Dumbarton Football Club - Sons of the Rock 1872

SHIRTS N SHORTS

Friday 9^th July 2010

LIFELONG Sons fan and local businessman David Rowatt was delighted to have won the right to have his company logo displayed on the new DFC kit for season 2010/2011.

The elder statesman of the current DFC squad Andy Geggan, drew out ball number 7 which meant that the Helensburgh based firm were the first business to be featured as a second sponsor on the new home kit.

Player of the Year Ben Gordon then followed Andy to the stage in the SHS community suite and drew out ball No 15, allocated to Robert Sloan Catering who won second prize as shorts sponsor.

The third prize of a directors day out for 4 next season was drawn by highly rated youngster Martin McNiff, went to Sons fan David Allan

Finally, prize number 4 - a signed and framed new home top- was drawn out by under-19's defender Tony Wallace, and delighted Les Stephen, owner of Watertite Plumbing will soon find a home for the coveted item.

Unique Idea

Sons commercial department came up with the draw as a unique way to tackle the current economic situation and give small businesses and fans a fantastic opportunity to be involved with the club.

Sontrust and commercial director Alan Findlay said : "The Club would like to offer a massive thank you to everyone who supported us on this, the response was brilliant and we have raised a good sum of money.

"Congratulations to all the prize winners, especially to David who won the first prize."

Chairman Colin Hosie added : "The success of the draw, our first and a process from which we have learned a lot, was beyond our expectations. A lot of hard work has taken place, but worth it."

Representatives from each ticket holder were invited to watch the draw and were given their own unique number marked on specially made DFC ping-pong balls.

Gaffer Jim Chapman then put all the entries into a rotating drum for the players to draw at the appropriate time.

Managing Director of Rowatt Furnishings, David Rowatt was on hand to see his lucky ball, No 7, come up first.

He said : "I am delighted. As a Dumbarton fan I feel very proud to be involved as a sponsor.

"Alan made us aware of the opportunity and talked us into entering - and we are very pleased that he did!"

Taking the second prize, DFC caterer Robert Sloan commented : "We've been associated with the Club now for a number of years and like David, I'm proud to be involved.

"The exposure via our sponsorship is going to help our business enormously and it's good to give something back to the club."

Trust Board member Paul McDonald picked the hospitality ticket on behalf of David Allan for the 3rd prize and said : "It's a terrific idea and it was good to see that so many local people had bought tickets.

"Perhaps next season, when word gets round, the venture will be even more successful.

"David couldn't attend the event, but I'm glad to take home his prize.

"Here's hoping he invites me along fo the hospitality day!"

Watertite Plumbing is owned by fan Les Stephen, although we all know him better as Pellie the Elephant.

His ball came out for prize number four - a signed framed top - something he hopes that will be a mementoe come the end of the season.

He said : "If we win promotion this year, my top will be priceless!"

Shirts And Shorts Draw
Pictures from our shirts and shorts sponsorship draw at SHS on Friday 2nd July 2010.

Photos by Campbell Yule

Numbered DFC Balls are put into draw drum

Shirt Winners - Rowatt Furnishing

Shorts Winners - Robert Sloan Catering

Hospitality Winner - Paul McDonald on behalf of David Allan

Signed Shirt Winner - Watertite Plumbing

 

Alan Findlay