Troon are on the road yet again this Saturday, as we make one of the shorter away trips of the season to Hurlford.
⚽️ Hurlford United versus Troon F.C. ⚽️
Saturday 2nd April 2022
PDM Buildbase WOSFL Premier Division
Blair Park, Hurlford
Kick-off 2pm
Jimmy Kirkwood’s men have got safety in their sights & are looking to cement their place in next season’s WOSFL Premier Division.
Hurlford had a strong first half to the campaign, with some memorable victories in a season where many bizarrely tipped them to flirt with relegation. It’s been quite the reverse, with Hurlford proving to be the best of the rest so far outside the title chasers.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s match…
Jack Sherrie misses out this week due to suspension, after his controversial red card against Beith two weeks ago. No other new injuries or suspensions after the last few weeks, thankfully!
Of our long-term absentees, Todd Henderson’s latest knee operation went really well & he is going to be back in training in the next couple of weeks, which is great news. Ross McCrea (knee) remains out.
Big game for us on Saturday, it’s important we build on the good work so far this season.
Squad has been a bit thin on the ground with injuries and suspensions, but players like Mark Morrison have returned and been exceptional for us.
Key few weeks for us where hopefully we can secure our place in the top flight for next season, hopefully we get a good travelling support on Saturday to give us their backing also as the lads need it.
Dean Keenan (Assistant Manager)
⚽️ PAUL MacKENZIE ⚽️
A club legend at the Ford, “Taz” was listed as Hurlford’s Player of the Decade after 8 years at Blair Park since joining from Glenafton Athletic.
Formerly a winger, Taz is now a midfield general and has scored in two Scottish Cup finals & has a full set of cup winners medals.
⚽️ MARC McKENZIE ⚽️
A man of many clubs & with a wealth of experience, “Squib” might well be in his latter years, but he is showing no signs of slowing down any.
Previously played for Stenhousemuir, East Stirlingshire, Cowdenbeath, East Fife, Elgin City, Stirling Albion, Clyde and twice for Albion Rovers, as well as Arthurlie and Kilwinning before signing up at Blair Park in December 2018.
(Player images courtesy of Drew Wilson, www.hurlfordunited.com)
Hurlford United
| DRAW | v | Pollok | (A) | 1-1 | Saturday 26th March 2022 |
| WIN | v | Clydebank | (H) | 2-1 | Saturday 19th March 2022 |
| LOST | v | Rossvale | (A) | 2-1 | Saturday 12th March 2022 |
| LOST | v | Glenafton Athletic | (H) | 0-2 | Saturday 5th March 2022 |
| WIN | v | Benburb | (A) | 0-3 | Saturday 26th February 2022 |
Troon F.C.
| WIN | v | Irvine Victoria | (H) | 1-0 | Saturday 26th March 2022 |
| DRAW | v | Beith | (A) | 2-2 | Saturday 19th March 2022 |
| LOST | v | Glenafton Athletic | (A) | 3-1 | Saturday 12th March 2022 |
| LOST | v | Sauchie | (A) | 5-1 | Saturday 5th March 2022 |
| WIN | v | Largs Thistle | (A) | 1-2 | Saturday 26th February 2022 |
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 and Hurlford didn’t face each other during the 2020-21 season, which was eventually declared null & void due to the Covid-19 lockdown.
In our first encounter of 2019-20, Hurlford recorded a 2-1 victory in August 2019 at Blair Park thanks to strikes from Calum Watt & Liam Caddis.
The return match in November was an amazing affair that ended 4-1, Troon goals coming from Dylan Pooler, a brace from Scott Chatham & a dramatic effort from John Gemmell.
Troon were the 1-0 victors when we met earlier in the season at Portland Park, a Ryan Nisbet goal proving the difference between the sides.
📆 PDM BUILDBASE WOSFL PREMIER FIXTURES – SATURDAY 2nd APRIL 2022 📆
(after Wednesday’s matches)
Referee: Euan Birch
Assistant Referee One: Daniel Taylor
Assistant Referee Two: James Moore
Referee Observer: To be appointed
For travelling supporters, follow the Google Map below for directions to Blair Park.
🚌 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗕𝗨𝗦 🚌
With it being such a short journey, there will be no supporter’s bus this week.
Tickets are available at the turnstiles at Blair Park:
| Adult: | £6.00 |
| Concession: | £3.00 |
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.
⚽️ Troon F.C. Development Team versus Whitletts Victoria U20s ⚽️
Friday 1st April 2022
Sense Over Sectarianism Lowland Development League (Conference F)
QMA Sports Campus, Ayr
Kick-off 7.30pm
⚽️ Troon F.C. versus Kilbirnie Ladeside ⚽️
Saturday 9th April 2022
PDM Buildbase WOSFL Premier Division
Portland Park, Troon
Kick-off 2pm