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A win over Beith on Saturday would give Talbot a plum home tie against Highland League side Strathspey Thistle from Granton on Spey. The former Junior side who were elected to the HL in 2009 are currently sitting bottom of their division.
The First Round Draw is as follows:

Turriff v Bonnyrigg Rose

Leith Athletic v Cumbernauld Colts

Fort William v Brora Rangers

Forres Mechanics v Lossiemouth

East Kilbride v Vale of Leithen

BSC Glasgow v Rothes

Deveronvale v Gretna 2008

Keith v Bank’s O’Dee

Edinburgh University v Whitehill Welfare

Gala Fairydean Rovers v Fraserbrugh

Beith Juniors OR Auchinleck Talbot v Strathspey Thistle

Civil Service Strollers v Hawick Royal Albert

Nairn County v Preston Athletic

Inverurie Loco Works v Buckie Thistle

Clachnacuddin v University of Stirling

Dalbeattie Star v Wick Academy

Selkirk v Linlithgow Rose

Girvan v Huntly

TALBOT NEWSLETTER

AUCHINLECK TALBOT FC FUNDRAISING CLUB SEASON 2016-17
Subscription dates for the new season as follows:
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.
MEMBERS STILL TO PAY SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THIS SEASON PLEASE CONTACT THE UNDER THE UNDERNOTED
TO JOIN CONTACT HENRY DUMIGAN: 07929 525494 OR BOBBY MILLER: 07771 508907

SEASON TICKETS 2016/17
ADULT: £60 CONCESSIONS: £30
VALID FOR LEAGUE GAMES ONLY
NOW ON SALE FROM HENRY DUMIGAN, SECRETARY.

FIXTURES
THE WILLIAM HILL SCOTTISH CUP – PRELIMINARY ROUND TWO REPLAY
Saturday 10 September 2016
Home v Beith Juniors…………………………………………………………………2.00pm
EXTRA TIME AND PENALTY KICKS IF REQUIRED
MATCH SPONSORS: The Boo Boys: The Old Crocks: Emerald Contracts.
MATCHBALL KINDLY DONATED BY: Emerald Contracts
TALBOT BOYS CLUBS WILL PROVIDE BALL BOYS FOR THE GAME

PITCH DEVELOPMENT FUND
Emerald Contracts has kindly donated £100 as a prize for our Pitch Development Raffle at Saturday’s match v Beith Juniors. Tickets £1 per strip will be on sale from halftime onwards and drawn in the Talbot Social Club following the man of the match presentation after the game

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

BEECHWOOD PARK GRANDSTAND
Starting from the next home game children under the age of 16 will not be allowed entry to the Grandstand at Beechwood Park unless they are accompanied by an adult.

SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT 2016
The Club has a new Spectator Code of Conduct which can be viewed on Club website at

Former Airdrie defender Grant Drummond has been released at his own request due to work commitments. Grant came to Talbot to kick start his career and soon endeared himself to the Talbot faithful with goals against Muirkirk and Lugar. The club wish Grant all the best and hope he doesn’t disappear from the football scene.
James Latta ruptured his A.C. Joint on his shoulder during Saturday’s game at Beith, and he’s scheduled to visit the doctor again on Friday when hopefully he will have a better idea of the damage and the length of time till full recovery. James took a sore one when he fell heavily during last weeks match and its hoped that he makes a speedy recovery.

TALBOT BOYS CLUB NEWS.
2001’s Auchinleck Talbot 3 Prestwick 2. Hard game for the boys with Talbot managing to pull off the win. Goals came from Rhys Griffin 2 and Scott Whalen 1.
Man of the match went to Dylan McConnell.

2003’s Hard game against Irvine Meadow. A team made up of last season’s league winners. The score didn’t reflect the performance. The boys played good football in stages but couldn’t quite find that killer pass or next gear. Work rate, effort and never quit attitude was always there for all to see. Michael McCulloch with the goal, and brilliant performances as usual from Gavin Withers and Logan Murray. The boys now have a
few weeks break from games.

2005’s This week we were at home (Auchinleck Academy) against Ayr Boswell. This match was going to be challenging like every other time we had played them. We started off very competitively with really good football from both teams. Ayr Boswell opened the scoring but we soon equalised with Cody Gibson scoring. Talbot started playing with confidence and were dominating the game when Cody then scored a second goal
and we found ourselves 2-1up at half time. Talbot came out for the second half slightly sluggish and found that they were quickly under pressure and conceded a goal. This gave Ayr Boswell momentum and with Talbot playing some of their players out of position possibly put themselves under pressure and conceded another two. The final result did not reflect match as this was a well fought game with some excellent football from both teams. Unlucky Talbot.

2006 ‘s Boswell and Tigers were both at home on Saturday. Boswell were up against Catrine Youth and every boy performed exceptionally well. Excellent football resulting in good goals with the pick of the bunch coming from Lucca Announce with a fantastic shot from halfway and Lewis Smith with a well-deserved hat trick.
Tigers faced Nith Valley United and again every boy contributed with an outstanding performance. Passing, moving and working as a team was evident from the start and the football was pleasing to watch. Two good goals from Russell Hendry capped off a good day all round for the 2006’s.

2007’s Game for the boys against Troon on Saturday at Auchinleck Academy. A much improved performance from what we’ve seen in recent weeks from all the boys. Some lovely football was played. If it wasn’t for an excellent display from the Troon goalkeeper there would have been lots more goals as well. That’s the level of effort they need to show all the time so that they’ll get the benefit out of it. Keep it up boys. Special mention this week goes to Calum Auld for his work rate and excellent passing.

THE WILLIAM HILL SCOTTISH CUP – PRELIMINARY ROUND 2
AUCHINLECK TALBOT V BEITH JUNIORS
BEECHWOOD PARK, AUCHINLECK
SATURDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2016: 2.00pm KICK OFF.
EXTRA TIME AND PENALTY KICKS IF REQUIRED

CROWD CONTROL PROCEDURE
following a meeting with Police Scotland and discussions with Auchinleck Talbot FC and Beith Juniors FC, the following measures were agreed and will be implemented to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all who attend the above match.
CODE OF CONDUCT
• STRICTLY NO ALCOHOL WILL BE ALLOWED INSIDE THE GROUND, ALSO PERSONS WHO ARE INTOXICATED BY ANY MEANS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ADMISSION TO THE MATCH.

• SUPPORTERS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ENTER THE FIELD OF PLAY AT ANY TIME, ANYONE FOUND TO BE DOING SO WILL BE BANNED FROM FUTURE MATCHES

• THREATENING BEHAVIOUR, RACIST, SECTARIAN OR DISCRIMINATORY ABUSE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AND WILL NOT BE TOLLERATED BY THE CLUB

AUCHINLECK TALBOT SUPPORTERS 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. AUCHINLECK TALBOT SUPPORTERS are asked to enter and exit the ground by the Social Club Turnstiles.
Disabled Access will also be via the Social Club Gates

BEITH JUNIORS COACHES will drop supporters at the BANK END (MAIN STREET) OF THE GROUND and their fans are asked enter and exit from the BANK END TURNSTILES. At the end of the match the SUPPORTERS COACHES will uplift fans at the BANK END (MAIN STREET) OF THE GROUND. On entering the ground access will be allowed for the BEITH 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.

AUCHINLECK TALBOT FC SUPPORTERS SOCIAL CLUB
Access to the Social Club will be strictly for members and invited guests only.

CATERING FACILITIES
Both Auchinleck Talbot and Beith Juniors supporters are welcome to use the Club’s catering facilities but are asked to return to their designated areas once served.

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 1.00PM
Spectators are asked to get along to the match early to avoid any delays, and if possible have the correct admission money.

A last gasp winner by Dylan Stevenson saw Talbot defeat Beith 2-1 to set themselves up for an Ardagh League Cup final against Kilbirnie Ladeside who beat Cumnock by the same scoreline. It was a hard fought encounter which failed to produce a goal in the first 45 minutes even though both sides had set up good chances. However it was the second portion of the match that had all the talking points. Beith were reduced to ten men after their keeper brought down Keir Milliken and it was the same player who opened the scoring when he out stripped the Beith defence to lob a Martin McGoldrick pass over the replacement keeper. With seven minutes still on the clock Beith equalized when Talbot failed to clear their lines but with minutes remaining a Gordon Pope cross into the back post saw Dylan Stevenson in the right place to sweep the ball into the net.

Talbot have again been busy on the signing front with 2 year deals offered and accepted by Ross Harvey and Craig McCracken. Former Ayr United central defender Craig McCracken has joined us after a loan spell last season. The Catrine lad made his debut on Wednesday nights 2-1 win over Beith where he put in a man of the match display. Ross has joined us after returning from Australia where he left Geelong. He has come with rave reviews from our man Down Under Stan Webster. Welcome to Beechwood lad’s.

AUCHINLECK TALBOT FC FUNDRAISING CLUB SEASON 2016-17
Subscription dates for the new season as follows:
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.
MEMBERS STILL TO PAY SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THIS SEASON PLEASE CONTACT THE UNDER THE UNDERNOTED
TO JOIN CONTACT HENRY DUMIGAN: 07929 525494 OR BOBBY MILLER: 07771 508907

SEASON TICKETS 2016/17
ADULT: £60 CONCESSIONS: £30
VALID FOR LEAGUE GAMES ONLY
NOW ON SALE FROM HENRY DUMIGAN, SECRETARY.

Saturday 03 September 2016
Away v Beith Juniors…………………………………………………………………2.00pm
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT AND SEGREGATION DETAILS. ALSO NOTE THAT FANS TRAVELLING BY COACH ARE SUBJECT TO PROSECUTION IF FOUND WITH ALCOHOL IN THEIR POSSESSION. Auchinleck Talbot FC fans will be provided with catering and toilet facilities at their designated area of the ground.

PLAYING STAFF UPDATE
Midfielder Klark Thomson signed from Stirling University.

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

BEECHWOOD PARK GRANDSTAND
Starting from the next home game children under the age of 16 will not be allowed entry to the Grandstand at Beechwood Park unless they are accompanied by an adult.

SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT 2016
The Club has a new Spectator Code of Conduct which can be viewed on Club website at www.auchinlecktalbot.com.

2001 – Wednesday night, Hurlford BC v Auchinleck Talbot. It was a hard game with both teams eager for a win unfortunately the score doesn’t justify the performance and effort displayed from Talbot. Goals came from Jamie Conn -1 and Conan Mackin -1. Man of the Match went to Dylan McConnell.
Saturday, Auchinleck Talbot 5-2 Tass Thistle. Great performance today against a strong and very physical team. Talbot had the game under control and showed their strength going forward and achieved a well-deserved win. Goals came from Justin Barr -1 Rhys Griffin -1 Scott Whalen -1 Jamie Conn -1 Craig Hall -1. Man of the match went to Lewis Bell.

2003 – The team played brilliantly against a Caledonian team who beat them twice last year in close games. The boys played football all over the park. The goalkeeper dealt with everything comfortably and the defense was solid. The midfield was full of running and effort and they dominated possession. Another two goals from Josh Jones, who had his hat trick harshly taken by a dubious offside decision. The boys are away to Irvine Meadow next Saturday.

2005 – On Saturday morning we were at The Old Racecourse Ayr for the match against Valspar United. The weather was perfect for football and Talbot got off to a perfect start with two goals through Cody Gibson in the first ten minutes. They were totally dominant with some great attacking football which lead to Calum Wilson scoring the third. Talbot made a few changes which seemed to disrupt their momentum and Valspar Utd quickly came back into the game with two goals and some great saves from the Talbot keeper Jack Scott. Talbot settled and came back into the game with another two goals before half time from Fraser Hume and Kyle Bone and a few near misses from Ewan MacMillan. Talbot started the second half the way they started the first and were totally dominant and played some great football through defence from Josh Soutters and Kelvin Mouser, through midfield from Darren Jamieson up to attack which led to another five goals from Jay Sharp, Fraser Hume, Calum Wilson and two Ronaldo like free kicks coming from Francis McGhee. Valspar Utd managed to get a consolation goal near the end of the match. Another great performance from the 2005s.

2006 – Both our Boswell and Tigers teams were away to Troon teams on Saturday. The Tigers had a tough game at Troon Thistle but played well in spells. Boswell were exceptional against Toon Juniors, with great team work and plenty of passing and moving and a deserved hat-trick for Mason McNeillie.

2007 – Game against Cumnock on Saturday. It was a tight game throughout. We played some very patchy football first half but picked it up in the second half and started to move the ball a bit quicker and put some decent moves together. Need more work rate off the ball though to give us options going forward and to stop getting caught out of position defensively. Again there was a lack of composure in front of goal which will only get better. There were some vastly improved performances from some of the boys, so hopefully they continue to show the same determination and they’ll develop much quicker. Special mention this week goes to Callan Smillie for tackling and forward passing.

2008 – The boys played at Prestwick on Sunday against Dean Thistle x2, Nith Valley and Greenan. Both teams displayed good passing and team play resulting in good results, the hard work put in on the training field came together today and some of the football was a joy to watch.

2009 – The boys enjoyed their first game at Prestwick with some nice forward play at times with Callum Greenlees in particular shining with some nice goals. At training this week, we will be working more on the defensive side of the game.

Talbot travel to face Arthurlie this Saturday in the opening league match of the season and Allan McLuckie is desperate to see a winning performance at Dunterlie Park. Allan told the Web “It couldn’t have been a harder start to the season with a visit to Dunterlie but we have to meet sometime and we are looking forward to the visit. Games at Arthurlie have never really been showstoppers and I expect a war of attrition rather than silky football. It will be a cagey event with both sides not wanting to lose on the opening game of the league campaign.”

When asked about the squad Allan added “We will definitely be missing Graham Wilson after he picked up a two match ban after his red card at Kello, while Mark Shankland will be left to the last kick but he has shown signs that his injury was superficial and he has a good chance of starting.”

Arthurlie have had a less than promising start to their season failing to qualify from the sectional group after defeats at the hands of Neilston and Benburb but they did give a good account of themselves in the Southside derby against Pollok where they secured a 1-1 draw. Talbot will be buoyant after a superb Ardagh Cup quarter final win down at Troon where Keir Milliken and Dwayne Hyslop’s goals were enough to see of the “Seasiders” and set them up with a home tie next Wednesday against Beith in the semi finals.

Allan commented “We were pleased with the performance especially how we coped with a second half onslaught. However we made some decent chances throughout the match and poor finishing cost us especially in the first 45 minutes. Although we lost a goal in the first half I felt we were very comfortable throughout the match. Troon are an excellent footballing side but we knew where their weakness was and we exploited it at every opportunity. The only down side to the game was we gave the ball away to cheaply on some occasions and we need to concentrate on this aspect. “

When cornered about the up and coming Beith matches Allan added “Beith are next week this Saturday is what we are concentrating on. Three points on the board raises moral and we will be going all out the get those points. We are the current champions and everybody is desperate to beat us. Defending your title away from home in the first match is something new to me, but as I have said we had to come to Arthurlie at some point and with a superb win against Troon behind us we have a good feeling in the camp.”

Allan finished by thanking the great support that travelled down to Troon.