Auchinleck Talbot Preview – Troon Football Club

It’s a second successive game at Portland Park this Saturday, as Troon welcome Auchinleck Talbot for a 2pm kick-off.

⚽️ Troon F.C. versus Auchinleck Talbot ⚽️
Saturday 19^th February 2022
PDM Buildbase WOSFL Premier Division
Portland Park, Troon
Kick-off 2pm

After a successful first half of the season in 2021, Jimmy Kirkwood’s men have made a perfect start to 2022 thus far.

Last week’s 2-1 win over Cumnock was our fifth win in a row, and has come at a crucial part of the season.

Auchinleck currently sit in 2nd place in the WOSFL Premier Division table on 57 points, as Troon sit in 7th place in the 20 team WOSFL on 42 points.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s match…

Our squad is almost back to it’s full compliment, after being down to bare-bones for last week’s match with some key players missing.

Dean Fulton is the only one still missing this week as he serves the last match of a suspension, but Dale Moore, Sam McCloskey & Mark Morrison return this weekend after missing the win over Cumnock due to a wedding. Josh Black returned to the team last weekend without any adverse reaction, and Jack Sherrie returned after illness.

Of our long-term absentees, Todd Henderson has unfortunately suffered a setback in training & will need to go under the knife again to resolve his knee issues. It is hoped not to be as serious as his last injury, but it is likely his season is over now. Ross McCrea (knee) remains out.

We’ve been on a really good run, the important thing now is simply to keep it going. The boys have shown real togetherness the last couple of months, especially when we’ve had some key players out, and that sort of bond will do us well for the remainder of the season.
It’s been a long time since we’ve beaten Auchinleck here, but here’s hoping today’s the day.
Jimmy Kirkwood (Manager)

⚽️️ KIERAN HEALY ⚽️

A very shrewd signing by Tommy Sloan, Healy is equally comfortable as a defender or midfielder, but he has made a position his own in the heart of the Talbot midfield.

Keeps the ball with metronomic rhythm & possessing a real goal threat, Healy is a key player for Talbot.

⚽️️ CRAIG McCRACKEN ⚽️

Former Ayr United defender Craig is a mainstay at the heart of the Talbot defence, where his reading of the game & distribution are huge assets.

Craig is a significant goal threat from set-plays. Scored the famous goal that defeated Ayr United at Beechwood a couple of seasons ago.

Troon F.C.

WIN	v	Cumnock	(H)	2-1	Saturday 12^th February 2022
WIN	v	Blantyre Victoria	(A)	0-2	Saturday 29^th January 2022
WIN	v	Kirkintilloch Rob Roy	(A)	2-3	Saturday 22^nd January 2022
WIN	v	Bonnyton Thistle	(H)	5-3	Saturday 15^th January 2022
WIN	v	Saltcoats Victoria	(H)	4-1	Saturday 28^th December 2021

Auchinleck Talbot

WIN	v	Pollok	(H)	1-0	Saturday 12^th February 2022
WIN	v	Beith	(A)	1-2	Saturday 29^th January 2022
LOST	v	Hearts	(H)	0-5	Saturday 22^nd January 2022
WIN	v	Irvine Meadow XI	(H)	3-2	Saturday 15^th January 2022
WIN	v	Craigmark Burntonians	(A)	0-2	Saturday 8^th January 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 Talbot 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, Talbot romped to a 8-1 victory in August 2019 at Beechwood Park in the heaviest defeat in recent memory for the Seasiders.

The return match in December was a far tighter affair that ended 0-2, Talbot goals coming from two former Troon players Gareth Armstrong & Stevie Wilson.

📆 PDM BUILDBASE WOSFL PREMIER FIXTURES – SATURDAY 19^th FEBRUARY 2022 📆

(after last weekend’s matches)

Referee: Ross Hardie
Assistant Referee One: Michael MacDermid
Assistant Referee Two: Mark Catterson

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.

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 2pm kick-off, and supporters of both clubs are very welcome.

📺 Come early & stay late – enjoy the football on the big screen! 📺

⏰ 12.30pm	West Ham v Newcastle	(FA Premier League) ⚽️
⏰ 5.30pm	Man City 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.