Another week, another defeat. It's now 5 league wins in 23 for Morton, and the tally is set to grow. Stranraer come a-callin' in a week's time; the on-form 'Raer will fancy their chances against a Morton team that's low on confidence, low on midfield prescense and low on ideas.
As usual, Morton went one-nil down in the first half. Gordon Connelly's free-kick on the left eluded the Morton rearguard before falling to Kevin Gordon and his cross into the area was swept in by last season's top goalscorer Gareth Hutchison.
Berwick were 2-0 in front right on half time when Gordon Forrest scored from close range after Hutchison found him following a good cross into the area by Andy Seaton.
After the break Morton gradually turned the game their way with some positive attacking play and Gary O'Connor was forced to make two great saves from Stewart Greacen and Peter Weatherson.
However Morton were given some hope in the 83rd minute when substitute Jason Walker pulled a goal back when he capitalized on a deflection off home defender Mark Cowan to score from close range. Sadly, this gifted fluke of a goal would be the last time Morton scored that afternoon, ensuring all three points stayed across the border.
Morton were reduced to ten men three minutes from time when Marco Maisano was sent off for throwing an elbow at the outstanding Forrest. It seems almost ritual now that a Maisano gets sent off - that's twice in two games this season. No doubt we'll see some more red-blooded red card action in the weeks to come, although it's doubtful they will be met with the cheers heard from some of the Morton faithful should they take place at home.
Full credit went to Berwick for a decent display against a dire Morton side devoid of midfield grit or invention, and full of panicky defensive errors. With the new signings in defence yet to fully impress, it remains to be seen whether or not their shattered confidence can be recovered in time for the cup tie against Gretna.
Times truly are dire right now at Cappielow. Fingers fly in accusation - some blame some players, some blame all the players, others the manager, and a small set sees fit to blame even the chairman. As usual, fans fight and display negativity, but who can really blame them? We should be challenging for a First Division place with our setup and full time resources; instead, amazingly, a relegation campaign looks on the cards.