Thursday 9th January 2014
SONS gaffer Ian Murray today agreed to cancel Martin McNiff’s contract and the player is now a free agent.
Consistent performances in midfield in the Dumbarton 19s side throughout the 2008-9 season earned Martin a call-up to the first team squad in June 2009 while still eligible to play for the 19s.
During 2009-10 he made a number of first team appearances in midfield or defence, and impressed with his coolness and commitment.
His progress continued in 2010-11 under first Jim Chapman and then Alan Adamson, and he remained under contract for the 2011-12 season.
In June 2012 Martin signed a two year contract extension, and in January 2013 he joined Annan Athletic — now managed by ex-Sons boss Jim Chapman — on loan until the end of the season.
In August he returned to Annan on a further loan until January 2014.
He made 75 appearances for the Sons plus 8 from the subs bench and scored 3 goals.
He leaves the club with all our best wishes for the future.
Alan Findlay
cinch League Two
Dumbarton v Stranraer
05 November 2022
Kick-off 3pm
| Pos | Team | Pld | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stirling Albion | 12 | 29 | 12 | 17 | 26 |
| 2 | Dumbarton | 12 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 26 |
| 3 | East Fife | 12 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 20 |
| 4 | Stenhousemuir | 12 | 22 | 23 | -1 | 18 |
| 5 | Elgin City | 12 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 16 |
| 6 | Stranraer | 12 | 18 | 22 | -4 | 16 |
| 7 | Bonnyrigg Rose | 12 | 15 | 19 | -4 | 13 |
| 8 | Forfar Athletic | 12 | 11 | 17 | -6 | 11 |
| 9 | Albion Rovers | 12 | 12 | 16 | -4 | 10 |
| 10 | Annan Athletic | 12 | 13 | 24 | -11 | 10 |