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2008–09 Greenock Morton F.C. season

FieldValue
clubGreenock Morton
season2008–09
managerDavie Irons
chairmanDouglas Rae
leagueScottish First Division
league result6th
cup1Scottish Cup
cup1 resultThird round
(eliminated by Peterhead)
cup2League Cup
cup2 resultThird round
(eliminated by Inverness CT)
cup3Challenge Cup
cup3 resultSemi-final
(eliminated by Ross County)
league topscorerPeter Weatherson, Brian Wake (9)
season topscorerBrian Wake (12)
highest attendanceLeague: 3,323 vs Partick Thistle
(18 April 2008)
Cup: 2,023 vs Inverness CT
(23 September 2008)
lowest attendanceLeague: 1,642 vs Airdrie United
(25 November 2008)
Cup: 2,023 vs Inverness CT
(23 September 2008)
average attendance2,274
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prevseason2007–08
nextseason2009–10

(eliminated by Peterhead) (eliminated by Inverness CT) (eliminated by Ross County) (18 April 2008) Cup: 2,023 vs Inverness CT (23 September 2008) (25 November 2008) Cup: 2,023 vs Inverness CT (23 September 2008)

Season 2008–09 saw Greenock Morton compete in their second consecutive season in the First Division. They finished sixth in the league, a rise from the previous season's avoidance of the relegation play-off by one goal.

First team transfers

  • From end of 2007–08 season, to last match of season 2008–09

In

PlayerFromFee
Scotland Steven MastertonClydeFree
Scotland Kevin CuthbertSt JohnstoneFree
England Jon NewbyMorecambeFree
England Dominic ShimminCrawley TownFree
Scotland Allan McManusSt JohnstoneFree
Scotland James GradyHamilton AcademicalLoan
Scotland James GradyHamilton AcademicalFree
Scotland Chris SmithRangersFree
Scotland Colin StewartLivingstonFree
Scotland Carlo MontiCelticFree

Out

PlayerToFee
Scotland Craig BlackLargs ThistleFree
Scotland Adam CoakleyQueen's ParkFree
Scotland Bobby LinnEast FifeFree
Scotland Barry SmithValurLoan Return
Scotland Dean KeenanAyr UnitedFree
Scotland Chris TemplemanEast FifeFree
Scotland David McGurnRaith RoversFree
England Jon NewbyBurton AlbionLoan
England Lee RobinsonRangersLoan Return
Scotland Scott McLaughlinAirdrie UnitedFree
Scotland Chris MillarSt JohnstoneFree
Scotland Jamie StevensonAlloa AthleticLoan
Scotland Brian GrahamEast StirlingshireLoan
Scotland Jamie StevensonEast StirlingshireLoan
Scotland Kieran McAnespieDumbartonLoan

Squad (that played for first team)

Fixtures and results

Friendlies

DateOpponentsStadium**Result
F – A**ScorersAttendance
7 July 2008Threave RoversMeadow Park, Castle Douglas9–0Brian Wake
Iain Russell
Jim McAlister
Jon Newby
Steven Masterton
Erik Paartalu?
9 July 2008ENG Tow Law TownIronworks Road Ground, Tow Law1–1Iain Russell?
10 July 2008ENG Durham CityThe Archibald's Stadium, Durham3–0Jon Newby
Brian Wake
Erik Paartalu?
12 July 2008Ayr UnitedCappielow Park, Greenock0–1?
15 July 2008ENG Hartlepool UnitedCappielow Park, Greenock1–2Steven Masterton?
16 July 2008CelticLennoxtown, Glasgow1–5Steven MastertonClosed Door
18 July 2008DumbartonStrathclyde Homes Stadium, Dumbarton1–0Ryan McGuffie566
21 July 2008Carlton YMCA (Renfrewshire Cup SF)Cappielow Park, Greenock9–0Iain Russell
Brian Wake
Erik Paartalu
Jon Newby
Kevin Finlayson
Ryan McGuffie?
22 July 2008RangersMurray Park, Milngavie1–3Brian WakeClosed Door
26 July 2008St Mirren (Renfrewshire Cup Final)Cappielow Park, Greenock1 – 1 (4 – 5 on pens)Iain Russell3,836
3 September 2008Partick ThistleCappielow Park, Greenock2–2Peter Weatherson
TrialistClosed Door
20 September 2008Ayr UnitedGlasgow Green, Glasgow4–4Allan Jenkins
Kieran McAnespiePublic Park
4 November 2008St JohnstoneCappielow Park, Greenock2–4?Closed Door
13 November 2008Celtic XICappielow Park, Greenock0–0?
19 November 2008Hamilton AcademicalCappielow Park, Greenock4–3Iain Russell
Brian Wake
Kevin FinlaysonClosed Door
7 January 2009RangersMurray Park, Milngavie0–1Closed Door
12 January 2009Ayr UnitedGlasgow Green, Glasgow2–1Peter Weatherson
Iain RussellPublic Park
28 January 2009St MirrenSt Mirren Park, Paisley0–2Closed Door
19 February 2009DumbartonCappielow Park, Greenock0–2Closed Door
28 April 2009Viewfield Rovers (Renfrewshire Cup SF)Cappielow Park, Greenock11–0Ryan McGuffie
Kevin Finlayson
Iain Russell
Peter Weatherson
Brian Wake
James Grady?

[[2008–09 Scottish First Division|Irn-Bru Scottish Football League First Division]]

DateOpponentsStadium**Result
F – A**ScorersAttendancePointsReferee
2 August 2008ClydeBroadwood Stadium, Cumbernauld1–1Jon Newby
Brian Wake1,6381C Boyle
9 August 2008St JohnstoneCappielow Park, Greenock2–2Ryan McGuffie
Erik Paartalu2,6492C Brown
16 August 2008LivingstonCappielow Park, Greenock1–2Brian Wake2,5022B Winter
23 August 2008DundeeDens Park, Dundee0–14,0322J McKendrick
30 August 2008Airdrie UnitedShyberry Excelsior Stadium, Drumgelloch0–51,7932A Muir
13 September 2008Queen of the SouthCappielow Park, Greenock0–02,2353C Allan
20 September 2008Partick ThistleFirhill Stadium, Glasgow1–2Iain Russell3,3683S Finnie
27 September 2008Dunfermline AthleticCappielow Park, Greenock1–1Brian Wake2,1564S Nicholls
4 October 2008Ross CountyVictoria Park, Dingwall0–32,2904A Muir
18 October 2008ClydeCappielow Park, Greenock1–0James Grady2,0417E Norris
25 October 2008DundeeCappielow Park, Greenock2–0Peter Weatherson
Ryan McGuffie1,74110C Thomson
1 November 2008LivingstonAlmondvale Stadium, Livingston0–11,73310B Winter
8 November 2008Queen of the SouthPalmerston Park, Dumfries4–1Peter Weatherson {{goal1928}}
Allan Jenkins
Stewart Greacen2,94413
22 November 2008Dunfermline AthleticEast End Park, Dunfermline0–1Erik Paartalu4,40016M McCurry
25 November 2008Airdrie UnitedCappielow Park, Greenock2–0Brian Wake
Allan Jenkins1,64219C Allan
13 December 2008St JohnstoneMcDiarmid Park, Perth0–12,74919S O'Reilly
20 December 2008Ross CountyCappielow Park, Greenock2–1Steven Masterton
Brian Wake1,85322C Charleston
27 December 2008Airdrie UnitedShyberry Excelsior Stadium, Drumgelloch0–1Kevin Cuthbert1,66322C Murray
30 December 2008Partick ThistleCappielow Park, Greenock2–0Steven Masterton
Peter Weatherson2,38525J McKendrick
3 January 2009Queen of the SouthCappielow Park, Greenock2–2Peter Weatherson {{goal3390}}2,64726
17 January 2009DundeeDens Park, Dundee0–03,73627C Brown
24 January 2009LivingstonCappielow Park, Greenock2–2Brian Wake
Ryan McGuffie2,30728I Brines
31 January 2009St JohnstoneCappielow Park, Greenock0–02,81029C Thomson
21 February 2009Partick ThistleFirhill Stadium, Glasgow0–13,34829C Charleston
28 February 2009Dunfermline AthleticCappielow Park, Greenock2–1Peter Weatherson
Stewart Greacen2,09232M Tumilty
3 March 2009ClydeBroadwood Stadium, Cumbernauld4–2Erik Paartalu
Iain Russell
Brian Wake {{goal8690}}1,16535
7 March 2009Queen of the SouthPalmerston Park, Dumfries1–1James Grady2,64336B Winter
10 March 2009Airdrie UnitedCappielow Park, Greenock0–01,86537E Norris
14 March 2009ClydeCappielow Park, Greenock2–0Allan Jenkins
Steven Masterton2,16840S Conroy
21 March 2009Ross CountyVictoria Park, Dingwall1–1Iain Russell2,23641C Boyle
4 April 2009DundeeCappielow Park, Greenock2–0Peter Weatherson {{goal2979}}2,13344
11 April 2009LivingstonAlmondvale Stadium, Livingston2–0Brian Wake {{goal1983}}1,81547
18 April 2009Partick ThistleCappielow Park, Greenock0–13,32347A Law
2 May 2009St JohnstoneMcDiarmid Park, Perth1–3Ryan McGuffie6,45347S Nicholls
5 May 2009Dunfermline AthleticEast End Park, Dunfermline1–3Carlo Monti1,43847B Winter
9 May 2009Ross CountyCappielow Park, Greenock0–21,95647S Dougal

[[2008–09 Scottish Cup|Homecoming Scottish Cup]]

DateRoundOpponentsStadium**Result
F – A**ScorersAttendanceReferee
29 November 2008Round 3PeterheadBalmoor Stadium, Peterhead1–2Steven Masterton
Peter Weatherson817S MacDonald

[[2008–09 Scottish League Cup|League Cup]]

DateRoundOpponentsStadium**Result
F – A**ScorersAttendanceReferee
5 August 2008Round 1StranraerStair Park, Stranraer6–3Ryan McGuffie
Brian Wake {{goal1285}}
Iain Russell {{goal2332}}
Erik Paartalu
26 August 2008Round 2HibernianEaster Road Stadium, Edinburgh3 – 4 AETIain Russell {{goal29115pen}}
Steven Masterton
Ryan Harding6,329
23 September 2008Round 3Inverness Caledonian ThistleCappielow Park, Greenock1 – 2 AETJim McAlister2,023M McCurry

[[2008–09 Scottish Challenge Cup|Challenge Cup]]

DateRoundOpponentsStadium**Result
F – A**ScorersAttendanceReferee
13 August 2008Round 2East StirlingshireOchilview Park, Stenhousemuir3–0Steven Masterton
Ryan McGuffie {{goal3253}}753
7 September 2008Quarter FinalQueen of the SouthPalmerston Park, Dumfries2–0Brian Wake
Ryan McGuffie2,991W Collum
12 October 2008Semi FinalRoss CountyVictoria Park, Dingwall1–4Allan McManus
Peter Weatherson1,396M Tumilty

Player statistics

Overall

#PlayerPlayedSubs
GKScotland Kevin Cuthbert340
GKScotland Colin Stewart22
DFScotland Stewart Greacen290
DFEngland Dominic Shimmin280
DFScotland Alex Walker271
DFScotland Chris Smith222
DFScotland Allan McManus212
DFScotland Ryan Harding122
DFScotland David MacGregor110
DFScotland Alan Reid02
MFScotland Jim McAlister420
MFScotland Ryan McGuffie381
MFScotland Steven Masterton288
MFScotland Kevin Finlayson2711
MFAustralia Erik Paartalu249
MFScotland Allan Jenkins2213
MFScotland Carlo Monti31
FWEngland Peter Weatherson338
FWEngland Brian Wake2515
FWScotland Iain Russell1715
FWScotland James Grady165
FWEngland Jon Newby52

League table

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