Originally Posted by FrankieFixer:
“They are certainly doing something right at a community club like Dumbarton that bigger teams could learn from. I agree on the loan policy too, get in a few hungry players who want to use the league and first team football as a springboard to a place in their respective first team. Everyone is a winner then. Ian Murray and Jack Ross look to be well placed to attract some good young prospects and older heads with their contacts at a higher level. They had Craig Gordon in coaching I had read helping Ewings and Grindlay which can only be a benefit in terms of experience and exposure for a less fashionable club. I also know Paul McGinn is a quality player and to have persuaded him to join instead of signing for St Mirren was a real coup.
The Aberdeen vs Dumbarton game I would think will be a very interesting game. The attacking threat is there from Dumbarton being the Championship top scorers, but the defence is what is letting the side down which is understandable when you are mostly playing full time teams the fatigue kicks in.”
Can't disagree with any of your post FF, except defence wise, Andy Graham is prone to the odd howler.
Last Wed v Livingston there were a dozen Managers of various clubs from Annan, Morton to St Johnstone and St Mirren, possibly watching Paul McGinn, Chris Kane etc.
McGinn is class as is Scott Linton our other full back. I'd be bold enough to say that The Sons have the best Full Backs in the Championship

As you say though fatigue against a Full Time Aberdeen could be a problem.
Cheers