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Quantuma confirms sale of Dumbarton Football Club to Mario Lapointe

Craig Morrison and Ian Wright, the Joint Administrators of The Dumbarton Football Club Ltd, are delighted to confirm the completion of the sale of the Club to Mario Lapointe.

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Ian Wright, Quantuma managing director and joint administrator said:

"So many people have helped to get to this conclusion, but most importantly has been the support of the fans. We wish Mario and everyone involved with the Club every success for the season ahead and for the longer-term future of the Sons."


Ian Wright and Craig Morrison, managing directors at business advisory firm Quantuma, were appointed joint administrators of The Dumbarton Football Club Limited (Dumbarton FC) on 18 November 2024.

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