2011–12 Greenock Morton F.C. season

Top league goal scorer Allan Jenkins rejected a new deal at the club, and will join a new club on 15 May.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/05/10/413120-jenkins-set-to-leave-ton/|title=Jenkins set to leave Ton|date=10 May 2011|accessdate=10 May 2011|first=Chris|last=Tait|publisher=Greenock Telegraph}} It turned out that he was offered more money to go to Northern Ireland and sign for part-timers Ballymena United.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/05/23/413552-jenkins-ive-signed-for-ni-side/|title=Jenkins: I've signed for NI side|first=Chris|last=Tait|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|date=23 May 2011|accessdate=23 May 2011}}

Brian Graham, Ryan Kane and Nathan Shepherd were all released.{{cite news|url=http://www.gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=537|title=Update on the current squad|publisher=Greenock Morton F.C.|date=10 May 2011|accessdate=10 May 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110519094606/http://gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D537|archive-date=19 May 2011|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}

Grant Evans signed a one-year permanent deal after his loan deal expired.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/05/12/413231-grant-delighted-to-sign-ton-contract/|title=Grant delighted to sign Ton contract|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|date=12 May 2011|accessdate=12 May 2011|first=Chris|last=Tait}}

Ross Forsyth became Morton's second signing of the season, coming in on a free transfer from Stirling Albion,{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/05/16/413317-forsyth-signs-on/|title=Forsyth signs on|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|date=16 May 2011|accessdate=16 May 2011|first=Jonathan|last=Mitchell}} on a part-time basis.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/05/17/413351-ross-ton-move-is-good-investment/|title=Ross: Ton move is good investment|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|date=17 May 2011|accessdate=17 May 2011|first=Chris|last=Tait}}

Allan Moore confirmed pre-contract agreements with another two ex-Stirling players in Paul di Giacomo and Andy Graham,{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/05/18/413379-ton-agree-deals-in-double-swoop/|title=Ton agree deals in double swoop|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|date=18 May 2011|accessdate=20 May 2011|first=Chris|last=Tait}} they completed the deals in June 2011.

Carlo Monti turned down a new contract offer with the club.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/05/25/413616-midfielder-monti-is-off/|title=Midfielder Monti is off|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|date=25 May 2011|accessdate=31 May 2011|first=Jonathan|last=Mitchell}}

A slight variation on the strip sponsor was announced for the new season, with Golden Casket maintaining their place as sponsors, but replacing the Millions brand with Ferguson's Chocolate.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/05/26/413703-new-ton-strip-unveiled/|title=New Ton strip unveiled|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|date=26 May 2011|accessdate=31 May 2011|first=Russell|last=Steele}}

Kevin Kelbie was allowed to leave six months early to join Jenkins in Northern Ireland, signing for Glenavon.{{cite news|url=http://glenavonfc.com/blog/?p=10716|title=Kevin Kelbie Signs Two Year Deal With Glenavon|publisher=Glenavon F.C.|date=29 May 2011|accessdate=30 May 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725134118/http://glenavonfc.com/blog/?p=10716|archive-date=25 July 2011|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}

Morton sign St Johnstone striker Andy Jackson on a free transfer, with Queen of the South midfielder Stephen McKenna expected to sign shortly.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/06/03/413963-jackson-agrees-deal-with-morton/|title=Jackson agrees deal with Morton|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|first=Jonathan|last=Mitchell|date=3 June 2011|accessdate=3 June 2011}} McKenna however rejected a move to Cappielow, preferring to stay at the Doonhamers.{{cite news|url=http://www.qosfc.com/new_newsview.aspx?newsid=707|title=News in brief|publisher=Queen of the South F.C.|date=18 June 2011|accessdate=1 July 2011|first=Bill|last=Goldie}}

Fouad Bachirou signed a new one-year deal, and loanee from last season Sean Fitzharris returned to the club after being released by Celtic.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2011/06/04/413979-sean-and-fred-sign-up-for-ton/|title=Sean and Fred sign up for Ton|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|first=Jonathan|last=Mitchell|date=4 June 2011|accessdate=4 June 2011}}

Morton hired renowned sports scientist Graeme Jones, to improve the squad's fitness over the pre-season program.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/06/16/414348-ton-sign-top-sports-scientist/|title=Ton sign top sports scientist|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|first=Chris|last=Tait|date=16 June 2011|accessdate=19 June 2011}}

A few unattached players took part in the first day of pre-season training, including Archie Campbell, Peter MacDonald and Darren McGeouch (who previously played for the club). Gavin Skelton was also spoken to regarding a possible move to Cappielow,{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2011/06/21/414456-peaso-joins-morton-for-preseason/|title=Peaso joins Morton for pre-season|first=Jonathan|last=Mitchell|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|date=21 June 2011|accessdate=21 June 2011}} and came into the training ground for a trial.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/06/23/414564-well-gav-a-look-at-you/|title=We'll Gav a look at you|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|date=23 June 2011|first=Jonathan|last=Mitchell|accessdate=23 June 2011}} Skelton signed for English non-league side Barrow after being offered a bumper contract; a major coup for the Bluebirds.{{cite news | url = http://www.barrowafc.com//news/?article=857 | title = Major signing announced | publisher = Barrow A.F.C. | accessdate = 24 July 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110930061551/http://www.barrowafc.com//news/?article=857 | archive-date = 30 September 2011 | url-status = dead }}

Trialists McGeouch and MacDonald scored in closed doors games against Airdrie United and Hibernian respectively.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/07/01/414880-peaso-nets-two-in-bounce-back/|title=Peaso nets two in bounce back|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|first=Jonathan|last=Mitchell|date=1 July 2011|accessdate=1 July 2011}}

Morton sign two youngsters, Creag Little and Conor Ramsay, from rivals St Mirren on free transfers.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/07/04/414909-ton-sign-2nd-saints-youngster/|title=ton sign 2nd Saints youngster|first=Jonathan|last=Mitchell|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|date=4 July 2011|accessdate=4 July 2011}}

Three more trialists signed up on one-year deals, Darren McGeouch, Peter MacDonald and Archie Campbell.{{cite news|url=http://www.gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=555 |title=Three sign up |publisher=Greenock Morton F.C. |date=5 July 2011 |accessdate=6 July 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706015740/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D555 |archivedate=6 July 2011 |df=dmy }}

Morton lost 3–2 at home to Motherwell, with the afore-mentioned players all taking part, as well as trialists Josh Knight (Port Talbot Town) and Florian Verplanck (Beauvais).{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/07/06/414953-team-denied-draw-by-late-strike/|title=Team denied draw by late strike|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|first=Jonathan|last=Mitchell|date=6 July 2011|accessdate=6 July 2011}}

Morton lost in the Renfrewshire Cup final for the sixth season in succession. This time, a 4–2 defeat with Peter Weatherson scoring two late consolations.{{cite news|url=http://www.saintmirren.net/pages/?p=4865|title=Report: St Mirren 4–2 Morton|publisher=St Mirren F.C.|first=Alan|last=Gallacher|date=16 July 2011|accessdate=17 July 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928224820/http://www.saintmirren.net/pages/?p=4865|archivedate=28 September 2011|df=dmy-all}}

Morton recovered from this derby defeat by hammering Stranraer 8–0 in the Challenge Cup first round,{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14244606.stm|title=Stranraer 0–8 Morton|publisher=BBC Sport|date=23 July 2011|accessdate=23 July 2011}} and defeating Alloa Athletic in the League Cup.

Morton were drawn against rivals St Mirren in the League Cup, the first competitive meeting between the pair since in the Challenge Cup in 2005. Saints won the match 3–4, coming back from a 2–1 deficit at the break.

Ayr United agreed a deal to play their Challenge Cup tie against Raith Rovers at Cappielow.{{cite news|url=http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-sport/ayrshire-scottish-athletics/2011/08/05/ayr-united-set-to-switch-ramsdens-cup-tie-to-cappielow-102545-29169554/ |title=Ayr United Set To Switch Ramsdens Cup Tie To Cappielow |publisher=Ayrshire Post |first=Mike |last=Wilson |date=5 August 2011 |accessdate=3 August 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323191511/http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-sport/ayrshire-scottish-athletics/2011/08/05/ayr-united-set-to-switch-ramsdens-cup-tie-to-cappielow-102545-29169554/ |archivedate=23 March 2012 |df=dmy }}

Morton signed Reece McGillion from Hamilton Accies (for the U19 side). The youngster had previously featured Sky1 TV show Football's Next Star where he finished 7th.{{cite news | url = http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/08/18/416273--telly-star-reece-in-ton-deal/ | title = Telly star Reece in Ton deal | publisher = Greenock Telegraph | first = Jonathan | last = Mitchell | date = 18 August 2011 | accessdate = 19 August 2011}}

Kevin McCann signed on a short-term deal from Hibs.{{cite news|url=http://www.gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=581 |title=McCann signs |publisher=Greenock Morton F.C. |date=22 August 2011 |accessdate=22 August 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110929061616/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D581 |archivedate=29 September 2011 }}

Allan Moore received the Manager of the Month award for August, for taking the side to second place, tied on points with league favourites Hamilton Accies.{{cite news|url=http://gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=590|title=Moore named as Manager of the Month|publisher=Greenock Morton F.C.|date=6 September 2011|accessdate=10 September 2011}}

Morton defeated Ayr United to go top of the First Division.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14860012.stm|title=Morton 4–1 Ayr United|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 September 2011|accessdate=11 September 2011}}

Matthew McGinley was signed as a back-up to Colin Stewart, from junior side Rutherglen Glencairn.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2011/09/23/417689-ton-sign-new-goalkeeper/|title=Ton sign new goalkeeper|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|first=Chris|last=Tait|date=23 September 2011|accessdate=23 September 2011}}

On 24 September, captain Stuart McCaffrey tore his left plantar fascia in a match against Falkirk. This after months of treatment, eventually ruled him out for the entire season.{{cite news|url=http://greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/latest/articles/2012/01/17/422258-ton-skipper-out-for-the-season/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717175313/http://greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/latest/articles/2012/01/17/422258-ton-skipper-out-for-the-season/|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 July 2012|title=Ton skipper out for the season|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|date=17 January 2012|accessdate=17 January 2012|first=Jonathan|last=Mitchell}}

Youth director John Laird resigned from the club, citing "family reasons and additional business interests".{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/10/04/418024-ton-youth-director-resigns/|title=Ton youth director resigns|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|date=4 October 2011|accessdate=4 October 2011|first=Russell|last=Steele}}

With a lack of fit midfielders available to him, Allan Moore attempted to bring in Derek Young as cover until January, awaiting international clearance from the Icelandic FA.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/10/18/418572-ton-in-talks-to-sign-derek-young/|title=Ton in talks to sign Derek Young|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|date=18 October 2011|accessdate=18 October 2011|first=Chris|last=Tait}}

Morton were drawn at home to conquerors of Berwick Rangers, Highland Football League side Deveronvale in the third round of the Scottish Cup. The tie to be played on 19 November 2011 at Cappielow.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15459737.stm|title=Deveronvale drawn against Morton in Scottish Cup|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 October 2011|accessdate=26 October 2011}}

Moore completed the signing of Derek Young, and added the loan signing of Dominic Cervi from Celtic,{{cite news|url=http://gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=611 |title=Loan player signed |publisher=Greenock Morton F.C. |date=4 November 2011 |accessdate=4 November 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402093112/http://gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D611 |archivedate=2 April 2012 }} after chairman Douglas Rae put up the additional funds to cover their wages.{{cite news|url=http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/moore-thanks-chairman-for-support/|title=Moore thanks chairman for support|publisher=Scottish Football League|date=8 November 2011|accessdate=8 November 2011}}

Morton's groundsman, Mark Farrell, was named as having the best pitch in the First Division by the Institute of Groundsmanship.{{cite news|url=http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/best-pitches-lie-in-renfrewshire/|title=Best pitches lie in Renfrewshire|publisher=Scottish Football League|date=11 November 2011|accessdate=13 November 2011}}

Deveronvale were dispatched 5–1 as Morton moved into the Fourth Round of the Scottish Cup. Morton were drawn away to Raith Rovers in the fourth round.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15835938.stm|title=Auchinleck Talbot face Hearts in Scottish Cup|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 November 2011|accessdate=22 November 2011}}

Morton took former Spain U21 Jorge Larena and current Finland U21 international Tuomas Rannankari on trial.{{cite news|url=http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-first/morton/287325-morton-take-spaniard-and-finn-on-trial/|title=Morton take Spaniard and Finn on trial|publisher=Scottish Television|date=12 December 2011|accessdate=12 December 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120122004016/http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-first/morton/287325-morton-take-spaniard-and-finn-on-trial/|archive-date=22 January 2012|url-status=dead}} Larena eventually signed for Huesca.{{cite news|url=http://www.as.com/futbol/articulo/jorge-larena-tercer-refuerzo-invernal/20120131dasdaiftb_30/Tes|title=Jorge Larena, tercer refuerzo invernal|language=Spanish|publisher=as.com|date=31 January 2012|accessdate=31 January 2012|first=Jorge|last=Puyuelo}}

Moore confirmed that Dominic Cervi would return to Celtic in January, and that it would be difficult to bring in Rannankari as he was still contracted to Twente.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2011/12/23/421421--moore-my-christmas-wishlist/|title=Moore: My Christmas wishlist|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|date=23 December 2011|accessdate=23 December 2011|first=Chris|last=Tait}}

Derek Young was offered a new contract, but Dominic Cervi returned to Celtic after his loan spell and Kevin McCann was allowed to leave after his contract expired.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/01/04/421680-ton-offer-young-contract-extension/|title=Ton offer Young contract extension|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|first=Chris|last=Tait|date=4 January 2012|accessdate=4 January 2012}}

Graham Gartland was rumoured to be in signing talks with the club, from St Johnstone.{{cite news|url=http://www.thecourier.co.uk/Sport/Football/article/20117/st-johnstone-defender-cleared-to-seek-new-start-at-morton.html|title=St Johnstone defender cleared to seek new start at Morton|publisher=The Courier (Dundee)|date=5 January 2012|accessdate=6 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120131102930/http://www.thecourier.co.uk/Sport/Football/article/20117/st-johnstone-defender-cleared-to-seek-new-start-at-morton.html|archive-date=31 January 2012|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}} This was repudiated by the club, as they announced that Young had signed his contract extension.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/01/06/421827-moore-envious-of-opposition-tv-role/|title=Moore envious of opposition TV role|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|first=Chris|last=Tait|date=6 January 2012|accessdate=6 January 2012}} Gartland in the end signed for Shamrock Rovers back in his hometown of Dublin.{{cite news|url=http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/news/35-news/2360-gartland-becomes-a-hoop |title=Gartland becomes a Hoop |publisher=Shamrock Rovers F.C. |date=13 January 2012 |accessdate=16 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120115062249/http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/news/35-news/2360-gartland-becomes-a-hoop |archivedate=15 January 2012 }}

Morton traversed the challenge of Raith Rovers in Kirkcaldy to progress to the Fifth Round of the Scottish Cup with a comeback to win 2–1. After the draw for the next round was made by André Villas-Boas and Marcello Lippi, Morton were drawn away to Motherwell in the Fifth Round.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16474936.stm|title=Rangers face Scottish Cup test against Dundee United|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 January 2012|accessdate=9 January 2012}} Prices were confirmed as being £15 for adults, the same as a First Division game at Cappielow, so a considerable discount from Motherwell's usual SPL prices.{{cite news|url=http://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2012/01/16/morton-prices-confirmed/|title=Morton prices confirmed|publisher=Motherwell F.C.|date=16 January 2012|accessdate=16 January 2012}}

Tied top scorer (with 12 goals at the time) Andy Jackson suffered a hairline fracture to his jaw, ruling him out for four to six weeks.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/01/16/422216-morton-show-fighting-spirit-to-claim-a-point/|title=Morton show fighting spirit to claim a point|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|first=Jonathan|last=Mitchell|date=16 January 2012|accessdate=17 January 2012}}

Morton legend Warren Hawke returned to the club to oversee the youth development at their youth academy.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/01/19/422480-former-ton-star-to-revamp-youth-setup/|title=Former Ton star to revamp youth set-up|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|first=Jonathan|last=Mitchell|date=19 January 2012|accessdate=19 January 2012}}

After the news that McCaffrey's season was over Michael Tidser was named as the team captain at the age of 22.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2012/01/20/422540-tidser-named-new-morton-captain/|title=Tidser named new Morton captain|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|date=20 January 2012|accessdate=20 January 2012|first=Chris|last=Tait}}

Towards the end of the transfer window, Sean Fitzharris was released from the club.{{cite news|url=http://gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=651|title=Sean Fitzharris|publisher=Greenock Morton F.C.|date=30 January 2012|accessdate=30 January 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120204035611/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D651|archivedate=4 February 2012|df=dmy-all}}

Thomas O'Ware suffered a stress fracture to his tibia, ruling him out for at least a month.{{cite news|url=http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/oware-suffers-fracture/|title=O'Ware suffers fracture|publisher=Scottish Football League|date=31 January 2012|accessdate=31 January 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120909202453/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/oware-suffers-fracture/|archivedate=9 September 2012|df=dmy-all}}

Morton were trounced 6–0 by Motherwell to eliminate them from the Scottish Cup.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16778835|title=Motherwell 6–0 Morton|publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 February 2012|accessdate=4 February 2012}}

Derek Anderson was appointed as director of Morton's youth academy.{{cite news|url=http://gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=663|title=New Head of Youth announced|publisher=Greenock Morton F.C.|date=2 March 2012|accessdate=6 March 2012}}

Morton signed Scotland B international Alan Combe to replace Colin Stewart.{{cite news|url=http://www.gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=668 |title=New signing |publisher=Greenock Morton F.C. |date=13 February 2012 |accessdate=13 February 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140724085944/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D668 |archivedate=24 July 2014 |df=dmy }}

Jonatan Johansson became the new youth coach to work under Derek Anderson and Warren Hawke.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2012/03/22/425954-new-academy-signing-top-finnisher/|title=New academy signing top Finn-isher|first=Jonathan|last=Mitchell|date=22 March 2012|accessdate=23 March 2012|publisher=Greenock Telegraph}}

Iain Flannigan signed until the end of the season; plus Creag Little and Alistair Deans were loaned out to junior clubs.{{cite news|url=http://gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=679 |title=Flannigan signs |publisher=Greenock Morton F.C. |date=30 March 2012 |accessdate=31 March 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120409214020/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D679 |archivedate=9 April 2012 }}

Stuart McCaffrey announced that due to his injury he would be taking time out from football, but not announcing his retirement at this stage.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2012/04/25/427801-captains-log-time-out-for-skipper/|title=Captain's Log: Time out for skipper|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|first=Stuart|last=McCaffrey|date=25 April 2012|accessdate=1 May 2012}}

Morton found out that their opponents in the semi-final of the Renfrewshire Cup would be Gourock Thistle, to be play on 2 May 2012.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2012/04/26/427902-renfrewshire-cup-semi-draw/|title=Renfrewshire cup semi draw|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|date=26 April 2012|accessdate=1 May 2012}}

Despite only signing a few weeks earlier, Iain Flannigan broke his arm and would miss the remainder of the season.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/04/27/428000-boost-for-crocked-flannigan/|title=Boost for crocked Flannigan|date=27 April 2012|accessdate=1 May 2012|first=Chris|last=Tait}}

Paul di Giacomo confirmed that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season to find a job and turn part-time.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2012/05/01/428110-di-giacomo-to-leave-cappielow/|title=Di Giacomo to leave Cappielow|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|first=Chris|last=Tait|date=1 May 2012|accessdate=1 May 2012}}

Morton defeated Gourock Thistle in their Renfrewshire Cup semi-final by three goals to one; goals came from U17 midfielder Alan Frizzell, a header by young striker Lewis Hawke and a free kick by Peter Weatherson.

Morton finished the season in the 8th position, after a 3–1 home defeat to Raith Rovers.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2012/05/05/428454-ton-end-disappointing-season-with-a-defeat/|title=Ton end disappointing season with a defeat|publisher=Greenock Telegraph|date=5 May 2012|accessdate=6 May 2012|first=Jonathan|last=Mitchell}}

• From end of 2009–10 season, to last match of season 2010–11
• Including unsigned trialists who appeared in first team matchday squads

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{{Football squad player|nat=FRA|name=Fouad Bachirou|pos=MF}}

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{{Football squad player|nat=SCO|name=Sean Fitzharris|pos=MF|other=released in January}}

{{Football squad player|nat=SCO|name=Alan Frizzell|pos=MF}}

{{Football squad player|nat=SCO|name=Iain Flannigan|pos=MF|other=trialist, then signed in March}}

{{Football squad player|nat=SCO|name=Darren McGeouch|pos=MF}}

{{Football squad player|nat=SCO|name=David O'Brien|pos=MF}}

{{Football squad player|nat=SCO|name=Conor Ramsay|pos=MF}}

{{Football squad player|nat=SCO|name=Michael Tidser|pos=MF}}

{{Football squad player|nat=SCO|name=Derek Young|pos=MF}}

{{Football squad player|nat=SCO|name=Archie Campbell|pos=FW}}

{{Football squad player|nat=SCO|name=Paul di Giacomo|pos=FW}}

{{Football squad player|nat=SCO|name=Lewis Hawke|pos=FW}}

{{Football squad player|nat=IRL|name=Andy Jackson|pos=FW}}

{{Football squad player|nat=DRC|name=Joel Kasubandi|pos=FW}}

{{Football squad player|nat=SCO|name=Peter MacDonald|pos=FW}}

{{Football squad player|nat=ENG|name=Peter Weatherson|pos=FW}}

{{football squad end}}

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• If in bold, Morton were top of the league after this game.
• Links to BBC match reports next to scores. Alternatives given if BBC report not available.

{{:2011–12 Scottish First Division|showteam=GMO}}

{{Updated|6 May 2012}}

• Additional positions played listed, if have started in more than one this season, after most played position.

:Last updated 21 December 2011

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{{Greenock Morton F.C. seasons}}

{{2011–12 in Scottish football}}

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