Saturday marks a return to the home comforts of Portland Park, as Troon welcome old friends Pollok for a 2pm kick-off.
⚽️ Troon F.C. versus Pollok ⚽️
Saturday 30th April 2022
PDM Buildbase WOSFL Premier Division
Portland Park, Troon
Kick-off 2pm
Jimmy Kirkwood’s men fell to a narrow defeat at Darvel in midweek after leading early on, but after they lifted three points at Cumbernauld on Saturday they have cemented their place in next season’s WOSFL Premier Division. But one final push in our last two home matches is required to finish the season strongly and secure a top ten finish, which would represent a fantastic season.
Pollok have blazed a trail in the Premier Division this season, although they have been left a little behind while Darvel & Auchinleck Talbot’s form has been imperious. They’ll be keen to cement third place after a fantastic campaign.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s match…
PLEASE NOTE
There will be a minute’s silence before the match, in memory of lifelong Troon F.C. supporter Jack Fraser, who sadly passed away this week.
Mark Morrison picked up a wee niggle against Darvel on Wednesday, but he is expected to be available no problem. No other suspensions or new injury worries to speak of thankfully, 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 was back in training at Portland Park this week, which was great to see after his latest knee operation. Ross McCrea (knee) remains out.
Nothing worse in football than being gallant losers, and that’s what the result turned out to be on Wednesday. An exciting, excellent performance which should ultimately have seen us win the game, but for individual errors that proved really costly.
The old saying goes: we win as a team, and we lose as a team.
Important we bounce back at home to a good Pollok side, whose recent form counts for nothing; we are well aware of their threat. It’s a game of huge importance for where we want to finish in the table.
Hopefully a good crowd to cheer us along!
Dean Keenan (Assistant Manager)
⚽️️ MATTY GRANT ⚽️
A real bright spot of a really good season at Pollok, young Matty only joined last summer after a short stint at Bellshill but he has made an instant impression.
Began his career in Airdrie’s Youth Academy before joining St. Mirren, Matty is a quick & tenacious full-back who is equally at home in midfield. One to watch for sure.
⚽️️ STUART McCANN ⚽️
The 25 year old is in his fifth season at Newlandsfield after joining from Petershill, where he was top scorer.
Quick & direct, Stuart is one of the top front men in the West & a real threat to any team. The younger brother of winger Gary McCann.
Troon F.C.
| LOST | v | Darvel | (A) | 3-2 | Wednesday 27th April 2022 |
| WIN | v | Cumbernauld United | (A) | 0-1 | Saturday 22nd April 2022 |
| WIN | v | Maybole | (H) | 2-1 | Saturday 15th April 2022 |
| WIN | v | Kilbirnie Ladeside | (H) | 2-0 | Saturday 8th April 2022 |
| DRAW | v | Hurlford United | (A) | 1-1 | Saturday 1st April 2022 |
Pollok
| LOST | v | Kirkintilloch Rob Roy | (H) | 0-3 | Saturday 23rd April 2022 |
| LOST | v | Clydebank | (H) | 1-2 | Wednesday 20th April 2022 |
| WIN | v | Lanark United | (A) | 1-5 | Saturday 16th April 2022 |
| LOST | v | Irvine Meadow XI | (H) | 0-1 | Saturday 9th April 2022 |
| LOST | v | Auchinleck Talbot | (A) | 2-1 | Saturday 2nd April 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 Pollok 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 2019-20, Pollok ran out 4-0 winners in August 2019 at Newlandsfield thanks to goals from Iain Russell, Chris Dallas, a Neil McGregor own goal & a screamer from future Troon winger Jordan Morton. The return match in April was postponed & eventually cancelled after the first national Covid lockdown was announced.
Pollok were the victors when we met earlier this season at Newlandsfield, a late goal from Callum Graham proving the difference between the sides in a closely contested match.
📆 PDM BUILDBASE WOSFL PREMIER FIXTURES – SATURDAY 30th APRIL 2022 📆
(after Wednesday’s matches)
Referee: Chris Gentles
Assistant Referee One: Steven Spence
Assistant Referee Two: Kai Newell
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.
TODAY’S CHARITY: WHITELEY’S RETREAT
At this week’s match, we have volunteers from Whiteley’s Retreat taking a collection at the gate upon entry, looking for donations to help their fundraising for a great cause.
Please give generously & support a wonderful charity!
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 | Newcastle United v Liverpool | (FA Premier League) ⚽️ |
| ⏰ 5.30pm | Leeds United v Manchester City | (FA Premier League) ⚽️ |
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 Irvine Meadow XI ⚽️
Saturday 7th May 2022
PDM Buildbase WOSFL Premier Division
Portland Park, Troon
Kick-off 2pm