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Talbot travel to Kello Rovers on Saturday knowing full well that even the narrowest of wins will definitely see them progress to the quarter finals of the Ardagh Cup. Wednesday night’s 2-0 win over a resilient Lugar side coupled with Cumnock’s 2-0 win at Glenafton was enough to leave Talbot’s progression in their own hands.

Once again the coaching staff used Wednesday’s game as a bedding-in process, putting out the third change in the central defence in as many games while giving new signings Dylan Pooler was given a start up front while Dylan Stevenson made his debut.

On the injury front Allan McLuckie informed the website “Both Dwayne Hyslop and Graham Wilson have came through the last two games and are feeling good. Wullie Lyle did not play against Lugar due to a minor strain but will be available for Saturdays game against Kello. Mark Shankland’s injury is not as bad as first thought and we are hoping that he is out for no-more than a week.  Allan added “We have added Dylan Stevenston from Morton and Ross Harvey who has just returned from Australia and both players should be available for Saturday.

On the game itself Allan remarked “There is a never easy game at Kirkconnel, it’s a tight pitch and the Rovers have been unlucky against Glenafton and Cumnock. This will be their cup final and we will need to be solid all times. The players know what needs done and they will be going all out to get a result”

A win on Saturday will see Talbot travel to face the winners of Section 3 which will come down to the game at Annbank who take on Troon. The “Seasiders” have more or less qualified and look like the favourites to be Talbot’s opposition at Portland Park

Talbot are pleased to announce the signing of Ross Harvey.  Ross began his career with Scottish Premier League side Rangers FC. Throughout his time at the club, he played a large role in the success of the team where they won the Scottish league and Scottish Youth Cups consecutively, with both youth cups victories taking place against close rivals Celtic FC. Ross continued to play regularly for the reserve side up until his departure from the club in 2009.

After leaving Rangers in the summer of 2009, Harvey spent all of his pre-season training with SPL side St. Mirren and was unsuccessful in winning a contract. He then played 2 matches with Hartlepool United FC before ultimately signing with Scottish 2nd division side Dumbarton FC.

In 2011, he moved to Australia to sign with WA State Premier League side, Inglewood United.

Ross can play in defence or midfield and his experience will definitely add to Talbot’s squad.                                    Welcome to Gods Little Acre.

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Statement from Greenock Morton

Morton have today parted company with Dylan Stevenson by mutual consent in order to allow the midfielder to join junior outfit Auchinleck Talbot.

Following spells with Celtic, Rangers, and boys’ club TASS, Stevenson, 19, signed for the youth academy in season 2012-13 and spent two campaigns at Under-17 level before being offered his first full-time development deal.

He made his senior debut as a substitute in a Challenge Cup tie against Spartans in July 2014 and went on to make one start and seven sub appearances over the course of his Cappielow career, as well as spending time on loan at Dalry and Berwick Rangers.

Most recently, Stevenson, who penned a short-term deal until January earlier this summer, started last month’s Betfred Cup fixture at Albion Rovers and came off the bench at home to former club Berwick a fortnight later.

Manager Jim Duffy told gmfc.net: “Dylan worked very hard during pre-season to give himself an opportunity and get himself involved with the first-team. He started the game against Albion Rovers and the friendly against Swansea City and did very well.

“But it was hard for him to break into the midfield, which is his natural position, with the boys in front of him. He had a couple of options, to go on loan or to find himself another club, and Dylan felt it was better to maybe try a fresh start.

“We wish him well. He is a terrific boy who has worked really hard at his game in the time I’ve been here and he can look himself in the mirror and say he did everything he could. He just maybe didn’t get a break and sometimes you need a break.”

 

TALBOT MERCHANDISE 2016-17

HOME AND AWAY TOPS: ADULTS £35 CHILDREN £20

Orders or enquiries contact Morton Wright Jnr on the following

Email: [email protected]

Text:  07972719553 anytime

Or call only between 6pm and 8pm Monday to Friday due to work commitments

Facebook: Morton Wright:             Twitter: @Favali25

 

AUCHINLECK TALBOT FC FUNDRAISING CLUB SEASON 2016-17

Subscription dates for the new season as follows:

Sat 06 Aug 16: Sat 10 Sept 16: Sat 08 Oct 16: Sat 05 Nov 16: Sat 10 Dec 16:

Sat 07 Jan 17: Sat 11 Feb 17: Sat 11 Mar 17: Sat 08 Apr: Sat 06 May 17

Subscriptions can be paid to an agent or by direct debit or standing order.

TO JOIN CONTACT HENRY DUMIGAN: 07929 525494 OR BOBBY MILLER: 07771 508907

 

L.S.Y. TESTIMONIAL EVENING + NIGHT WITH LEGENDS

This event is being held on Saturday 20 August 2016 in Auchinleck Indoor Bowling Club at 7.00p.m. for 7.30p.m. Music will be provided by Cover Story. Tickets priced £10.00(including buffet) can be obtained from Colin Chisholm, Morton Wright Jnr or by contacting any other Committee Member.

 

LSY TESTIMONIAL MATCH NO 3

This is to be a match involving former players. More details will be made available soon.

Match Sponsor: T.B.A.      Matchball Sponsored by: Emerald Contracts

 

SEASON TICKETS 2016/17

ADULT: £60                        CONCESSIONS: £30

VALID FOR LEAGUE GAMES ONLY

NOW ON SALE FROM HENRY DUMIGAN, SECRETARY.

 

SPONSORSHIP/ADVERTISING
Anyone interested in any type of Sponsorship or Advertising for season 2016/2017 should contact Colin Chisholm on 01290 421240; 07929831057 or e-mail [email protected]
Your support will be greatly appreciated.

KIT SPONSORS

SHIRT – J.M.K.

SHORTS – Unison (South Ayrshire)

TRAINING KIT – Visions Outsourcing

POLO SHIRTS – Martin & White

SWEAT SHIRTS – Emerald Contracts

KIT BAGS – Unison (South Ayrshire)

RAIN JACKETS – T.B.A.

MANAGEMENT JACKETS – Unison (South Ayrshire)

SUBSTITUTES JACKETS – Unison (South Ayrshire)

RUNNING OUT TOPS – Unison (South Ayrshire)

TRACKSUITS – Pro-Turfcare Ltd

 

AUTUMN DRAW 2016

FIRST PRIZE:              Deluxe Christmas Hamper    

SECOND PRIZE:         Talbot Match Hospitality for two

THIRD PRIZE:                        Deluxe Bottle of Whisky

FOURTH PRIZE:         £20

FIFTH PRIZE:              £10

TICKETS 20P EACH OR £1 PER BOOK FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS OR THE USUAL OUTLETS

The Draw will be made in the Talbot Social Club at 4pm on Sunday 2 October 2016

 

THE JOHN DAVIDSON AWARD

The John Davidson Award for season 2015/16 has been won by Douglas Aitken in recognition of his voluntary work on the ground staff at Beechwood Park. The award will be presented to Douglas prior to our League Match v Beith Juniors on Sat 3 September 2016

 

TALBOT THANKS

Auchinleck Talbot FC would like to thank Mr Matt Reid for his generous support in carrying out required Electrical repairs in the Home and Away Dressing Rooms. This is very much appreciated by all at the Club.

ARDAGH SECTIONAL LEAGUE CUP
AUCHINLECK TALBOT V CUMNOCK JUNIORS
BEECHWOOD PARK, AUCHINLECK
MONDAY 15 AUGUST 2016.  7.00PM KICK OFF.

 
CROWD CONTROL PROCEDURE
Following a meeting with Police Scotland and discussions with Auchinleck Talbot FC and Cumnock Juniors FC, the following measures were agreed and will be implemented to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all who attend the above match.

STRICTLY NO ALCOHOL
No alcohol will be allowed inside the ground, containers will be placed at each turnstile should they be required for bottles or cans which have been removed from individuals. Also persons who are intoxicated by any means will not be allowed admission to the match.
AUCHINLECK TALBOT SUPPORTERS WILL ENTER AND EXIT BY THE SOCIAL CLUB TURSTILES and will occupy the Stand, the Terracing from the Stand to the Clubhouse, the Coal Road and Main Street Terracing up to the segregation point on the North side of the West Covered Enclosure.
Disabled Access will also be via the Social Club Gates
CUMNOCK JUNIORS SUPPORTERS WILL ENTER AND EXIT BY THE BANK END (MAIN STREET) TURNSTILES.

On entering the ground access will be allowed for the CUMNOCK JUNIORS Supporters to occupy the North end of the Main Street Terracing up to the segregation point, the Terracing behind the Bank End Goals and the East Terracing up to the Stand.
Disabled Access will be available at the Social Club Gates.
POLICE SCOTLAND and SECURITY PERSONNEL will be on hand to assist with the smooth running of the match.

 

ADMISSION: ADULTS £6.00 — CONCESSIONS £3.00

GATES WILL OPEN AT 6.15PM
Spectators are asked to get along to the match early to avoid any delays, and if possible have the correct admission money.

It’s a big game this Saturday when Talbot travel to face current South of Scotland league leaders Wigton & Bladnoch at Trammerford Park in the 1^st preliminary round of the William Hill Scottish Cup. Talbot will be firm favourites to progress into the next round but they will be taking nothing for granted.

Allan McLuckie pointed out “Wigton are at the top of their league for a reason and with four wins out of four they are certainly on a good run. We heard about their 9-1 defeat at Girvan but the word on the street tells us they were missing a few players and you don’t need to look far to see how well our pre-season panned out.  Wigton are a mix of players who have been entrenched in the SOSL system and some decent youngsters who have been in the youth set up at QOS and Stranraer so they will be formidable opponents”

Talbot’s season continued on Wednesday night with a hard fought point at Glenafton in the Ardagh Cup and Allan was rather upbeat about events. “This was certainly a game of two halves played in atrocious weather. We very poor in the first half where we gave away the ball too easily and I felt we were being bullied in the middle of the park. At half time I have to be honest and say we were lucky not to be down a couple of more goals. Second half we weathered an opening 10 minutes of Glens pressure and then kicked in. I felt we had a few decent chances before we were awarded a penalty where enough will be said about that, but it was pleasing to see big Martin get his head to a great equalizer.”

Talbot completed the night by signing former Killie and St Mirren youth player Dylan Pooler which pleased Allan. “Dylan comes highly rated to us and when you consider he has been capped at three age levels with Scotland I think we have bagged ourselves a good one. We have to remember that he has played all his football in youth game so it might be a bit of a culture shock playing in the Junior’s. On saying that he has fared well in his two matches and has got stuck in, I’m really looking forward to seeing Dylan progress.

Allan finished off by thanking the Talbot fans who braved the terrible weather on Wednesday night. “I wouldn’t have put a milk bottle out on Wednesday night but a good support came up from the village to cheer us on. You have no idea how much the players appreciate the backing. Thank you”

The officials for the match are Referee: Mike Taylor and assistants Scott Love and Brian Comerford. Weather report is cloudy with a 16% chance of rain, the temperature will be 16c.

RECOMMENDATIONS & RULES FROM WIGTOWN & BLADNOCH FC

 

• Unfortunately, we are a fairly small club, this means that our car parking is fairly limited.

  As a result, if buses are coming from your end, we recommend they either;

• (A) Drop off fans/players/committee in the town and they then walk down before parking in town (we recommend the Lorry Park on South Main Street), or;

(B) Drop off at Trammondford Park (our ground) and then park in town (once again, the Lorry Park is recommended).
The ground is actually out of the town and unfortunately, Trammondford Park itself doesn’t have a postcode but the house next to it has the following postcode: DG8 9BT.

3) The club’s normal code of conduct will apply, this can be found on our website.

4) We would like to stress that Alcohol and Drugs are not permitted inside the ground. They will be confiscated and being excessively under the influence may result in removal from the ground.

5)Smoking is allowed.

6) There will be a police presence.

7) We recommend visiting the Galloway Bar in Wigtown on South Main Street. Small, standard pub but the pint and atmosphere in there make it well worth a visit.

If you like a craft beer, we recommend a Pub/Restaurant in the town called Craft.

 

Talbot signed former Kilmarnock and St Mirren youngster Dylan Pooler after Wednesday’s game against Glenafton. The talented youngster who has represented Scotland at Under 15, 16 and 17 level has been impressive in his two starts in the Ardagh Cup matches. Dylan is now Talbot’s fifth signing this season. Welcome to Beechwood Dylan.

Talbot travel to Loch Park on Wednesday evening to take on Glenafton in the second game of the Ardagh club knowing full well a decent result would set them up for a good chance of qualification. The Glens were winners on Saturday after a visit to Kello Rovers and like the Talbot they had to work hard for the points.

Allan McLuckie was upbeat about the 4-1 win at Burnside Park stating “All credit to the Muirkirk lad’s they had a game plan to defend in numbers and stuck to that plan throughout the match. We managed to grind them down near the end and the score line reflects the possession we enjoyed.”

Asked about the overall performance Allan commented “It was a good shift as Muirkirk proved to be a stubborn outfit. Hammering lower league sides might be good for the fans but in reality you learn nothing from these games. The new boys bedded in well and already proved that they are going to be an asset to the team.”

Talbot  face a tougher challenge this Wednesday and although they have a good record at Loch Park they will need to be at their best to come away with the points. Allan added “ The Glens have had the same sort of pre-season as ourselves struggling with injuries and players on holiday, but they have been adding to their squad and they have had some impressive signings.  It’s going to be a tough match.

Glenafton have added former Stranraer player Ryan Borris and Alloa defender Kyle McAusland. They have also dabbled with youth signing 21 year old keeper Blair Lochead and Bonnyton kid Andy Hunter.

The match will be officiated by Callum Scott and assistants Shaun Ferguson and Grant Middleton. The weather on Wednesday evening will be showers with temperature sitting at 11o. Wrap up well.

 AUCHINLECK TALBOT FC FUNDRAISING CLUB SEASON 2016-17

Subscription dates for the new season as follows:

Sat 06 Aug 16: Sat 10 Sept 16: Sat 08 Oct 16: Sat 05 Nov 16: Sat 10 Dec 16:

Sat 07 Jan 17: Sat 11 Feb 17: Sat 11 Mar 17: Sat 08 Apr: Sat 06 May 17

Subscriptions can be paid to an agent or by direct debit or standing order.

TO JOIN CONTACT HENRY DUMIGAN: 07929 525494 OR BOBBY MILLER: 07771 508907

 

L.S.Y. TESTIMONIAL EVENING + NIGHT WITH LEGENDS

This event is being held on Saturday 20 August 2016 in Auchinleck Indoor Bowling Club at 7.00p.m. for 7.30p.m. Music will be provided by Cover Story. Tickets priced £10.00(including buffet) can be obtained from Colin Chisholm, Morton Wright Jnr or by contacting any other Committee Member.

 

LSY TESTIMONIAL MATCH NO 3

This is to be a match involving former players. More details will be made available soon.

Match Sponsor: T.B.A.

Matchball Sponsored by: Emerald Contracts

 

SEASON TICKETS 2016/17

ADULT: £60                        CONCESSIONS: £30

VALID FOR LEAGUE GAMES ONLY

NOW ON SALE FROM HENRY DUMIGAN, SECRETARY.

 

 

THE WILLIAM HILL SCOTTISH CUP – PRELIMINARY ROUND ONE

Away v Wigtown & Bladnoch……………………………………………………….3.00pm

Trammondford Park, Wigtown DG8 9BT

ADMISSION:       ADULTS £6.00    CONCESSIONS £3.00

 

SPONSORSHIP/ADVERTISING
Anyone interested in any type of Sponsorship or Advertising for season 2016/2017 should contact Colin Chisholm on 01290 421240; 07929831057 or e-mail [email protected]
Your support will be greatly appreciated.

KIT SPONSORS

SHIRT – J.M.K.

SHORTS – Unison (South Ayrshire)

TRAINING KIT – Visions Outsourcing

POLO SHIRTS – Martin & White

SWEAT SHIRTS – Emerald Contracts

KIT BAGS – Unison (South Ayrshire)

RAIN JACKETS – T.B.A.

MANAGEMENT JACKETS – Unison (South Ayrshire)

SUBSTITUTES JACKETS – Unison (South Ayrshire)

RUNNING OUT TOPS – Unison (South Ayrshire)

TRACKSUITS – Pro-Turfcare Ltd

 

AUTUMN DRAW 2016

FIRST PRIZE:              Deluxe Christmas Hamper    

SECOND PRIZE:         Talbot Match Hospitality for two

THIRD PRIZE:                        Deluxe Bottle of Whisky

FOURTH PRIZE:         £20

FIFTH PRIZE:              £10

TICKETS 20P EACH OR £1 PER BOOK FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS OR THE USUAL OUTLETS

The Draw will be made in the Talbot Social Club at 4pm on Sunday 2 October 2016

 

THE JOHN DAVIDSON AWARD

The John Davidson Award for season 2015/16 has been won by Douglas Aitken in recognition of his voluntary work on the ground staff at Beechwood Park. The award will be presented to Douglas prior to our League Match v Beith Juniors on Sat 3 September 2016