Debacle at Dumbarton (or Ridiculous at the Rock)

Berwick went down 5-2 at the Rock today. With seven goals it was a hugely entertaining game if you were a home supporter.

For Berwick, Mark Lunn made his debut in goal while Chris McMenamin started his first game playing right wing. Tommy Lennox lasted 30 minutes at right-back before being replaced by Graham Guy (Lennox walking straight down the tunnel). Gary Greenhill, who had been a late replacement for Stuart Fraser, was sent off for a hefty challenge, prompting "petulant" (as the announcer called him) Gribben to be subbed (similarly walking straight down the tunnel while also gesturing to the home crowd for which the ref checked on whether he should be sent off too before allowing Chris Anderson on). Craig Anderson and Jamie Ewart got our goals. Some photos below.

Dumbarton's wingers Carcary and particularly Murray ran the show with decent performances from McLeod and Clarke.

above: Mark Lunn picks the ball out his own net after 9 minutes of his debut.

above: Mark Lunn concedes goal no. 2 - from the penalty spot. The penalty looked
a pretty soft award in the first instance.

above: Craig Anderson played well in the middle of the park -
here he got through the Dumbarton defence and slotted home to make it 2-1.
Later Jamie Ewart headed home a Callaghan free kick.

above: Airdrie's Chris McMenamin making his debut on loan at Berwick

above: Fraser McLaren upfront with Gribben until Greenhill's sending off.
Striker Jim Lister was sold during the week.

above: Peter McMahon gets stuck in on man of the match Stevie Murray

above: Gary Greenhill earlier in the game

above: An ill-advised tackle meant Gary Greenhill taking an early bath