2012–13 Dumbarton F.C. season
The 2012–13 season was Dumbarton's first season back in the Scottish First Division, having been promoted from the Scottish Second Division at the end of the 2011–12 season. Dumbarton also competed in the Challenge Cup, League Cup and the Scottish Cup. Summary. Season. Dumbarton finished seventh in the Scottish First Division. They reached the first round of the Challenge Cup, the second round of the League Cup and the fourth round of the Scottish Cup. Management. They began the season under the management of Alan Adamson. But on 22 October 2012, Adamson was sacked by  the club following what was deemed a number of unacceptable results. Jack Ross took over as interim manager following Adamson's departure, while the club looked for a replacement. On 22 November, Ian Murray was appointed as player-manager. Jack Ross was named as his assistant, and he remained in charge for their game that weekend against Dunfermline Athletic. Player statistics. Disciplinary record. Includes all competitive matches. Factfile. The League match against Dunfermline Athletic on 23 March marked Mark Gilhaney's 100th appearance for Dumbarton in all national competitions - the 133rd Dumbarton player to reach this milestone. 2012–13 Dumbarton F.C.