Greenock Morton vs Dundee preview - Injuries problems for both sides

Posted Saturday, November 12, 2011 by PA

Morton defender Marc Smyth will be missing for the visit of Dundee.

Smyth has failed in his attempt to be passed fit for the encounter and, subsequently, joins Stuart McCaffrey and Michael Tidser on the sidelines.

Goalkeeper Colin Stewart, who was expected to be on the bench after the arrival of on-loan Celtic stopper Dominic Cervi, is struggling with a hamstring injury.

That leaves manager Allan Moore looking to bring in a trialist as Michael McGinlay is also out with a hand injury.

Moore said: "We need to build on the clean sheet and the win we had at Ayr last weekend.

"Our defending last week was of a high standard and we will need that again against a Dundee side that have been playing well in recent games."

Dundee look set to be without striker Callum Elliot for the trip to Morton.

Elliot, on loan from Clydesdale Bank Premier League side Hearts, picked up a knee injury in the opening seconds of his debut game against Raith Rovers last weekend.

He, therefore, will be sidelined alongside fellow frontman Graham Bayne, while defender Rhys Weston faces a late fitness test.

Dens Park boss Barry Smith is looking for revenge against his former club following a 1-0 defeat earlier in the season.

He said: "We created a few chances that day but they scored the only goal and that was that. It would be great to take our chances and win the game this time.

"Both sides will be confident after winning last week so it should be an open game."