Dumbarton's Joel Mumbongo says boss conversation convinced him to make Sons move

Dumbarton new boy Joel Mumbongo says a conversation with Sons boss Stevie Farrell made signing with the club an easy decision.

The Swedish forward, who has English Premier League experience with Burnley, netted five times in as many starts during a loan spell with Queen of the South last season - after finding his opportunities limited at Hamilton Academical.

However now he’s determined to take that form into the new campaign at The Rock - and is already feeling at home in G82, setting up a goal and winning a penalty in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Arbroath.

Joel told the Lennox: “The deal happened quite late in the window. I was looking around to try and see what the best option was for me.

“Taking everything into consideration that seemed like being Dumbarton. It felt like the right move for me at this moment in time.

“The conversation with the manager was a big factor; he convinced me on the plan and the ambitions that the club has. After I had that conversation I knew it was a good club and that made my decision pretty easy.

“You get the feeling straight away that this is a very close dressing room, and that’s what you want as a player. Especially as someone coming in as a new player, it’s so easy to get along with everyone. There are good vibes and energy from the group we have.”

Last season Joel, who made his English Premier League debut for Burnley against Chelsea in 2021, found his opportunities limited to just one start and 10 substitute appearances at Hamilton Accies - before hitting form during a loan spell at Queen of the South, netting five times in as many starts.

But he says he always backed himself to find form, despite a tricky start to life in Scottish football.

He continued: “I didn’t learn anything about