end. Berwick 1-3 Morton - Shielfield Park Att - 2027 Goals - Hislop(2), Walker Injuries - McGarty - Berwick MoM - Hart(10) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Daily Record Points shared by top two After a verbal battle between the two managers, the real battle started on the pitch. Raith took the lead in what was a match dominated by Morton. In the 28th minute a low shot fizzed into the net struck by Lloyd Young. Morton pressed and pressed throwing on Jason Walker and Bob Davidson and finally it was Davidson who netted his 4th for the club making it 1-1 in the 72nd min going on a mazey run and firing a bullet into the roof of the net. Morton 1-1 Raith - Cappielow Att - 3561 Goals - Davidson Injuries - MoM - Murtagh(8) - Raith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Daily Record Morton run riot against Helpless Ayr Morton got back to scoring ways as they converted 11 chances against a helpless Ayr United team yet to win this year. It could have been worse for Ayr as Steven Hislop netted 6 goals boosting his season total to 18. Bob Davidison netted a hat-trick boosting his total to 6. Sam Tillen scored a 35 yard screamer to get his 1st Morton goal and David Poole netted his 3rd in as many games to round off the scoring. Ayr 0-11 Morton - Somerset Park Att - 1221 Goals - Hislop(6), Davidson(3), Tillen, Poole Injuries - Templeman - Morton MoM - Hislop(10) - Morton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Daily Record Morton defeat Saints again Morton defeated St Johnstone for the 2nd time this season in a cup. Jason Walker put them ahead with a neat chip and 6 mins later Steven Hislop netted a low curler making it 2-0. After the break Morton were 3-0 up with Hislop netting a penalty. Saints hit back with 2 in quick sucession making it 3-2 as Dacvid Hannah and Paul Sheerin netted but the game was sealed in the 82nd min when Tam Brighton scored making it 4-2. Morton 4-2 St Johnstone - Cappielow Att - 6529 Goals - Walker, Hislop(2,pen), Brighton Injuries - MoM - Walker(9) - Morton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Daily Record Morton and Alloa play out boring draw A less than full strength Morton side played out a less than impressive match infront of 2600 fans at Cappielow. There was few real chances and any that were created were easily dealt with. Morton 0-0 Alloa - Cappielow Att - 2679 Goals - Injuries - MoM - Ian Nicholson(8) - Alloa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 Daily Record Ton stun nation Morton have become this years Scottish League Cup winners, beating 10th placed Aberdeen in the final at Hampden. Richie Hart nipped in on to a bad back pass by Richie Byrne to score the only goal and from then on it was backs to the wall. Aberdeen were again faced with a problem which has plagued them for years, lacking a striker with a finishing touch. Steven Lovell, Fernando Pasquinelli and Noel Whelan all had good chances but failed to take them as Mortons defence stood tall. Morton 1-0 Aberdeen - Hampden Att - 49132 Goals - Hart Injuries - Clark - Aberdeen MoM - Greacen(9) - Morton Exclusive!! Interview with McKissock Daily Record - How does it feel to have that trophey next to you? McKissock - Out of this world, the teams we beat on the way their, the old firm especially, pays testament to how well the team has been playing and how things went out way, ofcourse their has been circumstances such as Rangers having their manager sacked the day before the match and Celtic with a less than full strength side but still we have done well to beat these teams. Daily Record - You mentioned the team playing well, part of this team was Paul Walker who lined up against you yesterday and Stewart Greacen who is on his way to Dunfermline how much are you going to miss these players? McKissock - They will be sorely missed, but i feel we have some top youngsters who we have been lucky to get, Brian McLean looks a fantastic prospect and Sam Tillen has been impressive too so there is an upside to this situation. Daily Record - Well done, and thanks for your time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 Daily Record Poole with last gasp winner David Poole grabbed a last gasp winner against Stirling for Morton streching their lead at the top to 5pts after Raith drew with Partick. Bob Davidson had one ruled out early on for a push which looked fairly inaucious but the decision went against him none the less. Both sides had chances but as the game went on Stirling came on to a better game and began to dominates but it was David Poole on a break down the left in the 88th min cutting inside and slotting home. Stirling 0-1 Morton - Forthbank Att - 2927 Goals - Poole Injuries - Walker - Morton MoM - McCann(10) - Morton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 Daily Record Morton beat promotion rivals Morton have beaten their promotion rivals Partick Thistle in a 8 goal affair at Cappielow, the score finished 4-2 in Mortons favour. Morton 4-2 Partick - Cappielow Att - Goals - Davidson, Brighton, Hart, McLaren Injuries - MoM - Davidson(8) - Morton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 Daily Record Morton defeat Dumbarton in comfortable manor Morton defeated Dumbarton in what looked like a stroll, the Ton took the lead through Bob Davidson and Steven Hislop added a double after half time making it 3-0. Dumbarton 0-3 Morton - Cappielow Att - 2022 Goals - Davidson, Hislop(2) Injuries - MoM - Tillen(9) - Morton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 Daily Record Rangers defeat Ton this time The Tons unbeaten run against the old firm ended yesterday as they faced Rangers at Hampden in the semi finals of the Scottish Cup. Morton were under the kosh from the start and their best chances came from two freekicks which they failed to trouble Klos with. Despite Rangers pressure Craig Coyle was determind to save Morton from defeat and very nearly did until the 77th min when substitute Dragan Mladenovic netted a curling winner which was unstopable. Rangers 1-0 Morton - Hampden Att - 47935 Goals - Injuries - MoM - Craig Coyle(9) - Morton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 Daily Record Round-Up Morton 1-1 Berwick Goals - Davidson MoM - Smith(8) - Berwick ------------------------------- Morton 1-0 Arbroath Goals - Davidson MoM - Davidson(9) - Morton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 Daily Record Morton rap up league title Morton have become second division champions in their first season under manager Andrew McKissock. Morton defeated Forfar 2-0 at cappielow to bring success back to Morton. It was widely believed Morton were too good for the Second Division and have proved it this season by winning 3 tropheys including the league cup. Morton got the scoring under way through Richie Hart with his 29th of the season, after 18mins. Chris Templeman netted a 89th min goal to seal the game, his first in over 4 months moving him from 13 goals to 14 goals for the season. Morton 2-0 Forfar - Cappielow Att - 1117 Goals - Hart, Templeman Injuries - MoM - Brown(8) - Forfar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 Sunday Post Has Templeman found his shooting boots? Chris Templeman marked his first start in 4 games with a goal. The striker is displaying form of old as he aims to make certain his future is at Morton. He opened the scoring aganist Raith with a classy strike, his 15th goal of the season. Richie Hart followed up with a simple close range tap in his 30th of the season. Raith came back in to it with 15 mins to go, Woods netted a rifled shot but it was all done and dusted in the 93rd min through a Bob Davidson free-kick his 12th goal of the season for Morton. Raith 1-3 Morton - Kircaldy Att - 1285 Goals - Templeman, Hart, Davidson Injuries - MoM - McLaren(9) - Morton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 Daily Record Morton finish up with a draw It wasnt 11-0 this time in fact it was 2-2 but it was an entertaining game despite 7 less goals were scored. Richie Hart netted a quick fire double to give Morton a 2-0 lead and perhaps set them up to run riot but as the manager decided to go out firther attacking Ayr came back and got two goals of their own in the last 17mins to keep it to a draw. Morton 2-2 Ayr - Cappielow Att - 2725 Goals - Hart(2) Injuries - MoM - Hart(8) - Morton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 Daily Record Morton manager and player get top awards Andrew McKissock and Tam Brighton recieved top awards in the second division this year McKissock was manager of the year and Brighton was player of the year beating team-mate Stewart Greacen who was second and Barry Sellars who was 3rd. Daily Record - How do you feel after this fantastic season? McKissock - Well its only just beggining to set in now that we have won a treble! Im over the moon we won the league cup and the Challenge Cup but the priority was certainly the league and im very happy with that. Daily Record - One of the teams who you defeated and heavily criticised their former manger is your favourite side Rangers. They won the league this weekend despite being 13pts behind Celtic at Christmas, how do you feel about that? McKissock - Well obviously im happy that they won the league but im very pleased the Chairman saw the need to give McLeish the sack otherwise it may have been a differnt story as the new manager certainly has them playing very well and they seem to have a great team spirit. Daily Record - Staying on the subject of The Gers, you have a big connection with Rangers this season, loans for Bob Davidson and Jukka Santala and also the free transfer signing of Brian McLean aswell as released players Tam Brighton, Paul McHale and Andy Dick. Will their be further deals struck with Rangers for next season with any new players or any of the current loanees? McKissock - We will have to see, im happy with most aspects of my team perhaps the only player we need is a right back and possibly a goalkeeper as Craig Coyle played in all 52games this season but when the time is nearer we shall see. Daily Record - Congratulations on a fantastic season we look forward to next year! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 Euro scores and awards UEFA Champions League Final Real Madrid 0-2 Inter Milan UEFA Cup Final Athletico Madrid 2-1 Juventus Golden Boot Mista - Valencia - 22 Alexander Iashvilli - Frieburg - 24(???? wtf) Olivier Neuville - Monchengladbach - 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 29, 2005 Author Share Posted July 29, 2005 Daily Record Honours 04/05 SPL - Champions - Rangers SPL - Relegated - Falkirk SPL - Champions League - Rangers & Celtic SPL - UEFA Cup - Kilmarnock & Dunfermline SPL - Intertoto - Dundee UTD & livingston Div1 - Winners - Dundee Div1 - Relegated - Stranraer & Brechin Div2 - Winners - Morton Div2 - Promoted - Raith Div2 - Relegated - Ayr & Dumbarton Div3 - Winners - Gretna Div3 - Promoted - Queen's Park League Cup - Morton Scottish Cup - Rangers Challenge Cup - Morton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 29, 2005 Author Share Posted July 29, 2005 Daily Record Morton win thriller Morton have won the opening game of the season against Falkirk 3-2. Richie Hart got off to a good start heading home the opener for 1-0 after 26mins. Hart added a second on the 56th off the post and in from long range. Morton looked comfortable but collapsed as Don Hutchinson netted two fantastic goals in the 73rd and 79th mins but an own goal by the goalkeeper Ferguson saved Morton from losing 2pts and gaining them all 3. Falkirk 2-3 Morton - The Falkirk stadium Att - 3725 Goals - Hart(2), Ferguson(O.G.) Injuries - MoM - Hart(9) - Morton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 29, 2005 Author Share Posted July 29, 2005 Transfers so far IN ----- Maurice Mendy - 30k Martin Canning - 12k Kevin Ruitkiewicz - 4k Graham Bayne - 3k John Paul Kelly - Free Steven Campbell - Free Fraser Coyle - Free David Weir - Free Joe Tillen - Free Adam Eckersley - Free Ben Foster - Free Jukka Santala - Loan Bob Davidson - Loan Phil Townley - Free Chris Hegarty - Free David Forbes - 11k Out ------- Steven Campbell - Loan Ryann McCann - 8k Stewart Greacen - 14k Future Transfers ----------------------- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartley_m Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Nice story mate, seem to have the midas touch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie Flatline Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 Crisp efficient style - not too shabby. I wouldn't mind seeing dates though to work out when all this is happening. And what's the five year plan? It's mentioned in the title, but I didn't read much about it. Just a few things for you to think about. KUTGW. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted July 30, 2005 Author Share Posted July 30, 2005 The five year plan is mentioned in my first or second post. emm i always forget to put in dates but i will try to remember for this coming season, thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 Thursday 11th August Daily Record Scottish Euro Results Champions League 3rd qual Round Rangers 1-1 Basel GAK 1-1 Celtic UEFA Cup 2nd qual Round Kilmarnock 0-0 IBV Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 13/8/05 Daily Record Morton win ill tempered match at Cappielow Morton have beaten rivals Raith Rovers by 2 goals to nil at their home ground Cappielow. Steven Hislop scored the opener after 8mins and between that and half time their were 4 bookings and some very rash tackles hence came the first of 3 red cards. First to go was Jonathan Smart for a second bookable offense. After half time Chris Templeman came on and scored a dazzling goal. Which was followed by Andy McLaren's marching orders 3mins later for his second yellow. Templeman then got the chance from the spot to make it 3-0 and failed. 10mins later Morton gained another pen which got Paul Miller sent off for giving away his second pen of the match and Templeman again stepped up, and missed. Morton 2-0 Raith - Cappielow Att - 4836 Goals - Hislop, Templeman Injuries - MoM - Hart(10) - Morton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 20/8/05 Daily Record Spoils are shared Morton and Queen of the South battled to a 2-2 draw at Palmerston Park. Morton went ahead against the run of play through Bob Davidson on the 36th min. Alex Williams a former Morton man, netted the leveller in the 47th min with a low drive. Bob Davidson scored again to make it 2-1 before Alex Williams scored his second to make it 2-2 in the 84th min. QotS 2-2 Morton - Palmerston Att - 1507 Goals - Davidson(2) Injuries - MoM - Davidson(9) - Morton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 25/8/05 Daily Record All 3 through Champions League - 3rd qual round Celtic(4) 3-0 (1) GAK Basel(1) 0-1 (2) Rangers Uefa Cup - 2nd Qual round IBV (1) 1-4 (4) Kilmarnock Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 27/8/05 Daily Record Morton win hard faught Derby match Morton have overcame rivals Airdrie at cappielow 5-2 in an enthrawling match. Steven Hislop opened the scoring after 3mins but Morton were pegged back no less than 60secs later as Greg Ross levelled. Davidson fird them ahead 10mins later and Brighton added a headed third just on half time before Ross brought it back to 3-2 on the 47th min. Morton stretched the lead through Hislops second and sealed the game through a Phil Townley tap in. Morton 5-2 Airdrie Utd - Cappielow Att - 4852 Goals - Hislop(2), Davidson, Brighton, Townsley Injuries - Lawson - Morton, McLaren - Morton MoM - Hislop(10) - Morton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
suppitty Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Excellent story. Best on the board right now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
n1h Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Excellent story. Very impressive beating both Old Firm teams. (I hope I am not littering your topic by posting this) I started my current game as a Morton manager taking them to the SPL with 2 consecutive promotion and a Scottish Cup win. But how can you pay for all those new players? The Morton squad is also quite talented when you start there. Their right back Keenan is also an excellent player. Just a note (comments). You sold topplayers like Weatherson (sold him for 500k end of S01 to Motherwell), Paul Walker & Steven Hislop way to cheap. Try selling to Gretna. Worked perfect in my game, I got 1 million Pounds for Hislop. I left in my 3rd season but they are still a solid midtable-side in the SPL at the moment (currently season 2009/2010). The challenge should be no problem if you continue your current run. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted August 19, 2005 Author Share Posted August 19, 2005 sorry people i have had other stuff to do recently so i havent been playing, thanks suppity im grateful u appreciate it. n1h dont worry feedback is very welcome. i can pay for those players by performing well, i started in season 1 with a 30k transfer budget also as i perform well in competitions i get bonuses from the chairman or through winning or reaching a certain round of a cup. I agree the Morton side is very talented when i arrive there thats why the 2nd division is so easy to win imo as Morton are too good for this league and it is a huge suprise they are still there atm in real life. Players i sold like weatherson and walker, well weatherson at the time i didnt need and i felt gettin 12k was a good deal, Paul Walkers deal was a very fragile one, A. I dont want to stop players leaving for top clubs thats not the way i do things and B. If i had demanded a higher fee i feel they may have pulled the plug on the deal again leading to the problem of him staying at a smaller club where he would be unsettled. With the funds i recieved from these transfers i felt i could do good buisness at my level for players i needed. Hislop i havent even sold so i dont know what your talking about there lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted August 19, 2005 Author Share Posted August 19, 2005 Daily Record Morton 2-1 East Fife - AET Scorers Morton - Richie Hart 84,92 East Fife - Andy Smith 88 MoM - Hart(10) - Morton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted August 19, 2005 Author Share Posted August 19, 2005 6/9/05 Daily Record Morton win on route to defending cup Greenock Morton defeated Hamilton Accies last night in a thrilling 2-1 match. It was end to end stuff from the 1st minute and the pace did not relent a fantastic advert for lower league football. Hamilton got the ball rolling with a 17min goal from Pat Keogh a well deserved opener but Morton came back strong, Richie Hart leveled on the 19th min mark. Both sides had chances before the winner was scored by Jason Walker in the 64th min scoring a looping header from a Townley cross. Morton 2-1 Hamilton - Cappielow Att - 3407 Goals - Hart, Walker Injuries - MoM - Townley(8) - Morton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted August 19, 2005 Author Share Posted August 19, 2005 10/9/05 Sunday Post Freak result stuns Traveling Ton A shocking result occured at Mcdairmid park as Morton went down 4-1 to St Johnstone. The manager Andrew McKissock couldnt believe what he was seeing as his team conceded 3 goals in 7 mins in what was a superb performance by the Ton and they looked like getting at least a point. Morton went ahead through a superb Paul Lawson free-kick on the 10th min but were pegged back 10mins later by another great free-kick this one by Paul Sheerin. But Peter MacDonald netted 2 in 2 mins and then Thomas Olsson netted a 4th 5mins later. To complete a crushing shock over the Ton. St Johnstone 4-1 Morton - McDairmid Park Att - 4159 Goals - Lawson Injuries - MoM - Olsson(9) - St Johnstone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted August 21, 2005 Author Share Posted August 21, 2005 I went on holiday for 4 months so here are the results, i came back to 6th place. September ------------- Clyde 3-2 Morton - Challenge cup 3rd round Morton 0-1 Hamilton Clyde 4-0 Morton Raith 4-1 Morton - Challenge cup semis October ------------- Morton 1-2 Ross County Morton 1-0 Falkirk - League Cup 2nd round Morton 5-2 St Mirren Morton 3-1 Falkirk Raith 1-0 Morton November ------------- Morton 1-0 Queen of The South Kilmarnock 3-1 Morton - League Cup 3rd round Airdrie 2-2 Morton Morton 1-2 St Johnstone December -------------- Hamilton 1-1 Morton Morton 0-2 Clyde Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckissock Posted August 21, 2005 Author Share Posted August 21, 2005 17/12/05 Daily Record Morton end 5 game spell without win Morton have ended their 5 game with out a win run by beating leaders Ross County 4-2. Richie Hart opened the scoring only to have it canceled out by Steven McGarry's penalty in 3mins later after David Weir commited a foul. Morton went ahead again through Chris Templeman 10mins before halftime as he curled a freekick home. McGarry leveled again on the 64th min with a close range header but the game was won when Steven Hislop scored a low drive and Richie Hart scored his second in injury time with a volley from 6 yards out. Ross County 2-4 Morton - Victoria Park Att - 4926 Goals - Hart(2), Templeman, Hislop Injuries - MoM - Hart(9) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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