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East Fife sack manager Campbell as Lennon takes charge at Dumbarton

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East Fife have dismissed manager Campbell following a poor run of results, with the club sitting near the foot of their SPFL division. The decision comes as part of a wider shake-up in Scottish lower-league management. Separately, Lennon has been named the new manager of Dumbarton, taking over the Bayview Stadium neighbours' rivals as they look to improve their own league position. The managerial changes highlight the volatile nature of management in the lower tiers of Scottish football, where clubs are often quick to make changes during the season.

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Two SPFL lower-division clubs have made managerial changes in quick succession, underlining how precarious life in the bottom tiers of Scottish football can be. For East Fife, the sacking of Campbell signals frustration with recent results and an attempt to reset before the season drifts further away. At Dumbarton, Lennon's arrival brings fresh impetus as the club looks to climb the table, and his experience could prove valuable in a tightly contested division.

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