Murray leaves Championship bottom side Morton

Manager Ian Murray has left Championship bottom side Morton, with Coach Bill Orr following suit. Morton currently find themselves at the bottom of the Scottish Championship table. Interim first-team coach Bill Orr, along with first-team player Michael O'Halloran and assistant manager Gary Miller, will take charge until further notice. Morton have managed to secure just one point from their opening eight league matches, falling three points behind second-bottom Queen's Park.

The Greenock side face Raith Rovers in their upcoming Saturday fixture. Financial difficulties at Morton have been exacerbated by one of their sponsors encountering problems, affecting the club's finances and recruitment efforts this season. Murray, a 45-year-old former Hibernian, Rangers, and Scotland player, has managed various clubs including Dumbarton, St Mirren, Airdrieonians, and Raith Rovers. He took over at Morton in January and managed to win four matches out of 29 in charge.

A club spokesperson expressed gratitude to both Murray and Orr for their hard work, commitment, and professionalism during their tenure at the club. They wished them both well in the future, acknowledging the disappointment felt by supporters. Despite the setback, the club recognizes that the challenging period ahead is not the end of the road for Morton.