Apart from the SFA Scottish Cup the fans are now in full knowledge about where Talbot’s silverware trail begins. We will only be six games into the season when Talbot hosts East of Scotland Premier side Hutchison Vale in the South Challenge Cup 1st Round. The Hutchie finished a creditable fifth last season in their division which was dominated by Broxburn Athletic.
The Edinburgh side made little inroads in the cup runs last season, but will be a major threat to Talbot in what should be a keenly contested match. The winners will be pitted against Bo’ness Athletic away in round two.
After receiving a bye in the first round of the Scottish Junior Cup Talbot once again were awarded a home tie which has set up a David and Goliath scenario as North Region SJFA side Lossiemouth United visit Beechwood. United are currently playing in the North Region Championship which is the league below the North Premier. Last season they finished fourth in a competitive division.
After the shambles of the West Cup draw Talbot are down to travel to Tollcross as the redrawn competition has pitted the “Bot” with Vale of
Clyde who gained promotion to the 1st Division last season after finishing runners up to Ardrossan Winton Rovers.
If our records are correct Talbot last visited the Vale back in September 2009 where Sean McIlroy, Stevie Mallan, Ricky Robb and Danny McKelvie helped the “Bot” to a 4-1 league win. A year later Talbot were to record their highest ever WOS Cup result when they hammered the Vale 14-0 in a first round tie at Beechwood with Davie Gillies scoring 5 of the goals.
The club encourages you all to come along to the matches and cheer the lads on.
