# Ian Murray leaves Greenock Morton

> Scottish Championship manager Ian Murray exits after 9 months with club bottom of table.
- Title: Ian Murray leaves Greenock Morton · BBC Sport | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cjqlwleepwv5o
- Published: 2026-10-01T10:33:20.378+00:00
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- Topics: ian murray, greenock morton, scottish championship, cappielow, morton football club, scottish football, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Greenock Morton manager Ian Murray has left his role with immediate effect after nine months in charge.