Morton received another home tie against Berwick Rangers in the second round of the Challenge Cup. Stefan McCluskey's brother Jamie signed on a one-month contract, rejecting offers from India and Cyprus. August Morton drew Partick Thistle at home in the second round of the League Cup. Declan McManus signed on loan from Aberdeen until 6 January 2015. Fouad Bachirou made a move to Swedish second tier side Östersunds FK for an undisclosed fee. After defeating Berwick in extra time in round 2, Morton were given a fifth successive home tie with a quarter final clash against Alloa Athletic. Jamie McCluskey signed a contract extension to tie him to the club until the end of the season. September Morton signed Rangers midfielder Robbie Crawford on a four-month loan spell. Declan McManus received his first call-up to the Scotland U21 side. Aidan Fulton was officially released by the club after failing to win a deal over the summer. October Aidan Ferris was loaned out to Lowland League side BSC Glasgow. In the Scottish Cup third round, drawn by Billy Connolly, Morton were given a home tie against Airdrieonians; whilst they were drawn away to Raith Rovers in the Scottish Youth Cup. Third-choice goalkeeper Lewis McIntyre asked to be released from his contract. November After defeating Raith 5-0, Morton were given a home draw in the fourth round of the Scottish Youth Cup. Defender Luke Irvine (18) and goalkeeper Jamie McGowan (17) signed new 18-month contracts with the club's development squad. Morton were eliminated from the Scottish Cup at the fourth round stage by Spartans; this was their first ever defeat against non-league opposition. December Grant Adam was brought in as a trialist after injuries to Derek Gaston and Nicolas Caraux. Morton were eliminated on penalties from the Scottish Youth Cup by bogey side Queen's Park. Jim Duffy was named as League One manager of the month for November 2014. Jon Scullion and Ricki Lamie were given contract extensions until the end of the season. January Reece Hands was released by mutual consent. Morton signed trialist goalkeeper Grant Adam as well as strikers Peter MacDonald and Ross Caldwell. Andrew Barrowman was also released by mutual consent to sign for Dunfermline Athletic in a swap deal with Ross Forbes. Aidan Ferris was given a contract until the end of the season after returning from a successful loan spell in Glasgow, Steven Lamont from the