Troon are back on the road this Saturday, as they head up the Ayrshire coast to Largs for our South Challenge Cup 3rd Round clash.
⚽️ Largs Thistle versus Troon F.C. ⚽️
Saturday 20th November 2021
The South Challenge Cup (3rd Round)
Barrfields, Largs
Kick-off 1.30pm
Two wins out of two in November has proved the perfect tonic to a disappointing October so far, and Troon will be looking to continue that form with some season-defining games coming up, starting this weekend.
Last Saturday’s league win against Largs, following hot on the heels of the win against Rutherglen Glencairn, has Jimmy Kirkwood & Dean Keenan looking for our squad to continue this form and secure a place in the next round of the Cup.
Largs have endured a frustrating season so far, with performances deserving a better return of points than they are showing so far.
Largs currently sit in 18th place in the Premier Division table, 10 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.
Josh Black is resting a knee knock sustained against Rutherglen Glencairn a couple of weeks ago & Jaime Gallagher is away on holiday. Chris Murchie is recovering from surgery on the shoulder he injured against Pollok a few weeks ago, but he will hopefully be back in action early December.
After Dominic Lavelle moved on last week in search of first-team football, forward Ryan Nisbet has done the same joining Glenafton in a permanent transfer. Two good lads, we wish both well.
Of our long-term absentees, Todd Henderson is working hard as he recovers from surgery on his knee injury & he is back running at training with more to follow. Mark Morrison (knee) and Ross McCrea (knee) remain out.
Saturday was very pleasing from a coaching perspective. I thought we were clinical in both boxes, although there was maybe not much between the two teams. Saturday was evidence of that, it could have gone either way at times.
They will be wanting revenge straight away, so I expect them to be right up for this. Both squads will make changes I’m sure, so it’ll be another open game for the supporters to enjoy.
The South Challenge Cup is one we want to do well in, especially considering we have been eliminated from the West & the Junior Scottish.
I’d just like to thank Ryan Nisbet, who departed the club this week, and wish him all the best. Great wee guy, just didn’t work out for him lately.
Dean Keenan (Assistant Manager)
⚽️️ SCOTT ADAM ⚽️
An ever-present threat up front for Theesel, Scott leads the line with distinction at Barrfields and is the club’s dangerman for sure.
Tall, strong & with a great eye for goal, he’s a real handful for any defence.
⚽️️ JAMIE McGOWAN ⚽️
A player we all know very well indeed after his loan spell at Portland Park from Morton, “Jamma” has been a safe pair of hands for Largs since joining them from Dumbarton.
McGowan began his career at boyhood heroes St.Mirren, and he has been at Barrfields since 2019.
Troon F.C.
| WIN | v | Largs Thistle | (H) | 3-1 | Saturday 13th November 2021 |
| 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 |
Largs Thistle
| LOST | v | Troon | (A) | 3-1 | Saturday 13th November 2021 |
| 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 |
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.
📆 SOUTH CHALLENGE CUP 3rd ROUND FIXTURES – SATURDAY 20th NOVEMBER 2021 📆
(before this weekend’s matches)
Referee: Calum Haswell
Assistant Referee One: Scott McGregor
Assistant Referee Two: Gavin Cousar
For travelling supporters, follow the Google Map below for directions to Barrfields.
There WILL be a supporters bus making the trip up the coast this week, the bus will leave Portland Park at 11.30am. Contact Jim or Scott to reserve your seat.
The Troon Ladies Circle are running a quiz night at Portland Park on Saturday night, with proceeds split between the Troon Football Club Youth Academy and the Ladies Circle.
With the supporters bus from Largs arriving back at Portland in plenty of time for the quiz, it could be the perfect way to round off a day at the football. And even if you’re running late to get to the quiz, you can eat out at the club and get your dinner at SCRAN.
Quiz teams can be made up of up to 5 adults, and tickets cost ÂŁ7.50 each. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
To book tickets, just email contacttroonladiescircle@gmail.com or message “Troon Ladies Circle” via their Facebook page.
Come on down & have a great night at the club – and all for a great cause!
Tickets are available at the turnstiles at Barrfields:
| Adult: | ÂŁ8.00 |
| Concession: | ÂŁ4.00 |
| Under-16: | ÂŁ4.00 |
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.
The club’s official Media Partner, Memories by Movie, will be attending this week, so highlights will be available after the match!
In the meantime, you can watch the last highlights of our win against Rutherglen Glencairn here:
The club’s official photographer JP unfortunately can’t attend this week due to work commitments.
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
⚽️ Troon F.C. versus Kilwinning Rangers ⚽️
Saturday 27th November 2021
PDM Buildbase WOSFL Premier Division
Portland Park, Troon
Kick-off 1.30pm