under-20s squad was also released, as were Jordan Allan and David McNeil. David Hopkin left his post as reserve team manager to become assistant head coach at Livingston to Mark Burchill. 18 months after leaving for £50,000, Michael Tidser returned to the club on a free transfer, signing a 2-and-a-half year contract. FIFA rules prevent him from playing for the club until next season however as he has already played for Rotherham and Oldham this season. February Top scorer Declan McManus returned on loan for the rest of the season after failing to get any playing time back at Pittodrie. Captain Peter MacDonald was ruled out after undergoing a back procedure to alleviate the pain of a bulging disc. Gary McCann of junior side Irvine Meadow played as a trialist against Ayr United U20s. Morton came to agreements with several junior sides to farm the development squad out to get first team experience whilst still being eligible to play for the U20s during the week. March Another two youngsters went out on loan to junior sides. Luke Irvine also joined Port Glasgow on loan. Mark Russell was told by the chairman that he would be offered a new improved contract. April Declan McManus was nominated for PFA Scotland League One Player of the Year. Morton finished third in the Development League West with a victory over Queens Park, and the U17s won the Club Academy Scotland U16/17 South/West League with a 3-1 win against Ayr United. May Declan McManus and Mark Russell were announced as being included in the PFA Scotland League One Team of the Year. Morton finished the season as champions, defeating Peterhead by three goals to one; goals being scored by Mark Russell, Declan McManus and Michael Miller McManus won the PFA Scotland League One Player of the Year award. First team transfers From end of 2013-14 season, to last match of season 2014-15 In Out Squad (that played for first team) Fixtures and results Pre-season Friendlies Renfrewshire Cup Scottish League One Scottish Cup Scottish League Cup Scottish Challenge Cup Development squad Friendlies Development League West Scottish Youth Cup League table Player statistics All competitions Additional positions played listed, if have started in more than one this season. Development squad goalscorers Including goals from the Development League West and SFA Youth Cup Thomas Orr - 15 Jon Scullion - 11 David McNeil - 7 Jordan Allan, Jordan