In this episode of A Level Playing Field, we sit down with Dumbarton owner Mario Lapointe to explore how his vision for the club extends far beyond the men’s game and why the women’s team is central to that future.

Lapointe discusses the motivations behind his investment in Dumbarton and how he believes the club can become a platform for growth in the women’s game. From bringing the women’s side into the main stadium for matches, to creating greater visibility and parity within the club structure, he outlines how infrastructure and intent can drive meaningful change.

We also delve into his background in sport and how that experience shapes his approach to leadership, alongside a candid look at the financial realities of developing a women’s team and why he sees that as an opportunity rather than a barrier.

With a clear vision for progression, sustainability and raising standards, Lapointe shares where he believes Dumbarton’s women’s team can go next and what it will take to get there.

This is a conversation about ambition, investment and the role clubs can play in pushing the women’s game forward.

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