Troon return home to Portland Park for our first match of a League & then Cup double header against Largs Thistle.
⚽️ Troon F.C. versus Largs Thistle ⚽️
Saturday 13th November 2021
PDM Buildbase WOSFL Premier Division
Portland Park, Troon
Kick-off 1.30pm
Troon began November in the perfect style on the back of a disappointing October, and they’ll be looking to continue that with some massive games coming up, starting this weekend.
Last Saturday’s win against Rutherglen Glencairn helped put the embarrassing defeat to Ardeer behind us quickly, and Jimmy Kirkwood & Dean Keenan will be looking for our squad to continue this form and secure a strong position in the league.
Largs have had a disappointing season so far, although a recent upturn in form has given the Barrfields faithful cause for optimism.
Largs currently sit in 17th place in the Premier Division table, just 7 points behind us sitting in 10th.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s match…
After a month of enforced absences, we are finally clear of suspensions & almost clear of injuries ahead of some important fixtures in the next few weeks.
Chris Murchie underwent surgery on Friday on the shoulder he injured against Pollok a few weeks ago, so he will be missing the next few weeks at least. Dominic Lavelle moved on this week in search of first-team football, but Stephen Wilson, Tommy Maitland & Raymond Montgomerie returned last week with no adverse reactions, so we have almost a full strength squad to choose from.
Of our long-term absentees, Mark Morrison (knee) remains out. 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 turn of the year. Todd Henderson is grafting very hard indeed as he recovers from surgery on his knee injury & he is targeting a return to training very soon.
To go away from home, against a team above you in the league, and win is always great.
To do it in the manner we did is what really pleases us. It was a dominant performance, although the score line may indicate otherwise.
This Saturday will be another tough test; I expect it to be a very good football game, Largs and ourselves have similar styles and similar groups of players.
Hopefully we can win in front of our own fans, something that hasn’t happened often enough this campaign.
Dean Keenan (Assistant Manager)
⚽️️ STUART FAULDS ⚽️
A hugely underrated member of the Largs side, Stuart is an excellent midfielder & offers great protection to the defence.
Began his career in the Ayr United Academy, Faulds first moved to Barrfields in 2018 on loan & has been a fixture in the side ever since.
⚽️️ ROSS LOVE ⚽️
A solid centre-back with terrific composure for one so young, Ross is in his second spell at Barrfields after a loan spell from Ayr United.
Strong, good timing in the tackle & an aerial threat in both boxes, Ross is an excellent defender.
Troon F.C.
| WIN | v | Rutherglen Glencairn | (A) | 1-2 | Saturday 6th November 2021 |
| LOST | v | Ardeer Thistle | (H) | 3-4 | Saturday 30th October 2021 |
| LOST | v | Pollok | (A) | 2-1 | Saturday 23rd October 2021 |
| WIN | v | Lanark United | (H) | 3-1 | Saturday 16th October 2021 |
| LOST | v | Darvel | (H) | 0-2 | Saturday 9th October 2021 |
Largs Thistle
| DRAW | v | Hurlford United | (H) | 3-3 | Saturday 6th November 2021 |
| WIN | v | Rossvale | (A) | 1-2 | Saturday 30th October 2021 |
| LOST | v | Cumnock | (A) | 1-1 | Saturday 23rd October 2021 |
| WIN | v | Glasgow Perthshire | (H) | 5-1 | Saturday 16th October 2021 |
| WIN | v | Blantyre Victoria | (A) | 0-5 | Saturday 9th October 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. Largs were sitting in sixth position, with three wins under their belt.
The two clubs did not play each other, as their games in January and then February were postponed before the league was eventually declared null and void following the latest Covid lockdown.
📆 PDM BUILDBASE WOSFL PREMIER FIXTURES – SATURDAY 13th NOVEMBER 2021 📆
(before this weekend’s matches)
Referee: Gary Hanvidge
Assistant Referee One: Christopher Palmer
Assistant Referee Two: Gary Noonan
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.
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! 📺
⏰ 12pm | Port Vale v Bradford City (EFL League Two) ⚽️
⏰ 5pm | Norway v Latvia (FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifier) ⚽️
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.
Our food kiosk will be open before & during the match, selling a variety of hot snacks & drinks as well as cold drinks.
Including the latest addition to our kiosk – The Famous Kilmarnock Pie!
Saturday’s “Portland Parker” Match Programme will be available at the gate for just £2 for a 40 page programme.
The club’s official Media Partner, Memories by Movie, unfortunately can’t attend this week, as they are filming a wedding.
In the meantime, you can watch the highlights of last weekend’s win against Rutherglen Glencairn here:
The club’s official photographer JP unfortunately can’t attend this week.
His last album from our game against Darvel, is below:
⚽️ Troon Development Team versus Largs Thistle U20s ⚽️
Friday 19th November 2021
Sense Over Sectarianism Lowland Development League (Conference F)
QMA, Ayr
Kick-off 8pm
⚽️ Largs Thistle versus Troon F.C. ⚽️
Saturday 20th November 2021
PDM Buildbase WOSFL Premier Division
Barrfields, Largs
Kick-off 1.30pm