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TALBOT WEEKLY NEWS & LOTTERY RESULT

TALBOT WEEKLY NEWS & LOTTERY RESULT (updated Tues 6th June)

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IRVINE MEADOW v TALBOT (Hospice Fundraiser)

TALBOT WEEKLY NEWS & LOTTERY RESULT

FINAL HOME MATCH v Arthurlie (Hospitality day with the ex-players)

AUCHINLECK TALBOT FC – SPORTSMANS DINNER 2023

ATFC wishes to thank everyone who supported our recent Sportsman’s Dinner, we also wish to apologise for any inconvenience caused by the late change in caterer due to unforeseen circumstances.

AUCHINLECK INDOOR BOWLING CLUB

SATURDAY 6^th MAY 2023 (6.30 FOR 7.00pm)


April 27, 2024 14:00 N/A Arthurlie v Auchinleck Talbot


May 11, 2024 14:00 N/A Benburb v Auchinleck Talbot

Player	Appearances	Goals	Assists	YC	RC
Neill McPherson	38	1	0	3	0
Connor Boyd	38	17	6	4	0
Neil Slooves	37	4	0	3	1
Ross Smith	36	14	5	6	0

Posted on June 12, 2023 by IG7

TALBOT NEWSLETTER MON 12 JUNE 2023

TALBOT WEEKLY LOTTERY DRAW

Sunday 11 June 2023 Jackpot £450

Numbers — 4 5 17 18 No Winners

Sunday 18 June Jackpot £500

Clients can also pay their lottery direct by bank transfer to:

Auchinleck Talbot F.C. Lottery: Account Number: 30633545; Sort Code: 82– 62– 00.

Promoter:- Morton Wright Jnr: 07972 719553

FUNDRAISING CLUB SEASON 2022-23

Should you wish to pay by Direct Debit/Standing Order/Bank Transfer please use the following bank details.

Bank Account details: Clydesdale Bank – Fundraising Club

Account Number: 20638504 Sort Code: 82-62-00

ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING / HOSPITALITY DAY/POY PRESENTATIONS

SATURDAY 17 JUNE 2023.

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

Mark Shankland has indicated that he will be leaving the Club on the expiry of his current contract. A.T.F.C. wishes to thank Mark for his sterling service and wish him and his family all the very best for the future.

PRE- SEASON FRIENDLY MATCHES

Sat 8 July – Home v Whitletts Vics 2pm

Sat 15 July – Away v Tranent 2pm

Sun 16 July – Away v Catrine Amateurs (Mental Health Charity Match) Kick-Off TBA

Wed 19 July – Home v Johnstone Burgh 7.30pm

Sat 22 July – Home v Penicuik 2pm

ADMISSION PRICES SEASON 2023-24

ADULT £8 CONCESSION £5 (65 & OVER/16 & UNDER)

SEASON TICKETS 2023-24 (VALID FOR LEAGUE GAMES ONLY)

ADULT £112 CONCESSION £70(65 & OVER/16 & UNDER)

Now on Sale from Henry Dumigan (07929525494), Secretary ATFC

GRAND SUMMER DRAW 2023

Tickets are now on sale.

Tickets can also be bought by bank transfer: Account No: 10120422 Sort Code: 82-62-00

KIT SPONSORSHIP

Auchinleck Talbot is delighted to announce the following new Kit Sponsorships for season 2023/24 —

SHIRT(TAIL) —————————— DISCOUNT TYRES

SHIRT(SLEEVE) ————————– REDROCKWELD

PLAYERS POLO SHIRTS —————- BC CIVILS

PLAYERS KIT BAGS ——————— GEORGE MURPHY & SONS

SUBSTITUTES JACKETS —————- EMERALD CONTRACTS

THE CLUB WOULD LIKE TO SINCERE APPRECIATION TO JOHN McGINN; BRIAN o’NEILL; BOBBIE CAMPBELL; GEORGE MURPHY AND BRIAN PATERSON RESPECTIVELY FOR THEIR VERY GENEROUS SUPPORT.

Posted on June 5, 2023June 6, 2023 by IG7

TALBOT NEWSLETTER – Mon 05 June 2023

TALBOT WEEKLY LOTTERY DRAW

Sunday 04 June 23 JACKPOT £400

Numbers: 3-13-15-19 NO JACKPOT WINNERS

Sunday 04 June 23………………………………………………………………..JACKPOT £450

Clients can also pay their lottery direct by bank transfer to:

Auchinleck Talbot FC Lottery: Account Number: 30633545 Sort Code: 82 – 62 – 00

Promoter: Morton Wright Jnr: 07972 719553

FUNDRAISING CLUB SEASON 2022-23

Should you wish to pay by Direct Debit/Standing Order/Bank Transfer please use the following bank details.

Bank Account details: Clydesdale Bank – Fundraising Club

Account Number: 20638504 Sort Code: 82-62-00

ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING / HOSPITALITY DAY/POY PRESENTATIONS

SATURDAY 17 JUNE 2023.

AUCHINLECK TALBOT FC SUPPORTERS SOCIAL CLUB

2.45 PM FOR 3.00PM

WOULD MEMBERS PLEASE TEXT THEIR PLAYER OF THE YEAR VOTE TO HENRY DUMIGAN ON 07929525494

ATFC WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

TO BE PART THIS GREAT CLUB PLEASE CONTACT:

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

AUCHINLECK TALBOT FC – Annual General Meeting

The Club is delighted that a large turnout attended a very constructive and informative meeting. Despite the balance sheet showing a loss, due mainly to extensive ground improvements, the Club remains in a healthy financial position.

The entire committee and officials was re-elected to serve another year.

NEW SIGNINGS

Connor Boyd and Neil Slooves will join from Irvine Meadow X1 when their contract expires on 30 June 2023. ATFC wishes to thank Irvine Meadow X1 for their understanding and professionalism and wish them well for next season

PLAYING STAFF UPDATE

Ally Park has signed a contract Extension

Graham Wilson and Kier Samson have informed the Club that they are both intending to move on next season. ATFC wishes to thank Both Players for their service and wish them and families all the very best for the future.

Auchinleck Talbot FC have been informed by Mark Shankland that he intends to move on at the end of his contract. We thank Mark for his service, and wish him and his family the very best for the future.

PRE- SEASON FRIENDLY MATCHES

Sat 15 July – Away v Tranent 2pm

Sun 16 July – Away v Catrine Amateurs (Mental Health Charity Match) Kick-Off TBA

Wed 19 July – Home v Johnstone Burgh 7.30pm

Sat 22 July – Home v Penicuik 2pm

ADMISSION PRICES SEASON 2023-24

ADULT £8 CONCESSION £5 (65 & OVER/16 & UNDER)

SEASON TICKETS 2023-24 (VALID FOR LEAGUE GAMES ONLY)

ADULT £112 CONCESSION £70(65 & OVER/16 & UNDER)

Now on Sale from Henry Dumigan (07929525494), Secretary ATFC

GRAND SUMMER DRAW 2023

Tickets are now on sale.

Tickets can also be bought by bank transfer: Account No: 10120422 Sort Code: 82-62-00

Posted on June 2, 2023 by IG7

Connor Boyd and Neil Slooves will join Talbot from Irvine Meadow XI once their contracts expire on 30th June 2023.

Auchinleck Talbot FC welcome both players to Beechwood Park and wish to thank Irvine Meadow XI for their understanding and cooperation during both transactions. We also wish them all the very best for next season.

Ally Park has also committed his future to the club by signing a contract extension. We are thrilled to have Ally on board for another season,

Neil Slooves

Connor Boyd

Ally Park

Posted on May 29, 2023 by IG7

TALBOT NEWSLETTER – Mon 29 May 2023

TALBOT WEEKLY LOTTERY DRAW

Sunday 28 May 23 JACKPOT £350

Numbers: 3-9-19-20 NO JACKPOT WINNERS

Sunday 04 June 23………………………………………………………………..JACKPOT £400

Clients can also pay their lottery direct by bank transfer to:

Auchinleck Talbot FC Lottery: Account Number: 30633545 Sort Code: 82 – 62 – 00

Promoter: Morton Wright Jnr: 07972 719553

FUNDRAISING CLUB SEASON 2022-23

Should you wish to pay by Direct Debit/Standing Order/Bank Transfer please use the following bank details.

Bank Account details: Clydesdale Bank – Fundraising Club

Account Number: 20638504 Sort Code: 82-62-00

ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING / HOSPITALITY DAY/POY PRESENTATIONS

SATURDAY 17 JUNE 2023.

AUCHINLECK TALBOT FC SUPPORTERS SOCIAL CLUB

2.45 PM FOR 3.00PM

WOULD MEMBERS PLEASE TEXT THEIR PLAYER OF THE YEAR VOTE TO HENRY DUMIGAN ON 07929525494

ATFC WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

TO BE PART THIS GREAT CLUB PLEASE CONTACT:

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

AUCHINLECK TALBOT FC

Annual General Meeting

Sunday 4 June 2023

Starting 12 Noon

A LARGE TURNOUT REQUESTED

CONTRACT EXTENSIONS

Kieran Healy has signed a contract extension.

PLAYING STAFF UPDATE

Andy Leishman has informed the Club he wishes to move on next season. ATFC wishes to thank Andy for his service and wish him, his wife Alana and family all the very best for the future.

PRE- SEASON FRIENDLY MATCHES

Sat 15 July – Away v Tranent 2pm

Sun 16 July – Away v Catrine Amateurs (Mental Health Charity Match) Kick-Off TBA

Wed 19 July – Home v Johnstone Burgh 7.30pm

Sat 22 July – Home v Penicuik 2pm

ADMISSION PRICES SEASON 2023-24

ADULT £8 CONCESSION £5 (65 & OVER/16 & UNDER)

SEASON TICKETS 2023-24 (VALID FOR LEAGUE GAMES ONLY)

ADULT £112 CONCESSION £70(65 & OVER/16 & UNDER)

Now on Sale from Henry Dumigan (07929525494), Secretary ATFC

GRAND SUMMER DRAW 2023

Tickets are now on sale.

Tickets can also be bought by bank transfer: Account No: 10120422 Sort Code: 82-62-00

Posted on May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 by IG7

TALBOT NEWSLETTER – Mon 22 May 2023

TALBOT WEEKLY LOTTERY DRAW

Sunday 21 May 23 JACKPOT £300

Numbers: 2-5-9-15 NO JACKPOT WINNERS

Sunday 28 May 23………………………………………………………………..JACKPOT £350

Clients can also pay their lottery direct by bank transfer to:

Auchinleck Talbot FC Lottery: Account Number: 30633545 Sort Code: 82 – 62 – 00

Promoter: Morton Wright Jnr: 07972 719553

FUNDRAISING CLUB SEASON 2022-23

Should you wish to pay by Direct Debit/Standing Order/Bank Transfer please use the following bank details.

Bank Account details: Clydesdale Bank – Fundraising Club

Account Number: 20638504 Sort Code: 82-62-00

ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING / HOSPITALITY DAY/POY PRESENTATIONS

SATURDAY 17 JUNE 2023.

AUCHINLECK TALBOT FC SUPPORTERS SOCIAL CLUB

2.45 PM FOR 3.00PM

MEMBERS YET TO PAY FULL SUBSCRIPTION FOR 2022-23 PLEASE DO SO BY THE 28^TH MAY 2023

ATFC WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

TO BE PART THIS GREAT CLUB PLEASE CONTACT:

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

ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING / HOSPITALITY DAY/POY PRESENTATIONS

SATURDAY 17 JUNE 2023.

AUCHINLECK TALBOT FC SUPPORTERS SOCIAL CLUB

2.45 PM FOR 3.00PM

AUCHINLECK TALBOT FC

Annual General Meeting

Sunday 4 June 2023

Starting 12 Noon

A LARGE TURNOUT REQUESTED

CONTRACT EXTENSIONS

Ross Taylor has joined Stenhousemuir.

Chris Stafford going to America on a Scholarship

Nathan Lennox signed a Contract Extension

MARK SHANKLAND

The results of a recent MRI Scan on the player’s ongoing right knee injury showed that surgery not required

ADMISSION PRICES SEASON 2023-24

ADULT £8 CONCESSION £5 (65 & OVER/16 & UNDER)

SEASON TICKETS 2023-24 (VALID FOR LEAGUE GAMES ONLY)

ADULT £112 CONCESSION £70(65 & OVER/16 & UNDER)

Now on Sale from Henry Dumigan (07929525494), Secretary ATFC

GRAND SUMMER DRAW 2023

Tickets are now on sale.

Tickets can also be bought by bank transfer: Account No: 10120422 Sort Code: 82-62-00

Posted on May 15, 2023 by IG7

TALBOT NEWSLETTER – Mon 15 May 2023

TALBOT WEEKLY LOTTERY DRAW

Sunday 07 May 23: JACKPOT £200

Numbers: 4-8-12-18 NO JACKPOT WINNERS

Sunday 14 May 23: JACKPOT £250

Numbers: 2-7-10-13 NO JACKPOT WINNERS

Sunday 21 May 23 JACKPOT £300

Clients can also pay their lottery direct by bank transfer to:

Auchinleck Talbot FC Lottery: Account Number: 30633545 Sort Code: 82 – 62 – 00

Promoter: Morton Wright Jnr: 07972 719553

FUNDRAISING CLUB SEASON 2022-23

Payment dates for this season’s subscriptions are:

SATURDAY 06 AUGUST 2022 SATURDAY 03 SEPTEMBER 2022

SATURDAY 01 OCTOBER 2022 SATURDAY 05 NOVEMBER 2022

SATURDAY 03 DECEMBER 2022 SATURDAY 07 JANUARY 2023

SATURDAY 04 FEBRUARY 2023 SATURDAY 04 MARCH 2023

SATURDAY 01 APRIL 2023 SATURDAY 06 MAY 2023

Should you wish to pay by Direct Debit/Standing Order/Bank Transfer please use the following bank details.

Bank Account details: Clydesdale Bank – Fundraising Club

Account Number: 20638504 Sort Code: 82-62-00

FUNDRAISING CLUB MONTHLY DRAW FOR IN HOUSE MATCH HOSPITALITY FOR ONE

THE MAY DRAW WAS BE MADE IN THE TALBOT SOCIAL CLUB ON SUNDAY 14 MAY 2023

WINNER – SARAH-JANE HOY MEMBER NUMBER 116

ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING / HOSPITALITY DAY/POY PRESENTATIONS

SATURDAY 17 JUNE 2023.

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)

CONTRACT EXTENSIONS

Neill McPherson and Bryan Boylan have both signed contract extensions with the Club.

Lewis Crawford and Jamie Ballantyne released

MARK SHANKLAND

We await the results of a recent MRI Scan on the player’s ongoing right knee injury.

ADMISSION PRICES SEASON 2023-24

ADULT £8 CONCESSION £5 (65 & OVER/16 & UNDER)

SEASON TICKETS 2023-24 (VALID FOR LEAGUE GAMES ONLY)

ADULT £112 CONCESSION £70(65 & OVER/16 & UNDER)

Sales Information will be made available in the next week or so.

CLOSE SEASON PITCH RENOVATIONS

Beechwood Park close season pitch renovations were completed over Saturday and Sunday by our pitch partners Pro-Turfcare Ltd. We thank Billy and Martin Headley for their kind and continued support.

Posted on May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 by IG7

Ross Smith being presented with the Man of the Match award against Clydebank in the West of Scotland League Cup Final.

TALBOT NEWSLETTER – Mon 08 May 2023

TALBOT WEEKLY LOTTERY DRAW

Sunday 07 May 23: DOUBLE DRAW SUNDAY 14 MAY 23 JACKPOT £200

Sunday 14 May 23: JACKPOT £250

Clients can also pay their lottery direct by bank transfer to:

Auchinleck Talbot FC Lottery: Account Number: 30633545 Sort Code: 82 – 62 – 00

Promoter: Morton Wright Jnr: 07972 719553

FUNDRAISING CLUB SEASON 2022-23

Payment dates for the new season’s subscriptions are:

SATURDAY 06 AUGUST 2022 SATURDAY 03 SEPTEMBER 2022

SATURDAY 01 OCTOBER 2022 SATURDAY 05 NOVEMBER 2022

SATURDAY 03 DECEMBER 2022 SATURDAY 07 JANUARY 2023

SATURDAY 04 FEBRUARY 2023 SATURDAY 04 MARCH 2023

SATURDAY 01 APRIL 2023 SATURDAY 06 MAY 2023

Should you wish to pay by Direct Debit/Standing Order/Bank Transfer please use the following bank details.

Bank Account details: Clydesdale Bank – Fundraising Club

Account Number: 20638504 Sort Code: 82-62-00

FUNDRAISING CLUB MONTHLY DRAW FOR IN HOUSE MATCH HOSPITALITY FOR ONE

THE MAY DRAW WILL BE MADE IN THE TALBOT SOCIAL CLUB ON SATURDAY 13 MAY 2023

ATFC WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

TO BE PART THIS GREAT CLUB PLEASE CONTACT:

Henry Dumigan (07929 525494) or Bobby Millar (07771 508907)

FIXTURES

WEST OF SCOTLAND LEAGUE – PREMIER DIVISION

Hurlford United FC v Auchinleck Talbot FC

Wed 10 May 2023 – Kick-Off 7.30pm

Blair Park, Hurlford

WEST OF SCOTLAND LEAGUE – PREMIER DIVISION

Darvel FC v Auchinleck Talbot FC

Sat 13 May 2023 – Kick-Off 2.00pm

Recreation Park, Darvel

ADMISSION: Adults £8 Concessions £4 (12 – 16 Free with a paying adult) Under 12s Free

MATCH HOSPITALITY

Anyone interested in match hospitality should contact Colin Chisholm on 07929 831057 as soon as possible for further details

TALBOT WALL EXTENSION

Would anyone still to receive their Certificate please contact Henry Dumigan by text to 07929525494 or email at [email protected]

Ayrshire Amateur Challenge Cup – Final

Annbank United CFC v Galston United

Beechwood Park, Auchinleck

Friday 12 May 2023 – 7.30pm Kick-Off

AUCHINLECK TALBOT FC SPORTSMANS DINNER 2023

CONTRACT EXTENSIONS

Aiden Wilson and Ross Smith have both signed contract extensions with the Club.

MARK SHANKLAND

We await the results of a recent MRI Scan on the player’s ongoing right knee injury.

Posted on May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 by IG7

IRVINE MEADOW v TALBOT (Hospice Fundraiser)

Irvine Meadow will, this weekend, host a fundraising event in aid of the Ayrshire Hospice.

This will be done in the memory of local man Mark Torrance (pictured above) who was a member of the Tartan Army for over 20yrs. Some of his fellow members and friends led by Ian Gillan and Andy Manson have planned a kilt walk from Hampden Park to Meadow Park. Around 25 people will participate in the walk, and it is hoped they will arrive and be announced into the ground at half-time, where the group will be led by Mark’s wife Alison and his brother Stephen.

We would like all Auchinleck Talbot fans travelling to the match to be aware of this fundraiser and, where possible support our Irvine friends in their efforts to support this worthy cause. For those unable to attend the match, donations can also be made via the following link:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mark-torrance

Posted on May 1, 2023May 2, 2023 by IG7

TALBOT NEWSLETTER – Mon 01 May 2023

TALBOT WEEKLY LOTTERY DRAW

Sunday 30 April 23: JACKPOT £400

Numbers: 7-11-13-16

ONE WINNER – GEORGE PALMER – BEECHWOOD AVENUE, AUCHINLECK.

Sunday 07 May 23: JACKPOT £200

Clients can also pay their lottery direct by bank transfer to:

Auchinleck Talbot FC Lottery: Account Number: 30633545 Sort Code: 82 – 62 – 00

Promoter: Morton Wright Jnr: 07972 719553

FUNDRAISING CLUB SEASON 2022-23

Payment dates for the new season’s subscriptions are:

SATURDAY 06 AUGUST 2022 SATURDAY 03 SEPTEMBER 2022

SATURDAY 01 OCTOBER 2022 SATURDAY 05 NOVEMBER 2022

SATURDAY 03 DECEMBER 2022 SATURDAY 07 JANUARY 2023

SATURDAY 04 FEBRUARY 2023 SATURDAY 04 MARCH 2023

SATURDAY 01 APRIL 2023 SATURDAY 06 MAY 2023

Should you wish to pay by Direct Debit/Standing Order/Bank Transfer please use the following bank details.

Bank Account details: Clydesdale Bank – Fundraising Club

Account Number: 20638504 Sort Code: 82-62-00

FUNDRAISING CLUB MONTHLY DRAW FOR IN HOUSE MATCH HOSPITALITY FOR ONE

THE MAY DRAW WILL BE MADE IN THE TALBOT SOCIAL CLUB ON SUNDAY 7 MAY 2023

ATFC WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

TO BE PART THIS GREAT CLUB PLEASE CONTACT:

Henry Dumigan (07929 525494) or Bobby Millar (07771 508907)

FIXTURES

WEST OF SCOTLAND LEAGUE – PREMIER DIVISION

Glenafton Athletic FC v Auchinleck Talbot FC

Monday 1 May 2023 – Kick-Off 7.30pm

Loch Park, 115 the Castle, New Cumnock KA18 4HP

Admission – Adults £3 Concessions – £2

WEST OF SCOTLAND LEAGUE – PREMIER DIVISION

Beith Juniors FC v Auchinleck Talbot FC

Wednesday 3 May 2023 – Kick-Off 7.00pm

Bellsdale Park, Meadowside, Beith KA15 1DW

WEST OF SCOTLAND LEAGUE – PREMIER DIVISION

Irvine Meadow X1 v Auchinleck Talbot FC

Saturday 6 May 2023 – Kick-Off 2.00pm

Meadow Park, Wilson Avenue, Irvine KA12 0TW

MATCH HOSPITALITY

Anyone interested in match hospitality should contact Colin Chisholm on 07929 831057 as soon as possible for further details

TALBOT WALL EXTENSION

Would anyone still to receive their Certificate please contact Henry Dumigan by text to 07929525494 or email at [email protected]

Ayrshire Amateur Challenge Cup – Final

Annbank United CFC v Galston United

Beechwood Park, Auchinleck

Friday 12 May 2023 – 7.30pm Kick-Off

TOP TABLE GUESTS

CHAIRMAN:

JIM MORRISON

SPEAKERS:

MR TAM COWAN – Scottish Football Journalist & Radio Presenter and accomplished after Dinner Speaker

MR BILL COPELAND – Lawyer and accomplished after Dinner Speaker

Tables of 10 cost £350.00 or £35.00 per person & includes a 3-course meal.

(Tables can be arranged to suit your company)

Largs Thistle

Auchinleck Talbot

Benburb FC

Posted on April 24, 2023 by IG7

Left to right: Hugh Lyden, Tam MacDonald, Albert Morrison, Derrick McDicken, Kenny Paterson, George Gemmell, Gordon Mills, Dennis Gray, Geordie Rattray, Gavin Goudie, Jimmy McMillan, Ally Wilson, John McCool, Billy Thomson, Alan Pirie, Jasper Gardiner, Billy Young, Tom Findlay, Ross Findlay, Kevin Hitchell, Sam Frew, Brian McGill, Dennis McKnight.

FINAL HOME MATCH (Hospitality)

Talbot Hospitality is always a great day out and various levels of hospitality are available. Our final home match of the season v Arthurlie was a great finale both on and off the park and this was due in no small part to the large number of ex Talbot players in attendance for a catch up within an environment where they are welcomed and revered. The mind boggles as to the number of winners medals these great stalwarts of the club have amassed between them.

After the match, Commercial Manager Colin Chisholm thanked all the sponsors for their valued support. In an emotional address he praised the ex-players for their contribution throughout their playing careers and how they were instrumental in bringing success to the club in a scale we could only have dreamt about previously. Many of them were the pioneers of the success that we have become spoiled with and accustomed to. The fact they turn out in such numbers on days like this show that they are still very much a part of our ongoing success story.

The ex-players’ Man of The Match award was won by Ross Smith (Ross picked up all five sponsors awards) and he was presented with his award by Kevin Hitchell who with Dennis McKnight represented the Hitchell family. Colin in his address paid a glowing tribute to the late Cammy Hitchell and it was fitting that his son Kevin presented the ex-players award.

The ex-players acknowledged the contribution made by the Graham Wilson and the club’s all time top goal scorer Dennis Gray presented Graham with a gift to mark his testimonial year.

Colin also thanked the many regular sponsors such as the Loons, The Old Crocks and Mauchline Bowling Club who were in attendance on Saturday and to the many other groups who have sponsored during the season; he welcomed “The Riverside Inn Lads” from Newmilns who attended for the first time. Hopefully their first visit will not be their last and we look forward to welcoming them back again.

Thanks were also extended to Mr Brian Paterson of Emerald Contracts who has sponsored the match ball in every home fixture this season.

Listed below are a selection of photographs taken on the day, and we wish to thank Tommy Griffin, Hugh Muir, Jim Torrance and Morton Wright (Jnr) for sharing their photographs with the club, if anyone else has pictures of the day they wish to share, please What’s App them to 07718 768127 or email [email protected]

One unexpected highlight was a visit from “The Fitba Nomad” who is a prominent Ground Hopper. He visited the ground (and the village hostelries) and produced a superb written piece on his experience. The following is a extract of the content; however, it is well worth reading the full article (click on the link below) and be sure to hit the like button if you are impressed.

“Finally, I arrived at Beechwood Park, but rather than run straight in and explore I headed to one of the best fitba social clubs I’ve ever been to The Talbot Club. A quid entry was wrestled from my hand by a pair of charming auld yins and it was a price worth paying tenfold just to see the trophy cabinets full of more shiny things than a magpie’s wet dream. Trophy after trophy is on display, including ‘The Granddaddy of them All’ the Scottish Junior Cup. I might have gently caressed her at Vale of Clyde earlier in the season but, seeing her up on the wall like Juliet in her balcony was a fine sight indeed. Trophies aside it is a braw place, draught beer & plenty of spirits on offer, signed shirts everywhere you look and plenty of really lovely supporters. An honours board above the bar demonstrates the sheer scale of Talbot’s accomplishments over the decades, with confidence shown by the spaces left for future wins in still running tournaments. Beautiful place, cracking atmosphere and guid drink”.

https://thefitbanomad.wordpress.com/2023/04/23/atomic-dropped-at-auchinleck/

The Fitba Nomad with Willie Young & Kenny Paterson.

As stated previously, this was our last home game of the season, however if you are interested in attending match hospitality in the season ahead, contact Colin Chisholm 07929 831057 for details of the various packages available.

Pre Match welcome to the players from Willie Young