Greenock Morton have made a statement of intent by appointing seasoned tactician Billy Davies as Technical Head Coach, joining forces with manager Dougie Imrie ahead of the new Scottish Championship season.

Represented by Superior Sports Management, Davies arrives with an impressive CV spanning Scotland and England. He first made waves as the youngest manager in the SPL at Motherwell, steering them from the bottom of the table to a top-four finish.

Billy told SNN Sports:

“I’m delighted to be joining Greenock Morton and to have the opportunity to work alongside Dougie Imrie — a highly talented and ambitious young manager. It’s a role I’m genuinely excited about.”

 

His managerial journey also includes notable stints at Preston North End, Derby County, and Nottingham Forest. Most memorably, he masterminded Derby’s promotion to the Premier League in just 11 months, leading a defence that conceded just four goals at home in 23 league matches during that campaign. With seven Championship Manager of the Month awards, Davies ranks among the division’s most successful coaches, just behind the likes of Neil Warnock and Chris Hughton.

Davies will take a hands-on role in coaching and player development, aiming to build on the club’s recent progress and push Morton higher up the Scottish Championship table.

The appointment fits neatly into an ambitious vision shaped by Imrie and chairman John Laird. Both Davies and Imrie, who share representation through Superior Sports Management, have built a strong working relationship in recent years — one that promises to strengthen Morton’s on-field strategy.

Davies confident on the clubs vision & ambition:

“After some in-depth discussions with the board — particularly with Chairman John Laird and Dougie — I’m confident in the club’s vision, and I’m proud to be part of their future plans and ambitions.”

Further details on his role will be unveiled in due course, but for now, it’s clear Greenock Morton are gearing up for a serious campaign.