Author: IG7

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 both 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.

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In light of several recent enquiries, please note that only Assistance Dogs/Guide Dogs are allowed within Beechwood Park. Your co-operation in adhering to this policy is greatly appreciated.

TALBOT NEWSLETTER – Mon 5 May 2025

 

TALBOT WEEKLY LOTTERY DRAW                                                                  

Sunday 04 May 25:                                                                           JACKPOT £450

Numbers: 4-7-8-17                                                                 No Jackpot Winners

Sunday 11 May 25                                                                            JACKPOT £500

 

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)

 

CLOSE SEASON PITCH RENOVATIONS

Our Pitch Partners Pro-Turfcare Ltd will again carry out our Close Season Pitch Renovations, a date TBA.

 

SPORTSMAN’S DINNER 2025

Auchinleck Talbot F.C. would like to thank all who supported the above-mentioned Sportsman’s Dinner. The evening proved to be a great success, and the club really appreciated the part everyone played in making this possible.

Special thanks Chairman Jim Morrison who arranged the Speakers for this event.

 

FIXTURES

WEST OF SCOTLAND LEAGUE – PREMIER DIVISION

Wed 07 May 2025 – Shotts Bon Accord FC v Auchinleck Talbot FC……………… 7.15pm

Hannah Park, Baton Road, Shotts ML7 4EY

 

WEST OF SCOTLAND LEAGUE – PREMIER DIVISION

Sat 10 May 2025 – Auchinleck Talbot FC v St. Cadoc’s FC…………………………… 2.00pm

Beechwood Park, Auchinleck.

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

MATCH SPONSORS: Mearns Bowlers; Anchor Bar Talbot Supporters Club; SD Bathroom Designs; Mauchline Bowling Club, Loons Supporters Club.

MATCHBALL SPONSORS: Emerald Contracts and K.S.D. Joiners Ltd

CORPORATE HOSPITALITY: Ballochmyle Golf Club, Tanner Financial Advice Ltd.; David Gray and Friends; Bruce and Jack Middleton; BC civils & Groundworks Ltd; Anthony Griffin and Billy Waddell.

CLUB HOST: James Latta

 

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

 

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
•  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

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

 

Our annual Golf Day is just under 2 months away, a great day playing golf with friends, Talbot players past & present all while raising funds for the club.

 

 

 

 

 

If you’d be interested in participating with a team or even sponsoring any of the holes please contact Shane or Andy on the contact details on the flyer.

 

 

 

 

 

We’d be keen to hear from past players who would be interested in coming along to the day as well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Event takes place Sunday 29th June at Ballochmyle Golf Club.

TALBOT NEWSLETTER – Mon 28 April 2025

  TALBOT WEEKLY LOTTERY DRAW                                                     

Sunday 27 April 25:                                                                                              JACKPOT £400

Numbers:                                                                                                                 No Jackpot Winners

Sunday 4 May 25                                                                                                   JACKPOT £

 

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

PROMOTER: MORTON WRIGHT JNR: 07972 719553

 

FUNDRAISING CLUB SEASON 2024-25

SATURDAY 03 AUGUST 2024                                                                                  SATURDAY 07 SEPTEMBER 2024

SATURDAY 05 OCTOBER 2024                                                                              SATURDAY 02 NOVEMBER 2024

SATURDAY 07 DECEMBER 2024                                                                           SATURDAY 04 JANUARY 2025

SATURDAY 01 FEBRUARY 2025                                                                            SATURDAY 01 MARCH 2025

SATURDAY 05 APRIL 2025                                                                                      SATURDAY 03 MAY 2025

 

 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) 

FIXTURES

CLUB HOST:     James Latta.

MATCHBALL SPONSORS:     Emerald Contracts & K.S.D. Joiners

AUCHINLECK TALBOT FC SPORTSMANS DINNER 2025

AUCHINLECK INDOOR BOWLING CLUB

Saturday 3rd May 2025 – 6.30 for 7.00pm

TOP TABLE GUESTS

 CHAIRMAN:            JIM MORRISON

 SPEAKERS:

 MR GORDON SMITH – Former Professional Footballer with Kilmarnock, Brighton & Rangers. Gordon has been the Chief Executive of the SFA & the Director of Football at Rangers. He is an accomplished after Dinner Speaker.

 MR IAN T GORDON – Former Senior Police Officer with Strathclyde Police & a high accomplished after dinner speaker.

 Tables of 10 cost £400.00 or £40.00 per person & includes a 3-course meal. (Tables can be arranged to suit your company).

Morton Wright Snr

Secretary

Sportsman’s Dinner 2025

Tel: 07934 139122