1908–09 Dumbarton F.C. season

January 2019 January 2015 January 2015 Dumbarton 1908–1909 Boghead Park, Dumbarton Scottish League Division Two 4th William Greer (11) Johnny Hill (15) _amber_stripes _blacklower _blacklower FFD700 000000 FFD700 FFFFFF 000000 1907–08 1909–10 The 1908–09 season was the 32nd Scottish football season in which Dumbarton competed at national level, entering the Scottish Football League and the Scottish Qualifying Cup. In addition Dumbarton played in the Dumbartonshire Cup. Story of the Season August As a season opener a charity match was played on 8 August with the ‘Probables’ taking on the ‘Impropables’. The result left the selection committee with a bit of a headache as the ‘Improbables’ won 4–0. However the team showed little change from the previous season, with the only departure being Bob McLean to Vale of Leven, while full back John O’Neill (ex Clydebank) and forward William Greer (ex Clyde) were signed up. On 15 August Dumbarton travelled to Kirkcaldy to play last season's champions Raith Rovers in their first league fixture. The team lined up with two trialists as follows: Blair (goal); McCulloch and O’Neill (full backs); Taylor, Gordon and Kane (half backs) and Chalk (East Stirling), Greer, Maginnes (Morton), Teasdale and Hill (forwards). The home side began strongly and the Sons defence was tested on a number of occasions but half time was reached without a goal being scored. Raith's pressure told early in the second half with a goal but Hill came to Dumbarton's rescue in the dying minutes to score the equaliser. The following week the opening league tie of the season at Boghead was played against East Stirling. Two changes were made to the team and in place of last week's trialists, Brander came in at centre forward as well as returnee George Galbraith on the right wing. The Sons were rarely troubled and were quickly two goals ahead followed by a third early in the second half. While the Shire scored a consolation, Hill scored the fourth for a comprehensive win. An unchanged squad travelled to Edinburgh to play St Bernards on 29 August in the league. The game was an end to end encounter with each side notching a goal in the first half. After the interval however St Bernards moved up a gear and added two more goals to their total. Dumbarton came back with a second and could have equalised had Hill scored from the penalty spot. The Saints however made no mistake when they were awarded a penalty and the game finished 4–2. September On 5 September Dumbarton entertained Renton in the first round of the Qualifying Cup at Boghead. A couple of changes were made to the team with Charles O’Neill coming in at right half in place of Taylor and Nisbet replacing Gillespie on the right wing. In the game Dumbarton were never seriously challenged and won by 4–1. Renton were however handicapped by the loss of one of their forwards 15 minutes into the second half. The following week it was back to league business and neighbours Vale of Leven were the visitors. The only change to the team was the return of Taylor in the half back line. Vale were as yet unbeaten this season but found the Sons in superb form with Greer scoring a brace and Hill the other in a 3–1 win. Dumbarton had the fortune of another home tie in the Qualifying Cup second round on 19 September against Johnstone. The team showed a single change with Thomson coming in at centre half in place of Kane. In the first half the play was equal and only an own goal on the stroke of half time gave the Sons the lead. Johnstone were to lose a player to injury early in the second half and Dumbarton took advantage with Hill scoring a hat trick to make the final result 4–1. On 26 September Dumbarton travelled to Coatbridge to play Albion Rovers in the league. The team was back to full strength as Kane returned in his usual place. The Sons continued their confident showings of late and with Greer notching another brace (his 10th in 7 games) the winning score of 4–2 did not flatter. The only negative note was that McCulloch together with one of the Rovers players were ordered off for an altercation. So as September ended Dumbarton held 2nd place in the league with 7 points from the 5 games played so far, a point behind Vale of Leven but with a game in hand. October October opened with an away tie in the third round of the Qualifying Cup against Ayr Parkhouse. With Ritchie replacing the suspended McCulloch at right back in an otherwise unchanged side, Dumbarton entered the match as strong favourites to advance to the next round but it was the home side that came out strongly while at the same time snuffing out any attempts by the Sons forward line. A goal in each half gave Parkhouse a worthy 2–0 win, with Dumbarton's closest effort being a missed penalty late in the match. On 10 October Dumbarton played Leith Athletic at Boghead in their first league encounter. William Monteith, signed from Beith, made his debut in goal, while Michael Cannon (ex East Stirling) trialled at outside right. Taylor was rested with Ritchie moving to the half back line and Thomson taking the right back spot. Dumbarton had the bulk of the play and should have had more to show than just a single goal at half time. The second half was a repeat but the Leith keeper was in unbeatable form and in the end the Sons were made to pay for their missed chances as Leith scored a late goal for a 1–1 draw. The following week Arthurlie came to Boghead on league business. McCulloch returned from suspension and Charles O’Neill replaced Gordon. In addition new signing Robert Walker (ex Maryhill) was played on the right wing. On the day the new boy showed his worth by scoring the first goal with Greer scoring the other in a comfortable 2–0 win. This result saw Dumbarton take top spot in the league for the first time this season. On 24 October the league match against Abercorn was played at Paisley. Blair returned in goal as did Gordon at right half. Throughout the game the play was closely contested and a penalty converted by Abercorn was the only goal separating the teams at half time. In the second half the play became rough, with Brander being ordered off but there was no more scoring. Subsequently, Brander was suspended for 2 months whilst the Dumbarton linesman at the game, Mr Forgie, was suspended for the rest of the season. On the last day of the month Dumbarton were again on their travels, this time to play Ayr in the league. Monteith returned as keeper and Taylor came in for the suspended Ritchie. In addition James Walker (Clyde) took over Brander's place at inside right. The Sons started strongly but all their attacks were foiled by the Ayr defence. Then on the stroke of half time Ayr scored the first goal. A second minutes into the second half brought the contest to an end as three further goals contributed to a 5–0 rout. The result saw Dumbarton drop to 4th in the league table with 10 points from the 9 games played – 3 points behind leaders Raith Rovers but with a game in hand. November On 7 November Albion Rovers visited Boghead to play their return league fixture. Gillespie took Walker's place in the front line, while McCulloch moved to right half in place of the injured Taylor, with Thomson taking the right back spot. In addition Fraser came back in as keeper. The Sons had got the better of the Rovers at Coatbridge in September and in the first half their play suggested that they were looking for a repeat. Unfortunately the opposing keeper was in superb form and against the run of play Albion scored just before the interval. This deflated the Sons and in the second half the Rovers scored another two before Teasdale scored a late consolation goal in a 3–1 defeat. The following week saw the start of the county cup competition with a visit to Tontine Park to play Renton. The team showed a number of changes with McCulloch and Thomson switching positions, James Walker coming back in place of Gillespie and Hill rested with Taylor slotting in at inside left. The changes however did not have the desired effect as the Sons slumped to their fourth consecutive defeat by tamely losing 0–3. Cowdenbeath were the opponents at Boghead in the league on 21 November. The defence reverted to that which started the season with Blair returning at keeper. In addition Ewart Kinnon (Mossfield Amateurs) was tried out at inside right. On a poor pitch the players struggled to show any skill but Dumbarton's defence was much improved while only bad luck stopped the Dumbarton front line scoring – the game ending 0–0. At the same time Manchester City were interested in signing Hill but baulked at the fee requested. Another home game was played on 28 November, this time against St Bernards in the league. Thomson replaced McCulloch in the back line while Gordon came in at inside right. In an exciting game on a muddy pitch Taylor notched the all-important goal in a 1–0 victory to bring the winless run to an end. So as November came to an end Dumbarton maintained 4th place with 13 points from 12 games, 3 points behind leaders Raith Rovers with a game less played. December Following a postponed match against Arthurlie, Dumbarton welcomed Abercorn to Boghead in the league on 12 December. Ritchie missed his train and so Gordon took his place at left half while James Walker stepped into the inside right spot. The game saw the Sons press for the mostpart but in the end had to settle for a Robert Walker goal to take both points. It was not however all good news as leading goalscorer William Greer was snapped up by Queens Park Rangers. The following week Dumbarton travelled to Edinburgh to play Leith Athletic in the league. With the departure of Greer, Gordon took the centre forward spot and Ritchie returned in the half back line. Unfortunately it was an off day for the Sons forwards as Leith even had the luxury of missing a penalty for a 2–0 win. On Boxing Day Dumbarton hosted league leaders Raith Rovers. Hill moved from the wing to play centre forward while Gordon took James Walker's place at inside right. In addition new signing William Blair (ex Renfrew Victoria) played on the left wing. Dumbarton dominated the first half of the game but failed to break down the Raith defence. This continued in the second half but it was Raith who scored with 15 minutes to play. However Hill with a brace spared the Sons blushes and snatched both points. On New Year's Eve Dumbarton played Lennox Amateurs at Boghead in the second game of the county championship. The game went as expected with the Sons handing out a 5–1 thrashing. 1908 ended with Dumbarton improving their league placing to 3rd with 17 points from 15 games, 6 points behind Raith but with 2 games in hand. January On 2 January Dumbarton travelled to Cowdenbeath to play the return league fixture. The Sons played new signing John Lipton (ex Shettleston) at centre half. Despite playing the better it was Cowdenbeath who found their way to the goal and were two up by half time. However Dumbarton continued to pressure the Fifers defence and a penalty kick converted by Taylor brought them back into the game, Then in the last minute Robert Walker scored an equaliser for a vital point. Two days later, Dumbarton made the short journey to play Dumbarton Harp in the county cup. O’Neill came in at right back and Brander returned from his long suspension at inside right. In a tight tussle Hill scored both goals in a 2–1 win. On 9 January Ayr Parkhouse were the visitors on league business. Parkhouse got off to a good start and scored first but despite continuing to push forward Kane managed an equaliser for the Sons just before half time. In the second half however Dumbarton's form improved and goals from Brander and Hill put the tie beyond doubt. The Parkies managed a second goal but it was not enough and the Sons took the game 3–2 and the two points. After a free week Dumbarton travelled to Arthurlie to play the return league fixture. New signing James White (ex Barrhead Auburn Victoria) was played at inside left. The game itself was a poor one from the Sons perspective as the forwards hardly tested the Arthurlie keeper, and in the end the home team won comfortably 2–0. On 30 January Dumbarton played their return league fixture against Ayr at Boghead. McCulloch took injured Thomson's place in the back line while Nisbet replaced Brander at inside right. The Sons were ahead within six minutes from a Hill strike and that is how matters stood at half time. The second half began with Dumbarton putting on another two goals while Ayr replied with two of their own. Hill scored a fourth for the Sons and although Ayr scored a third the result at the end was a 4–3 victory for the home side. So at the end of January Dumbarton still held 3rd place in the league with 22 points from 19 games – 4 points behind Abercorn. February On 6 February it was a county cup tie against Renton at Boghead. Taylor and Brander returned to the team. Most of the action in the game came in the first 15 minutes as first Teasdale opened for Dumbarton and almost immediately thereafter Renton equalised. The visitors had the better of the game for the time remaining but no further goals were scored – the result being a 1–1 draw. A week later Dumbarton travelled to neighbours Vale of Leven in their return league fixture. McCulloch replaced Taylor at right back. In a tough game it was the Sons who had the better of things early on and Hill scored the opener. Despite a number of other chances the score remained unchanged. Vale tried hard for the equaliser but were handicapped by a sending off midway through the second half. In the end Dumbarton held out for a 1–0 win. On 20 February Dumbarton travelled to Falkirk to play their penultimate league fixture against East Stirling. An unchanged side took the field and while neither side had any title aspirations a close game was played out. On the day the Sons had a disappointing day and although the only goal was scored in 6 minutes by the ‘Shire they had a number of opportunities to increase that. March After two free weeks Dumbarton returned to county cup competition with the return fixture against Dumbarton Harp at Boghead on 13 March. With Matt Teasdale having left to start work in China, his position was taken by the return of William Blair. The Harp were always second best during the game with Dumbarton scoring twice through Hill and Brander in the first half – and Taylor also missed a penalty kick. Hill completed his hat trick in the second half to finish the game 4–0 – though Harp were reduced to 9 men with a sending off and an injury. A week later it was another county cup fixture, this time against Lennox at St James Park. Thomson was the only change to the team, taking McCulloch's place in the back line. With two goals in each half, Hill adding another two to his season's total, Dumbarton coasted to a 4–0 win. The final league fixture of the season was played on 27 March against Ayr Parkhouse ay Ayr. The Sons reverted to the team that had turned out against Harp two weeks earlier. Brander opened the scoring for Dumbarton but the Parkies equalised before half time. The home side continued to press in the second half and in the absence of Blair who retired injured they went ahead. However the Sons got the leveller within 5 minutes and the game ended 2–2. So as March ended, Dumbarton had finished their league campaign in 4th place with 25 points from 22 games played – although a number of teams could push them further down once they complete their respective programmes. Abercorn topped the table with 31 points from 22 games but similarly Vale of Leven could catch them being 5 points behind but with 4 games left to play. April On 3 April Dumbarton played the home leg of their county cup matches against Vale of Leven. Gillespie took William Blair's place in the forward line. In miserable conditions it was the Vale who started the stronger and opened the scoring after 30 minutes. Both teams had chances thereafter but Lipton scored just on full time to make the final score 1–1. The following Saturday Dumbarton entertained Motherwell in a friendly. The Sons tried out a number of new boys and in the first half competed well with their First Division opponents. The visitors scored after 30 minutes but in the second half the stamina of the Motherwell men showed as they scored two further goals without reply. A midweek game was played on 13 April against Vale of Leven at Millburn Park to complete the qualifying series of games for the county championship. John McNee (ex Shettleston), who had impressed in the Motherwell friendly and was signed up, took Gillespie's place at inside left. The match was a disappointment for the Sons who lost 3–0 for the second game running. A further friendly match was played at Ochilview against Stenhousemuir on 17 April. Again some new faces were given try outs and while half time was reached goalless, in the second half Hill (2) and Brander scored the goals in a 3–0 win. Dumbarton and Dumbarton Harp met at Boghead on 26 April in a play off to decide who would play against Renton in the final of the county cup. New signing William Gibson (ex Yoker Athletic) took his place at centre forward, and duly scored in a 2–1 win. So on 29 April, for the fourth successive season Dumbarton played in the final of the Dumbartonshire Cup. Another new signing David Hynds (ex Shettleston) was played at right half. However, in a close contest it was Renton who would retain their grip on the trophy winning 1–0. May Dumbarton finished the season with 4th place in the league – the championship title being taken by Abercorn. On 31 May at the annual meeting of the Scottish League Dumbarton together with Raith Rovers applied for promotion to the First Division, but for the third year in succession, it was the bottom two First Division clubs – Morton and Partick Thistle – that maintained their' top flight' status in the relevant elections. A motion by Raith Rovers for automatic promotion attracted no support. Match results Scottish League 1908–09 Scottish Football League D 15 August 1908 Scottish League 1–1https://www.fitbastats.com/dumbarton/game.php?gameid=37871 Raith Rovers 1 – 1 Dumbarton, Scottish League (15/08/1908) Fitbastats.com 6 August 2019http://www.sonsarchive.com/matchdetails.php?id=301 Raith Rovers 1 – 1 Dumbarton, Saturday, August 15th, 1908 The Sons Archive 6 August 2019 Raith Rovers Dumbarton Axford Hill Starks Park 4,000 J Murray W 22 August 1908 Scottish League 4–1https://www.fitbastats.com/dumbarton/game.php?gameid=37872 Dumbarton 4 – 1 East Stirlingshire, Scottish League (22/08/1908) Fitbastats.com 6 August 2019http://www.sonsarchive.com/matchdetails.php?id=302 Dumbarton 4 – 1 East Stirlingshire, Saturday, August 22nd, 1908 The Sons Archive 6 August 2019 Dumbarton E Stirling Greer 10 35 55Hill 76 Robertson 75 Boghead Park 3,000 H Lorimer L 29 August 1908 Scottish League 4–2https://www.fitbastats.com/dumbarton/game.php?gameid=37873 St Bernard's 4 – 2 Dumbarton, Scottish League (29/08/1908) Fitbastats.com 6 August 2019http://www.sonsarchive.com/matchdetails.php?id=303 St Bernard's 4 – 2 Dumbarton, Saturday, August 29th, 1908 The Sons Archive 6 August 2019 6 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190806122144/http://www.sonsarchive.com/matchdetails.php%3Fid%3D303 dead St Bernard's Dumbarton Simpson, J Black pen Greer Royal Gymnasium Ground 1,500 D MacPherson W 12 September 1908 Scottish League 3–1https://www.fitbastats.com/dumbarton/game.php?gameid=37874 Dumbarton 3 – 1 Vale of Leven, Scottish League (12/09/1908) Fitbastats.com 6 August 2019http://www.sonsarchive.com/matchdetails.php?id=304 Dumbarton 3 – 1 Vale of Leven, Saturday, September 12th, 1908 The Sons Archive 6 August 2019 Dumbarton Vale of Leven Greer 30Hill 75 Kidd 89 Boghead Park 4,500 J Stark W 26 September 1908 Scottish League 2–4https://www.fitbastats.com/dumbarton/game.php?gameid=37875 Albion Rovers 2 – 4 Dumbarton, Scottish League (26/09/1908) Fitbastats.com 6 August 2019http://www.sonsarchive.com/matchdetails.php?id=305 Albion Rovers 2 – 4 Dumbarton, Saturday, September 26th, 1908 The Sons Archive 6 August 2019 Albion Rovers Dumbarton Farr 44 50 Hutcheson 30 OGGreer 35Teasdale Meadow Park, Coatbridge Mr Feggans D 10 October 1908 Scottish League 1–1https://www.fitbastats.com/dumbarton/game.php?gameid=37876 Dumbarton 1 – 1 Leith Athletic, Scottish League (10/10/1908) Fitbastats.com 6 August 2019http://www.sonsarchive.com/matchdetails.php?id=306 Dumbarton 1 – 1 Leith Athletic, Saturday, October 10th, 1908 The Sons Archive 6 August 2019 Dumbarton Leith Athletic Greer 30 Colombo Boghead Park 3,000 J Murray W 17 October 1908 Scottish League 2–0https://www.fitbastats.com/dumbarton/game.php?gameid=37877 Dumbarton 2 – 0 Arthurlie, Scottish League (17/10/1908) Fitbastats.com 6 August 2019http://www.sonsarchive.com/matchdetails.php?id=307 Dumbarton 2 – 0 Arthurlie, Saturday, October 17th, 1908 The Sons Archive 6 August 2019 Dumbarton Arthurlie Walker Greer Boghead Park 2,000 Mr Fegans L 24 October 1908 Scottish League 1–0https://www.fitbastats.com/dumbarton/game.php?gameid=37878 Abercorn 1 – 0 Dumbarton, Scottish League (24/10/1908) Fitbastats.com 6 August 2019http://www.sonsarchive.com/matchdetails.php?id=308 Abercorn 1 – 0 Dumbarton, Saturday, October 24th, 1908 The Sons Archive 6 August 2019 Abercorn Dumbarton Crossan 20 pen Old Ralston Park 3,000 Mr Rennie L 31 October 1908 Scottish League 5–0https://www.fitbastats.com/dumbarton/game.php?gameid=37879 Ayr 5 – 0 Dumbarton, Scottish League (31/10/1908) Fitbastats.com 6 August 2019http://www.sonsarchive.com/matchdetails.php?id=309 Ayr 5 – 0 Dumbarton, Saturday, October 31st, 1908 The Sons Archive 6 August 2019 Ayr Dumbarton Mason 40McLean 47Anderson Ward Somerset Park L 7 November 1908 Scottish League 1–3https://www.fitbastats.com/dumbarton/game.php?gameid=37880 Dumbarton 1 – 3 Albion Rovers, Scottish League (07/11/1908) Fitbastats.com 6 August 2019http://www.sonsarchive.com/matchdetails.php?id=310 Dumbarton 1 – 3 Albion Rovers, Saturday, November 7th, 1908 The Sons Archive 6 August 2019 Dumbarton Albion Rovers Teasdale Farr Lindsay 70 Boghead Park Mr Philip D 21 November 1908 Scottish League 0–0https://www.fitbastats.com/dumbarton/game.php?gameid=34536 Dumbarton 0 – 0 Cowdenbeath, Scottish League (21/11/1908) Fitbastats.com 6 August 2019http://www.sonsarchive.com/matchdetails.php?id=311 Dumbarton 0 – 0 Cowdenbeath, Saturday, November 21st, 1908 The Sons Archive 6 August 2019 Dumbarton Cowdenbeath Boghead Park W 28 November 1908 Scottish League 1–0https://www.fitbastats.com/dumbarton/game.php?gameid=37881 Dumbarton 1 – 0 St Bernard's, Scottish League (28/11/1908) Fitbastats.com 6 August 2019http://www.sonsarchive.com/matchdetails.php?id=312 Dumbarton 1 – 0 St Bernard's, Saturday, November 28th, 1908 The Sons Archive 6 August 2019 Dumbarton St Bernard's Taylor Boghead Park W 12 December 1908 Scottish League 1–0https://www.fitbastats.com/dumbarton/game.php?gameid=37882 Dumbarton 1 – 0 Abercorn, Scottish League (12/12/1908) Fitbastats.com 6 August 2019http://www.sonsarchive.com/matchdetails.php?id=313 Dumbarton 1 – 0 Abercorn, Saturday, December 12th, 1908 The Sons Archive 6 August 2019 Dumbarton Abercorn Walker 30 Boghead Park 2,000 Mr McInnes L 19 December 1908 Scottish League 2–0https://www.fitbastats.com/dumbarton/game.php?gameid=37883 Leith Athletic 2 – 0 Dumbarton, Scottish League (19/12/1908) Fitbastats.com 6 August 2019http://www.sonsarchive.com/matchdetails.php?id=314 Leith Athletic 2 – 0 Dumbarton, Saturday, December 19th, 1908 The Sons Archive 6 August 2019 Leith Athletic Dumbarton Lindsay Smail Old Logie Green J Montgomerie W 26 December 1908 Scottish League 2–1https://www.fitbastats.com/dumbarton/game.php?gameid=37884 Dumbarton 2 – 1 Raith Rovers, Scottish League (26/12/1908) Fitbastats.com 6 August 2019http://www.sonsarchive.com/matchdetails.php?id=315 Dumbarton 2 – 1 Raith Rovers, Saturday, December 26th, 1908 The Sons Archive 6 August 2019 Dumbarton Raith Rovers Hill 90 McAinsh Boghead Park 1,500 J Rennie D 2 January 1909 Scottish League 2–2https://www.fitbastats.com/dumbarton/game.php?gameid=34542 Cowdenbeath 2 – 2 Dumbarton, Scottish League (02/01/1909) Fitbastats.com 6 August 2019http://www.sonsarchive.com/matchdetails.php?id=316 Cowdenbeath 2 – 2 Dumbarton, Saturday, January 2nd, 1909 The Sons Archive 6 August 2019 Cowdenbeath Dumbarton Taylor Walker pen North End Park, Cowdenbeath W 9 January 1909 Scottish League 3–2https://www.fitbastats.com/dumbarton/game.php?gameid=37885 Dumbarton 3 – 2 Ayr Parkhouse, Scottish League (09/01/1909) Fitbastats.com 6 August 2019http://www.sonsarchive.com/matchdetails.php?id=317 Dumbarton 3 – 2 Ayr Parkhouse, Saturday, January 9th, 1909 The Sons Archive 6 August 2019 Dumbarton Ayr Parkhouse Kane 45Hill 75Brander Goodwin Boghead Park 2,000 W McInnes L 23 January 1909 Scottish League 2–0https://www.fitbastats.com/dumbarton/game.php?gameid=37886 Arthurlie 2 – 0 Dumbarton, Scottish League (23/01/1909) Fitbastats.com 6 August 2019http://www.sonsarchive.com/matchdetails.php?id=318 Arthurlie 2 – 0 Dumbarton, Saturday, January 23rd, 1909 The Sons Archive 6 August 2019 Arthurlie Dumbarton Allan penLogan Dunterlie Park (1906–1919) Mr Edwards W 30 January 1909 Scottish League 4–3https://www.fitbastats.com/dumbarton/game.php?gameid=37885 Dumbarton 4 – 3 Ayr, Scottish League (30/01/1909) Fitbastats.com 6 August 2019http://www.sonsarchive.com/matchdetails.php?id=319 Dumbarton 4 – 3 Ayr, Saturday, January 30th, 1909 The Sons Archive 6 August 2019 Dumbarton Ayr Hill Teasdale Muir Boghead Park W 13 February 1909 Scottish League 0–1https://www.fitbastats.com/dumbarton/game.php?gameid=37888 Vale of Leven 0 – 1 Dumbarton, Scottish League (13/02/1909) Fitbastats.com 6 August 2019http://www.sonsarchive.com/matchdetails.php?id=320 Vale of Leven 0 – 1 Dumbarton, Saturday, February 13th, 1909 The Sons Archive 6 August 2019 Vale of Leven Dumbarton Hill Millburn Park T Dougary L 20 February 1909 Scottish League 1–0https://www.fitbastats.com/dumbarton/game.php?gameid=37889 East Stirlingshire 1 – 0 Dumbarton, Scottish League (20/02/1909) Fitbastats.com 6 August 2019http://www.sonsarchive.com/matchdetails.php?id=321 East Stirlingshire 1 – 0 Dumbarton, Saturday, February 20th, 1909 The Sons Archive 6 August 2019 E Stirling Dumbarton Cram 6 Merchiston Park 1,500 T McKnight D 27 March 1909 Scottish League 2–2https://www.fitbastats.com/dumbarton/game.php?gameid=37890 Ayr Parkhouse 2 – 2 Dumbarton, Scottish League (27/03/1909) Fitbastats.com 6 August 2019http://www.sonsarchive.com/matchdetails.php?id=322 Ayr Parkhouse 2 – 2 Dumbarton, Saturday, March 27th, 1909 The Sons Archive 6 August 2019 Ayr Parkhouse Dumbarton Phillips Brander Nisbet Beresford Park 2,000 Scottish Qualifying Cup W 5 September 1908 QualifyCup R1 4–1http://www.sonsarchive.com/matchdetails.php?id=2552 Dumbarton 4 – 1 Renton, Saturday, September 5th 1908 The Sons Archive 6 August 2019 Dumbarton Renton Hill Greer Brander Smith Boghead Park 4,000 W 19 September 1908 QualifyCup R2 4–1http://www.sonsarchive.com/matchdetails.php?id=2553 Dumbarton 4 – 1 Johnstone, Saturday, September 19th 1908 The Sons Archive 6 August 2019 Dumbarton Johnstone Frame 45 OGHill 65 Frame Boghead Park 3,000 J Adams L 3 October 1908 QualifyCup R3 0–2http://www.sonsarchive.com/matchdetails.php?id=2554 Dumbarton 0 – 2 Ayr Parkhouse, Saturday, October 3rd 1908 The Sons Archive 6 August 2019 Dumbarton Ayr Parkhouse Goodwin 40Phillips 68 Boghead Park 4,000 J Deans Scottish Consolation Cup ConsolCup R1 scratched Dumbarton Lennox Dumbartonshire Cup L 14 November 1908 League 3–0 Renton Dumbarton Smith 30Miller Tontine Park 2,000 T McKnight W 31 December 1908 League 5–1 Dumbarton Lennox Boghead Park 1,000 W 4 January 1909 League 1–2 Dumbarton Harp Dumbarton Hill St James' Park, Dumbarton 2,000 D 6 February 1909 League 1–1 Dumbarton Renton Teasdale 12 Crawford 15 Boghead Park 2,000 R Kelso W 13 March 1909 League 4–0 Dumbarton Dumbarton Harp Brander Hill Boghead Park 2,000 W 20 March 1909 League 0–4 Lennox Dumbarton Walker 30Gordon Hill St James' Park, Dumbarton 1,500 D 3 April 1909 League 1–1 Dumbarton Vale of Leven Lipton 89 Gardner 30 Boghead Park L 15 April 1909 League 3–0 Vale of Leven Dumbarton Robertson Carr McCallum Millburn Park 2,000 W 24 April 1909 PlayOff 2–1 Dumbarton Dumbarton Harp Gibson Gordon Boghead Park L 29 April 1909 Final 0–1 Dumbarton Renton Millburn Park 3,000 Final league table DUM Friendlies L 10 April 1909 0–3 Friendly Dumbarton Motherwell Hill 30Stewart Johnstone Boghead Park 2,000 J Matthews W 17 April 1909 3–0 Friendly Dumbarton Stenhousemuir Hill Brander Boghead Park 1,000 P Mitchell Player statistics Squad Second Division Qualifying Cup David Blairhttp://www.sonsarchive.com/player.php?id=5725 David Blair – Player Statistics The Sons Archive 28 July 2019 GK SCO 18 0 3 0 Alexander Fraserhttp://www.sonsarchive.com/player.php?id=5712 Alexander Fraser – Player Statistics The Sons Archive 28 July 2019 GK SCO 1 0 0 0 William Monteithhttp://www.sonsarchive.com/player.php?id=5743 William Monteith – Player Statistics The Sons Archive 28 July 2019 GK SCO 3 0 0 0 Alex McCullochhttp://www.sonsarchive.com/player.php?id=5727 Alex McCulloch – Player Statistics The Sons Archive 28 July 2019 4 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190804122707/http://www.sonsarchive.com/player.php?id=5727 dead DF SCO 14 0 2 0 John O'Neilhttp://www.sonsarchive.com/player.php?id=5744 John O'Neill – Player Statistics The Sons Archive 28 July 2019 DF SCO 21 0 3 0 Robert Thomsonhttp://www.sonsarchive.com/player.php?id=5734 Robert Thomson – Player Statistics The Sons Archive 28 July 2019 DF SCO 9 0 1 0 Bob Gordon MF SCO 20 0 3 0 John Liptonhttp://www.sonsarchive.com/player.php?id=5741 John Lipton – Player Statistics The Sons Archive 28 July 2019 MF SCO 7 0 0 0 Charles O'Neillhttp://www.sonsarchive.com/player.php?id=5718 Charles O'Neill – Player Statistics The Sons Archive 28 July 2019 MF SCO 1 0 1 0 George Ritchiehttp://www.sonsarchive.com/player.php?id=5719 George Ritchie – Player Statistics The Sons Archive 28 July 2019 MF SCO 7 0 1 0 William Blairhttp://www.sonsarchive.com/player.php?id=5735 William Blair – Player Statistics The Sons Archive 28 July 2019 FW SCO 8 0 0 0 John Brander FW SCO 13 2 3 1 Michael Cannonhttp://www.sonsarchive.com/player.php?id=5736 Michael Cannon – Player Statistics The Sons Archive 28 July 2019 FW SCO 1 0 0 0 Charles Chalk FW GIB 1 0 0 0 George Galbraithhttp://www.sonsarchive.com/player.php?id=5688 George Galbraith – Player Statistics The Sons Archive 28 July 2019 FW SCO 2 0 0 0 James Gillespiehttp://www.sonsarchive.com/player.php?id=5738 James Gillespie – Player Statistics The Sons Archive 28 July 2019 FW SCO 1 0 0 0 William Greerhttp://www.sonsarchive.com/player.php?id=5739 William Greer – Player Statistics The Sons Archive 28 July 2019 FW SCO 13 11 3 1 Johnny Hill FW SCO 22 10 3 5 Edward Kanehttp://www.sonsarchive.com/player.php?id=5717 Edward Kane – Player Statistics The Sons Archive 28 July 2019 FW SCO 21 1 2 0 Ewart Kinnonhttp://www.sonsarchive.com/player.php?id=5740 Ewart Kinnon – Player Statistics The Sons Archive 28 July 2019 FW SCO 1 0 0 0 John Maginneshttp://www.sonsarchive.com/player.php?id=5742 John Maginnes – Player Statistics The Sons Archive 28 July 2019 FW SCO 1 0 0 0 Robert Nisbethttp://www.sonsarchive.com/player.php?id=5728 Robert Nisbet – Player Statistics The Sons Archive 28 July 2019 FW SCO 6 1 3 0 Peter Taylorhttp://www.sonsarchive.com/player.php?id=5733 Peter Taylor – Player Statistics The Sons Archive 28 July 2019 FW SCO 13 2 2 0 Matt Teadalehttp://www.sonsarchive.com/player.php?id=5721 Matt Teasdale – Player Statistics The Sons Archive 28 July 2019 FW SCO 20 4 3 0 James Walkerhttp://www.sonsarchive.com/player.php?id=5746 James Walker – Player Statistics The Sons Archive 28 July 2019 FW SCO 3 0 0 0 Robert Walkerhttp://www.sonsarchive.com/player.php?id=5747 Robert Walker – Player Statistics The Sons Archive 28 July 2019 FW SCO 14 3 0 0 James Whitehttp://www.sonsarchive.com/player.php?id=5745 James White – Player Statistics The Sons Archive 28 July 2019 FW SCO 1 0 0 0 |} Source:McAllister Jim The Sons of the Rock – The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club J&J Robertson Printers 2002 Dumbarton McAllister Jim The Sons of the Rock – The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club J&J Robertson Printers 2002 Dumbarton Transfers Players in PlayerFromDate SCO William Greer SCO Clyde 12 Jun 1908 SCO John O'Neil SCO Clydebank Juniors 13 Jun 1908 GIB Charles Chalk SCO East Stirling (trialist) 1 Jul 1908 SCO John Maginnes SCO Morton (trialist) 10 Jul 1908 SCO Michael Cannon SCO East Stirling (trialist) 8 Aug 1908 SCO Robert Thomson SCO Hearts (loan) 8 Aug 1908 SCO William Monteith SCO Beith 20 Aug 1908 SCO James Gillespie SCO Trialist Sep 1908 SCO Ewart Kinnon SCO Mossent Amateurs (trialist) 12 Oct 1908 SCO Robert Walker SCO Maryhill 13 Oct 1908 SCO James Walker SCO Clyde 15 Oct 1908 SCO William Blair SCO Renfrew Victoria 22 Dec 1908 SCO James White SCO Barrhead Auburn Victoria 22 Dec 1908 SCO John Lipton SCO Shettleston 26 Dec 1908 SCO David Hynds SCO Shettleston 1 Apr 1909 SCO John McNee SCO Yoker Athletic 14 Apr 1909 SCO William Gibson SCO Yoker Athletic Apr 1909 Players out PlayerToDate SCO Bob McLean SCO Vale of Leven 8 Aug 1908 SCO William Greer ENG QPR 14 Dec 1908 SCO Peter Taylor ENG Barrow 19 March 1909 SCO Matt Teasdale China 1889 Emigrated Apr 1909 SCO Charles O'Neill SCO Dumbarton Harp Jun 1908 Source: Litster John Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players PM Publications Norwich In addition David Blair, George Gillespie, Alex McCulloch, Robert Nisbet, George Ritchie, James Stevenson, James Walker and Robert Walker all played their final 'first XI' games in Dumbarton colours. Reserve team Dumbarton lost in the semi-final of the Scottish Second XI Cup to Falkirk. References Category:Dumbarton F.C. seasons Category:Scottish football clubs 1908–09 season