Greenock Telegraph | Sport Headlines http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:52:04 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 25 Greenock Telegraph | Sport Headlines http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/gt_logo_500x75.png http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/ Action, not words MORTON boss James Grady has moved on from the disappointment of last week's loss at Ayr to the immediate task in hand - the restoration of some pride at Inverness tomorrow. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/398042-action-not-words/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/398042-action-not-words/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport Pressure begins to build on Ton AYR'S win over Partick at Somerset on Wednesday night was just the result Morton did not need before their already daunting trip to Inverness tomorrow. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/398041-pressure-begins-to-build-on-ton/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/398041-pressure-begins-to-build-on-ton/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport Interesting test for Wanderers Greenock Wanderers head to Almond Park tomorrow to face old rivals Livingston in the second round of the Scottish Hydro Electric National Shield. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/398040-interesting-test-for-wanderers/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/398040-interesting-test-for-wanderers/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport Game on, hopefully RAVENSCRAIG looks set to stage a match for just the second time this year tomorrow, when Port Glasgow host the visit of Glasgow Perthshire. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/398039-game-on-hopefully/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/398039-game-on-hopefully/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport Thrills could be on card for Greenock IT MIGHT be tempting fate, but lots of goals and good entertainment could be on the cards tomorrow when Greenock travel to face Johnstone Burgh. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/398038-thrills-could-be-on-card-for-greenock/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/398038-thrills-could-be-on-card-for-greenock/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport McAlister: Dogfight experience will see us survive 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 George's aim for London Marathon MARATHON man George Hegarty of Greenock hopes to do a personal best at next month's London Marathon. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/397961-georges-aim-for-london-marathon/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/397961-georges-aim-for-london-marathon/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport Boat club Open Day THE Royal West of Scotland Amateur Boat Club are holding an Open Day on Saturday 13 March at 2pm. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/397960-boat-club-open-day/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/397960-boat-club-open-day/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport Grady says team lack fight 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 Chances squandered 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 Trophy day at Fort Matilda Greenock Wanderers ended their home league campaign on Saturday in front of a sizeable home support and were presented with the Scottish Hydro-Electric National League Second Division title. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/08/397824-trophy-day-at-fort-matilda/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/08/397824-trophy-day-at-fort-matilda/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport A gulf too far for Greenock to bridge GREENOCK found the gulf of three league divisions a bridge too far on Saturday, as they exited the West of Scotland Cup at the hands of Irvine Meadow. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/08/397823-a-gulf-too-far-for-greenock-to-bridge/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/08/397823-a-gulf-too-far-for-greenock-to-bridge/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport Port's hard-earned point PORT GLASGOW returned from Denny with a hard-earned point to stay above Dunipace in mid-table in the Central League First Division. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/08/397822-ports-hardearned-point/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/08/397822-ports-hardearned-point/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport Try out curling FOLLOWING on from the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, the Royal Caledonian Curling Club has sponsored and organised Come and Try Sessions in all the curling rinks in Scotland this weekend. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/06/397803-try-out-curling/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/06/397803-try-out-curling/ Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0000 Sport Time to be tough 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 Hot on the pitch if game goes ahead 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 Fort Matilda carnival day The great and the good of Wanderers rugby will be lined around the Fort Matilda touchline tomorrow as captain David Watson leads his team out as the champions of the Scottish Hydro-Electric National League Second Division for the first time. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/05/397800-fort-matilda-carnival-day/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/05/397800-fort-matilda-carnival-day/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport Greenock's cup switch GREENOCK have given up home advantage for tomorrow's West of Scotland Cup tie against Irvine Meadow. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/05/397799-greenocks-cup-switch/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/05/397799-greenocks-cup-switch/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport Port are hoping for second time lucky PORT GLASGOW hope it will be second time lucky, as they head to Denny tomorrow to face Dunipace. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/05/397798-port-are-hoping-for-second-time-lucky/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/05/397798-port-are-hoping-for-second-time-lucky/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport Saturday was a bad day for everyone: Grady 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 Ton go down in lifeless display 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 Ton deserve no better 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 Greenock aim to increase membership GREENOCK Golf Club have appointed their first professional in over seven years as they attempt to attract additional members to the 680 who already play their golf over the course. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/01/397593-greenock-aim-to-increase-membership/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/01/397593-greenock-aim-to-increase-membership/ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Sport Desire is the key for Ton 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 Losses irrelevant 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