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Ian Murray leaves Greenock Morton
Scottish Championship manager Ian Murray exits after 9 months with club bottom of table.
In brief
Scottish Championship manager Ian Murray exits after 9 months with club bottom of table. Greenock Morton manager Ian Murray has left his role with immediate effect after nine months in charge. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Ian Murray leaves Greenock Morton
Manager Ian Murray has left Greenock Morton with his side bottom of the Scottish Championship.
Bill Orr also departs
Coach Bill Orr has also departed Cappielow and first-team player Michael O'Halloran and assistant manager Gary Miller will take charge in the interim.
Morton's league position
Morton have one point from their opening eight league fixtures, three points fewer than second-bottom Queen's Park.
Sponsor financial issues
One of Morton's sponsors has encountered difficulties, having a knock-on effect on the club's finances and recruitment this season.
Murray's managerial history
Former Hibernian, Rangers and Scotland player Murray, 45, has previously managed Dumbarton, St Mirren, Airdrieonians and Raith Rovers and took over at Cappielow in January.
Murray's record
He won four of 29 games in charge.
The big picture
Greenock Morton manager Ian Murray has left his role with immediate effect after nine months in charge.
