Howlin' Wilf

I second that.

Carlsberg don't do Saturdays.....

I was also sure I'd seen it hit the net but you'd think there would have been a bigger protest had that been the case.

In order to provide some context, perspective and light and shade into the discussion, may I point out that in: 2001-02 we were beaten 5-0 at home to Montrose and 4-0 away to Peterhead and yet won promotion. 2008-09 when last in this league, we were defeated twice by East Stirlingshire at Firs Park, 5-2 and 3-1. We went on to win the league. 2011-12 we were defeated 5-1 at home by Stirling Albion and 4-0 by Cowdenbeath. We went on to win the play offs. EVEN in 1971-72, we were beaten 6-1 by Raith Rovers away and 4-2 by Stranraer at home and won promotion to the top league for the first time in 50 years. Supportring Dumbarton is not to be on an even keel. Of course none of the managers of these teams lasted in the post and only one was for something better. Keep the heid.

I had a single issue with the young Sons, three years ago which was settled amicably by mutual compromise. I still go and continue sponsorship when I can and the Young Sons still go. The only thing I drank on Wednesday night was water. What exactly is it that you're unhappy about? The exhibition is excellent BTW.

We won 9 consecutive games in 71/72*. The club record for consecutive victories is 15 which was set in 1905/06. As for being 8 points clear, I have no idea. I should have remembered that* of course. Nine is the target to equal a record set 50 years ago. 15 looks a tough one..

Dumbarton supporters - Celebrating going 8 points clear after 6 games. East Fife supporter- Complaining and obsessing about some minor infraction committed by a former player. Using your skill and judgement, which club do you think is in the better place this evening?

Most we won in a row in 2008/2009 was 5

I'm surely not the only one to notice that Moreroom Extensions anagrams to Oor sexist Enron memo. And I am also bound to ask - WHAT Moreroom sponsorship money?

Whilst the last 20 minutes were nerve wracking, we shaded the game. East Fife for their possession in the latter stages, didn’t create much. Buchanan and Carswell shone again and I don’t think Brett Long had a save to make. Byrne almost made it two a few minutes after his goal but was denied by the post. Difficult windy conditions prevailed over the fitba’ but a very good win and three points nonetheless.

Here’s a couple of questions. Has Dumbarton FC ever, at any point, led a league by 8 points? Have we ever won 6 league games in a row? Does anyone know?

Aitken was sitting two rows in front of me last night.

All on the 50th anniversary of this match which confirmed our ascent to the top league in front of 9,800 at Boghead.

It may be indecent to point out that the word used was the antonym of ascent.

https://scottishfsa.org/sons-sorrows-are-footballs-too/

Erase wee git (anag.)

In Gilbert's defence, during his spell as Chief Executive the club got to the Championship and stayed there. - our most succesful period in nearly 40 years.

Aye sorry nephew not grandson.

To be fair, I don’t recall anyone saying that. I think those of us who remembered John Hosie and his immense contribution to Dumbarton FC from the 1950s through the 60s and 70s thought initially, that his son and grandson might be people who had DFC at heart. John Hosie was “Secretary” of the club but he was in fact much more than that. He was CEO, Human Resources Officer and Director of Football. He was also repair man, janitor and floor sweeper. I knew him personally and he was a determined, focussed and often grumpy wee man. He was in charge at the club during its most successful years (by far) of the 20 the century. Under normal circumstances, one might think that a grandson of such a person might not be a bad guy to be involved - particularly with his uncle having served the club well too. Many clubs have had successive generations involved in admin and ownership. In the clear majority of cases that has meant sons and grandsons honouring family tradition and trying to act in the best interests of that club. I think many of us hoped that would be the case at Dumbarton.

Great shots by Kalvin Orsi and Andy Scott.

Not sure how many will be able to view this. https://www.facebook.com/1242061722/videos/363975878549237/

There is no record at Companies House of any cession over the DFC assets by Andrew Sweeney. Just saying.

It’s 5 houses and 32 flats.

Sad indeed, he was a great player for Sons. I believe he's been suffering from dementia for some time. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.