Greenock Morton have appointed Ian Murray as their new manager, with the former Scotland defender signing an 18-month contract. Murray replaces Dougie Imrie, who left Morton to take charge at fellow Championship club Raith Rovers in November. The 44-year-old's most recent management role was at Raith after previous spells with Dumbarton, St Mirren and Airdrieonians. Gary Miller, who has been in interim charge of Morton in recent weeks, will stay at the club as Murray's assistant.
Sustained online abuse, threatening and derogatory behaviour directed towards both myself and my family, and libellous comments made in writing and online, have now crossed an unacceptable line. What began as criticism relating to football matters has escalated into behaviour that is impacting my personal life, family, household, and business interests. This situation is no longer tolerable, and I cannot allow my continued association with the club to negatively and distressfully affect myself and those closest to me.