Greenock Morton have issued two-year bans to seven supporters following a series of incidents that have led to police involvement and increased security costs for the club.
In a strong statement, the Scottish Championship side confirmed that the individuals had been identified by Police Scotland for offences committed at multiple matches - both home and away - since December 28, when Morton faced Ayr United at Somerset Park.
The Inverclyde-based outfit stated that the behaviour of these individuals fell foul of SPFL Unacceptable Conduct regulations, forcing them to take “firm action” due to repeated breaches.
A Morton spokesperson said: “We hope that the issuing of these bans will encourage behaviours more representative of community ownership and being a community club from a small minority in our fanbase.”
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However, the repercussions of recent incidents have already hit Morton financially.
The club confirmed that their upcoming home fixture against Partick Thistle, scheduled for later this month, has now been classified as a Category A match, requiring a significant police presence - an additional cost running into the “very high four-figures.”
They also warned that any further trouble could lead to heightened security measures at future fixtures, a scenario they are keen to avoid as they strive to foster a positive matchday experience at Cappielow Park.
The statement continued: “As a community-owned club running on a tight budget, there are several ways this money could have been better utilised, but unfortunately, this is out of our hands due to recent events.
“Any further incidents could lead to concerns regarding other fixtures, and it is obvious that this is something that must be avoided.”
Morton acknowledged that fan-related concerns ahead of the Thistle match were not limited to their own support, suggesting a wider issue affecting clubs across the SPFL pyramid.
