2017–18 Greenock Morton F.C. season
| 2017-18 season | |||
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| Chairman | Douglas Rae | ||
| Manager | Jim Duffy | ||
| Stadium | Cappielow Park | ||
| Championship | 5th in progress | ||
| Challenge Cup | 1st round (lost v Livingston) | ||
| League Cup | Group stage (eliminated in 2nd place) | ||
| Scottish Cup | 3rd round (still to play) | ||
| Top goalscorer |
League: Michael Tidser (2) All: Robert McHugh (4) |
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| Highest home attendance | League: 4,661 v St Mirren Cup: 1,220 v Queen's Park |
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| Lowest home attendance | League: 1,599 v Livingston Cup: 1,065 v Edinburgh City |
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| Average home league attendance | 3,130 | ||
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Season 2017–18 sees Greenock Morton compete in the Scottish Championship the second tier of Scottish football, having finished fourth in 2016-17. Morton will also compete in the Challenge Cup, Scottish League Cup and the Scottish Cup.
Andy Millen left his post as development squad manager to take up a position elsewhere. It was announced that the role was at Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock.
Development squad captain Ruaridh Langan signed a new six-month contract extension to keep him at the club until January 2018.
Andy Murdoch signed a one-year extension to his contract, as did Ricki Lamie.
Morton signed striker Robert McHugh from Falkirk on a two-year deal.
The first friendly of pre-season was announced to be against Turriff United at The Haughs.
Morton were drawn against Motherwell, Edinburgh City (their first meeting competitive meeting), Queen's Park and Berwick Rangers in the group stage of the Scottish League Cup.
Darren Barr was appointed as development squad manager to replace Andy Millen. He will also be registered as a player in case of emergencies.
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