Sam Wardrop: Last News

Sam Wardrop says he had to leave Airdrie for his and the Diamonds' sake as he sought a break from football.

Deciding to walk away from football at the age of 24 was a bold step, but one Sam Wardrop felt he had to make.

Get the latest news from Record Sport with our daily newsletterA red card for former Son Sam Wardrop proved the turning point, as Dumbarton fought back to secure a draw with Airdrieonians.Gabby McGill’s early header and Rhys McCabe’s hotly disputed penalty had Ian Murray’s Diamonds 2-0 up and cruising in the second-half, but the Sons hit back after Wardrop saw red for a second booking - with Ryan McGeever’s header and Andy Geggan’s volley ensuring a draw.Despite the comeback however boss Stevie Farrell revealed the Sons squad were gutted not to take all three points.He said: “We showed some character.“Airdrie’s goal spooked us a wee bit.

iOS - Android Airdrie have brought in midfielders Scott Agnew and Adam Frizzell, defenders Craig Watson, Rico Quitongo and Sam Wardrop, and striker Jordan Allan, while goalkeeper Max Currie and Callum Fordyce, Calum Gallagher, Patrick Pyott and Scott Walker have all extended deals to stay at New Broomfield. Murray said: "We're very happy.

Join thousands of fans who have signed up to our Rangers newsletter.A questionable refereeing decision cost Dumbarton dear, as the Sons lost out to high-flying Cove Rangers on their first ever visit to the Balmoral Stadium.Rory McAllister’s second-half strike was cleared off the line by Dumbarton defender Sam Wardrop, only for referee David Lowe to award a goal - much to fury of those in white and black.It proved a decisive moment in a cagey tie, with Sons boss Jim Duffy left bemoaning his team’s luck.The gaffer said: “We’ve defended really well throughout the game, but I can’t really credit the players enough for their desire, determination and work ethic.“It’s unlike us to lose a goal from a straightforward set-piece.

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

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