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Former Dumbarton star Chris McLaughlin reveals he was torn on leaving Sons
Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Chris McLaughlin faced choosing between Dumbarton and starting a new life in Australia in the summer of 2018.The then 20-year-old defender had just enjoyed a stellar season with the Sons, despite their relegation from the SPFL Championship, and was named as the club’s young player of the year.After a move to return to full-time football failed to materialise due to an ankle injury that had plagued his campaign, manager Stevie Aitken offered the Clydebank native the chance to extend his stay at the Rock.However, a phone call from his agent changed everything.McLaughlin, who was reunited with Aitken at
