Ray McKinnon set to be unveiled as Morton boss

The former Dundee United manager will take over from Jim Duffy

Published 29th May 2018

Morton are set to announce Ray McKinnon as their new manager.

Former Dundee United manager McKinnon is expected to be introduced as Jim Duffy's replacement after a press conference was called at Cappielow for Wednesday morning.

He also managed Brechin and Raith Rovers, and emerged as the odds-on favourite as another target, David Hopkin, takes time to consider his future following an offer to stay at Livingston and other interest.

McKinnon led Rovers and United to the Ladbrokes Premiership play-offs in the previous two seasons before losing his job at Tannadice in October after two consecutive defeats left them five points off the top in fourth place.

New Morton chairman Crawford Rae sacked Duffy within 24 hours of taking over from his father, Douglas, after a run of two wins from the final 12 Championship games saw them slump from the play-off places into seventh