2016-17 season | |||
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Chairman | Douglas Rae | ||
Manager | Jim Duffy | ||
Stadium | Cappielow Park | ||
Championship | 4th (playoffs) | ||
Challenge Cup | 3rd Round (lost v Queen's Park) | ||
League Cup | Semi-final (lost v Aberdeen) | ||
Scottish Cup | 5th Round (lost v Rangers) | ||
Top goalscorer | League:
Ross Forbes (9) All: Ross Forbes (12) | ||
Highest home attendance | League: 4,609 v
St Mirren Cup: 2,349 v Falkirk | ||
Lowest home attendance | League: 1,451 v
Queen of the South Cup: 931 v Clyde | ||
Average home league attendance | 2,362 | ||
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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.
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. [3][ dead link] 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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Jai Quitongo signed a contract extension to keep him at the club for a further year. [71]
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]
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]
Win Draw Loss Upcoming fixture
24 June 2016 Friendly | Dundee | 1 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Dundee |
Craig Wighton ![]() |
report |
Gary Oliver ![]() |
Stadium: Riverside Pitches |
28 June 2016 Friendly | Greenock Morton | 1 – 1 | Airdrieonians | Port Glasgow |
Thomas Orr ![]() |
Robbie Leighton ![]() |
Stadium: Port Glasgow Community Stadium |
5 July 2016 Friendly | Livingston | 2 – 2 | Greenock Morton | Livingston |
19:00 |
Kudus Oyenuga ![]() Danny Mullen ![]() |
report | Scott Tiffoney ![]() ![]() |
Stadium:
Almondvale Stadium Referee: Colin Steven |
9 July 2016 Friendly | Greenock Morton | 1 – 2 | Partick Thistle | Greenock |
15:00 |
Michael Tidser ![]() |
report |
Chris Erskine ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 607 Referee: Barry Cook |
26 July 2016 Friendly | Greenock Morton | 1 – 2 |
![]() | Greenock |
19:30 |
Jon Scullion ![]() |
report |
George Byers ![]() Tom Holland ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 377 |
6 August 2016 1 | St Mirren | 1 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Paisley |
15:00 |
John Sutton ![]() |
report |
Thomas O'Ware ![]() |
Stadium:
St Mirren Park Attendance: 4,997 Referee: Steven McLean |
13 August 2016 2 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 1 | Falkirk | Greenock |
15:00 |
Lee Kilday ![]() |
report |
Luke Leahy ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 2,079 Referee: John Beaton |
20 August 2016 3 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 1 | Dumbarton | Greenock |
15:00 |
Kudus Oyenuga ![]() |
report |
Derek Gaston ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,586 Referee: Mat Northcroft |
27 August 2016 4 | Hibernian | 4 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Edinburgh |
15:00 |
Andrew Shinnie ![]() Grant Holt ![]() Jason Cummings ![]() Brian Graham ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Easter Road Attendance: 14,508 Referee: Alan Muir |
10 September 2016 5 | Ayr United | 2 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Ayr |
15:00 |
Paul Cairney ![]() Alan Forrest ![]() |
report |
Mark Russell ![]() Ross Forbes ![]() |
Stadium:
Somerset Park Attendance: 1,441 Referee: John McKendrick |
18 September 2016 6 | Greenock Morton | 2 – 1 | Dunfermline Athletic | Greenock |
15:00 |
Gary Oliver ![]() Jai Quitongo ![]() |
report |
Nicky Clark ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,756 Referee: Kevin Clancy |
24 September 2016 7 | Dundee United | 2 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Dundee |
15:00 |
Tony Andreu ![]() |
report |
Sean Dillon ![]() |
Stadium:
Tannadice Park Attendance: 5,829 Referee: Barry Cook |
1 October 2016 8 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 0 | Raith Rovers | Greenock |
15:00 |
Ross Forbes ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,528 Referee: Craig Charleston |
15 October 2016 9 | Queen of the South | 0 – 5 | Greenock Morton | Dumfries |
15:00 | report |
Ross Forbes ![]() Jamie McDonagh ![]() Gary Oliver ![]() Jai Quitongo ![]() Thomas O'Ware ![]() |
Stadium:
Palmerston Park Attendance: 1,695 Referee: Steven Kirkland |
29 October 2016 10 | Greenock Morton | 2 – 1 | Ayr United | Greenock |
15:00 |
Thomas O'Ware ![]() Gary Oliver ![]() |
report |
Kevin Nisbet ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,859 Referee: Mat Northcroft |
1 November 2016 11 | Greenock Morton | 3 – 1 | St Mirren | Greenock |
19:45 |
Thomas O'Ware ![]() Ross Forbes ![]() Gary Oliver ![]() |
report |
Ben Gordon ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 3,378 Referee: Euan Anderson Man of the Match: Gary Oliver |
5 November 2016 12 | Falkirk | 1 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Grangemouth |
15:00 |
Lee Miller ![]() |
report |
Lee Kilday ![]() |
Stadium:
Falkirk Stadium Attendance: 4,432 Referee: Greg Aitken |
12 November 2016 13 | Dumbarton | 0 – 2 | Greenock Morton | Dumbarton |
15:00 | report |
Mark Russell ![]() Kudus Oyenuga ![]() |
Stadium:
Dumbarton Football Stadium Attendance: 1,147 Referee: Don Robertson |
19 November 2016 14 | Greenock Morton | 0 – 0 | Dundee United | Greenock |
15:00 | report | Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 2,578 Referee: Crawford Allan |
3 December 2016 | Greenock Morton | P – P | Raith Rovers | Greenock |
15:00 | Stadium: Cappielow Park |
10 December 2016 15 | Dunfermline Athletic | 2 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Dunfermline |
15:00 |
Michael Moffat ![]() |
report |
Thomas O'Ware ![]() Aidan Nesbitt ![]() |
Stadium:
East End Park Attendance: 3,101 Referee: Stephen Finnie |
17 December 2016 16 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 1 | Hibernian | Greenock |
17:15 (live on BBC Alba) |
Gary Oliver ![]() |
report |
Jason Cummings ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 2,156 Referee: Steven McLean |
24 December 2016 17 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 0 | Queen of the South | Greenock |
13:00 |
Thomas O'Ware ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,638 Referee: Barry Cook |
31 December 2016 18 | St Mirren | 1 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Paisley |
15:00 |
Gary MacKenzie ![]() |
report |
Ricki Lamie ![]() |
Stadium:
St Mirren Park Attendance: 4,902 Referee: Nick Walsh |
7 January 2017 19 | Greenock Morton | 2 – 1 | Dumbarton | Greenock |
15:00 |
Gregor Buchanan ![]() Michael Tidser ![]() |
report |
Andy Stirling ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 2,094 Referee: John Beaton |
14 January 2017 20 | Greenock Morton | 2 – 0 | Raith Rovers | Greenock |
15:00 |
Ross Forbes ![]() Lawrence Shankland ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,957 Referee: Gavin Duncan |
28 January 2017 21 | Ayr United | 1 – 4 | Greenock Morton | Ayr |
17:15 (live on BBC Alba) |
Jamie Adams ![]() |
report |
Ross Forbes ![]() Gary Oliver ![]() |
Stadium:
Somerset Park Attendance: 1,576 Referee: Don Robertson |
4 February 2017 22 | Queen of the South | 3 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Dumfries |
15:00 |
Derek Lyle ![]() Kyle Jacobs ![]() Joe Thomson ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Palmerston Park Attendance: 1,588 Referee: Bobby Madden |
7 February 2017 23 | Raith Rovers | 0 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Kirkcaldy |
19:45 | report |
Lee Kilday ![]() |
Stadium:
Stark's Park Attendance: 1,161 Referee: Gavin Duncan |
18 February 2017 24 | Greenock Morton | 2 – 2 | Falkirk | Greenock |
15:00 |
Thomas O'Ware ![]() Ross Forbes ![]() |
report |
James Craigen ![]() Aaron Muirhead ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 2,397 Referee: Greg Aitken |
25 February 2017 25 | Dundee United | 1 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Dundee |
15:00 |
Mark Durnan ![]() |
report |
Lee Kilday ![]() |
Stadium:
Tannadice Park Attendance: 6,065 Referee: Kevin Clancy |
11 March 2017 26 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 0 | Queen of the South | Greenock |
17:15 (live on BBC Alba) |
Ross Forbes ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,451 Referee: Craig Charleston Man of the Match: Aidan Nesbitt |
18 March 2017 27 | Falkirk | 0 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Grangemouth |
17:15 (live on BBC Alba) |
report |
Kudus Oyenuga ![]() |
Stadium:
Falkirk Stadium Attendance: 4,584 Referee: Alan Muir Man of the Match: Aidan Nesbitt |
25 March 2017 28 | Greenock Morton | 0 – 1 | Dunfermline Athletic | Greenock |
15:00 | report |
Nat Wedderburn ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 2,670 Referee: Mat Northcroft |
29 March 2017 29 | Hibernian | 0 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Edinburgh |
19:45 |
Darren McGregor ![]() |
Kudus Oyenuga ![]() |
Stadium:
Easter Road Attendance: 15,149 Referee: Nick Walsh |
1 April 2017 30 | Dumbarton | 1 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Dumbarton |
15:00 |
Lewis Vaughan ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Dumbarton Football Stadium Attendance: 1,323 Referee: John Beaton |
8 April 2017 31 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 1 | Hibernian | Greenock |
15:00 |
Lawrence Shankland ![]() |
report |
Jason Cummings ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 4,229 Referee: Bobby Madden |
11 April 2017 32 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 4 | St Mirren | Greenock |
19:45 |
Andy Murdoch ![]() |
report |
Stelios Demetriou ![]() Stevie Mallan ![]() John Sutton ![]() Gary MacKenzie ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 4,609 Referee: Stephen Finnie |
15 April 2017 33 | Raith Rovers | 2 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Kirkcaldy |
15:00 |
Craig Barr ![]() Ross Matthews ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Stark's Park Attendance: 1,720 Referee: Alan Newlands |
22 April 2017 34 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 1 | Ayr United | Greenock |
15:00 |
Lawrence Shankland ![]() |
report |
Craig Moore ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 2,390 Referee: Steven Kirkland |
29 April 2017 35 | Dunfermline Athletic | 3 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Dunfermline |
15:00 |
Nicky Clark ![]() Michael Moffat ![]() Rhys McCabe ![]() |
report |
Lawrence Shankland ![]() |
Stadium:
East End Park Attendance: 3,339 Referee: Euan Anderson |
6 May 2017 36 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 1 | Dundee United | Greenock |
15:00 |
Kudus Oyenuga ![]() |
report |
Blair Spittal ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 2,158 Referee: John Beaton Man of the Match: Thomas O'Ware |
9 May 2017 Quarter-final Leg 1 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 2 | Dundee United | Greenock |
19:45 |
Thomas O'Ware ![]() |
report |
Simon Murray ![]() Blair Spittal ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 3,306 Referee: Willie Collum |
12 May 2017 Quarter-final Leg 2 | Dundee United | 3 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Dundee |
19:45 |
Simon Murray ![]() Wato Kuaté ![]() Blair Spittal ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Tannadice Park Attendance: 6,606 Referee: Andrew Dallas |
26 November 2016 3rd round | Beith Juniors | P – P | Greenock Morton | Beith |
13:30 | Stadium: Bellsdale Park |
3 December 2016 3rd round | Beith Juniors | 0 – 6 | Greenock Morton | Beith |
13:30 | report |
Ross Forbes ![]() Michael Tidser ![]() Jamie McDonagh ![]() Thomas O'Ware ![]() Jamie Lindsay ![]() |
Stadium:
Bellsdale Park Attendance: 1,693 Referee: John McKendrick |
21 January 2017 4th round | Greenock Morton | 2 – 0 | Falkirk | Greenock |
15:00 |
Jamie Lindsay ![]() Ross Forbes ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 2,349 Referee: Greg Aitken |
12 February 2017 5th round | Rangers | 2 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Glasgow |
15:00 (live on Sky Sports) |
Kenny Miller ![]() Martyn Waghorn ![]() |
report |
Michael Tidser ![]() |
Stadium:
Ibrox Stadium Attendance: 30,295 Referee: Andrew Dallas |
16 July 2016 Group stage | Albion Rovers | 0 – 0 3 – 4 on pens | Greenock Morton | Coatbridge |
15:00 | report | Stadium:
Cliftonhill Attendance: 431 Referee: John Beaton |
19 July 2016 Group Stage | Greenock Morton | 1 – 0 | Clyde | Greenock |
19:45 |
Thomas O'Ware ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 931 Referee: John McKendrick Man of the Match: Scott Tiffoney |
23 July 2016 Group Stage | Kilmarnock | 0 – 2 | Greenock Morton | Kilmarnock |
15:00 | report |
Gary Oliver ![]() Jai Quitongo ![]() |
Stadium:
Rugby Park Attendance: 3,020 Referee: Steven McLean Man of the Match: Jai Quitongo |
30 July 2016 Group Stage | Greenock Morton | 2 – 0 |
![]() | Greenock |
15:00 |
Jamie Lindsay ![]() Jai Quitongo ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,044 Referee: Alan Newlands Man of the Match: Jamie Lindsay |
9 August 2016 2nd Round | Hamilton Academical | 1 – 2 | Greenock Morton | Hamilton |
19:45 |
Dougie Imrie ![]() |
report |
Ross Forbes ![]() Jai Quitongo ![]() |
Stadium:
New Douglas Park Attendance: 1,112 Referee: Stephen Finnie |
20 September 2016 Quarter-final | Greenock Morton | 2 – 1 | Dundee United | Greenock |
19:45 |
Jai Quitongo ![]() Thomas O'Ware ![]() |
report |
Nick van der Velden ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 2,149 Referee: Andrew Dallas Man of the Match: Jai Quitongo |
22 October 2016 Semi-final | Greenock Morton | 0 – 2 | Aberdeen | Glasgow |
12:15 (Live on BT Sport) |
report |
Adam Rooney ![]() Kenny McLean ![]() |
Stadium:
Hampden Park Attendance: 16,183 Referee: Kevin Clancy Man of the Match: Kenny McLean |
3 September 2016 3rd Round | Queen's Park | 2 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Glasgow |
15:00 |
Adam Cummins ![]() David Galt ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Hampden Park Attendance: 1,085 Referee: Gavin Duncan |
15 June 2016 Friendly |
![]() | 0 – 2 | Greenock Morton | Varna |
19:00 | report | ? ![]() Scott Miller ![]() |
Stadium: Sportpalace Hotel |
30 June 2016 Friendly | Cumbernauld Colts | 3 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Cumbernauld |
19:45 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Broadwood Stadium |
12 July 2016 Friendly | Queen's Park | 1 – 2 | Greenock Morton | Glasgow |
![]() |
Thomas Orr ![]() Alex McWaters ![]() |
Stadium: Lesser Hampden |
28 July 2016 Friendly | Largs Thistle | 4 – 1 | Greenock Morton XI | Largs |
19:15 | James Marks ![]() ![]() Michael Lennox ![]() Steve Lamont ![]() |
Blair Docherty ![]() |
Stadium: Barrfields |
3 August 2016 Friendly | Kilbirnie Ladeside | 1 – 1 | Greenock Morton XI | Kilbirnie |
19:00 | Chris Malone ![]() |
Scott Tiffoney ![]() |
Stadium: Valefield Park |
21 August 2016 Friendly | Greenock Juniors | 1 – 5 | Greenock Morton XI | Greenock |
13:00 | Daniel Patton ![]() |
report |
Caolan McAleer ![]() ![]() John Mitchell ![]() Ryan McWilliams ![]() Ruaridh Langan ![]() |
Stadium: Ravenscraig Stadium |
17 January 2017 Friendly | Ardrossan Winton Rovers | 1 – 3 | Greenock Morton | Ardrossan |
19:30 | Larry McMahon ![]() |
report | John Mitchell ![]() Thomas Orr ![]() |
Stadium: Winton Park Referee: Calum Scott |
6 September 2016 1 | Stranraer | 2 – 2 | Greenock Morton | Stranraer |
20:00 | Evan Maley ![]() Adam Lawrie ![]() |
report |
Jamie McDonagh ![]() |
Stadium:
Stair Park Referee: Calum Haswell |
13 September 2016 2 | Greenock Morton | 2 – 1 | Queen's Park | Greenock |
19:30 |
Jon Scullion ![]() |
report | Jamie Gallagher ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Referee: David Dickinson |
22 September 2016 3 | Airdrieonians | 1 – 2 | Greenock Morton | Motherwell |
15:00 | Conor Scullion ![]() |
report | Alex McWaters ![]() Jack Purdue ![]() |
Stadium:
Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility Referee: Craig King |
4 October 2016 4 | Greenock Morton | 3 – 0 | Ayr United | Greenock |
19:30 |
Jon Scullion ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Cappielow Park Referee: Calum Haswell |
10 October 2016 5 | Greenock Morton | 3 – 0 | Clyde | Greenock |
19:30 | Alex McWaters ![]() Ben Armour ![]() Scott Tiffoney ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Cappielow Park Referee: Stephen Brown |
18 October 2016 6 | Queen of the South | 2 – 3 | Greenock Morton | Dumfries |
19:30 |
Owen Moxon ![]() |
report |
Thomas Orr ![]() Kudus Oyenuga ![]() Scott Tiffoney ![]() |
Stadium:
Palmerston Park Referee: Calum Scott |
24 October 2016 7 | Greenock Morton | 5 – 2 | Albion Rovers | Greenock |
19:30 |
Jon Scullion ![]() Thomas Orr ![]() Michael Tidser ![]() Ruaridh Langan ![]() |
report | Ryan McManus ![]() Connor Shields ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Referee: Graham Grainger |
31 October 2016 8 | Stranraer | 1 – 4 | Greenock Morton | Stranraer |
20:00 | Evan Maley ![]() |
report | Lewis Strapp ![]() Jack Purdue ![]() |
Stadium:
Stair Park Referee: Calum Scott |
15 November 2016 9 | Greenock Morton | 3 – 0 | Airdrieonians | Port Glasgow |
13:30 | Alex McWaters ![]() Caolan McAleer ![]() Scott Miller ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Port Glasgow Community Stadium Referee: Duncan Williams |
21 November 2016 10 | Ayr United | 0 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Cumnock |
19:45 | report | John Mitchell ![]() Alex McWaters ![]() |
Stadium:
Townhead Park Referee: Lloyd Wilson |
6 December 2016 11 | Clyde | 1 – 8 | Greenock Morton | Lennoxtown |
19:30 | Craig Quinn ![]() |
report |
Kudus Oyenuga ![]() Jon Scullion ![]() Conor Pepper ![]() Lewis Strapp ![]() Scott Miller ![]() Caolan McAleer ![]() |
Stadium:
Lennoxtown training centre Referee: David Dickinson |
14 December 2016 12 | Queen's Park | 0 – 3 | Greenock Morton | Glasgow |
19:45 | report |
Jon Scullion ![]() |
Stadium:
Lesser Hampden Referee: Chris Gentles |
31 January 2017 | Greenock Morton | P – P | Queen of the South | Greenock |
19:30 | Stadium: Cappielow Park |
8 February 2017 13 | Albion Rovers | 4 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Coatbridge |
19:45 | Connor Shields ![]() Jamie Gallagher ![]() |
Alex McWaters ![]() |
Stadium:
Cliftonhill Referee: Graham Grainger |
14 February 2017 14 | Greenock Morton | 2 – 1 | Stranraer | Greenock |
19:30 |
Kudus Oyenuga ![]() Thomas Orr ![]() |
report |
Amadou Kassaraté ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Referee: Garry Doherty |
21 February 2017 | Greenock Morton | P – P | Queen's Park | Greenock |
19:30 | Stadium: Cappielow Park |
28 February 2017 15 | Airdrieonians | 3 – 5 | Greenock Morton | Motherwell |
14:00 |
Daniel Boateng ![]() Murray Loudon ![]() |
report | John Mitchell ![]() Thomas Orr ![]() Ruaridh Langan ![]() Jon Scullion ![]() |
Stadium: Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility |
7 March 2017 16 | Greenock Morton | 2 – 2 | Ayr United | Greenock |
19:30 | Alex McWaters ![]() |
report | Sean McKenzie ![]() Jack Sherrie ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Referee: Ross Menzies |
14 March 2017 17 | Clyde | 2 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Croy |
20:00 | Ronan Sweeney ![]() Aaron Miller ![]() |
report | Jack Purdue ![]() |
Stadium:
Broadwood Stadium (outdoor pitches) Referee: Matthew MacDermid |
21 March 2017 18 | Queen of the South | 4 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Dumfries |
19:30 |
Ross Fergusson ![]() Aidan Smith ![]() Connor Murray ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Palmerston Park Referee: Lloyd Wilson |
30 March 2017 19 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 1 | Queen's Park | Greenock |
19:30 | Lewis Strapp ![]() |
report | Joseph Manderson ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Referee: Ross Hardie |
3 April 2017 20 | Greenock Morton | 3 – 0 | Albion Rovers | Lennoxtown |
20:00 | Ben Armour ![]() Scott Tiffoney ![]() |
Stadium:
Lennoxtown training centre Referee: Matthew MacDermid |
5 April 2017 21 | Greenock Morton | 2 – 0 | Queen of the South | Greenock |
19:30 | Ben Eardley ![]() Scott Tiffoney ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Referee: Craig King |
6 November 2016 3rd round | Greenock Morton | 10 – 1 | Banks O' Dee | Greenock |
14:00 |
John Tennent ![]() ![]() ![]() Ruaridh Langan ![]() ![]() Thomas Orr ![]() ![]() Scott Tiffoney ![]() Jack Purdue ![]() Mitchell Duffy ![]() Blair Docherty ![]() |
report | Mitch McPherson ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Referee: Connor Ashwood |
4 December 2016 4th round | Motherwell | 3 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Airdrie |
16:00 | Barry Maguire ![]() David Turnbull ![]() Tom Fry ![]() ![]() |
Jack Purdue ![]() |
Stadium:
Excelsior Stadium Referee: Tony Fullerton |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | Falkirk | 36 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 58 | 40 | +18 | 60 | Qualification for the Premiership play-off semi-finals |
3 | Dundee United | 36 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 50 | 42 | +8 | 57 | Qualification for the Premiership play-off quarter-finals |
4 | Greenock Morton | 36 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 44 | 41 | +3 | 52 | |
5 | Dunfermline Athletic | 36 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 46 | 43 | +3 | 48 | |
6 | Queen of the South | 36 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 46 | 52 | −6 | 43 |
Position | Player | Starts | Subs | Unused subs | Goals ![]() |
Red cards ![]() |
Yellow cards ![]() |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FW |
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0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FW |
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2 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DF |
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38 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
MF |
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45 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 8 |
GK |
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35 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DF |
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12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
GK |
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DF |
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25 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
DF |
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33 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
MF |
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0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MF |
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39 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
MF |
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3 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DF / FW |
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26 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
GK |
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1 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
GK |
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12 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DF |
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0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MF |
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31 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
FW |
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28 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
DF / MF |
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48 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 4 |
FW |
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40 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
FW |
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0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FW |
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11 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
FW |
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20 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
DF / MF |
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36 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
FW |
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2 | 11 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FW |
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14 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
MF |
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1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
DF |
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5 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DF |
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0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MF |
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25 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
FW |
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5 | 12 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Including goals from the Development League West (runners-up) and SFA Youth Cup
Nation | Name | Award | Month |
---|---|---|---|
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Thomas O'Ware | Championship Player of the Month | November 2016 |
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Jim Duffy | Championship Manager of the Month | November 2016 |
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Ross Forbes | Championship Player of the Month | January 2017 |
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Ross Forbes | Championship Player of the Year nominee | April 2017 |
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Jim Duffy | SPFL Manager of the Year nominee | May 2017 |
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Ross Forbes | PFA Scotland Championship Team of the Year | May 2017 |
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Thomas O'Ware | PFA Scotland Championship Team of the Year | May 2017 |
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Jim Duffy | Ladbrokes Championship Manager of the Season | May 2017 |
2016-17 season | |||
---|---|---|---|
Chairman | Douglas Rae | ||
Manager | Jim Duffy | ||
Stadium | Cappielow Park | ||
Championship | 4th (playoffs) | ||
Challenge Cup | 3rd Round (lost v Queen's Park) | ||
League Cup | Semi-final (lost v Aberdeen) | ||
Scottish Cup | 5th Round (lost v Rangers) | ||
Top goalscorer | League:
Ross Forbes (9) All: Ross Forbes (12) | ||
Highest home attendance | League: 4,609 v
St Mirren Cup: 2,349 v Falkirk | ||
Lowest home attendance | League: 1,451 v
Queen of the South Cup: 931 v Clyde | ||
Average home league attendance | 2,362 | ||
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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.
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. [3][ dead link] 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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Jai Quitongo signed a contract extension to keep him at the club for a further year. [71]
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]
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]
Win Draw Loss Upcoming fixture
24 June 2016 Friendly | Dundee | 1 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Dundee |
Craig Wighton ![]() |
report |
Gary Oliver ![]() |
Stadium: Riverside Pitches |
28 June 2016 Friendly | Greenock Morton | 1 – 1 | Airdrieonians | Port Glasgow |
Thomas Orr ![]() |
Robbie Leighton ![]() |
Stadium: Port Glasgow Community Stadium |
5 July 2016 Friendly | Livingston | 2 – 2 | Greenock Morton | Livingston |
19:00 |
Kudus Oyenuga ![]() Danny Mullen ![]() |
report | Scott Tiffoney ![]() ![]() |
Stadium:
Almondvale Stadium Referee: Colin Steven |
9 July 2016 Friendly | Greenock Morton | 1 – 2 | Partick Thistle | Greenock |
15:00 |
Michael Tidser ![]() |
report |
Chris Erskine ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 607 Referee: Barry Cook |
26 July 2016 Friendly | Greenock Morton | 1 – 2 |
![]() | Greenock |
19:30 |
Jon Scullion ![]() |
report |
George Byers ![]() Tom Holland ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 377 |
6 August 2016 1 | St Mirren | 1 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Paisley |
15:00 |
John Sutton ![]() |
report |
Thomas O'Ware ![]() |
Stadium:
St Mirren Park Attendance: 4,997 Referee: Steven McLean |
13 August 2016 2 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 1 | Falkirk | Greenock |
15:00 |
Lee Kilday ![]() |
report |
Luke Leahy ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 2,079 Referee: John Beaton |
20 August 2016 3 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 1 | Dumbarton | Greenock |
15:00 |
Kudus Oyenuga ![]() |
report |
Derek Gaston ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,586 Referee: Mat Northcroft |
27 August 2016 4 | Hibernian | 4 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Edinburgh |
15:00 |
Andrew Shinnie ![]() Grant Holt ![]() Jason Cummings ![]() Brian Graham ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Easter Road Attendance: 14,508 Referee: Alan Muir |
10 September 2016 5 | Ayr United | 2 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Ayr |
15:00 |
Paul Cairney ![]() Alan Forrest ![]() |
report |
Mark Russell ![]() Ross Forbes ![]() |
Stadium:
Somerset Park Attendance: 1,441 Referee: John McKendrick |
18 September 2016 6 | Greenock Morton | 2 – 1 | Dunfermline Athletic | Greenock |
15:00 |
Gary Oliver ![]() Jai Quitongo ![]() |
report |
Nicky Clark ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,756 Referee: Kevin Clancy |
24 September 2016 7 | Dundee United | 2 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Dundee |
15:00 |
Tony Andreu ![]() |
report |
Sean Dillon ![]() |
Stadium:
Tannadice Park Attendance: 5,829 Referee: Barry Cook |
1 October 2016 8 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 0 | Raith Rovers | Greenock |
15:00 |
Ross Forbes ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,528 Referee: Craig Charleston |
15 October 2016 9 | Queen of the South | 0 – 5 | Greenock Morton | Dumfries |
15:00 | report |
Ross Forbes ![]() Jamie McDonagh ![]() Gary Oliver ![]() Jai Quitongo ![]() Thomas O'Ware ![]() |
Stadium:
Palmerston Park Attendance: 1,695 Referee: Steven Kirkland |
29 October 2016 10 | Greenock Morton | 2 – 1 | Ayr United | Greenock |
15:00 |
Thomas O'Ware ![]() Gary Oliver ![]() |
report |
Kevin Nisbet ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,859 Referee: Mat Northcroft |
1 November 2016 11 | Greenock Morton | 3 – 1 | St Mirren | Greenock |
19:45 |
Thomas O'Ware ![]() Ross Forbes ![]() Gary Oliver ![]() |
report |
Ben Gordon ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 3,378 Referee: Euan Anderson Man of the Match: Gary Oliver |
5 November 2016 12 | Falkirk | 1 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Grangemouth |
15:00 |
Lee Miller ![]() |
report |
Lee Kilday ![]() |
Stadium:
Falkirk Stadium Attendance: 4,432 Referee: Greg Aitken |
12 November 2016 13 | Dumbarton | 0 – 2 | Greenock Morton | Dumbarton |
15:00 | report |
Mark Russell ![]() Kudus Oyenuga ![]() |
Stadium:
Dumbarton Football Stadium Attendance: 1,147 Referee: Don Robertson |
19 November 2016 14 | Greenock Morton | 0 – 0 | Dundee United | Greenock |
15:00 | report | Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 2,578 Referee: Crawford Allan |
3 December 2016 | Greenock Morton | P – P | Raith Rovers | Greenock |
15:00 | Stadium: Cappielow Park |
10 December 2016 15 | Dunfermline Athletic | 2 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Dunfermline |
15:00 |
Michael Moffat ![]() |
report |
Thomas O'Ware ![]() Aidan Nesbitt ![]() |
Stadium:
East End Park Attendance: 3,101 Referee: Stephen Finnie |
17 December 2016 16 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 1 | Hibernian | Greenock |
17:15 (live on BBC Alba) |
Gary Oliver ![]() |
report |
Jason Cummings ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 2,156 Referee: Steven McLean |
24 December 2016 17 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 0 | Queen of the South | Greenock |
13:00 |
Thomas O'Ware ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,638 Referee: Barry Cook |
31 December 2016 18 | St Mirren | 1 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Paisley |
15:00 |
Gary MacKenzie ![]() |
report |
Ricki Lamie ![]() |
Stadium:
St Mirren Park Attendance: 4,902 Referee: Nick Walsh |
7 January 2017 19 | Greenock Morton | 2 – 1 | Dumbarton | Greenock |
15:00 |
Gregor Buchanan ![]() Michael Tidser ![]() |
report |
Andy Stirling ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 2,094 Referee: John Beaton |
14 January 2017 20 | Greenock Morton | 2 – 0 | Raith Rovers | Greenock |
15:00 |
Ross Forbes ![]() Lawrence Shankland ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,957 Referee: Gavin Duncan |
28 January 2017 21 | Ayr United | 1 – 4 | Greenock Morton | Ayr |
17:15 (live on BBC Alba) |
Jamie Adams ![]() |
report |
Ross Forbes ![]() Gary Oliver ![]() |
Stadium:
Somerset Park Attendance: 1,576 Referee: Don Robertson |
4 February 2017 22 | Queen of the South | 3 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Dumfries |
15:00 |
Derek Lyle ![]() Kyle Jacobs ![]() Joe Thomson ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Palmerston Park Attendance: 1,588 Referee: Bobby Madden |
7 February 2017 23 | Raith Rovers | 0 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Kirkcaldy |
19:45 | report |
Lee Kilday ![]() |
Stadium:
Stark's Park Attendance: 1,161 Referee: Gavin Duncan |
18 February 2017 24 | Greenock Morton | 2 – 2 | Falkirk | Greenock |
15:00 |
Thomas O'Ware ![]() Ross Forbes ![]() |
report |
James Craigen ![]() Aaron Muirhead ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 2,397 Referee: Greg Aitken |
25 February 2017 25 | Dundee United | 1 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Dundee |
15:00 |
Mark Durnan ![]() |
report |
Lee Kilday ![]() |
Stadium:
Tannadice Park Attendance: 6,065 Referee: Kevin Clancy |
11 March 2017 26 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 0 | Queen of the South | Greenock |
17:15 (live on BBC Alba) |
Ross Forbes ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,451 Referee: Craig Charleston Man of the Match: Aidan Nesbitt |
18 March 2017 27 | Falkirk | 0 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Grangemouth |
17:15 (live on BBC Alba) |
report |
Kudus Oyenuga ![]() |
Stadium:
Falkirk Stadium Attendance: 4,584 Referee: Alan Muir Man of the Match: Aidan Nesbitt |
25 March 2017 28 | Greenock Morton | 0 – 1 | Dunfermline Athletic | Greenock |
15:00 | report |
Nat Wedderburn ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 2,670 Referee: Mat Northcroft |
29 March 2017 29 | Hibernian | 0 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Edinburgh |
19:45 |
Darren McGregor ![]() |
Kudus Oyenuga ![]() |
Stadium:
Easter Road Attendance: 15,149 Referee: Nick Walsh |
1 April 2017 30 | Dumbarton | 1 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Dumbarton |
15:00 |
Lewis Vaughan ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Dumbarton Football Stadium Attendance: 1,323 Referee: John Beaton |
8 April 2017 31 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 1 | Hibernian | Greenock |
15:00 |
Lawrence Shankland ![]() |
report |
Jason Cummings ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 4,229 Referee: Bobby Madden |
11 April 2017 32 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 4 | St Mirren | Greenock |
19:45 |
Andy Murdoch ![]() |
report |
Stelios Demetriou ![]() Stevie Mallan ![]() John Sutton ![]() Gary MacKenzie ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 4,609 Referee: Stephen Finnie |
15 April 2017 33 | Raith Rovers | 2 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Kirkcaldy |
15:00 |
Craig Barr ![]() Ross Matthews ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Stark's Park Attendance: 1,720 Referee: Alan Newlands |
22 April 2017 34 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 1 | Ayr United | Greenock |
15:00 |
Lawrence Shankland ![]() |
report |
Craig Moore ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 2,390 Referee: Steven Kirkland |
29 April 2017 35 | Dunfermline Athletic | 3 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Dunfermline |
15:00 |
Nicky Clark ![]() Michael Moffat ![]() Rhys McCabe ![]() |
report |
Lawrence Shankland ![]() |
Stadium:
East End Park Attendance: 3,339 Referee: Euan Anderson |
6 May 2017 36 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 1 | Dundee United | Greenock |
15:00 |
Kudus Oyenuga ![]() |
report |
Blair Spittal ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 2,158 Referee: John Beaton Man of the Match: Thomas O'Ware |
9 May 2017 Quarter-final Leg 1 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 2 | Dundee United | Greenock |
19:45 |
Thomas O'Ware ![]() |
report |
Simon Murray ![]() Blair Spittal ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 3,306 Referee: Willie Collum |
12 May 2017 Quarter-final Leg 2 | Dundee United | 3 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Dundee |
19:45 |
Simon Murray ![]() Wato Kuaté ![]() Blair Spittal ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Tannadice Park Attendance: 6,606 Referee: Andrew Dallas |
26 November 2016 3rd round | Beith Juniors | P – P | Greenock Morton | Beith |
13:30 | Stadium: Bellsdale Park |
3 December 2016 3rd round | Beith Juniors | 0 – 6 | Greenock Morton | Beith |
13:30 | report |
Ross Forbes ![]() Michael Tidser ![]() Jamie McDonagh ![]() Thomas O'Ware ![]() Jamie Lindsay ![]() |
Stadium:
Bellsdale Park Attendance: 1,693 Referee: John McKendrick |
21 January 2017 4th round | Greenock Morton | 2 – 0 | Falkirk | Greenock |
15:00 |
Jamie Lindsay ![]() Ross Forbes ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 2,349 Referee: Greg Aitken |
12 February 2017 5th round | Rangers | 2 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Glasgow |
15:00 (live on Sky Sports) |
Kenny Miller ![]() Martyn Waghorn ![]() |
report |
Michael Tidser ![]() |
Stadium:
Ibrox Stadium Attendance: 30,295 Referee: Andrew Dallas |
16 July 2016 Group stage | Albion Rovers | 0 – 0 3 – 4 on pens | Greenock Morton | Coatbridge |
15:00 | report | Stadium:
Cliftonhill Attendance: 431 Referee: John Beaton |
19 July 2016 Group Stage | Greenock Morton | 1 – 0 | Clyde | Greenock |
19:45 |
Thomas O'Ware ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 931 Referee: John McKendrick Man of the Match: Scott Tiffoney |
23 July 2016 Group Stage | Kilmarnock | 0 – 2 | Greenock Morton | Kilmarnock |
15:00 | report |
Gary Oliver ![]() Jai Quitongo ![]() |
Stadium:
Rugby Park Attendance: 3,020 Referee: Steven McLean Man of the Match: Jai Quitongo |
30 July 2016 Group Stage | Greenock Morton | 2 – 0 |
![]() | Greenock |
15:00 |
Jamie Lindsay ![]() Jai Quitongo ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 1,044 Referee: Alan Newlands Man of the Match: Jamie Lindsay |
9 August 2016 2nd Round | Hamilton Academical | 1 – 2 | Greenock Morton | Hamilton |
19:45 |
Dougie Imrie ![]() |
report |
Ross Forbes ![]() Jai Quitongo ![]() |
Stadium:
New Douglas Park Attendance: 1,112 Referee: Stephen Finnie |
20 September 2016 Quarter-final | Greenock Morton | 2 – 1 | Dundee United | Greenock |
19:45 |
Jai Quitongo ![]() Thomas O'Ware ![]() |
report |
Nick van der Velden ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Attendance: 2,149 Referee: Andrew Dallas Man of the Match: Jai Quitongo |
22 October 2016 Semi-final | Greenock Morton | 0 – 2 | Aberdeen | Glasgow |
12:15 (Live on BT Sport) |
report |
Adam Rooney ![]() Kenny McLean ![]() |
Stadium:
Hampden Park Attendance: 16,183 Referee: Kevin Clancy Man of the Match: Kenny McLean |
3 September 2016 3rd Round | Queen's Park | 2 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Glasgow |
15:00 |
Adam Cummins ![]() David Galt ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Hampden Park Attendance: 1,085 Referee: Gavin Duncan |
15 June 2016 Friendly |
![]() | 0 – 2 | Greenock Morton | Varna |
19:00 | report | ? ![]() Scott Miller ![]() |
Stadium: Sportpalace Hotel |
30 June 2016 Friendly | Cumbernauld Colts | 3 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Cumbernauld |
19:45 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Broadwood Stadium |
12 July 2016 Friendly | Queen's Park | 1 – 2 | Greenock Morton | Glasgow |
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Thomas Orr ![]() Alex McWaters ![]() |
Stadium: Lesser Hampden |
28 July 2016 Friendly | Largs Thistle | 4 – 1 | Greenock Morton XI | Largs |
19:15 | James Marks ![]() ![]() Michael Lennox ![]() Steve Lamont ![]() |
Blair Docherty ![]() |
Stadium: Barrfields |
3 August 2016 Friendly | Kilbirnie Ladeside | 1 – 1 | Greenock Morton XI | Kilbirnie |
19:00 | Chris Malone ![]() |
Scott Tiffoney ![]() |
Stadium: Valefield Park |
21 August 2016 Friendly | Greenock Juniors | 1 – 5 | Greenock Morton XI | Greenock |
13:00 | Daniel Patton ![]() |
report |
Caolan McAleer ![]() ![]() John Mitchell ![]() Ryan McWilliams ![]() Ruaridh Langan ![]() |
Stadium: Ravenscraig Stadium |
17 January 2017 Friendly | Ardrossan Winton Rovers | 1 – 3 | Greenock Morton | Ardrossan |
19:30 | Larry McMahon ![]() |
report | John Mitchell ![]() Thomas Orr ![]() |
Stadium: Winton Park Referee: Calum Scott |
6 September 2016 1 | Stranraer | 2 – 2 | Greenock Morton | Stranraer |
20:00 | Evan Maley ![]() Adam Lawrie ![]() |
report |
Jamie McDonagh ![]() |
Stadium:
Stair Park Referee: Calum Haswell |
13 September 2016 2 | Greenock Morton | 2 – 1 | Queen's Park | Greenock |
19:30 |
Jon Scullion ![]() |
report | Jamie Gallagher ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Referee: David Dickinson |
22 September 2016 3 | Airdrieonians | 1 – 2 | Greenock Morton | Motherwell |
15:00 | Conor Scullion ![]() |
report | Alex McWaters ![]() Jack Purdue ![]() |
Stadium:
Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility Referee: Craig King |
4 October 2016 4 | Greenock Morton | 3 – 0 | Ayr United | Greenock |
19:30 |
Jon Scullion ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Cappielow Park Referee: Calum Haswell |
10 October 2016 5 | Greenock Morton | 3 – 0 | Clyde | Greenock |
19:30 | Alex McWaters ![]() Ben Armour ![]() Scott Tiffoney ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Cappielow Park Referee: Stephen Brown |
18 October 2016 6 | Queen of the South | 2 – 3 | Greenock Morton | Dumfries |
19:30 |
Owen Moxon ![]() |
report |
Thomas Orr ![]() Kudus Oyenuga ![]() Scott Tiffoney ![]() |
Stadium:
Palmerston Park Referee: Calum Scott |
24 October 2016 7 | Greenock Morton | 5 – 2 | Albion Rovers | Greenock |
19:30 |
Jon Scullion ![]() Thomas Orr ![]() Michael Tidser ![]() Ruaridh Langan ![]() |
report | Ryan McManus ![]() Connor Shields ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Referee: Graham Grainger |
31 October 2016 8 | Stranraer | 1 – 4 | Greenock Morton | Stranraer |
20:00 | Evan Maley ![]() |
report | Lewis Strapp ![]() Jack Purdue ![]() |
Stadium:
Stair Park Referee: Calum Scott |
15 November 2016 9 | Greenock Morton | 3 – 0 | Airdrieonians | Port Glasgow |
13:30 | Alex McWaters ![]() Caolan McAleer ![]() Scott Miller ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Port Glasgow Community Stadium Referee: Duncan Williams |
21 November 2016 10 | Ayr United | 0 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Cumnock |
19:45 | report | John Mitchell ![]() Alex McWaters ![]() |
Stadium:
Townhead Park Referee: Lloyd Wilson |
6 December 2016 11 | Clyde | 1 – 8 | Greenock Morton | Lennoxtown |
19:30 | Craig Quinn ![]() |
report |
Kudus Oyenuga ![]() Jon Scullion ![]() Conor Pepper ![]() Lewis Strapp ![]() Scott Miller ![]() Caolan McAleer ![]() |
Stadium:
Lennoxtown training centre Referee: David Dickinson |
14 December 2016 12 | Queen's Park | 0 – 3 | Greenock Morton | Glasgow |
19:45 | report |
Jon Scullion ![]() |
Stadium:
Lesser Hampden Referee: Chris Gentles |
31 January 2017 | Greenock Morton | P – P | Queen of the South | Greenock |
19:30 | Stadium: Cappielow Park |
8 February 2017 13 | Albion Rovers | 4 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Coatbridge |
19:45 | Connor Shields ![]() Jamie Gallagher ![]() |
Alex McWaters ![]() |
Stadium:
Cliftonhill Referee: Graham Grainger |
14 February 2017 14 | Greenock Morton | 2 – 1 | Stranraer | Greenock |
19:30 |
Kudus Oyenuga ![]() Thomas Orr ![]() |
report |
Amadou Kassaraté ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Referee: Garry Doherty |
21 February 2017 | Greenock Morton | P – P | Queen's Park | Greenock |
19:30 | Stadium: Cappielow Park |
28 February 2017 15 | Airdrieonians | 3 – 5 | Greenock Morton | Motherwell |
14:00 |
Daniel Boateng ![]() Murray Loudon ![]() |
report | John Mitchell ![]() Thomas Orr ![]() Ruaridh Langan ![]() Jon Scullion ![]() |
Stadium: Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility |
7 March 2017 16 | Greenock Morton | 2 – 2 | Ayr United | Greenock |
19:30 | Alex McWaters ![]() |
report | Sean McKenzie ![]() Jack Sherrie ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Referee: Ross Menzies |
14 March 2017 17 | Clyde | 2 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Croy |
20:00 | Ronan Sweeney ![]() Aaron Miller ![]() |
report | Jack Purdue ![]() |
Stadium:
Broadwood Stadium (outdoor pitches) Referee: Matthew MacDermid |
21 March 2017 18 | Queen of the South | 4 – 0 | Greenock Morton | Dumfries |
19:30 |
Ross Fergusson ![]() Aidan Smith ![]() Connor Murray ![]() |
report | Stadium:
Palmerston Park Referee: Lloyd Wilson |
30 March 2017 19 | Greenock Morton | 1 – 1 | Queen's Park | Greenock |
19:30 | Lewis Strapp ![]() |
report | Joseph Manderson ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Referee: Ross Hardie |
3 April 2017 20 | Greenock Morton | 3 – 0 | Albion Rovers | Lennoxtown |
20:00 | Ben Armour ![]() Scott Tiffoney ![]() |
Stadium:
Lennoxtown training centre Referee: Matthew MacDermid |
5 April 2017 21 | Greenock Morton | 2 – 0 | Queen of the South | Greenock |
19:30 | Ben Eardley ![]() Scott Tiffoney ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Referee: Craig King |
6 November 2016 3rd round | Greenock Morton | 10 – 1 | Banks O' Dee | Greenock |
14:00 |
John Tennent ![]() ![]() ![]() Ruaridh Langan ![]() ![]() Thomas Orr ![]() ![]() Scott Tiffoney ![]() Jack Purdue ![]() Mitchell Duffy ![]() Blair Docherty ![]() |
report | Mitch McPherson ![]() |
Stadium:
Cappielow Park Referee: Connor Ashwood |
4 December 2016 4th round | Motherwell | 3 – 1 | Greenock Morton | Airdrie |
16:00 | Barry Maguire ![]() David Turnbull ![]() Tom Fry ![]() ![]() |
Jack Purdue ![]() |
Stadium:
Excelsior Stadium Referee: Tony Fullerton |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | Falkirk | 36 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 58 | 40 | +18 | 60 | Qualification for the Premiership play-off semi-finals |
3 | Dundee United | 36 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 50 | 42 | +8 | 57 | Qualification for the Premiership play-off quarter-finals |
4 | Greenock Morton | 36 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 44 | 41 | +3 | 52 | |
5 | Dunfermline Athletic | 36 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 46 | 43 | +3 | 48 | |
6 | Queen of the South | 36 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 46 | 52 | −6 | 43 |
Position | Player | Starts | Subs | Unused subs | Goals ![]() |
Red cards ![]() |
Yellow cards ![]() |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FW |
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0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FW |
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2 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DF |
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38 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
MF |
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45 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 8 |
GK |
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35 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DF |
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12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
GK |
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DF |
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25 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
DF |
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33 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
MF |
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0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MF |
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39 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
MF |
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3 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DF / FW |
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26 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
GK |
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1 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
GK |
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12 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DF |
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0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MF |
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31 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
FW |
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28 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
DF / MF |
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48 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 4 |
FW |
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40 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
FW |
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0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FW |
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11 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
FW |
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20 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
DF / MF |
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36 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
FW |
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2 | 11 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FW |
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14 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
MF |
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1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
DF |
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5 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DF |
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0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MF |
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25 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
FW |
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5 | 12 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Including goals from the Development League West (runners-up) and SFA Youth Cup
Nation | Name | Award | Month |
---|---|---|---|
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Thomas O'Ware | Championship Player of the Month | November 2016 |
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Jim Duffy | Championship Manager of the Month | November 2016 |
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Ross Forbes | Championship Player of the Month | January 2017 |
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Ross Forbes | Championship Player of the Year nominee | April 2017 |
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Jim Duffy | SPFL Manager of the Year nominee | May 2017 |
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Ross Forbes | PFA Scotland Championship Team of the Year | May 2017 |
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Thomas O'Ware | PFA Scotland Championship Team of the Year | May 2017 |
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Jim Duffy | Ladbrokes Championship Manager of the Season | May 2017 |