Kenny Shiels guide Killie to the League Cup semi-finals, beating rivals Ayr United. Despite the win, Shiels criticised rival team tactics, believing the club should have done more. On 18 February 2012, Kilmarnock beat Rangers 1–0, with Shiels' son Dean scoring in the 12th minute, making him the first Kilmarnock manager to beat Rangers twice in one season. After the match, Shiels said a win over Rangers was dedicated to the club's supporters and praised his son, who scored the only goal in the match, for his performance as "outstanding". On 18 March 2012, Shiels' Kilmarnock side travelled to Hampden Park for
2014–15 Greenock Morton F.C. season 2014–15 Greenock Morton F.C. season Season 2014–15 saw Greenock Morton compete in the Scottish League One the third tier of Scottish football, having finished bottom of the Scottish Championship in 2013-14. Morton will also compete in the Challenge Cup, Scottish League Cup and the Scottish Cup. Morton won the championship on the final day of the regular season, on 2 May 2015, with a 3-1 victory over Peterhead. Kenny Shiels resigned as manager at the end of the previous season. Marc Fitzpatrick left the club to look for a part-time club. Morton appointed Clyde manager Jim Duffy as the replacement