Raise the Rock day when Dumbarton take on Cowdenbeath

Sep 19 2008 by Marc McLean, Lennox Herald (main ed)

THE Sons Supporters Trust's third Raise the Rock Day takes place on Saturday when Dumbarton are at home to Cowdenbeath.

And fans can get into the event at just £5 for adults and £3 for concessions as the trust looks for a four-figure crowd.

There will be several attractions on show besides the football, with face painting and a drawing competition for youngsters.

And at half time, there will be a 10-second challenge involving Sons' and Cowden's youth aides.

Both previous Raise the Rock days have involved a visit from Stenhousemuir, and have been great for the crowd but mixed in terms of results. A comprehensive 4-0 win two years ago was balanced by a 2-1 reverse 12 months ago.

And no matter what happens off the pitch, what happens on it remains important, with Sons needing the three points.

The Blue Brazil have made a good start to the season, winning four and drawing two of their opening six games.

Like Dumbarton, they made a roaring start on Saturday, scoring twice in the first nine minutes against Berwick Rangers. However, they ended up hanging on for a 2-1 win.

Former Sons striker John Gemmell is set to be in attack for the Fife men after recovering from an injury.

Kickoff on Saturday is at the usual 3pm, with the supporters' bar open from 12.30pm.

It promises to be another fun day for a bumper crowd, which has just topped 900 the last two seasons, and hopes are high for that magic four-figure crowd this time.