⚽️ Kilbirnie Ladeside versus Troon F.C. ⚽️
Saturday 7th August 2021
PDM Buildbase WOSFL Premier Division
Valefield Park, Kilbirnie KA25 6HU
Kick-off 2pm
After three home games on the bounce, the Seasiders are on their travels with a short trip to Valefield Park.
Jimmy Kirkwood’s men have had a frustrating week, with strong performances not showing the rewards after successive 0-1 defeats at the hands of Clydebank & Cumbernauld United.
Kilbirnie have had a tumultuous week, with their management team departing after a run of six successive defeats ending with a 6-1 hammering at home to Rossvale on Wednesday night.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s match…
The run of four weeks with games Saturday / Wednesday is starting to take it’s toll on all the teams, and we are no exception. A few of the boys have been receiving treatment with aches & pains, but should be fine for Saturday’s match no problem.
Mark Morrison returned to the side on Wednesday with no ill effects, which is a great boost for the side. New signing Stevie Wilson has gone from no football in 16 months to 3 games in a week, but fellow new signing Andy Heaney patiently waits his turn.
Of our long-term absentees, Ross McCrea is working on his rehabilitation after a setback following surgery on his cruciate knee injury, all things going well we hope to welcome him back into the side at the end of the year. Todd Henderson is now recovering at home after surgery on his knee injury & he is targeting a November return to action.
It was a disappointing evening on Wednesday. Let ourselves and the club down. However, it’s important that we bounce back and quickly.
The management team will work extremely hard to rectify what’s gone wrong so far and work with the players to improve our league position.
There are no easy games in this league, and we are witness to that. Kilbirnie have a tremendous support and I’m sure Martin will have them fired up, he was a winner and leader as player, so I’d like to wish him all the best with his foray into management…. just after Saturday!
Dean Keenan (Assistant Manager)
⚽️️ MARTIN McBRIDE ⚽️
Former Partick Thistle & Kirkintilloch Rob Roy midfielder Martin only signed for Kilbirnie last summer, but he is already a vital player in the Blasties midfield.
Martin will lead the side as Caretaker Manager for the first time, after the departure of Manager Martin Ferry this week.
⚽️ JON SCULLION ⚽️
A hugely talented winger who can play anywhere across the front, Jon has become a bit of a talisman for Ladeside.
Formerly with Greenock Morton & St. Mirren, Jon’s quick feet make him a matchwinner.
Kilbirnie Ladeside
| LOST | v | Rossvale | (H) | 1-6 | Wednesday 4th August 2021 |
| LOST | v | Kirkintilloch Rob Roy | (A) | 1-0 | Saturday 31st July 2021 |
| LOST | v | Auchinleck Talbot | (H) | 1-4 | Wednesday 28th July 2021 |
| LOST | v | Benburb | (A) | 3-2 | Saturday 24th July 2021 |
| LOST | v | Kilwinning Rangers | (H) | 1-4 | Wednesday 21st July 2021 |
Troon F.C.
| LOST | v | Cumbernauld United | (H) | 0-1 | Wednesday 4th August 2021 |
| LOST | v | Clydebank | (H) | 0-1 | Saturday 31st July 2021 |
| WIN | v | Kirkintilloch Rob Roy | (H) | 4-2 | Wednesday 28th July 2021 |
| LOST | v | Auchinleck Talbot | (A) | 2-1 | Saturday 24th July 2021 |
| DRAW | v | Benburb | (H) | 0-0 | Wednesday 21st July 2021 |
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 Kilbirnie 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 season 2019-20, Kilbirnie triumphed 4-3 in August at Valefield. In the New Year return leg, a 1-1 draw was the end result after a fascinating game.
📆 MATCHDAY 7 – SATURDAY 8th AUGUST 2021 📆
(before this weekend’s matches)
Referee: Kevin Graham
Assistant Referee One: Elliot Husband Powton
Assistant Referee Two: Tia Mure
Referee Supervisor: To be appointed
Due to Scottish Government Covid restrictions, attendance is limited to 1000 spectators.
Tickets are available at the turnstiles:
Adult ticket: £8
Concession: £5
Remember, social distancing is still to be observed within the ground & a face covering is to be worn when coming through the turnstiles & indoors.
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 club’s official Media Partner, Memories by Movie, will be filming the match & will be posting a highlights package on the club’s YouTube channel.
Meantime, you can watch the highlights of Saturday’s match against Clydebank here:
Match photographs, courtesy of the club’s new official photographer JP, will be available to view on Sunday after the game!
His last album from our match against Clydebank, is below:
⚽️ Troon F.C. versus Blantyre Victoria ⚽️
Wednesday 11th August 2021
PDM Buildbase WOSFL Premier Division
Portland Park, Troon KA10 6QN
Kick-off 7.15pm