The club would like to provide supporters with the following squad update regarding Ethan Brown and Brett Long.
Ethan has returned to Kilmarnock following the conclusion of his loan spell, which officially came to an end on January 5.
The centre-back made 14 appearances for the Sons in the first half of the 2024/25 season, scoring one goal against Arbroath in October.
Boss Stevie Farrell commented: “Ethan was a solid, reliable player who formed a number of strong partnerships across the defensive line in his time with us.
“For such a young player he proved to be a commanding and confident defender and it looks clear that he has a bright future in the game with the tools he has.
“We had hoped we would be able to extend his deal, and whilst that isn’t something that is possible at the moment, we remain in conversation with Derek McInnes and Kilmarnock if it is something that may become an option in the near future.”
Meanwhile, the club can confirm that Brett Long suffered a tendon rupture in last weeks fixture with Inverness.
The goalkeeper was forced off in the 37th minute and will now be required to undergo his second surgery in just over a year after fracturing his ankle in December 2023.
He has been added to the trauma theatre list but no date has currently been scheduled for his surgery and he is set to miss the remainder of the season.
Farrell said: “We are absolutely gutted for Brett as this is the second time he has been the victim of an unfortunate injury in a short space of time.
“He had recovered extremely well, both physically and mentally, from being out for such a long time last season and we were delighted to have him back in the team.
“Brett is an important character not just on the team sheet but in the dressing room as well, and we will of course support him in any way that we can during his recovery and rehabilitation and look forward to welcoming him back to the group.”
All at Dumbarton Football Club like would like to wish Ethan the very best in the future and Brett a healthy and speedy recovery.