Morton will play tomorrow without long-term casualties David McGregor and Marc McCulloch, neither of whom are ready to take to the pitch. Warren Hawke is uninjured but nowhere near match fitness, whilst Iain Diack adds to his prodigious sick note (already reaching lengths that rival all but the most elaborate of medieval scrolls) by acquiring the 'flu during the week.
New signing Alan Mahood is apparently both uninjured and match fit, following an outing for St. Johnstone reserves against Arbroath last week. It seems likely that he will start tomorrow. It is uncertain who will make way for the tall Ayrshire lad, but it could be John Maisano. John, who has been dogged by inconsistency this season, nonetheless remains in high spirits, praising the professionalism of the 'Ton side in the Evening Times this week following their 3-1 win over East Stirlingshire in the Cup.