Manager Ian Murray has left Greenock Morton with the club bottom of the Scottish Championship. Coach Bill Orr has also departed Cappielow and first-team player Michael O'Halloran and assistant manager Gary Miller will take charge in the interim. Morton have one point from their opening eight league fixtures, three points fewer than second-bottom Queen's Park. The Greenock side host Raith Rovers on Saturday.
One of Morton's sponsors has encountered difficulties, having a knock-on effect on the club's finances and recruitment this season. Former Hibernian, Rangers and Scotland player Murray, 45, has previously managed Dumbarton, St Mirren, Airdrieonians and Raith Rovers and took over at Cappielow in January. He won four of 29 games in charge.
A club spokesperson said: "The board of Greenock Morton Football Club can confirm that Ian Murray has been relieved of his duties as first-team manager with immediate effect. First-team coach Bill Orr has also been relieved of his duties." "We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to both Ian and Bill for their hard work, commitment and professionalism during their time at the club. Everyone at Morton wishes them both the very best for the future."
The club recognises the disappointment felt by supporters and understands the importance of the weeks ahead.
Source: BBC Sport Football · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing