Morton suffered a 1-0 defeat to Partick Thistle on the opening day of the Championship season, but striker Eamonn Brophy insists the squad’s togetherness remains unshaken despite an air of unfamiliarity. League standing: 8th in Championship, 0 pts, 0W-0D-1L from 1 game, recent form L.
What happened in the match?
Brophy made his first league appearance in almost six months as Morton were edged out by Thistle, one of the Championship title favourites. Goals this season: 0 scored, 1 conceded (-1 goal difference). Young debutant Aaron Greenock came off the bench for his senior bow, while manager Ian Murray admitted some players may leave when school resumes.
Why does Brophy believe Morton can bounce back?
The veteran striker highlighted the squad’s spirit, noting that two 16-year-olds were playing out of position at full-back. “We're sticking together and we'll continue to do that,” Brophy said. He also praised the fans for their support, adding that performances like this will yield points. Title race: 3 points behind leaders Livingston.
What’s next for Morton?
After a disappointing Premier Sports Cup campaign, Brophy is optimistic about building on this display. “If we play like that, we'll be absolutely fine,” he added. Next fixture: vs Stenhousemuir (away, 2027-01-09), with the Ton aiming to climb from their current 8th-place standing.
