Greenock Morton vs Dundee preview - Morton struggling for players

Posted Friday, April 18, 2014 by PA

Relegated Morton could have seven players missing for the home clash with Championship leaders Dundee.

Ben Sampayo (knee), Marc Fitzpatrick (ankle), Reece Hands (hip), David O'Brien (hamstring) and Garry O'Connor (achilles) are all missing with David Robertson and Joe McKee rated as doubts.

Manager Kenny Shiels said: "Everything is now about next season so young players like Craig Knight and Mark Russell will be involved again. It will be a real test for them as Dundee are a very formidable side.

"We have to make it hard for them to get the win they will be desperate for. Whilst we are done we still want put some points on board."

The Dens Park side welcome Gary Irvine back from suspension. However, youngster Cameron Kerr keeps his place in manager Paul Hartley's squad after impressing on his debut last week.

The injured Craig Beattie (knee) and Steven Doris (groin) remain out with Hartley telling his players that if they have the right attitude they can take another step closer to winning the title.

Hartley said: "Morton may be relegated but their players are playing for their futures so we cannot be complacent in anyway. Our attitude was spot on last week against Cowdenbeath and we put on a display that was high on quality.

"We need that approach again at Cappielow."