Aitken is on the move after interviews with Dumbarton
DUMBARTON are expected announce Stranraer boss Stephen Aitken as their new manager today.
The 38-year-old, in charge of the Stair Park side since October 2012, impressed the Sons board at interviews over the weekend and was offered the position.
Aitken, who will replace the St Mirren-bound Ian Murray as manager, has told the Stair Park committee he intends to take over at Dumbarton.
A source at Stranraer said: “Stephen has met with the club to say Dumbarton have offered him the position as manager and he wished to take up the post. He led this club to safety in his first season before taking us to two play-offs so he will be missed.”
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