Dougie Imrie has credited his time managing Greenock Morton for helping him handle a tricky start at Raith Rovers. Meanwhile, former Morton defender Jack Baird has signed a two-year deal with the Kirkcaldy club, as reported by various outlets this week.
How has Dougie Imrie's Morton experience helped Raith?
Speaking to the BBC, Imrie reflected on Raith Rovers' unbeaten start to the Scottish Championship season. His side have two wins and a draw from their first three league games, sitting second in the table. Imrie said his years at Cappielow were vital preparation for dealing with a thin squad during pre-season.
"I think my experience and time at Morton has helped me in this situation," Imrie told the BBC. "A lot of those seasons at Morton I was carrying 13 or 14 players through the League Cup leading into a league campaign." He emphasised creating a positive environment where players feel valued, a philosophy he developed during his tenure with Morton. Despite the fast start, Imrie played down immediate promotion talk, focusing on the long campaign ahead.
Where did Jack Baird play before joining Raith Rovers?
According to Raith Rovers' official website, defender Jack Baird signed a two-year contract in August 2026. The 30-year-old centre-back began his professional career at St Mirren, making his breakthrough in the 2014/15 season. He played a key role in their 2017/18 Championship title win under Jack Ross before experiencing Premiership football.
Baird's first spell with Morton came on loan during the 2019/20 season. He then joined Ayr United permanently that summer, making over 50 appearances across two seasons. The defender returned to Greenock Morton in 2022, reuniting with manager Dougie Imrie. Baird made a further 100 appearances for Morton between 2022 and 2025 before moving to St Johnstone.
What is Jack Baird's recent career history?
After leaving Morton in 2025, Baird signed with recently relegated St Johnstone. He used his extensive Championship experience to help Simo Valakari's side achieve promotion back to the Premiership at the first attempt. Baird made 37 appearances during his single season in Perth.
His move to Stark's Park this summer sees him join a Raith side flying high in the early standings. For Morton, the focus is on improving their own league position. They currently sit 9th in the Championship with just one point from four games, having scored only two goals while conceding six. You can track their progress on our standings page.
What is the current context for Morton?
Greenock Morton's difficult start to the 2026/27 season sees them nine points adrift of early leaders Stenhousemuir. Their recent form reads three consecutive losses following an opening day draw. The team's next opportunity to get points on the board is an away fixture against Ayr United on December 26th. Ayr currently occupy 6th place in the table.
Managerial changes and player movement continue to shape the Championship landscape. Imrie's success at Raith, built on foundations laid at Morton, and Baird's well-traveled career highlight the interconnected nature of the Scottish lower leagues. Fans can view the full squad details and upcoming fixtures on our site. Morton's next match is at Somerset Park on Boxing Day.
