On The Rocks - A Dumbarton FC Website

Written by Administrator Monday, 05 March 2007 21:44

Dumbarton's Mad March started off with a 2-1 loss at home against league leaders Berwick Rangers.

Berwick opened the scoring after 20 minutes but Sons immediately pulled it back to 1-1. Four minutes into the second half Berwick retook the lead through Iain Diack. The defeat sees Sons now in 5th place.

This Wednesday, Sons travel down to Berwick for the "return leg" (7.45pm kick off). Personally, I don't hold out much hope of a result as midweek journeys to Shielfield at any time are not easy. Even worse when Berwick are flying high at the top of the league

Mad March continues on Saturday when Sons trouble to Arbroath, followed up by home and away ties against Stenhousemuir.

Written by Administrator Thursday, 22 February 2007 19:04

If, like me, you have Sky TV, you might want to think twice about signing up for their broadband service. For me, the experience has been far from good.

Read more: Sky Broadband Hell - howmuchworsecanitget

Written by Administrator Sunday, 18 February 2007 17:26

Sons will need to pull out all the stops if they're to going to get promotion following yesterday's 2-0 defeat by Queens' Park.

A goal in each half from Queen's was enough to send Dumbarton down to 5th place, 11 points behind leaders Berwick Rangers and 5 behind Queens'.

Dumbarton do have games in hand over their rivals but it's going to be a very tough run with 4 postponed matches to fit in.

Sons next match is at home to East Stirlingshire on Saturday 24th Feb. Shire are struggling this season (again!) so this should be three points in the bag.

Written by Administrator Monday, 05 February 2007 15:29

Dumbarton got themselves back into third spot in Division 3 on Saturday with a 3-1 win over promotion rivals Albion Rovers.

New signing Tommy Coyne, son of the pretty famous Tommy Coyne, scored two goals with Ryan Borris getting on the scoresheet too.

Sons face 2nd place East Fife next week at New Bayview in what should be a cracking match. A win would see Dumbarton leapfrog the Fifers into second place.

Written by Administrator Wednesday, 17 January 2007 16:05

Celtic game

4-0. Yes, a hammering but some money in the bank. Although not as much as I'd hoped due to the large number of Celtic fans who didn't turn up. Personally, I blame season tickets but that's another post. I downloaded the game from the Interweb but haven't even had time to watch it all the way through yet. NEED TO SIMPLIFY MY LIFE.

Abandoned Arbroath Game

I'm glad I didn't waste the £10 or whatever travelling through for that one. Result!

Psychowean Double in Falkirk?

I was on the number 17 bus to Slamannan the other night. It had just picked up passengers at the Falkirk Asda when a bus passed it going the other way. There was a guy on the bus who I could have sworn was Andrew Galloway. It was a number 13 by the way. Was it him?

Written by Administrator Friday, 05 January 2007 13:50

Not that I'm going as I was over in Vancouver when the tickets were released.

When I was younger I used to get excited about games like this. I remember being amazed at the sheer number of people mulling around the streets when we played Celtic at Boghead in the Skol Cup in the late 80s. I remember the hair on the back of my neck standing up when I entered Parkhead a few years after and feeling the energy of a big crowd. But these days, it's just not the same. We are, more than likely, going to get humped and this is not a pleasant experience for any fan, especially when you've paid extra for the pleasure of it.

Of course, I'll still be wishing for a miraculous result and I'll be watching the game updates on Sky like always but as long as the Club get a decent amount of cash I'll be happy.

I hope the players enjoy it too whatever the result.

Written by Administrator Friday, 05 January 2007 13:37

The site has been quite for a month or two due to me having far too much on my hands. My work life balance is all out of kilter, with too many things competing for my attention.

I'm hoping to simplify things a little in 2007!

Written by Administrator Monday, 06 November 2006 11:40

Another game I didn't get to unfortunately. Dog-sitting, fireworks and a night out in Edinburgh sort of got in the way. Which is a shame as I missed another excellent home win.

The victory puts Sons in second place ahead of Queen's Park on goal difference.

This Saturday is another crunch game, away to Stenhousemuir who are only one point behind. I will definitely be at this game.....honest.

Written by Administrator Tuesday, 24 October 2006 13:45

I had planned on doing a full match report, but the weekend seemed to vanish in an instant.

I was going to write about the strange Shire fans, the solo singing, the crumbling terracing, Shire's number 11 child-like tantrums but not enough time. So, to summarise - it was a walk in the park. Or more accurately, a walk in the farmer's field as the pitch was a disgrace.

Read more: Walk In The Park

Written by Administrator Monday, 23 October 2006 16:02

The draw for the first and second rounds of the Tennant's Scottish Cup took place last Thursday.

Sons got a bye through the first round and were given an away tie against Raith Rovers in the second. If Sons can keep their form, this could be an very interesting match.

The tie will take place on Saturday 9th December.