DENNY Johnstone insists there’s more to come from him this season and thanked the ‘incredible’ backing he’s received so far since returning from injury.

The striker completed his first 90 minutes of football in over six months at the weekend against Dundee United after damaging his knee in training and undergoing surgery shortly afterwards.

He made a scoring comeback for the reserves last month before coming on as a substitute against Ross County last month at Cappielow, getting a huge ovation from the home support.

The 23-year-old, who has returned to the Greenock club for his second spell after previously being on loan during the 2014-15 season from Birmingham City, admitted it was a touching moment.

While the striker admitted previous manager Ray McKinnon was a big draw for his return to the Greenock club, he says the supporters were the biggest reason behind his return.

He told the Tele: “To be honest Ray was a massive part of me coming back to Morton at the time, but what was a bigger factor was how well I’d done the first time at Morton.

“Having that relationship with the supporters already as well was a huge factor for me. I was able to move on pretty quickly from Ray leaving.

“The fans have been absolutely fantastic with me since I’ve been back, the reception I got on my first game back against Ross County was unbelievable.

“It was really appreciated, and their support has been first class. It was brilliant as well to start and play my first 90 minutes in over six months.

“From that perspective I was really happy with it, I am still trying to get to my top fitness levels, I’m coming along really well and I felt sharp on Saturday.

“Life in general is good when you’re playing games of football on a Saturday, I’m really pleased and every week I can’t wait for the next one.”

But the forward was disappointed not to walk away with all three points from Tannadice at the weekend.

Johnstone had a great chance to open his account in his second stint at the club late in the first half.

The forward broke free and went one-on-one with United goalkeeper Matej Rakovan, but couldn’t get his shot past the Tangerines number one.

He added: “The boys were a bit annoyed we hadn’t got the three points but the spirits were high.

“When you reflect on it, you realise what a good job you’ve done at a difficult place to go and the fact you were so close to three points was frustrating.

“I’m a little bit annoyed at myself for not scoring from my run through, but overall I’m pretty pleased with it.

“When you’re coming back from an injury it’s not just about coming back fit, it’s about when you come back into the team as well, you need that period when you get a few games and you allow yourself to get back up to top speed.

“All of the rest of the players have had a full pre-season so they’re ahead in that aspect.”