19th February, 2025

By Glen Douglas

BBC Scotland radio celebrity Tam Cowan is urging the people of Dumbarton to rally behind their football club.

Joining Tam will be former Dumbarton, Celtic, and Borussia Dortmund player Murdo MacLeod, who will participate in a Q&A session.

Tickets are available at https://tinyurl.com/tm37cwmh or at the reception at the Marbill Coaches Stadium.

Dumbarton Football Club, founded in December 1872, plunged into financial jeopardy in November following years of uncertainty behind the scenes.

The Sons Supporters Trust (Sonstrust) has already collected more than £100,000 to save the club.

However, administrators Quantuma estimate that an additional £140,000 is needed to ensure the team can make it until the end of the season.

Tam said: “I just wanted to do whatever I could for a great old club like Dumbarton, so offered my services to Robert Ryan of Save Our Sons after his recent appearance on Off The Ball.

“I appreciate that administration is an all hands on deck time for any football club, having experienced it at Motherwell 20 years ago, so that’s why I offered my help.

Murdo MacLeod and Dumbarton FC in happier times.

“I’ve done similar events for clubs in the same predicament – Hearts, Dundee, Airdrie, Greenock Morton and Ross County spring to mind – and it’ll be a privilege to lend a helping hand to the Sons of the Rock.

“All I need is a decent microphone and for the good people of Dumbarton to snap up the tickets.”

Cameron Watson, Sonstrust director on the board of Dumbarton Football Club, said: “We are incredibly grateful to Tam for his support of our football club during its time of need.

“This is the most important time in Dumbarton Football Club’s history, and every single penny raised is a further step towards securing the continued existence of the Sons of the Rock.

“It will be a great night packed with laughs and fascinating insights – from my own meetings with Tam I can absolutely guarantee that.

“But every ticket purchased will also be a massive support to the football club during this incredibly challenging time.

“As well as Tam we must thank Gayle McCallum of the Sons Rock and Rolls Cafe for her support with the catering and Gail Kemp for quickly facilitating the Bar72 venue free-of-charge.

“The support so far from the community has been overwhelming, and we’re confident that will continue and they will back this event.”