Three points is Archie’s goal

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THERE was something quite fitting about it.

On a weekend when Scotland are playing, a player called Archie should score a stunning goal.

While Mr Gemmill did it for millions of fans worldwide in 1978, a crowd of just over 1,000 witnessed Archie Campbell’s 2015 effort.

But it was no less special. And it gave Dumbarton an excellent 1-0 victory over Falkirk.

Nine minutes from full time, Archie picked up possession from Garry Fleming 25 yards from goal. Two strides and one thunderous shot later, Sons were ahead.

The result means that they will be officially safe if Falkirk beat Cowdenbeath on Tuesday night.

It was also the fifth time Archie has scored past the Bairns in his career – two for Sons and three for Morton.

He said: “I’m happy with that and delighted for the team.

“It was more important to get the result on the day. The first half conditions were difficult and we knew that if we could hang on and go in at half time level, we’d have a chance.

“It wouldn’t have been a good game to watch, but we’re on a good run and we were confident going out for the second half.

“We worked really well, played really well and the whole team performance was good.

“I’ve scored a few goals against Falkirk in my time. I enjoy playing against them and some of my better performances have come in these games.”

If Falkirk can’t do them a favour on Tuesday night, then Sons have the chance to finish the job themselves on Saturday.

That opportunity comes at Cowdenbeath – where Archie was on loan from Rangers at the start of his career.

But while he appreciates the chance he got at Central Park, there will be no favours for his old club whether safety is assured or not.

He added: “It would still be good to go there and win, even if we are already safe.

“We will just concentrate on ourselves and hopefully we’ll be able to go there and put another nail in the coffin for them.

“I had a good time at Cowdenbeath when I was on loan there and it’s sad to see them in the situation they’re in.

“But I’m a Dumbarton player now and I’ll be looking to go there and help us to the points.”