Jim Duffy: Last News

Neil Lennon.Craig Levein and Jim Duffy were fierce rivals and in the firing line when the Northern Irishman went public with double barrelled broadsides in his time in charge at Hibs.So both had their ears pricked when the Celtic boss went off on a scattergun blast on Monday.At Easter Road Lennon regularly offloaded with astonishing levels of fury at anyone or anything he felt was a potential risk to his side and their hopes of success.Bet it overly aggressive opponents, referees, opposing managers at the wind-up or latterly - and ultimately what proved to be the end for him in Leith - his own players who he suspected weren’t giving their all.Lennon’s rants were becoming a thing of legend at Hibs but by his own admission the 49-year-old cut

Join thousands of fans who have signed up to our Rangers newsletter.Nat Wedderburn was the unlikely hero as Dumbarton ended a six game winless run, with victory against high-flying Cove Rangers.The Englishman powered home Ross Forbes’ delivery early in the second-half for only his 10th goal in 340 career appearances, as Jim Duffy’s men ended a five game long goal drought.And afterwards manager Duffy saluted the midfielder, who also picked up the Sonstrust man of the match award.The gaffer said: “Sometimes you hear the man of the match award being announced you’re not always in agreement, but today I don’t think anyone could dispute that.

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Dumbarton gaffer Jim Duffy praised his side which had been “battered by injuries” as the Sons winless run stretched to five games.Sons saw Rico Quitongo, Adam Frizzell, Ryan McGeever and Nat Wedderburn all taken off with knocks - but Duffy paid tribute to his players for their showing against the early pacesetters.He said: “It was a competitive game, and although the scoreline was very healthy for Falkirk I’m not sure it reflected the whole game.“Falkirk thoroughly deserved the win, absolutely no doubt about that.

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Dumbarton boss Jim Duffy praised his side’s showing, as they recovered from an early setback with a spirited defeat to Kilmarnock.Manager Duffy welcomed back a host of key players for the trip to Rugby Park, making five changes from the team which had lost to Falkirk on Tuesday evening with Morgyn Neill, Nat Wedderburn, Chris Hamilton and Adam Frizzell all returning to the starting 11, and Daniel Church handed a debut after signing for Celtic less than 24 hours earlier.And Duffy was pleased with what he saw from his side.He said: “The goal right on half-time obviously put the game beyond us.“I actually

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Referee Steven Reid took centre-stage, as Dumbarton slipped to their first League One defeat of the new season.The whistler disallowed three Sons goals, and allowed a hotly contested Ryan Wallace winner 20 minutes from time, leaving gaffer Jim Duffy frustrated.He said: “To be honest we’re bitterly disappointed with some of the decisions.

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Dumbarton boss Jim Duffy admitted he was pleased with a clean sheet, but is now hoping the Sons show more in front of goal after an opening day stalemate with Forfar Athletic.Sons were grateful to Polish stopper Kevin Dabrowski for a sensational early save that ensured the point, with Duffy pleased with aspects of the performance.He said: “Obviously I’m delighted with the clean sheet, I think the game was better in the first-half than it was in the second.“Forfar came out the blocks in the first 30 minutes and put us under pressure, big Kevin had a couple of great saves.“We settled down a wee bit after

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Dumbarton manager Jim Duffy admits his side were thankful for Kevin Dabrowski, after the Polish keeper kept them in the game after a below part first-half against Clyde.Goals from Barry Cuddihy, David Goodwillie and Ross Cunningham had the Bully Wee 3-1 to the good at the interval, but if it hadn’t been for the on-loan Hibernian stopper’s heroics the game would’ve been out of sight for the Sons.Reflecting on the 90 minutes, he said: “Clyde dominated the first-half and if it wasn’t for Kevin (Dabrowksi) then the game would’ve been well beyond us, he made some unbelievable saves.“Kevin made two or three

Dumbarton FC boss Jim Duffy: “I don’t know when we’ll see supporters back."Smith, who commutes from Dundee to the Rock for training, had previously been in charge of Brechin City before being appointed at Dumbarton – with his managerial career also including spells at Raith Rovers, East Fife, Alloa Athletic and Aldershot Town.Last season he even pulled on his boots for the first time in nine years, playing for Brechin against Forfar Athletic in the Betfred Cup at the age of 45.But Duffy is delighted that he has decided to remain at the Rock.Household meet-up ban seems to be working in West DunbartonshireHe said: “Barry ended up only being assistant manager for a few weeks of matches but the impression he made was noticeable.“He is an

Paul Gascoigne to Dens Park. The convicted fraudster joined the club's board in 2003, but resigned months later as the club ran into financial difficulties.

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Nat Wedderburn has revealed that the chance to work with Jim Duffy sold him on a move to Dumbarton.The midfield enforcer became Sons’ third new signing of the summer last week, inking a one-year deal at the Rock after leaving League One rivals Airdrieonians.He joins defender Sam Wardrop and forward Denny Johnstone in signing up for the club for the new campaign – which kicks off in just under a month’s time.And he told the Lennox Herald that it was the Sons gaffer’s reputation that convinced him his future was at the Rock.The former England under-19 cap said: “The move came from speaking to the manager

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Dumbarton manager Jim Duffy admits that signing a goalkeeper is a priority, as the Sons finally return to training tonight (Tuesday).Updated Scottish Government guidance issued last week will allow Duffy’s side to come together for a full training session for the first time in almost six months.However with goalkeepers Conor Brennan and Jordan Pettigrew having moved on to pastures new, finding a new stopper is top of the gaffer’s list.He told the Lennox Herald: “It will be good for everyone to get back out.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our personalised newsletter.Dumbarton midfielder Ruaridh Langan is out to make a name for himself this season – even if he’s given up correcting people on how to pronounce it.The former Morton man, whose name is pronounced Rory, enjoyed a strong breakthrough campaign at the Rock – becoming a regular under Jim Duffy’s stewardship and scoring his first senior goal.But with Sons midfield duo Joe McKee and Kyle Hutton both moving on, Langan is now eyeing up the opportunity to become a regular in the starting lineup.He told the Lennox: “I loved my first season with the club, I really enjoyed myself.“When I came in I hadn’t played much first-team football and I certainly didn’t

Sam Wardrop has made a return to Dumbarton on a permanent deal, after two successful loan spells at the Rock.

Join thousands of fans who have signed up to our Celtic newsletter.Dumbarton new boy Denny Johnstone wants to put a “horrible” few years behind him with a fresh start under mentor Jim Duffy.The big striker joined the Sons last weekend after leaving Falkirk and now he’s keen to consign three seasons of injury hell to the past.Johnstone was one of the most in-form players in the lower leagues after scoring 17 times for Jim Duffy’s Morton in the 2015/16 campaign whilst on loan from Birmingham City.His form saw him secure a permanent move to English League Two side Colchester, however the move turned sour when he tore his knee cartilage in a game against Accrington Stanley in 2017.Since then the 25-year-old has endured injury laden stints at St

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.Fired-up Dumbarton forward Stefan McCluskey is eager to repay Jim Duffy for showing faith in him.The former Morton attacker, who signed for the Sons from Pollok last summer, endured a difficult first season at the Rock, failing to score in 31 games with sciatica in his leg force him to play through the pain barrier.After a productive lockdown the 29-year-old is now eager to show the Sons fans the form that made him a key member of Duffy’s Morton side.After signing a new one-year deal with the club last week Stef told the Lennox Herald: “It was a very easy decision.

Dumbarton manager Jim Duffy has revealed that he’s ready to commit his future to the Sons —although any deal is on hold until more is known about when the football season will begin.

Dumbarton’s three game winning run came to an end on a day where just nothing seem to go right for Jim Duffy’s men.

Dumbarton defender Morgyn Neill has revealed that he sees his future at the Sons.