Day: 18 August 2024

Talbot will meet Glasgow side Drumchapel United in their first ever meeting since United moved up to the West of Scotland FA in the 2020/21 season. The Drum currently sit above us in third place by a point and have still to taste defeat this season on their home turf. Last week they made heavy weather of dispatching Glasgow Perthshire out of the South Cup but they are a formidable side with a number of players who have played in the SFL.

Probably their most noted player is Argyle McCoist the son of Rangers legend Ally, but in their midst is keeper Ryan Scully who played for Partick as well as former Kelty striker Botti Biabi

Drumchapel’s Donald Dewar Centre has come in for a lot of stick recently due to its sparse surroundings. The Scottish Non League website gives the capacity as 500, viewing can only be accessed from two sides, there is no terracing or cover and unsure if food is available. So to be safe have a big breakfast, and bring a brolly if the weather forecast is for rain. Also if your small get into the barriers early.

The kick off is set for 2pm and set your sat-nav for 220 Garscadden Road, Drumchapel, Glasgow, G15 8SX. Drumchapel train station is only 700 yards from the ground.

The Willie Young Supporters bus leaves the Talbot Club at 12noon.

Get along and roar the lads on to another three points.

Talbot Thanks

Auchinleck Talbot wish to thank everyone who sponsored yesterday’s Challenge Cup Match and our first ever encounter with Hutchison Vale from Edinburgh. It was also lovely to see all the Hutchison players come into the lounge after the match where they were warmly welcomed and applauded by the sponsors.

On a lighter note, we had the Schoneville Family sponsoring a match for the first time since Scott joined the club. There was a fair bit of planning involved as they each have their own commitments many of which are football related, however this game was earmarked as one they could all attend together, only for Tucker to rotate the squad with no place for Scott. Tucker is pictured with the family receiving his friendly ear bashing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prior to the Man of the match awards, three belated awards were presented to players who were on holiday on the annual presentation day, all awards were presented by Club Treasurer Bobby Millar.

The Peter Bryce Memorial Trophy was won by Aiden Wilson.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The John Holroyd Memorial Trophy winner was Ruaridh Langan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Goal of the season sponsored by MKM was won by Aiden Wilson for his strike against Darvel in the Junior Cup Semi-Final.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you would like to sponsor future matches either as a business, a family celebration or just a great day out with friends, contact Colin Chisholm 07929 831057 for details of packages available.

Thanks to Craig McGhee for photographs.

 

Man Of the Match Awards:

The Old Crocks award was won by Andy Kerr and presented by Jim Torrance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Schoneville Family award winner was Neil Slooves and presented by Ian Schoneville.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Killie Travel Club award was presented by Allan Paterson and was also won by Neil Slooves.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Mauchline BC & Loons Joint Award was won by Kyle McAvoy and presented by Billy Blackwood & Jack Rodgers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Many thanks also to our match ball sponsors Emerald Contracts & K.S.D. Joiners.