Making my son proud is the number one aim says new Dumbarton Accies boss

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New Dumbarton Accies boss Kenny Wilson admits he was surprised to be offered the top job at the club, but is now determined to make their number one fan proud.Wilson has taken the reins of the club following Michael Dickie’s departure at the end of last season, and the former defender said it was an honour to be asked to take over at the club he watched his dad play for as a youngster.And success as boss would be extra special for Kenny, with son Roman one of Accies’ most loyal fans.Kenny told the Lennox: “It did come as quite a surprise to be honest when it was first mentioned to me.“I knew that my own football playing career was coming to an end and I had been interested in getting into coaching or management.“To be given the chance to take a job as big as Dumbarton Academy without any managerial experience was huge and a great honour.

I’ve always been vocal in changing rooms anyway between my time at the Vale and the Accies so I see this as a natural progression.“I spoke to the boys at the end of the season telling them about how much I have enjoyed my time at the club and that it has been the most successful period of my playing career.“I have loved the last five years as a player with the club, having my children see me win leagues and cup competitions is an amazing experience.“I had been involved with the club briefly as a 17 year old in their under-19s team before moving to the Vale of Leven and my dad, Eric, had played and been involved with the Accies since I was a kid.

I now take my own son Roman to all the games and he’s become a super fan.”Last season saw Accies relinquish their Caledonian League Premier Division crown, with a stop/start campaign seeing games postponed - and leaving the club with a busy end