Off the PitchBBC SportUnverified source· 23 Aug 2026
Morton's funding shortfall sparks fears for future
Seven straight defeats and a sponsor's troubles leave a fan-owned club fighting for survival.


Morton
team
Club
Greenock Morton
League
Scottish Championship
Sponsor
Dalrada
Initial deal
£540,000
Extra committed
£240,000
What happened. Morton's major sponsor Dalrada has cut payments, causing a cash flow problem at the club, which has also lost seven straight league games.
- Fan John McCartney, a supporter for over 60 years, fears for the club's future.
- Plans are in motion to put the club on a more solid financial footing.
- McCartney believes Morton can get through this if fans pull together.
“We've got to pull together, we've got to fight to keep Morton going, because it's really, really important for Greenock.”
— John McCartney
Morton face an uncertain period as they seek to stabilize finances and end their losing run.
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