Chris Tait

Former Ton star backs manager

FORMER Cappielow hero Derek Lilley has backed Allan Moore to resurrect his Morton side after they were dismantled by high-flying Motherwell in the Scottish Cup.

Moore: Right to let Fitzharris go

ALLAN Moore says it was the right decision to allow Sean Fitzharris to leave Morton - as the winger had become unhappy at his peripheral role at the club.

Ton defender back in training

MORTON have been boo-sted by left-back Ross Forsyth's return to full training - but teenager Creag Little may still be asked to fill in again at Fir Park today.

Moore eyes up Fir Park cup shock

ALLAN Moore has called on his players to rise to the occasion today when Morton take on SPL side Motherwell in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.

Little hoping for youth breakthrough

CREAG Little hopes that more young players will follow him into the Morton first team this season after the teenager made his first competitive start on Saturday.

Ex-Ton player offers cup advice

MARK McGhee has told former club Morton they must show 'absolutely no fear' if they are to turf Motherwell out of the Scottish Cup tomorrow.

Moore in apology to Gus

GUS MacPherson has insisted there is no lingering resentment between him and Morton boss Allan Moore following Saturday's match at Palmerston.

Ex-Ton man relishes cup cracker

JOHN Gahagan played in some cup crackers between Morton and Motherwell and has predicted another memorable meeting when Ton return to Fir Park for the fifth round of the Scottish Cup on Saturday.

Ton's postponed matches rescheduled

MORTON'S postponed matches with Hamilton Academical and Ross County have been rescheduled for next month.

Pay at gate for cup clash

MORTON fans will be able to pay at the gate at Saturday's match with Motherwell.

Defender talks of 'amazing' first start

CREAG Little made his first competitive start for Morton against Queen of the South on Saturday - and admits he only stopped being nervous once the action got under way.

Motherwell pay gate decision

MOTHERWELL are still to decide whether they will allow supporters to pay at the gate next Saturday.

McGuffie: Morton need to beat us

RYAN McGuffie knows Queen of the South face a fight for survival in the First Division this season - but believes Morton must take all three points from Palmerston today to avoid being dragged into the mix.

Weatherson: Right back in action

PETER Weatherson is confident that switching to a right-back role will not limit his chances of getting his name on the score-sheet against former club Queen of the South tomorrow.

Defender O'Ware ruled out for a month

ALLAN Moore has revealed that Morton youngster Thomas O'Ware has been ruled out for up to month after suffering a stress fracture in his leg earlier this month.

Smyth: Morton expect a fight

MARC Smyth knows that Morton are in for a battle on Saturday as opponents Queen of the South are fighting to stay in the First Division.

Weatherson relishes Queens visit

PETER Weatherson admits that Palmerston has been a fertile ground for his goal-scoring exploits - but knows Morton must avoid making heavy weather of the Dumfries pitch if they are to reap all three points on Saturday.

Moore's fitness worries ease

ALLAN Moore has revealed that Morton forward Paul Di Giacomo was prepared to lie about his fitness so as not to exacerbate his manager's worries about injuries.

Let's make Marc on Queens

MARC Smyth has urged his Morton team-mates to forget about their last trip to Dumfries and focus solely on kick-starting their ascent of the First Division.

Team rally round captain

ANDY Graham has revealed that the Morton squad have rallied around stricken captain Stuart McCaffrey following the news that he has been ruled out for the rest of the season.