Troon start a run of three crucial away matches with a trip to Guy’s Meadow to face Kirkintilloch Rob Roy, as the Seasiders embark on the second half of a campaign they hope will secure their place in the Premier Division for next season.
⚽️ Kirkintilloch Rob Roy versus Troon F.C. ⚽️
Saturday 22nd January 2022
PDM Buildbase WOSFL Premier Division
Guy’s Meadow, Cumbernauld
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 5-3 victory over Bonnyton Thistle was the perfect start to 2022 for the Seasiders, but a challenging run on the road of Rob Roy, Blantyre & then Sauchie in the South Challenge Cup will test Jimmy Kirkwood’s men to the full.
Rob Roy have had a strong first half of the season, with some impressive victories in a season where many tipped them to flirt with relegation. Manager Stewart Maxwell continues to derive great satisfaction at defying the critics, once again guiding his side to mid-table safety as the row about their long-awaited new stadium rumbles on unconcluded.
Rob Roy currently sit in 14th place in the Premier Division table, 5 points behind us sitting in 10th.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s match…
The festive break came at a good time for our squad of players, a number of whom have been carrying knocks & niggles after a long period with a run of games.
Josh Black & Jack Sherrie have sat out the last couple of games with knocks, but they are looking fit to return to action in the next week or two while Chris Murchie returned against Saltcoats after surgery in November to compete with Marc Fisher for the goalkeepers jersey.
We are missing a couple of first-team players who are isolating, and we wish them a swift recovery.
Of our long-term absentees, Todd Henderson & Mark Morrison have returned to training after injury & hopefully we will see them back in Troon jerseys very soon. Ross McCrea (knee) remains out.
Good win for us Saturday, in our first competitive game in a month. The game was very much needed for us.
Training has been excellent throughout the break, it’s a credit to the players for that. The squad is taking bit more shape, we welcomed Mark Morrison back into the fold this week also which further strengthens us.
Not surprised to see Rob Roy performing well, and no more so than last week against Clydebank. A terrific win with just 10 men coming from behind to win.
Saturday will be a tough test, we will have to be at our very best to bring any points back to Troon.
Dean Keenan (Assistant Manager)
⚽️ CRAIG TRUESDALE ⚽️
Craig is the midfield heartbeat of this Rabs side.
Began his career at Airdrieonians, before a short spell with Stirling Albion, the 21 year old is in his second season with the Rabs and has made quite an impression so far.
⚽️ ARRAN ROSS ⚽️
21 year old defender Arran is another product of the Airdrieonians youth system, where he spent all his formative years from Under 16s until the Reserve squad, before he spent time on loan at Linlithgow Rose & BSC Glasgow (now Broomhill).
Strong & quick, he’s starting to put his pedigree to good use at Guy’s Meadow where he has produced some eye-catching displays.
Kirkintilloch Rob Roy
| WIN | v | Clydebank | (A) | 2-3 | Saturday 15th January 2022 |
| LOST | v | Darvel | (A) | 5-2 | Saturday 18th December 2021 |
| WIN | v | Auchinleck Talbot | (H) | 1-0 | Saturday 11th December 2021 |
| LOST | v | Hurlford United | (A) | 3-0 | Saturday 4th December 2021 |
| WIN | v | Bonnyton Thistle | (A) | 0-2 | Saturday 20th November 2021 |
Troon F.C.
| WIN | v | Bonnyton Thistle | (H) | 5-3 | Saturday 15th January 2022 |
| WIN | v | Saltcoats Victoria | (H) | 4-1 | Tuesday 28th December 2021 |
| LOST | v | Rutherglen Glencairn | (H) | 3-1 | Saturday 18th December 2021 |
| WIN | v | Rossvale | (H) | 2-1 | Saturday 11th December 2021 |
| LOST | v | Clydebank | (A) | 1-2 | Friday 3rd December 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 the victors in the first encounter last season, running out 2-0 winners at Portland Park last December.
The return match in March was postponed due to the second Covid lockdown, before the season was eventually declared null and void.
📆 PDM BUILDBASE WOSFL PREMIER FIXTURES – SATURDAY 22nd JANUARY 2022 📆
(after last weekend’s matches)
Referee: Blair Fraser
Assistant Referee One: Alastair Taylor
Assistant Referee Two: Thomas Denholm
Referee Observer: To be appointed
For travelling supporters, follow the Google Map below for directions to Guy’s Meadow.
There will not be an official supporters bus making the trip up this week.
Tickets are available at the turnstiles at Guy’s Meadow:
| Adult: | £7.00 |
| Concession: | £4.00 |
| Under-16: | FREE |
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 Development Team versus Irvine Meadow XI U20s ⚽️
Friday 28th January 2022
Sense Over Sectarianism Lowland Development League (Conference F)
QMA, Ayr
Kick-off 8pm
⚽️ Blantyre Victoria versus Troon F.C. ⚽️
Saturday 15th January 2022
PDM Buildbase WOSFL Premier Division
Portland Park, Troon
Kick-off 1.30pm