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TALBOT NEWSLETTER – Mon 9 June 2025

Cover Photo – The numerous trophies and awards presented at our Fundraising Club Award Day – what a credit this Awards Day is to the club.

 

TALBOT WEEKLY LOTTERY DRAW                                                                  

Sunday 8 June 25:                                                                           JACKPOT £700

Numbers: 2-9-12-14   Bonus Ball 10                                          No Jackpot  or BB Winner

Sunday 15 June 25                                                                            JACKPOT £750

 

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

 

An excellent turnout witnessed a healthy financial report; the members were again thanked for their continued support by ATFC.

ANY MEMBER WHO WISHES A COPY OF THE FINANCIAL REPORT PLEASE EMAIL OR CONTACT [email protected] or contact the numbers below.

 

Payment dates for season 2025-26 subscriptions are:

 SATURDAY 02 AUGUST 2025                      SATURDAY 06 SEPTEMBER 2025

SATURDAY 04 OCTOBER 2025                    SATURDAY 01 NOVEMBER 2025

SATURDAY 06 DECEMBER 2025                 SATURDAY 03 JANUARY 2026

SATURDAY 07 FEBRUARY 2026                  SATURDAY 07 MARCH 2026

SATURDAY 04 APRIL 2026                          SATURDAY 02 MAY 2026

 

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 successfully undergone Arthroscopy procedure of the knee at Elanic Medical Glasgow last Thursday: his recovery will be monitored and supervised by Elanic Medical, Glasgow.

Robbie Scullion will join the club once his contract expires on 30 June 2025. Welcome to Talbot Robbie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POY WINNERS 2025 (presentation photographs are listed at the bottom of the report).

PETER BRYCE JNR:……………………………………… Ross Clark

TAM & ANNA FULTON MEMORIAL:……………. Scott Schoneville

MILTON KEYNES SPORTSMAN:………………….. Luke Gillies

GARY MCPHEATORS COACHES:………………….. Austin Sime

JIM ROWAN PROGRAMME:……………………….. Kyle McAvoy

JOHN KILTIE TOP SCORER:…………………………. Connor Boyd (28 Goals)

MKM KILMARNOCK Goal of the Season:…….. Luke Gillies v Gartcairn

JOHN HAZEL SPONSORS:…………………………… Neill McPherson

LOONS CLUB:……………………………………………. Neill McPherson

MATTIE MCMURDO (PLAYERS):…………………. Austin Sime

PETER BRYCE (COMMITTEE):……………………… Neill McPherson

JOHN HOLROYD MEMORIAL (BRC)……………… Neill McPherson

FUNDRAISING CLUB…………………………………… Neill McPherson

ATFC OVERALL P.O.Y:………………………………… Neill McPherson

5 Year Service…………………………………………… Aiden Wilson

 

SEASON TICKETS 2025-26

ADULTS: £140

CONCESSIONS: £70 (65 & over or 16 & Under)

Tickets will be on sale from Henry Dumigan, Secretary from Monday 23 June 2025.

 

ANNUAL FLOODLIGHT MAINTENANCE

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

 

TALBOT THANKS (and apology)

In our update on 26th May we thanked Billy McConnell for painting the changing rooms and various areas at the ground; we should have thanked BILLY & TYLER McCONNELL. Thanks again to both and apologies to Tyler for this oversight. Your work and ongoing support is very much appreciated by all at the club.

 

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.

 

 THE TOMMY SLOAN & ALLAN MCLUCKIE TESTIMONIAL YEAR

TESTIMONIAL SHOW – SUNDAY 24 AUGUST – Tap o’ The Brae – tickets on sale soon.

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

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

AUCHINLECK TALBOT FC – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

This year’s Annual General Meeting will take place in the Talbot Social Club on Sunday 6th July at 11am.

A large turnout is requested.

Henry Dumigan

Secretary

 

The TAM & ANNA FULTON MEMORIAL award was won by Scott Schoneville and presented by Dylan Smith.

 

The MILTON KEYNES SPORTSMAN’s award was won by Luke Gillies. Brian Hewitt accepted the award on Luke’s behalf from Morton Wright Jnr.

 

The GARY MCPHEATORS COACHES award was won by Austin Sime. Tommy Sloan accepted the award on Austin’s behalf from Kenny Paterson.

 

The JIM ROWAN PROGRAMME award was won by Kyle McAvoy and presented by Jim himself.

 

The JOHN KILTIE TOP SCORER award was won by Connor Boyd (28 Goals) and presented by Campbell Peden.

 

The JOHN HAZEL SPONSORS award was won by Neill McPherson and presented by Colin Chisholm.

 

The LOONS CLUB award was won by Neill McPherson and presented by Jim Dunsmore.

 

The MATTIE MCMURDO PLAYERS award was won by Austin Sime. The award was accepted on Austin’s behalf by Steven White and was presented by Mattie’s granddaughter Skye Scott.

 

The PETER BRYCE Committee’s award was won by Neill McPherson and presented by Hugh Muir Snr.

 

The JOHN HOLROYD MEMORIAL award from our Building Regeneration Committee was won by Neill McPherson and presented by Henry Dumigan.

 

The FUNDRAISING CLUB award was won by Neill McPherson and presented by Bobby Millar.

The Auchinleck Talbot FC OVERALL Player of the Year award went to club captain Neill McPherson and was presented by Club President Morton Wright Snr.

 

Aiden Wilson was presented with a silver salver from Alex Gemmell to mark his 5 Year of Service to the club.

 

The MKM KILMARNOCK Goal of the Season was won by Luke Gillies for his strike v Gartcairn. This award will be presented to Luke at a later date.

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 host Irvine 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.

 

 

 

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 7^th 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

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

 

1^ST PRIZE:

FULL MATCH HOSPITALITY FOR TWO AT A FUTURE TALBOT HOME LEAGUE GAME

2^ND PRIZE:

AUCHINLECK TALBOT FC SEASON TICKET 2025/26

 

3^RD PRIZE: £50 HIGH STREET VOUCHER

4^TH PRIZE: £40 VOUCHER FOR THE BOSWELL ARMS

 

5^TH PRIZE: ATFC HOME TOP

 

6^TH PRIZE: £25 TESCO VOUCHER

 

7^TH PRIZE: 2 BOTTLES SPIRITS

 

8^TH PRIZE: 2 PACKS OF BEER

 

9^TH PRIZE: £20 CASH

 

10^TH PRIZE: £15 CASH

 

11^TH PRIZE: £10

 

12^TH PRIZE: £10

THE ABOVE DRAW WILL TAKE PLACE IN TALBOT SOCIAL CLUB

SUNDAY 15 JUNE 2025 AT 4.00PM

TICKETS £1 EACH – £5.00 PER BOOK

From ATFC Committee or the usual outlets

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

TALBOT NEWSLETTER – Mon 26 May 2025

 

TALBOT WEEKLY LOTTERY DRAW                                                                  

Sunday 25 May 25:                                                                           JACKPOT £600

Numbers: 1-4-9-10     Bonus Ball:   16                                       No Jackpot or BB Winners

Sunday 1 June 25                                                                            JACKPOT £650

 

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

Ryan Kennedy who has been on loan at Girvan FC last season has been released by the club. We wish to thank Ryan for his service and wish him the very best going forward.

 

TALBOT THANKS

The Club wishes to thank BILLY McCONNELL PAINTER & DECORATOR for kindly painting the changing rooms etc., at Beechwood Park. This 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 TBC

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.

 

 

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 7^th 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

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

 

Talbot have been quick off the mark in the transfer market by signing experienced goalkeeper William Muir from 2nd Division Lanark United. The 32 year old has a wealth of experience starting at youth level with Aberdeen, Motherwell and Celtic before joining Ayr United in October 2012. He spent a year and a half at Somerset Park before a couple of brief spells at Cumnock and Shotts Bon Accord then joining Queens Park for the first time in July 2014.

He left the “Spiders” two seasons later, signing for East Fife, but after four months had returned to Queens where he stayed until the 19th January 2018 where he signed for Airdrieonians. After half a season with Airdrie he spent the same amount of time with Forfar Athletic. By December 2018 he had joined Kirkintilloch Rob Roy but after three months he had been snapped up by East Kilbride, but by July 2019 he had returned to Queens Park where he spent an eventful three season’s.

He joined his last SFL side Alloa Athletic on the 11th July 2022 spending six months with the “Wasps” before settling down at Lanark United. This season William was selected in the WOSL SM Media goalkeeper of the season for the second division. This was after winning the same award for the third division the previous season

Everybody connected with Talbot would like to welcome William to Beechwood.

Leaving the club will be our two loan players Cory Armour and Kenzie Mitchell who return to their parent clubs. Corey has been a mainstay in the Talbot side for the past season playing 46 games in nets where his performances improved continually as the season progressed. He returns to Kilmarnock for the start of the new season.

Youngster Kenzie Mitchell made sixteen appearances with Talbot due to signing with us late on in the season where he grabbed his only goal of his Talbot career against Beith. Kenzie returns to Ayr United.

We wish all the players all the best at their parent clubs and hope that their time at Beechwood was part of their learning curve as they endeavour to make a career in Scottish football.

Also leaving will be teenage striker Ryan Kennedy who was out on loan at Girvan. Talbot gave the youngster permission to speak to other clubs.

 

TALBOT NEWSLETTER – Mon 19 May 2025

 

TALBOT WEEKLY LOTTERY DRAW                                                                  

Sunday 18 May 25:                                                                           JACKPOT £500

Numbers: 1-3-8-14                                                                           No Jackpot Winners

Bonus Ball  9 – One £50 Bonus Ball winner: Roberta & Stan Noble

Sunday 25 May 25                                                                            JACKPOT £600

 

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

Goalkeeper William Muir has signed from Lanark United. The 32 year old shot stopper and former Queens Park captain joins us on a one year deal having over 200 games experience in the SPFL. Welcome to the club Wullie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLOSE SEASON PITCH RENOVATIONS

Our Pitch Partners Pro-Turfcare Ltd have now completed our Close Season Pitch Renovations. Thanks again.

FIXTURES

PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY MATCHES

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

Wed 9 July 2025 – TBA

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

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

TALBOT THANKS

Now the season has ended on behalf of the Committee; Management Team and Players the club  would like to express our sincere appreciation to the following —

1. All our Sponsors and Advertisers of every aspect for the outstanding financial support given to the Club during the Season and without which the Club cannot operate in the way it does.
2. Our Media Team for the tremendous coverage supplied during the Season and which enables our supporters both near and far who are unable to follow the Club in person and keep them updated with the Club’s progress
3. Our absolutely tremendous supporters, who follow us through thick and thin, both home and away, despite the ever increasing costs of travel etc. and which inspire the players in their efforts to gain success.

Preparations are already underway for next season and we hope that we can continue to count on all your support as look forward to hopefully another successful season

 THE TOMMY SLOAN & ALLAN MCLUCKIE TESTIMONIAL YEAR

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

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

 

Auchinleck Talbot would like to thank all their sponsors, volunteers, players, staff and of course the supporters who have made this a highly entertaining season, culminating with the winning of the West of Scotland League Cup.

It’s been a roller coaster season with many ups and downs, but just like any other time we have battled on regardless, proving many doubters wrong. Talbot has been a benchmark in Scottish semi-pro football for many years due to their attitude of heads down, forget what’s going on at other clubs and strive to be the best you can.

We have completed a season with undoubtedly the youngest squad of players since “Jock McLean’s Bairns” from the late 50’s. This group of lads have done our club proud and have to be congratulated for their endeavour.

We now move into the new season where we will be involved in another set of changes and goals, but the club can step forward confidently as we have one of the most loyal fan bases in the Scottish Pyramid. Our sponsors throughout the season have been marvellous and we hope to see them all again as we embark on this new league set up.

As a supporter I would also like to thank Tucker, Alan and the backroom staff for a memorable season, but most of all the officials and committee of Auchinleck Talbot who work away in the background, keeping our club alive.

So see you all next season as another chapter of the Auchinleck Talbot story begins.

TALBOT NEWSLETTER – Mon 12 May 2025

 

TALBOT WEEKLY LOTTERY DRAW                                                                  

Sunday 11 May 25:                                                                           JACKPOT £500

Numbers: 6-7-9-11                                                                 No Jackpot Winners

Sunday 18 May 25                                                                            JACKPOT £550

 

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

Ali Boyle & Ruaridh Langan have extended their contracts with the club until 30th June 2026.

 

 

CLOSE SEASON PITCH RENOVATIONS

Our Pitch Partners Pro-Turfcare Ltd will begin our Close Season Pitch Renovations on Thursday 15th May.

FIXTURES

WEST OF SCOTLAND LEAGUE – PREMIER DIVISION

Wed 14 May 2025 – Auchinleck Talbot FC v Troon FC……………………………….. 7.30pm

Beechwood Park, Auchinleck.

Admission: Adults £9.00; Concessions £5.00 (65 & over/16 & under); 16 & under free if accompanied by a paying adult.

 

WEST OF SCOTLAND LEAGUE – PREMIER DIVISION

Sat 17 May 2025 – Pollok FC v Auchinleck Talbot FC………………………………….. 2.00pm

Newslandsfield Park, Newslandsfield Road, Glasgow G43 2XR.

PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY MATCHES

Sat 5 July 2025 – TBA

Wed 9 July 2025 – TBA

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

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 Wooly Hats………… £10.00

ATFC Wooly 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 7^th 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

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

 

Talbot Thanks

Auchinleck Talbot wish to thank the groups listed below who sponsored our final Saturday home match of the season The photos from the sponsor groups can be found at the bottom of the report. Our 3-1 victory against St. Cadoc’s maintained our impressive form of late and gives us a great chance of taking the runners up spot in the West of Scotland Premier League.

• Mearns Bowlers
• The Anchor Bar Talbot Supporters Club
• D. Bathroom Designs
• Mauchline Bowling Club
• The Loons Supporters Club
• Ballochmyle Golf Club
• Tanner Financial Advice Ltd
• David Gray & Friends
• Bruce & Jack Middleton
• BC Civils & Groundworks Ltd
• Anthony Griffin & Billy Waddell

 

A hat-trick for Austin Sime saw him lift seven of the nine awards with Neill McPherson and Scott Schoneville taking the other two.

If you would like to sponsor future matches either as a business, a family celebration or just a great day out with friends, contact Colin Chisholm 07929 831057 for details of packages available.

Thanks to Craig McGhee for photographs.

 

Man of the Match Awards

The first of Austin’s awards came from The Anchor Bar Talbot Supporters Club and was presented by Alex Tanner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Award two for Austin was from Mearns Bowlers with John McGaffney presenting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S.D. Bathroom Designs selected Scott Schoneville as their man of the match and Denise Jones presented the award.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Austin’s third award was from Ballochmyle Golf Club and was presented by Billy Stewart.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Award four was from David Gray & Friends and presented by Helen Gray.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Award five for Austin came from BC Civils & Groundworks Ltd; Bobby Campbell presented.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Austin’s sixth award was from Mauchline Bowling Club and presented by Jack Rogers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anthony Griffin & Billy Waddell selected Neill McPherson and Billy Waddell presented.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Austin’s seventh award came from the Loons Supporters Club and was presented by Sarah Hardie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks  to our match ball sponsors Emerald Contracts & K.S.D. Joiners.

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks also to our club hosts Kenny Paterson & Gavin Collins.

 

Match Sponsors