Saturday marks the first of the Final Five league matches for our season, and a return to the home comforts of Portland Park for the first competitive match in 7 weeks, as Troon welcome Kilbirnie Ladeside for a 2pm kick-off.
⚽️ Troon F.C. versus Kilbirnie Ladeside ⚽️
Saturday 9th April 2022
PDM Buildbase WOSFL Premier Division
Portland Park, Troon
Kick-off 2pm
Jimmy Kirkwood’s men have got safety firmly in their sights & are looking to cement their place in next season’s WOSFL Premier Division.
Kilbirnie’s season has certainly been one of two halves; the first one full of struggle under Martin Ferry before the introduction of new management team Thomas Molloy & Shaun Dillon when the team were rock-bottom of the Premier Division. They have been upwardly mobile since then, but are now in danger of running out of games just as safety is within their grasp.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s match…
Jack Sherrie completes his two match suspension this weekend, after his controversial red card against Beith. No other suspensions, and only a few minor niggling injuries to manage, as you’d expect at this stage of the season.
Of our long-term absentees, Todd Henderson’s latest knee operation went really well & he is already back in light training, which is great news. Ross McCrea (knee) remains out.
Great to be back in front of the fans for the last few remaining games, can’t believe it’s been two months since our last game at Portland. These things make a real difference. We’re hoping the home support can push us on to a top ten finish, it’s not just about safety for me. Top ten is a true representation of a really solid season for us, I believe.
Kilbirnie are a real danger to us this week, they’ve been in phenomenal form recently. We’ve been pleased with our form since Christmas, but they’ve been on a hell of a run. They’ll see this as a winnable game, we won’t be taking them lightly at all.
The Development Team finished their season last Friday, and what a great full debut season it has been for them as a collective. We have produced some really exciting talent from that team already & it’s been a sound investment from the club over the last couple of years.
Jimmy Kirkwood (Manager)
⚽️️ ALAN FRIZZELL ⚽️
A popular player amongst the supporters & a popular member of the dressing room from his time at Portland Park, “Frizz” has proved a very shrewd signing for the Blasties
Previously top scorer in two consecutive seasons under Molloy & Dillon at Greenock, he is the focal point of their attack & will no doubt have a point to prove at his old stomping ground this weekend.
⚽️️ LIAM McGUINNESS ⚽️
Liam may well be in the twilight of his career, but he is still one of the very best midfielders in the West.
A touch of class over nearly two decades in the engine room for Kilbirnie, Irvine Meadow and Kilwinning, “Ginto” has coaching experience as well & can help guide the Blasties into a new era.
Troon F.C.
| DRAW | v | Hurlford United | (A) | 1-1 | Saturday 1st April 2022 |
| 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 |
Kilbirnie Ladeside
| LOST | v | Largs Thistle | (H) | 1-2 | Saturday 1st April 2022 |
| WIN | v | Darvel | (H) | 2-1 | Saturday 26th March 2022 |
| WIN | v | Irvine Meadow XI | (A) | 0-1 | Saturday 19th March 2022 |
| LOST | v | Pollok | (A) | 3-1 | Saturday 12th March 2022 |
| WIN | v | Cumbernauld United | (H) | 2-0 | 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 Kilbirnie didn’t face each other during the 2020-21 season, which was eventually declared null & void due to the Covid-19 lockdown.
Troon were the victors when we met earlier this season at Valefield, a late goal from substitute Josh Black proving the difference between the sides.
📆 PDM BUILDBASE WOSFL PREMIER FIXTURES – SATURDAY 9th APRIL 2022 📆
(after Wednesday’s matches)
Referee: Gary Hanvidge
Assistant Referee One: Sean Welsh
Assistant Referee Two: Ryan Stewart
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.
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.
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 2pm kick-off, and supporters of both clubs are very welcome.
📺 Come early & stay late – enjoy the football on the big screen! 📺
| ⏰ 12.30pm | Everton v Manchester United | (FA Premier League) ⚽️ |
| ⏰ 5.30pm | Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur | (FA Premier League) ⚽️ |
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.
Saturday’s “Portland Parker” Match Programme will be available at the gate for just £2 for a 44 page programme.
⚽️ Troon F.C. versus Maybole ⚽️
Saturday 16th April 2022
Friendly Match
Portland Park, Troon
Kick-off 2pm
The second event of Scott “Chappy” Chatham’s Benefit campaign arrives next Saturday (16th April), when the South Beach Hotel in Troon plays host to a Benefit Dinner, hosted by comedian Des Clarke. One of the best, and most highly rated, hosts and personalities in Scotland.
Doors open at 6.30pm ahead of a 7pm start, when a 3 course meal will be served before the host takes the floor, an auction will be held & finally a DJ will entertain us until closing.