A reluctant Jim Fallon stepped up from his assistant managerial post to take on the reins but it was clear from the start that he was ill-prepared for what was to be faced.
Indeed, the only other win to be registered throughout the remainder of the league campaign was an impressive victory over champions elect Dundee United.
From December, a string of 19 consecutive defeats in the league were suffered, Dumbarton's worst losing streak in their long history.
Finally, the long wait for a win in the Challenge Cup continued - a first round defeat to Brechin City was the sixth in a row.
Dumbarton competed in the Scottish Reserve League (West), and with 4 wins and 3 draws from 22 games, finished 12th and last.