TALBOT ANNOUNCE TOUGH PRE-FIXTURE SCHEDULE

Talbot were quick off the mark in announcing a decent pre-season schedule before the 2025/26 campaign goes into full swing. They face daunting trips to Lowland League sides Linlithgow Rose and Clydebank while taking on the local first division sides in the remaining fixtures.

The friendlies kick off with the visit of Kilbirnie Ladeside to Beechwood on the 7th July with a 2pm start. The “Blasties” are currently managed by Ex-Talbot player Colin Spence who is backed up by another Ex-Talbot favourite Willie Lyle. A right pair of legends who will be looking forward to a return to a ground where they were worshipped.

On Wednesday the 9th of July Talbot travel to Irvine to take on the Meadow with a 7.30 kick off. With the Talbot well in advance in their signings it will give Meadow manager Jamie McKim a chance to try out his new players as the Meadow battle to get back amongst the top flight once again.

Saturday the 12th of July has Talbot on the road to Lowland League side Linlithgow Rose who we had many a ding dong battle with during their time in the Juniors including two Scottish Cup finals where both sides have a share of the bragging rights. The Rose finished a creditable fifth in last season’s Lowland League as well as winning the East of Scotland Qualifying Cup beating Dunbar United 2-1 in the final. Prestonfield is an excellent ground to visit and well worth the trip.

Wednesday the 16th July see’s Ardrossan Winton Rovers visit Beechwood with a 7.30pm start and after securing their position in the WOSL 1st Division Gavin Friels and Chris McGowan will be looking for a better result than the last time both sides met in a friendly back in December last year where the “Bot” ran out 6-0 winners.

Put the 19th July into your calendar as we embark on the first ever WOSL Charity Cup final when we visit Clydebank with a 2pm kickoff. This is the first season of this cup where the WOSL Champions take on the WOSL League Cup winners, all in the aid of charity. Clydebank will be desperate to scoot through the Lowland League at the first attempt or face teaming up with some old foe’s as the new LL West comes into play during the 2026/27 season.

 

 

 

Auchinleck Talbot Weekly Newsletter – Mon 2 June 2025

TALBOT NEWSLETTER – Mon 2 June 2025

Cover Photo – 16 years ago (31/05/09) Talbot defeated Clydebank 2-1 to secure our 8th Scottish Junior Cup win in front of an attendance of 8,122 at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock.

 

TALBOT WEEKLY LOTTERY DRAW                                                                  

Sunday 1 June 25:                                                                           JACKPOT £650

Numbers: 3-8-16-20                                                                      No Jackpot Winner

Sunday 8 June 25                                                                            JACKPOT £700

 

TALBOT LOTTERY ACCOUNT NUMBER: 40057688  SORT CODE: 82-12-08

PROMOTER: MORTON WRIGHT JNR: 07972 719553

 

FUNDRAISING CLUB SEASON 2024-25

PAYMENT OF SUBSCRIPTION IS NOW DUE AND SHOULD BE FULLY PAID BEFORE THE AGM BELOW:

FUNDRAISING CLUB ACCOUNT NUMBER: 40045170 SORT CODE: 82-12-08

 

ANNUAL MEMBERS’ MEETING / HOSPITALITY DAY

SATURDAY 7 JUNE 2025.

AUCHINLECK TALBOT FC SUPPORTERS SOCIAL CLUB

2.45 PM FOR 3.00PM

 

ATFC WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

TO BE PART THIS GREAT CLUB PLEASE CONTACT:

Henry Dumigan (07929 525494) or Bobby Millar (07926592603)

 

 

PLAYING STAFF UPDATE

Tariq Abed has signed a contract extension with the club until 30 June 2026. Tariq will undergo Arthroscopy procedure of the knee at Elanic Medical Glasgow this coming Thursday: his recovery will also be monitored by Elanic Medical, Glasgow.

 

TALBOT THANKS

The Club wishes to thank Talbot Fan Kevin Brown for again sponsoring our Social Media operation, including all match highlights next season. Kevin’s continued support is very much appreciated by all at the club.

 

ANNUAL FLOODLIGHT MAINTENANCE

DC Lighting Services Ltd will again carry out our annual Floodlight Maintenance Service towards the end of July/beginning of August.

 

FIXTURES

PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY MATCHES

Sat 5 July 2025 – Kilbirnie Ladeside (H) 2.00pm

Wed 9 July 2025 – Irvine Meadow (A) 7.30pm

Sat 12 July – Linlithgow Rose (A) 2.00pm

Wed 16 July – Ardrossan Winton Rovers (H) 7.30pm

WEST OF SCOTLAND FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHARITY CUP

Sat 19 July – Clydebank (A) 2.00pm

 

SPONSORSHIP/ADVERTISING

As a club we can offer excellent opportunities for Sponsorship and Advertising; especially trackside for the coming season 2025/26. If you or your business is interested, please contact Colin Chisholm on 07929 831057 as soon as possible. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

 

BEECHWOOD PARK PRE-SEASON TIDY-UP.

The club is looking for volunteers to assist with our annual general tidy-up of Beechwood Park. This will take place on Sat 21 June from 9-11am.

 

MERCHANDISE SALE:

Adult Home £45………………………………… Reduced to £30.00

Kids Home £35………………………………….. Reduced to £25.00

Polo Shirts £30………………………………….. Reduced to £20.00

Other items available:

EPPP Scarves………………. £10.00

Skip Hats……………………. £10.00

Black Woolly Hats………… £10.00

ATFC Woolly Hats………… £12.00

 

 THE TOMMY SLOAN & ALLAN MCLUCKIE TESTIMONIAL YEAR

Kilmarnock FC has kindly agreed to provide the opposition for Tommy & Allan’s Testimonial Match on Sunday 7th September 2025.

A full fundraising schedule will be in place in the next week or so and will be made available via our Social Media outlets thereafter.

 

GRAND SUMMER DRAW 2025

  • 1ST PRIZE: FULL MATCH HOSPITALITY FOR TWO AT A FUTURE TALBOT HOME LEAGUE GAME
  • 2ND PRIZE: AUCHINLECK TALBOT FC SEASON TICKET 2025/26
  •  3RD PRIZE: £50 HIGH STREET VOUCHER
  • 4TH PRIZE: £40 VOUCHER FOR THE BOSWELL ARMS
  •  5TH PRIZE: ATFC HOME TOP
  •  6TH PRIZE: £25 TESCO VOUCHER
  •  7TH PRIZE: 2 BOTTLES SPIRITS
  •  8TH PRIZE: 2 PACKS OF BEER
  •  9TH PRIZE: £20 CASH
  •  10TH PRIZE: £15 CASH
  •  11TH PRIZE: £10 CASH
  •  12TH PRIZE: £10 CASH

THE ABOVE DRAW WILL TAKE PLACE IN TALBOT SOCIAL CLUB

SUNDAY 15 JUNE 2025 AT 4.00PM

TICKETS £1 EACH – £5.00 PER BOOK

Payment can be made by bank transfer to:

Account Number: 10120422                       Sort Code: 82-62-00

PROMOTER: – MORTON WRIGHT JNR, 102 MAIN STREET, AUCHINLECK AYRSHIRE KA18 2AG

REGISTERED NUMBER 10A, UNDER LOTTERIES & AMUSEMENTS ACT 1976