[4] Ross Forsyth became Morton's second signing of the season, coming in on a free transfer from Stirling Albion,[5] on a part-time basis.

[6] Allan Moore confirmed pre-contract agreements with another two ex-Stirling players in Paul di Giacomo and Andy Graham,[7] they completed the deals in June 2011.

[9] Kevin Kelbie was allowed to leave six months early to join Jenkins in Northern Ireland, signing for Glenavon.

[12] Fouad Bachirou signed a new one-year deal, and loanee from last season Sean Fitzharris returned to the club after being released by Celtic.

[13] Morton hired renowned sports scientist Graeme Jones, to improve the squad's fitness over the pre-season program.

[14] A few unattached players took part in the first day of pre-season training, including Archie Campbell, Peter MacDonald and Darren McGeouch (who previously played for the club).

[20] Morton lost 3–2 at home to Motherwell, with the afore-mentioned players all taking part, as well as trialists Josh Knight (Port Talbot Town) and Florian Verplanck (Beauvais).

[26] Allan Moore received the Manager of the Month award for August, for taking the side to second place, tied on points with league favourites Hamilton Accies.

[30] Youth director John Laird resigned from the club, citing "family reasons and additional business interests".

[31] With a lack of fit midfielders available to him, Allan Moore attempted to bring in Derek Young as cover until January, awaiting international clearance from the Icelandic FA.

[32] Morton were drawn at home to conquerors of Berwick Rangers, Highland Football League side Deveronvale in the third round of the Scottish Cup.

[44] Morton traversed the challenge of Raith Rovers in Kirkcaldy to progress to the Fifth Round of the Scottish Cup with a comeback to win 2–1.

[46] Tied top scorer (with 12 goals at the time) Andy Jackson suffered a hairline fracture to his jaw, ruling him out for four to six weeks.

[59] Paul di Giacomo confirmed that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season to find a job and turn part-time.