It’s home to Portland Park for the first competitive match of 2022 this Saturday, as Troon welcome Bonnyton Thistle for a 1.30pm kick-off.

⚽️ Troon F.C. versus Bonnyton Thistle ⚽️
Saturday 15^th January 2022
PDM Buildbase WOSFL Premier Division
Portland Park, Troon
Kick-off 1.30pm

Troon bade a fond farewell to what must ultimately be considered a successful first half of the season in 2021.

A 4-1 festive friendly win against Saltcoats Victoria gave us the opportunity to stretch the legs & integrate some more of our successful Development Team. And many of those young players will be needed for the remainder of the season, as the COVID pandemic shows no signs of disappearing any time soon & further isolations are inevitable.

Bonnyton have had a frustrating season thus far. Two wins out of 25 matches, including a memorable early season win against Pollok, have not been enough to stop them propping up the table. But in Manager Alan Robertson, they have a highly respected coach able to put a run of results together.

Bonnyton currently sit in 20th place in the Premier Division table, 22 points behind us sitting in 10th.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s match…

With last weekend’s game at Hurlford being postponed, the extra week’s rest may just be the tonic for some of our recovering players.

Jack Sherrie has sat out the last couple of games with a knock, but he is looking fit to return to action this week after a strong week’s training while Chris Murchie returned against Saltcoats after surgery in November to compete with Marc Fisher for the goalkeepers jersey. Josh Black is still out as he receives treatment for a knee knock. We are missing a couple of first-team players who are isolating, and we wish them a swift recovery.

(We hope to have a big new signing in the door before Saturday’s match – watch this space…)

Of our long-term absentees, Todd Henderson is grafting very hard indeed as he recovers from surgery on his knee injury & he has returned to non-contact training. Hopefully, we will see him back in a Troon jersey very soon. Mark Morrison (ankle) and Ross McCrea (knee) remain out.

We won’t be fooled, this will be a tougher game than the league table would suggest. Their score line against Pollok on Saturday doesn’t reflect their improvement, but it hasn’t been missed by us.
We’ve been training well throughout the festive period, we’ve all pressed the reset button in the holidays & are raring to go for the second half of the season.
Myself & Jimmy have been working really hard to get players in to supplement what we have, and we’re hopefully going to have one or two in the door soon (and one of those in for this weekend) which we’re very excited about.
Looking forward to being back in front of our home fans for the New Year & hope they can cheer us on to 3 points, which will hopefully help us push on up the league
Dean Keenan (Assistant Manager)

⚽️️ EDDIE ABLOHR ⚽️

A real handful up front, Eddie leads the line in dangerous fashion for Alan Robertson’s side.

A player we’ve faced numerous times when he was Irvine Victoria, his pace & energy are always a threat.

⚽️️ CALLUM WALSH ⚽️

Former Darvel & Whitletts Victoria centre-back Callum was a shrewd recruit last summer, returning to the club he came through the youth ranks with.

Strong in the air & composed, Callum’s experience will be invaluable to this young Bonnyton side.

Troon F.C.

WIN	v	Saltcoats Victoria	(H)	4-1	Tuesday 28^th December 2021
LOST	v	Rutherglen Glencairn	(H)	3-1	Saturday 18^th December 2021
WIN	v	Rossvale	(H)	2-1	Saturday 11^th December 2021
LOST	v	Clydebank	(A)	1-2	Friday 3^rd December 2021
DRAW	v	Kilwinning Rangers	(H)	2-2	Saturday 27^th November 2021

Bonnyton Thistle

LOST	v	Pollok	(A)	6-0	Saturday 8^th January 2022
LOST	v	Largs Thistle	(A)	5-1	Saturday 18^th December 2021
WIN	v	Newmains United	(H)	8-0	Saturday 11^th December 2021
LOST	v	Kilbirnie Ladeside	(H)	1-2	Saturday 4^th December 2021
DRAW	v	Cumbernauld United	(H)	2-2	Saturday 27^th November 2021

If you can’t make it along to the game , you can keep up to date with all the latest info via the club’s social media channels:

Live updates from the official Troon F.C. Twitter feed: @Troon_FC

Team news pre-match
Goal alerts
News flashes
Real time alerts

Match news via the official Troon F.C. Facebook page

Team news pre-match
Half-time score & update
Full time results

Troon were sitting second in the WOSFL Premier Division when the Covid restrictions shut down football last Christmas.

Bonnyton were sitting 12th in a reduced 14 team league, a campaign that began with Troon’s 3-0 win at the Synergy Arena in September.

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(after last weekend’s matches)

Referee: Kieran Trayner
Assistant Referee One: Robert McPhee
Assistant Referee Two: James Cerinus

Referee Observer: To be appointed

For travelling supporters, have a look at our “How to get to Portland Park” page for directions and helpful tips.

ROADWORKS WARNING!

There are major roadworks going on this weekend on the A77 at the Dutch House roundabout. Best advice for diversions or alternative routes are online HERE

Tickets are available at the turnstiles at Portland Park:

Adult:	£7.00
Concession:	£3.00
Under-16:	FREE

Season Tickets are valid for this game.

Remember, Scottish Government Covid regulations are still being observed within the ground. Up to date guidelines should be read HERE.

A detailed match report will be posted in the match centre after the game, with the team line-ups, scorers, bookings & some match photos, on the specific match page for the fixture.

To visit the match centre, CLICK HERE.

The social club at Portland Park will be open from 12pm ahead of the 1.30pm kick-off, and supporters of both clubs are very welcome.

📺 Come early & stay late – enjoy the football on the big screen! 📺

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Please remember face coverings in the appropriate areas inside the club, and please remember to observe social distancing as well.

The bar will close after the 5.30pm game is completed.

Scott will be selling tickets for our half-time 50/50 draw at the gate before kick-off, and inside the ground throughout the first half for just 50p a ticket.

As you will all know, SCRAN have been operating at the club since the start of November, but they have now taken over the “football food” as well – great news for our hungry supporters!

They will be open from 8.30am on Saturday & will be open right through the match til the evening, selling a variety of hot food & drinks as well as cold drinks.