http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:02:55 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 25 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/gt_logo_500x75.png http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/ MORTON's Jim McAlister is convinced that the side can pull clear from the relegation zone despite last week's disappointing defeat ay Ayr. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/397962-mcalister-dogfight-experience-will-see-us-survive/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/397962-mcalister-dogfight-experience-will-see-us-survive/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport MORTON manager James Grady summed up his afternoon's frustration when he said: "I think when the second goal has gone in it tells me a lot about the team that I've got. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/08/397826-grady-says-team-lack-fight/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/08/397826-grady-says-team-lack-fight/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport THERE was a strong feeling that Morton manager James Grady may well have had his mind made up about the Cappielow careers of some of his players after this sore defeat at Somerset Park on what was a lovely, spring-like afternoon. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/08/397825-chances-squandered/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/08/397825-chances-squandered/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport MORTON boss James Grady would not be drawn on whether or not changes will be made for tomorrow's key match at Somerset Park against Ayr, but whatever the final selection they will be under no illusions about what is required. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/05/397802-time-to-be-tough/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/05/397802-time-to-be-tough/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport IT'S becoming akin to a stuck record for those of you old enough to remember the old vinyl, but here goes. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/05/397801-hot-on-the-pitch-if-game-goes-ahead/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/05/397801-hot-on-the-pitch-if-game-goes-ahead/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport MORTON held their inquest into Saturday's 2-1 home defeat by Dunfermline on Sunday, had another discussion about it on Monday, and have now put it behind them. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/02/397645-saturday-was-a-bad-day-for-everyone-grady/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/02/397645-saturday-was-a-bad-day-for-everyone-grady/ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport MORTON boss James Grady was as disappointed as he has been after this defeat at Cappielow on Saturday. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/01/397595-ton-go-down-in-lifeless-display/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/01/397595-ton-go-down-in-lifeless-display/ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport MORTON'S sole redeeming moment in a mediocre performance was Ryan McGuffie's opening goal, a perfectly taken diving header from an equally well executed Stevie Masterton free kick. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/01/397594-ton-deserve-no-better/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/01/397594-ton-deserve-no-better/ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport ALLAN McMANUS insists honest endeavour has been the key to picking up two successive league victories. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/27/397560-desire-is-the-key-for-ton/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/27/397560-desire-is-the-key-for-ton/ Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Sport MORTON boss James Grady believes that two defeats by Dunfermline already this season will have no bearing on tomorrow's third clash with the Pars at Cappielow. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/26/397558-losses-irrelevant/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/26/397558-losses-irrelevant/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport ASSUMING play takes place, Morton meet Dunfermline at Cappielow tomorrow determined to overturn two defeats against the Fifers so far this season. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/26/397557-little-change-is-expected-v-pars/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/26/397557-little-change-is-expected-v-pars/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport TON midfielder Erik Paartalu has agreed a contract with Australian A-League side Brisbane Roar to return to his homeland at the end of the season. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/25/397541-erik-hears-roar-from-home/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/25/397541-erik-hears-roar-from-home/ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport MORTON goalkeeper Colin Stewart is keeping his fingers crossed that Saturday's home match against Dunfermline beats the return of the big freeze. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/24/397409-colin-is-eager-for-pars-game-to-get-goahead/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/24/397409-colin-is-eager-for-pars-game-to-get-goahead/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport MORTON manager James Grady is still on the search for a striker to augment his squad, but it is a frustrating time. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/23/397344-tons-frustration/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/23/397344-tons-frustration/ Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport MORTON skipper Stewart Greacen is hoping he and his mates can do to Dunfermline this Saturday at Cappielow what Ayr did to them at East End Park two days ago. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/22/397315-greacen-wants-to-repeat-ayrs-win-over-pars/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/22/397315-greacen-wants-to-repeat-ayrs-win-over-pars/ Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport MORTON boss James Grady has described meetings with Ross County as like 'games of chess', and he is determined that it is his side who will provide the conclusive checkmate tomorrow at Cappielow. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/19/397296-checkmate-the-aim/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/19/397296-checkmate-the-aim/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport MORTON have their first home Saturday match since 12 December at Cappielow tomorrow when they take on second top Ross County. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/19/397295-ton-have-cause-to-feel-confident/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/19/397295-ton-have-cause-to-feel-confident/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport IAIN RUSSELL is desperate to prove he is the solution to Morton's striking problems. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/18/397213-taking-his-chance/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/18/397213-taking-his-chance/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport HAVING continued to be Queen of the South's hoodoo opponents at Dumfries last week, Morton's Jim McAlister is hoping he and his mates can lay their own bogey to rest this Saturday at Cappielow. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/17/397125-mcalister-lets-try-and-lay-own-bogey-to-rest/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/17/397125-mcalister-lets-try-and-lay-own-bogey-to-rest/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport MORTON manager James Grady has praised his players after Saturday's fine win at Dumfries and challenged them to go on a run. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/16/397054-hard-work-the-key/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/16/397054-hard-work-the-key/ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport MORTON'S love affair with the fair town of Dumfries continued on Saturday when they extended their unbeaten run there to seven games since returning to the First Division three seasons ago. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/15/397036-morton-keep-record-going-at-palmerston/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/15/397036-morton-keep-record-going-at-palmerston/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport QUEEN of the South goalkeeper David Hutton was sent off after the game when he allegedly head-butted Morton substitute Brian Graham in the tunnel after the match ended on Saturday. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/15/397035-keeper-sent-off-in-tunnel/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/15/397035-keeper-sent-off-in-tunnel/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport THE bookies had written off Morton before this match, but there will have been some with Cappielow affiliations who cleaned up after this result at Palmerston. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/15/397034-ton-make-hay-in-dumfries/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/15/397034-ton-make-hay-in-dumfries/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport ONLY if they show the same desire and commitment that has characterised their performances in recent seasons at Palmerston, will Morton continue that six-match unbeaten run. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/12/397007-desire-means-more-than-a-good-record/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/12/397007-desire-means-more-than-a-good-record/ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport MORTON wend their way down to the Borders tomorrow for a meeting with Queen of the South with good reason for cautious optimism. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/12/397006-reason-for-some-real-selfbelief/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/12/397006-reason-for-some-real-selfbelief/ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport