John Steele: Last News

Outgoing Dumbarton chairman John Steele has said the time was right for him to step down, as supporters prepare for a crunch meeting with the Sons new owners this week.

Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.John Steele has said it is ‘critical’ fans are able to return to Sons matches next season.Yesterday (Tuesday) it was confirmed that up to 500 people will be able to return to grounds for the first time in 15 months in time for next week’s play-off final between Dumbarton and Edinburgh City, with chairman Steele highlighting the importance of crowds to lower league sides.He said: “It is now critical that we get fans back in – from a financial perspective and also for the wellbeing of the club in the community.“Without spectators in reasonable numbers then, like all clubs, we start to wither.“We’ve got to redress that and it’s critical that spectators come back to

Ryan McGeever has revealed that the Sons squad didn’t have to think twice about deferring half their wages to keep the club afloat.