pleslie99 Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 I'd take Forbes but he doesn't strike me as an Aitken signing. I'm hoping Aitken will chill out a bit with his policy of signing 99% grafters. It was clear last season that we lacked some creative spark and those creative types don't tend to be grafters. If he is willing to play players who aren't of the 'run through a brick wall' ilk then someone like Forbes would be ideal.Where were these players that would 'run through a brick wall' at the end of last season? Think they got subbed for the ones that 'couldn't give a flying f**k' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Kelly Isley III Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Where were these players that would 'run through a brick wall' at the end of last season? Think they got subbed for the ones that 'couldn't give a flying f**k' The more I think back on it, everything was actually hidden in plain sight in the hour or so following the Falkirk game.We had simply run out of stamina and ideas and let's be honest, collective belief.A new chapter beckons, so let's get on with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlin' Wilf Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Interesting to hear the thoughts of commentators today on Sportsound. They came to a consensus that Ray McKinnon faced a race against time to assemble a squad for next season as Morton only have four signed players. At this time Dumbarton have three signed players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albundy Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Interesting to hear the thoughts of commentators today on Sportsound. They came to a consensus that Ray McKinnon faced a race against time to assemble a squad for next season as Morton only have four signed players. At this time Dumbarton have three signed players. Technically speaking we have four, mango is still under contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlin' Wilf Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Just now, albundy said: 6 minutes ago, Howlin said: Interesting to hear the thoughts of commentators today on Sportsound. They came to a consensus that Ray McKinnon faced a race against time to assemble a squad for next season as Morton only have four signed players. At this time Dumbarton have three signed players. Technically speaking we have four, mango is still under contract. OK, I was going by the official website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microdave Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Farewell to the championship forum. I think the last six years are probably the best I've had following this team of ours. Hopefully it won't be sixteen years until we return like the last time we were relegated from this division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Drifter Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 5 hours ago, Howlin' Wilf said: Interesting to hear the thoughts of commentators today on Sportsound. They came to a consensus that Ray McKinnon faced a race against time to assemble a squad for next season as Morton only have four signed players. At this time Dumbarton have three signed players. Ok I know there are pre contracts flying about but did nobody point out its still 7 days till the window even opens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted June 3, 2018 Author Share Posted June 3, 2018 Just bumping this to get Sons Sorrow TF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 http://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/news/?mode=view&id=3636 Quote DUMBARTON FC is delighted to announce that Turnberry Homes have signed up to remain as shirt sponsors for the Club for the coming two seasons. The well-known building and property company and estate agents are investing in Dumbarton's future in terms of both local development and sport. Elaine Mooney at Turnberry Homes said: "We are really pleased to be continuing our relationship with the Sons, who are an important part of the local community to which we are also deeply committed." Dumbarton FC commercial and Trust director Alan Findlay added: "We're very pleased that Turnberry Homes have committed to us as shirt sponsors for this season and next season. It's fantastic news and another boost ahead of the new season "Our aim in the coming campaign is to fight hard for promotion. Like us, Turnberry are ambitious for Dumbarton, and the continued association will help the Club aim high." Turnberry Homes pride themselves as 'a builder who cares'. "We care about your new home, they way you will too. You are making a big investment and therefore we like to invest our time and experience to help you enjoy the experience with the minimum stress," says Elaine Mooney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 51 minutes ago, Boghead ranter said: http://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/news/?mode=view&id=3636 That's good news, in amongst the excitment of planning being refused at Dalmoak, being relegated and losing all of our players I forgot the Turnberry deal was up. Good to have them back on board, their logo looks good on the kits - quite clean and subtle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleslie99 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlin' Wilf Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 22 hours ago, microdave said: Farewell to the championship forum. I think the last six years are probably the best I've had following this team of ours. Hopefully it won't be sixteen years until we return like the last time we were relegated from this division. My best six years were 1972 -1978 but on a much smaller scale the last six have been not bad at times. It's worth pointing out that following reconstruction in 1975, Sons maintained their place in the second tier for fourteen years. I may be wrong but I think that might be a record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microdave Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 My best six years were 1972 -1978 but on a much smaller scale the last six have been not bad at times. It's worth pointing out that following reconstruction in 1975, Sons maintained their place in the second tier for fourteen years. I may be wrong but I think that might be a record. It's certainly a record since that particular reconstruction and of course we had one season in the premier too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jan Vojáček Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 33 minutes ago, Boghead ranter said: Clearly the lack of the #NewFaces means that nobody is interested... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northfield 53 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Derek Lyle had a offer from Dumbarton wants to go part time. Andy Stirling would like to resign as well but the problem is he has another year left of his deal at Queens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Derek Lyle had a offer from Dumbarton wants to go part time. Andy Stirling would like to resign as well but the problem is he has another year left of his deal at Queens. Stirling would be a ripper of a signing for League 1 but I can't imagine he'll be joining unless Queens are happy to release him/loan him for a smaller percentage of his wages. Even if he is released he'll be looking at a hefty pay cut to join ourselves. I'd welcome Lyle, although at 37 (38 come February) I do wonder how effective he'll be. I'm not sure we could depend on him being our main striker, even the fittest of guys will start to struggle at that age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverton End Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 In ye come Del Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 42 minutes ago, Northfield 53 said: Derek Lyle had a offer from Dumbarton wants to go part time. Andy Stirling would like to resign as well but the problem is he has another year left of his deal at Queens. Lyle could be a gamechanger of a signing at this level. His experience and knack of scoring striker's goals could be invaluable. Or he could be 38 year old striker. Bit of a risk. but given he at least has recent history of scoring plenty, one I'd be more than happy to see us take. Certainly less of a risk (imo) than punting on Greg Morrison and Kevin Nisbet-esque youth guys with a handful of senior goals between them. Stirling would be the best winger in the league imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimistic Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Derek Lyle had a offer from Dumbarton wants to go part time. Andy Stirling would like to resign as well but the problem is he has another year left of his deal at Queens. Would the compensation be that much to let a player out of an unhappy contract, especially when their not likely to be in the same division? @skylinedrifter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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