Morton v Ross County - Moore turns to trialists

Posted Saturday, September 25, 2010 by PA

Manager Allan Moore will include one Scottish and one overseas trialist in his squad for Morton's clash with Ross County.

However, he will have to do without defender David MacGregor and midfielder Carlo Monti, who have been ruled out, while on-loan Celtic youngster Sean Fitzharr faces a late fitness test.

But he hopes his side put in a vintage performance in front of their home support, saying: "We have picked up more points at home than away from home but we have played better away from Cappielow. If we can turn in a good performance and get the crowd behind us I am sure it would help us get a win."

Moore is also hoping that County's midweek cup exploits have had an impact saying: "If there is any weariness in their legs we have to be up for taking advantage."

Ross County are boosted by having Michael Gardyne back in the ranks to take on his former club.

However, their joy will be tempered by the news frontmen Andy Barrowman and Steven Craig remain on the sidelines due to injury.

And Dingwall manager Derek Adams is hoping that his side's Co-operative Insurance Cup exploits against Dundee United, in which they were beaten in extra time, have no bearing on his squad.

"Going to Greenock to face Morton is a long trek after 120 minutes in difficult conditions but we have a good record at Cappielow and one that I am keen to keep going by winning," he said.

"The guys that played in midweek all came through it intact which is good news, although there are a few carrying slight strains but nothing that will keep them out of this game."