MORTON FC has paid a moving tribute to the club legend Martin Doak following his sudden passing at only 60 years old.

The former captain is remembered for his long service in some of the club's most successful sides under the likes of Benny Rooney and Allan McGraw.

Fans also lined up to pay their own tributes to a player with a special place in their hearts.

Martin Doak enjoyed two spells at Morton, and is one of only a handful of players to reach over 300 games for the club.

Born in 1960 he joined on 'S Form' in 1979, aged 16, and made his debut two years later against Motherwell in a premier league game.

The former Ton legend, the grandfather of Liverpool star Ben Doak, died yesterday (Monday).

A club spokesman said: "Morton Football Club was extremely saddened to learn of the passing of former player and Club stalwart Martin Doak, at just 60 years of age.

"The thoughts and best wishes of everyone connected with Greenock Morton Football Club go to Martin’s family at this very difficult time. He was an outstanding player who contributed so much to the club.

"Martin was a great servant to the club, a model professional who never gave less than 100% on the pitch."

The former St Stephen's High pupil Martin formally signed for the club from Shamrock Boys Club on December 1, 1980, aged 16.

He made his debut as a substitute in a Premier League game against Motherwell at Fir Park in November 1982 at 18 years old.

In the heart of the defence, or as a central midfielder, Martin went on to have a long and successful Morton career.

His 15 years service was punctuated by a brief loan spell at Falkirk and a two-year adventure in Australia from 1988 to 1990, playing for Adelaide Hellas.

On his return from Australia in 1990, Martin immediately re-joined Morton and was a regular in Allan McGraw’s team, quickly taking on the role of captain.

However, a serious knee injury forced his premature retirement from the game in February 1994, three months before his 30th birthday.

His testimonial match against Rangers at Cappielow in 1994 attracted more than 3,000 fans.

In total, Martin made 317 appearances and is one of only sixteen players in Morton’s 150 year history to make over 300 appearances.

Morton won the First Division title twice during his time at Cappielow in 1984 and 1987.

The former captain previously said that his 'best ever moment' with the club was the 3-2 victory against Kilmarnock which clinched the championship and promotion in May '84.

He later captained Morton in the club’s only B & Q Cup Final appearance, against Hamilton Academical in 1992/93 season.

The defensive midfielder netted an impressive 34 times including ten in the 1991/2 season.