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Dumbarton Football Club is a semi-professional football club in Dumbarton, Scotland.[3] Founded on 23 December 1872, they are one of the oldest football clubs in Scotland.[4][5][6]

Dumbarton
Full nameDumbarton Football Club
Nickname(s)The Sons
Founded23 December 1872; 149 years ago (1872-12-23)
GroundDumbarton Football Stadium, Dumbarton
Capacity2,020[1]
OwnerCognitive Capital[2]
ChairmanDr Neil Mackay
ManagerStephen Farrell
LeagueScottish League Two
2021–22Scottish League One, 9th of 10 (relegated via play-offs)
WebsiteClub website
Home colours
Away colours
Current season

The club plays home games at the Dumbarton Football Stadium next to Dumbarton Castle.

They were one of the most successful of the nineteenth century, winning the Scottish Football League in the first two seasons of the competition (the first jointly with Rangers).

The club ceased playing in 1901 and did not return to action until 1905. Although at the time it was emphasised that this was a new club, subsequent directives by the SFA and Scottish Combination appear to countermand this, possibly to fast-track the re-formed club into their competitions.[7]

Since then, the club have spent the majority of their history outside the top flight, with their last appearance at the top level coming in 1984–85 and the side currently playing in Scottish League Two. The club were the first team (and one of only two) to win at least one league title in each of the top four tiers in the Scottish football league system.

Stephen Farrell is the club's manager, having been appointed in May 2021.[8]

In May 2021, it was announced that Dumbarton were to change ownership, with previous owners Brabco selling their majority share to Cognitive Capital.[9]


Colours and badge


For 2022–23, the side will wear strips from the Macron brand for the first season. After three seasons playing in predominantly yellow the home strip is mainly white with a black and gold band. The away kit is navy blue and white.[10]

The club's badge features an elephant with a castle on its back, this represents Dumbarton Rock with Dumbarton Castle upon it, based on the historic town crest. Dumbarton Rock, a volcanic plug, is said to resemble an elephant. The team's nickname 'The Sons' is derived from the phrase 'Sons of The Rock', a term used for those born in the town of Dumbarton.


Stadium


View of the stand at the Dumbarton Football Stadium
View of the stand at the Dumbarton Football Stadium
View from the stand at the Dumbarton Football Stadium
View from the stand at the Dumbarton Football Stadium

Dumbarton play their home games at Dumbarton Football Stadium, known as the moreroom.com Stadium for sponsorship reasons (commonly referred to as "The Rock" by supporters). The 2,020[1] all seated stadium has been used since 2 December 2000. The only stand is overshadowed by Dumbarton Rock & sits aside the banks of the River Leven. The stadium has been named for sponsorship purposes for most of its existence:

Prior to December 2000, the team played at Boghead Park from 1879 until the end of the 1999–00 season; at that time their tenure of 121 years was the longest a senior Scottish club had stayed at the same ground. Between May and November 2000, Dumbarton shared Cliftonhill in Coatbridge with Albion Rovers.

In November 2014 the club's owners, Brabco, formally announced their intention to move to a new ground[16] after only 15 years at their home, situated in what is Young's Farm to the North of Dumbarton between Dalreoch and Renton. The proposed development would have doubled the existing capacity to 4,000, with the existing site being used to build 180 houses and a walkway along the River Clyde connecting the town centre with Dumbarton Castle. The plans were rejected by West Dunbartonshire Council in March 2018.[17]


Attendances


Season League Average Highest
2021–22 League One 539 1,198
2019–20 League One 663 1,394
2018–19 League One 637 1,353
2017–18 Championship 838 1,652
2016–17 Championship 1,130 1,660
2015–16 Championship 1,033 1,978
2014–15 Championship 1,074 1,850
2013–14 Championship 938 1,469
2012–13 First Division 927 1,530
2011–12 Second Division 660 1,088
2010–11 Second Division 640 853
2009–10 Second Division 695 1,227
2008–09 Third Division 722 1,396
2007–08 Third Division 560 907
2006–07 Third Division 709 1,089
2005–06 Second Division 946 1,594
2004–05 Second Division 900 1,446
2003–04 Second Division 1,039 1,861
2002–03 Second Division 950 1,501

Supporters and culture


Dumbarton were the first league club in Scotland to have a supporters' trust, which works to strengthen the links between the club and the fans. The trust own a significant number of shares in the club and are the fourth largest shareholder. Following a £25,000 direct investment, the trust also has a representative on the club board of directors. The supporters' trust works with the club to produce the match programme & run the club website. As well as those important functions, the trust's main role at the club is that of overseeing commercial activity.

One of the main ways supporters back the club financially is by playing the club's weekly lottery. Launched in association with Our Club Lotto by supporters trust board member Stephanie Park in 2020, fans of the club have raised thousands of pounds through their entries.[18] Draws to win up to £10,000 take place every Wednesday night with all profits reinvested into the running of the football club.[19]


Players



Squad


As of 2 September 2022[20]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  NIR Brett Long
2 DF  SCO Ryan McGeever (captain)
3 DF  SCO Gregg Wylde
4 DF  SCO Edin Lynch
5 DF  SCO Gregor Buchanan (vice-captain)
6 MF  SCO Stuart Carswell
7 MF  SCO Kalvin Orsi
8 MF  SCO David Wilson
9 FW  SCO Ally Love
10 MF  SCO Michael Garrity (on loan from Morton)
No. Pos. Nation Player
11 MF  SCO Ross MacLean
12 DF  SCO Aron Lynas
14 MF  SCO Joe McKee
15 FW  SCO Declan Byrne
18 MF  SCO Finlay Gray
21 GK  SCO Harry Broun
22 MF  SCO Ryan Blair
23 DF  SCO Martin McNiff
32 FW  SCO Ryan Wallace
99 FW  SCO John Gemmell

On loan


Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
MF  SCO Callum Wilson (on loan at Broomhill)

Hall of Fame


Recently, the club and its fans named their "best player of all time" and a "Hall of Fame" including:


Internationals


18 Dumbarton players were chosen to represent Scotland between 1880 and 1898.[21] The club's international players were as follows:[21]


Coaching staff


Position[22]Name
ManagerStephen Farrell[8]
Assistant ManagerFrank McKeown[8]
Goalkeeping CoachEric Phillips[23]
PhysiotherapistKirsten Murray
Sports ScientistMatty Fenwick
Video AnalystGordon Scanlan
Kit ManDavid Richardson[24]
Assistant Kit Man Jamie Dougan[25]

Recent league history


Season P W D L GF GA GD Pts Pos League
2021–22 36 9 7 20 48 71 -23 34 9(R) League One
2020–21 22 7 4 11 14 24 -10 25 9 League One
2019–20 28 11 5 12 35 44 -9 38 6 League One
2018–19 36 12 10 14 60 60 0 46 6 League One
2017–183679202763−36 309(R)Championship
2016–1736912154656−10 398Championship
2015–1636107193566−31 378Championship
2014–153697203679−43 347Championship
2013–14361561565641 515Championship

Managerial history


Manager records for all league, league play-offs, League Cup, Scottish Cup & Challenge Cup games (i.e. not including friendlies & Stirlingshire Cup games)[26]

As of match played 5 November 2022:

Name Nat. From To Record
Pld W D L %won
Stephen Farrell May 2021 Current 64211132
Jim Duffy October 2018 May 2021 9433184335.11
Stephen Aitken May 2015 October 2018 15442387427.27
Ian Murray November 2012 May 2015 10841155237.96
Alan Adamson October 2010 October 2012 8332163538.55
Jim Chapman December 2007 October 2010 11339274734.50
Gerry McCabe June 2006 November 2007 5725112143.86
Paul Martin December 2004 June 2006 6712153517.91
Brian Fairley March 2003 December 2004 6630102645.45
David Winnie June 2002 March 2003 341161732.35
Tom Carson October 2000 June 2002 6732132247.76
Jimmy Brown March 1999 October 2000 6626103039.39
Ian Wallace November 1996 March 1999 9526244527.37
Jim Fallon September 1995 November 1996 5026424.00
Murdo MacLeod June 1993 August 1995 8828243531.81
Billy Lamont April 1990 June 1993 13854305439.13
Jim George October 1988 April 1990 7729202837.66
Bertie Auld January 1988 September 1988 24481216.66
Mark Clougherty July 1987 January 1988 30971430.00
Alex Totten July 1986 April 1987 462381550.00
Derek Whiteford May 1986 May 1986
Alex Wright (caretaker) February 1986 May 1986 1765635.30
Davie Wilson March 1984 February 1986 9732224333.00
Billy Lamont July 1981 February 1984 12444262635.48
Sean Fallon July 1980 May 1981 4314121732.56
Davie Wilson July 1977 April 1980 12751383840.16
Alex Wright March 1973 May 1977 19266428434.37
Jackie Stewart November 1968 January 1973 19089346746.84
Ian Spence September 1967 October 1968 4613112228.26
Willie Toner October 1964 September 1967 13147275735.88
Jackie Fearn May 1962 September 1964 10041174241.00
Bobby Campbell July 1961 May 1962 4310102323.26
Bobby Combe May 1959 November 1960 6328142144.44
Peter McGown May 1954 April 1959 216108337550.00
William Irvine June 1950 May 1954 15551327232.90
William Guthrie August 1946 June 1950 15342278427.45
Jackie Milne June 1945 August 1946 381461836.84
William Guthrie (secretary) August 1944 June 1945 30 9 3 18 30.00
Fred Donovan (secretary) June 1940 June 1944 120 45 20 55 37.50
Jimmy Smith January 1939 June 1940 45 9 8 28 20.00
Fred Donovan (secretary) June 1931 January 1939 274 98 48 128 35.77
Donald Colman June 1922 May 1931 359 139 65 155 38.72
Paddy Travers April 1920 May 1922 95 24 17 54 25.27
George Livingstone March 1919 April 1920 47 14 12 21 29.79
James Collins May 1914 March 1919 174 55 46 73 31.61

Honours



League



Cup



National


Other


Reserves



Youths



Club records


Biggest win:
Scottish Cup: 13–2 v Kirkintilloch Central (1 September 1888)

Biggest loss:
Scottish Football League: 1–11 v Albion Rovers (30 January 1926)
Scottish League Cup: 1–11 v Ayr United (13 August 1952)

Biggest home attendance:
Boghead Park: 18,001 v Raith Rovers, (2 March 1957)
Dumbarton Football Stadium: 1,978 v Rangers, (19 September 2015)[30]

Most goals in a season: Kenny Wilson (38), 1971–72


References


  1. "Dumbarton Football Club". Scottish Professional Football League. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
  2. "Dumbarton: Private equity firm Cognitive Capital Ltd buys Scottish League 1 club". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  3. "About Us". Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  4. "Dumbarton Football Club -About Us". www.dumbartonfootballclub.com. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  5. "Who are Scotland's oldest professional football clubs". www.scotsman.com. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  6. "Football - Dumbarton". www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  7. "Dumbarton F.C. 1872, 1889 or 1905?". www.scottishleague.net. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  8. "Stevie Farrell is Dumbarton's new manager". Dumbarton FC. 29 May 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  9. "Dumbarton: Private equity firm Cognitive Capital Ltd buys Scottish League 1 club". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  10. "Dumbarton Football Club - DFC 150 MERCHANDISE". www.dumbartonfootballclub.com. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  11. "Strathclyde is latest Scots victim of building slump". The Scotsman. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  12. "BetButler update". Gambling Commission. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  13. "CLUB STATEMENT - YOUR RADIO". Dumbarton Football Club. 1 May 2018. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
  14. Barrow, Simon (5 May 2018). "C&G SYSTEMS ARE NEW STADIUM SPONSORS". Dumbarton Football Club.
  15. "Dumbarton Football Club - MOREROOM EXTENSIONS LTD ARE DUMBARTON'S MAIN HOME SHIRT AND STADIUM SPONSORS FOR SEASON 2021/22". www.dumbartonfootballclub.com. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  16. "Dumbarton Relocation Planning update". Dumbarton FC. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
  17. "CLUB STATEMENT". Dumbarton Football Club. 29 March 2018. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
  18. "New lottery just the ticket for helping Dumbarton FC raise vital funds". www.msn.com. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  19. "Dumbarton FC - Play our online lottery to help us raise funds!". Our Club Lotto. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  20. "First Team Squad". Dumbarton FC. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  21. "Dumbarton [Scotland international players by club]". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
  22. "Dumbarton Football Club – Management". dumbartonfootballclub.com. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  23. "Dumbarton Football Club - GOALKEEPER COACH ARRIVES". www.dumbartonfootballclub.com. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
  24. "Dumbarton Football Club - KIT MAN POST CHANGES HANDS". www.dumbartonfootballclub.com. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  25. "Dumbarton Football Club - Jamie Dougan". www.dumbartonfootballclub.com. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  26. Kemp, David. "Club Managers Past & Present". Sons Archive. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
  27. Shared with Rangers after both clubs ended the season on 29 points. A play-off game at Cathkin Park on 21 May 1891 finished 2–2, so the clubs were declared joint champions
  28. Known as Division Two prior to 1975
  29. Scottish Combination, Scottish Football Historical Archive, 9 February 2022
  30. "Dumbarton 1–2 Rangers". Retrieved 4 June 2016.



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[de] FC Dumbarton

Der Dumbarton Football Club ist ein schottischer Fußballverein. Der Verein ist in der Stadt Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire ansässig. Zurzeit spielt die Mannschaft des Vereins in der zweitklassigen Scottish Championship. Der Dumbarton Football Club ist nach dem FC Queen’s Park (1867), dem FC Kilmarnock (1869) und dem FC Stranraer (1870) der viertälteste Fußballverein Schottlands.
- [en] Dumbarton F.C.

[es] Dumbarton Football Club

El Dumbarton Football Club es un equipo de fútbol semiprofesional de Escocia que juega en la Scottish League Two, la cuarta liga de fútbol más importante del país.

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