The last 48 hours have been a whirlwind for the staff and team at Morton after the termination of Jay Emmanuel-Thomas’s contract following his appearance in court. The club acted swiftly and released him from his contract ‘with immediate effect’ after he was denied bail in connection with a £600,000 cannabis seizure. Fans commended Morton bosses for their decisive action, but it left boss Dougie Imrie with a headache as he now looks to fill a gap at the top end of the pitch.
If there is room in the budget to replace JET, Imrie has ten days to utilize the loan window, otherwise, he will have to look at free agents. Here are three potential options for the Morton boss:
Tomi Adeloye, a former Ayr United and Partick player, is still a free agent after his time at Swindon Town. Despite a hamstring injury last season, Adeloye showed promise with his goal-scoring abilities and versatility on the field. His experience and goal-scoring record could make him a valuable addition to Morton.
Gabby McGill, a former Airdrieonians and Dunfermline forward, may not have the most prolific goal-scoring record, but his versatility and work rate could make him a strong contender. McGill has shown his capabilities as a striker, winger, central midfielder, and left back, making him a valuable asset to any team.
Bobby Wales, a promising youngster from Kilmarnock, impressed during his loan spell at Alloa Athletic last season. With his goal-scoring abilities and performance in the UEFA Conference League qualifier, Wales has the potential to shine in the Championship. A loan move to Morton could provide him with the opportunity to further develop his skills under the guidance of Dougie Imrie.
The departure of Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has left a void in Morton’s squad, but with the right recruitment strategy, the team can bounce back from this setback. Dougie Imrie now has the task of finding a suitable replacement to strengthen the team and continue their pursuit of success in the Championship.