Author: IG7

Auchinleck Talbot were saddened to hear about the death of former captain George Allan. ” Puggy” was a magnificent servant at the club and was one of the players that was instrumental to Talbot’s rise to greater things. The club as well as the supporters would like to pass on our condolences to George’s family.

TALBOT NEWSLETTER

FIXTURES

MCBOOKIE.COM WEST OF SCOTLAND LEAGUE – PREMIER DIVISION

Sat 30 Sept:     Arthurlie (A)……………………………………………………..2pm

ARDAGH LEAGUE CUP FINAL

Sun 08 Oct:     Glenafton Athletic….…………………………………………2.30pm

Meadow Park, Irvine.

Admission:      Adults £8.00   Concessions £4.00

MCBOOKIE.COM WEST OF SCOTLAND LEAGUE – PREMIER DIVISION

Sat 14 Oct:      No fixtures due to International Tournament

Sat 21 Oct:      Cumnock Juniors (H)……………………………………………. 2pm

Match Sponsors: Emerald Contracts: The Old Crocks

Matchball Sponsored By: Emerald Contracts

Sat 28 Oct:      Pollok (A)………………………………………………………..2pm

Sat 04 Nov:     Beith (H)………………………………………………………….2pm

Match Sponsors: Stagecoach Ayr: Mahle Motorsport.

Matchball Sponsored By: Emerald Contracts

 

NEWCOIN HOLDINGS WEST OF SCOTLAND CUP ROUND ONE

Sat 11Nov:      Carluke Rovers……………………………………………………2pm

Match Sponsors: The Killie Girls

Matchball: Emerald Contracts

MCBOOKIE.COM WEST OF SCOLAND LEAGUE – PREMIER DIVISION

Sat 18 Nov:     Kirkintilloch Rob Roy (H)………………………………………….2pm

Match Sponsor: T.B.A.

Matchball Sponsored By: Emerald Contracts

Sat 25 Nov:     Hurlford United (A)………………………………………………2pm

 

MERCHANDISE

Orders or enquiries contact Morton Wright Jnr on the following

Email: [email protected]

Text:  07972719553 anytime.

Or call only between 6pm and 8pm Monday to Friday due to work commitments

Facebook: Morton Wright:             Twitter: @Favali250

 

SPONSORSHIP/ADVERTISING
Anyone interested in any type of Sponsorship or Advertising for season 2016/2017 should contact Colin Chisholm on 01290 421240; 07929831057 or e-mail [email protected]
Your support will be greatly appreciated.

 

 

FUNDRAISING CLUB 2017/18………FOR THE ATTENTION OF MEMBERS

The dates for Season 2017/18 subscriptions are:

SATURDAY 07 OCTOBER 2017                                  SATURDAY 04 NOVEMBER 2017

SATURDAY 09 DECEMBER 2017                               SATURDAY 06 JANUARY 2018

SATURDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2018                                 SATURDAY 10 MARCH 2018

SATURDAY 07 APRIL 2018                                           SATURDAY 05 MAY 2018

TO JOIN THE CLUB PLEASE CONTACT ANY OF THE UNDERNOTED

TREASURER:                                                           SECRETARY

Bobby Miller                                                               Henry Dumigan

6 Ballochmyle Avenue                                               16 Main Street

Auchinleck                                                                

Tel: 01290-421640                                                     Tel: 01290-421785

Mob: 07733065273                                                    Mob: 07929525494

Email: [email protected]                                          Email: [email protected]

WOULD MEMBERS WHO HAVE NOT YET PAID THEIR SUBSCRIPTION PLEASE CONTACT EITHER OF THE ABOVE-MENTIONED OFFICIALS

 

 

TALBOT THANKS

Auchinleck Talbot FC wishes to thank Billy and Rita Dumigan for their recent kind donation.

AUTUMN DRAW 2017 – WINNERS

FIRST PRIZE: DELUXE CHRISTMAS HAMPER

LIZ MILGREW, MAUCHLINE

SECOND PRIZE: TALBOT MATCH HOSPITALITY FOR TWO

MARGARET WALKER, 94 ASHMARK AVENUE, NEW CUMNOCK

THIRD PRIZE: DELUXE BOTTLE OF WHISKY

KIM MCGHEE, AUCHINLECK

FOURTH PRIZE: LOONS MATCH HOSPITALITY FOR TWO

BIG SCOTT C/O JOHN PRINGLE

FIFTH PRIZE: £20 TALBOT MERCHANDISE VOUCHER                                                                                                                  1BOTTLE, 11 MCINTYRE CRESCENT, CRAIGENS, CUMNOCK

SIXTH PRIZE: £20 HELEN MCLAREN, THE MARKET INN, AUCHINLECK

SEVENTH PRIZE: TALBOT POLO SHIRT THE WILLIE YOUNG LOYAL TALBOT SUPPORTERS CLUB

EIGHTH PRIZE: £10 DEREK HOY, MAHLE ENGINEERING SYSTEMS, KILMARNOCK

THE DRAW WAS MADE IN THE TALBOT SOCIAL CLUB ON SUNDAY 24^TH SEPTEMBER 2017

WOULD THE ABOVE WINNERS PLEASE CONTACT HENRY DUMIGAN ON 07929525494 TO ARRANGE COLLECTION OF YOUR PRIZE.

AUCHINLECK TALBOT WISHES TO THANK EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED THE ABOVE DRAW.

TOMMY SLOAN

In November 2003 when the club eventually decided on a manager to replace Tom MacDonald we opted for Tommy Sloan, we’d taken 4 weeks to look at where we were, where we’d like to be and who would best suit the job, after taking some advice from well-respected people with a depth of knowledge of the Junior game, we interviewed Tommy and decided there and then he was the man for the job.

We were confident he had the ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of players, and use this knowledge to build a new Talbot side capable of challenging again for the major honours.

SEASON 2003-04 COMPETITIVE RECORD

PLAYED	WON	DRAWN	LOST	FOR	AGAINST	G/DIFF
41	16	9	16	80	65	+15

WON LAST LEAGUE GAME AWAY TO MARYHILL TO SECURE PREMIER LEAGUE STATUS

SEASON 2004-05 COMPETITIVE RECORD

PLAYED	WON	DRAWN	LOST	FOR	AGAINST	G/DIFF
45	27	9	8	93	55	+38

AYRSHIRE CUP WINNERS

SEASON 2005-06 COMPETITIVE RECORD

PLAYED	WON	DRAWN	LOST	FOR	AGAINST	G/DIFF
39	21	8	10	89	50	+39

PREMIER LEAGUE WINNERS: SCOTTISH JUNIOR CUP WINNERS.

 

A Premier League record of THIRD, FIRST AND SECOND in his first three full seasons speaks volumes of the man’s ability to create a winning formula, he went on to carry out the unenviable task of dismantling and rebuilding two great Talbot teams 2005/6 – 2009/10 then from 2010/11 – 2016/17.

 

This process has started again with heroes and legends leaving the club and new blood coming in to pick up the mantle, it is an understood fact that all coming and goings will not be agreeable to all fans as everyone has their own opinion and are entitled to that.

 

However, if any manager deserves respect, tolerance, understanding and most of all support to carry out his work as Team Manager it is Tommy Sloan, it was never to be expected that his every decision or judgement would be the correct one, but we were and still are confident that more often than not he’ll get it right. His priority is the team and their performance overall, not individual players, the committee’s attitude towards Tommy has not changed.

 

Finally, we as a committee should be allowed the respect to judge on whether the manager is up to the task or not and indeed we are positive that Tommy is, also over critical fans should take very good care of what they wish for as the wrong call on the position of our Team manager would no doubt have devastating consequences for Auchinleck Talbot FC.

 

Henry Dumigan

Secretary

Auchinleck Talbot have placed defender Craig Pettigrew on the transfer list. The former Dumbarton and Stranraer star was signed at the start of this season after being freed by Stranraer.

James Latta who left the club last week has secured a contract at Premier rivals Kilwinning Rangers.

Auchinleck Talbot FC are sad to announce that club captain James Latta has left the Auchinleck Talbot by mutual consent. James, a tremendous servant goes with our very best wishes for the future.

From James himself.

Thanks for all the comments. Gutted to be leaving but time to move on. I will be taking with me loads of great memories from my 13 years with the club. I have won everything there is to win in junior football, more than a few times (too many to mention). It will be hard for me not to be involved with Talbot after being at the club for so long and also staying around the corner from Beechwood. But I need to move on to get a chance at regular football for the last few years I have got left in me. I would like to thank all at Auchinleck Talbot, fans and committee for supporting me over the years. It’s been an honour to play for and captain the most successful club in junior football.
Thanks
James

 

U19’s – Troon 4 Auchinleck Talbot 6
Talbot returned to league duty on Sun day with a visit to Portland Park to take on Troon. It was a very open,
end to end first 20 minutes before Talbot took the lead through Speirs. 10 minutes later it was 2-0, with Laird
grabbinic the goal. Talbot were well in control at this stage, until a cross to the back post was misjudged by
the Talbot defence and Troon made it 2-1. Talbot continued to press and got a third goal thanks to a 25 yard
strike from McClung. Right on halftime, a free kick into the box was headed home by the Troon player,
making it 3-2. Five minutes into the second half Talbot take a 4-2 lead through Dempsey. Then on 65
minutes, a great passing move through the length of the pitch resulted in McClung tapping in his second of
the game. But straight from kick off Troon score again to make it 5-3. Then a mix up with a Talbot defender
and the goalkeeper resulted in another goal from Troon with 10 minutes to go. But with 5 mins remaining, a
great long pass from Crout sent Dempsey clear to make it 6-4 to Talbot at full time.

2003 – Cunninghame 1 Auchinleck Talbot 3
This was a hard fought win for Talbot, making it four from four this season. The Talbot boys had a free week
last week and it showed as they took their time to get themselves in front. The pitch didn’t help the situation
however as it was very narrow and bumpy. Nicolas Jakab put Talbot 1-0 up at half time after clever footwork
and a brilliant curling finish across the keeper into the bottom corner. In the second half, Cunninghame hit
back through bad decision making at the back making it 1-1. A change in personnel brought fresh legs and
desire into the Talbot side. They got their second through Zak Smith after a great through ball from Michael
Kane. Talbot went on to add a third after good hold up play from Callum Walker showing his strength and
laying it off to Keelan Stakim who found Nicolas Jakab for his second. Cunninghame were reduced to 10
men soon after, nearing the end of the game. Special mention to Bradley “the hitman” Harte who after
months out through injury made his comeback.
Joint man of the match: Nicolas Jakab with 2 goals and Keelan Stakim for winning everything in the
midfield and driving the boys forward.                                                                                                                                                                                                 2006 – Only one team with 9 boys available for the 06’s this week. Talbot were away to Galston who kindly
agreed to play one of their teams in the first half and the other in the second. Talbot started off not too bad
with some good football at times. As the game went on the boys struggled a bit and basic errors were
happening far too often. The second game was much the same although Talbot did manage two fantastic
goals from TJ Graham and Mason McNeillie which showed what the team could have done had they not put
their heads down after conceding a couple of goals. Unfortunately Talbot didn’t do themselves justice in this
game and the lack of numbers was always going to go against them. A bit of picking the boys up to be done
and and some work in training. On a positive note there was still some hard graft from a few and some really
pleasing football to watch at times from the Talbot boys.
2007 – A home game for the lads on Saturday against Cambusdoon. Talbot were playing in their new kit for
the first time and the football they played at times looked just as good as they did. Talbot started the game on
the front foot, piling on the pressure with some cracking forward play, using the full width of the pitch.
Cambusdoon’s goalkeeper deserves a mention as he was pulling off save after save. A quick break and slight
lack of concentration at the back let Cambusdoon up the field and they scored a good goal from distance into
the bottom corner. This didn’t affect the Talbot players though as they continued to play the same excellent
football and started to take their opportunities. The players were playing their first game in predominantly
new positions, and the desire shown was excellent. Some lovely quick passing and movement was causing
havoc along with sturdy defending, refusing to let the opposition through. Into the second half and it was one
way traffic for the most part. Again, Talbot were relentlessly piling on the pressure and put a few chances
away. Talbot’s speed of attack was really good for most of the match. A bit of work is required on making
slightly quicker decisions at times in the final third but this will come. The team have progressed well this
year and attitudes and desire are becoming better as this has been letting them down at times. When they
work hard, they are a joy to watch. Special mention this week goes to Shawn Blackmore for his aggressive
tackling and forward passing. The team would like to thank their new kit sponsor S2 Partnership Ltd for their
support.
2008 – No game.
2009 – Busy day for the 2009 boys playing in 2 sessions at Prestwick. A really slow start from the boys with
clear signs of them struggling to get up to pace with the other teams. They grew into each game and by the
time the second session came the boys were really up for it. There was some good play and goals from all
over the pitch. It was hard to single any one individual out but Robbie Young’s first touch was excellent. This
allowed him create space for himself and others with ease.
2010 – Will start playing games this coming Sunday. The team would like to thank their new kit sponsor
Boss Groundworks for their support.
2011 – Will also start playing games this coming Sunday. The team would like to thank their new kit sponsor
McTaggart Group for their support.
The 2012’s are training well. Their new training kit has been ordered and the kids are really enjoying
themselves.

CATERING FACILITY UPDATE

The only task remaining to complete the building will be the roughcasting which should be in the next week or so.

AUCHINLECK TALBOT WISHES TO THANK ALL WHO HAVE VOLUNTEERED FOR THE BUILDING OF OUR NEW CATERING FACILITY. THE FACILITY IS NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS. A FULL LIST OF ALL WHO ASSISTED WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE ASAP.

AUTUMN DRAW 2017

FIRST PRIZE: DELUXE CHRISTMAS HAMPER

SECOND PRIZE: TALBOT MATCH HOSPITALITY FOR TWO

THIRD PRIZE: DELUXE BOTTLE OF WHISKY

FOURTH PRIZE: LOONS MATCH HOSPITALITY FOR TWO

FIFTH PRIZE: £20 TALBOT MERCHANDISE VOUCHER

SIXTH PRIZE: £20

SEVENTH PRIZE: TALBOT POLO SHIRT

EIGHTH PRIZE: £10

THE DRAW WILL BE MADE AT 4.00PM IN THE TALBOT SOCIAL CLUB ON SUNDAY 24^TH SEPTEMBER 2017

TICKETS ARE 20P EACH OR £1 PER BOOK FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS OR THE USUAL SOURCES.

AGENTS PLEASE NOTE THAT TICKETS AND CASH SHOULD BE RETURNED SATURDAY 23 SEPT.

 

 

AUCHINLECK TALBOT FC

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

AUCHINLECK TALBOT FC SUPPORTERS SOCIAL CLUB

SUNDAY 1^ST OCTOBER 2017

STARTING 12 NOON

LARGE TURNOUT REQUESTED

HENRY DUMIGAN

SECRETARY

FIXTURES

MCBOOKIE.COM WEST OF SCOTLAND LEAGUE – PREMIER DIVISION

Sat 23 Sept:     T.B.A. (H)………………………………………………….…….2pm

Sat 30 Sept:     Arthurlie (A)……………………………………………………..2pm

ARDAGH LEAGUE CUP FINAL

Sun 08 Oct:     Glenafton Athletic….…………………………………………2.30pm

Meadow Park, Irvine.

Admission:      Adults £8.00   Concessions £4.00

MCBOOKIE.COM WEST OF SCOTLAND LEAGUE – PREMIER DIVISION

Sat 14 Oct:      No fixtures due to International Tournament

Sat 21 Oct:      Cumnock Juniors (H)……………………………………………. 2pm

Match Sponsors: Emerald Contracts: The Old Crocks

Matchball Sponsored By: Emerald Contracts

Sat 28 Oct:      Pollok (A)………………………………………………………..2pm

Sat 04 Nov:     Beith (H)………………………………………………………….2pm

Match Sponsors: Stagecoach Ayr: Mahle Motorsport.

Matchball Sponsored By: Emerald Contracts

 

NEWCOIN HOLDINGS WEST OF SCOTLAND CUP ROUND ONE

Sat 11Nov:      Carluke Rovers……………………………………………………2pm

Match Sponsors: The Killie Girls

Matchball: Emerald Contracts

MCBOOKIE.COM WEST OF SCOLAND LEAGUE – PREMIER DIVISION

Sat 18 Nov:     Kirkintilloch Rob Roy (H)………………………………………….2pm

Match Sponsor: T.B.A.

Matchball Sponsored By: Emerald Contracts

Sat 25 Nov:     Hurlford United (A)………………………………………………2pm

 

MERCHANDISE

Orders or enquiries contact Morton Wright Jnr on the following

Email: [email protected]

Text:  07972719553 anytime.

Or call only between 6pm and 8pm Monday to Friday due to work commitments

Facebook: Morton Wright:             Twitter: @Favali250

 

SPONSORSHIP/ADVERTISING
Anyone interested in any type of Sponsorship or Advertising for season 2016/2017 should contact Colin Chisholm on 01290 421240; 07929831057 or e-mail [email protected]
Your support will be greatly appreciated.

 

YOUTH ACADEMY

See attached reports.

             

 

FUNDRAISING CLUB 2017/18………FOR THE ATTENTION OF MEMBERS

The dates for Season 2017/18 subscriptions are:

SATURDAY 07 OCTOBER 2017                                  SATURDAY 04 NOVEMBER 2017

SATURDAY 09 DECEMBER 2017                               SATURDAY 06 JANUARY 2018

SATURDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2018                                 SATURDAY 10 MARCH 2018

SATURDAY 07 APRIL 2018                                           SATURDAY 05 MAY 2018

TO JOIN THE CLUB PLEASE CONTACT ANY OF THE UNDERNOTED

TREASURER:                                                           SECRETARY

Bobby Miller                                                               Henry Dumigan

6 Ballochmyle Avenue                                               16 Main Street

Auchinleck                                                                

Tel: 01290-421640                                                     Tel: 01290-421785

Mob: 07733065273                                                    Mob: 07929525494

Email: [email protected]                                          Email: [email protected]

WOULD MEMBERS WHO HAVE NOT YET PAID THEIR SUBSCRIPTION PLEASE CONTACT EITHER OF THE ABOVE-MENTIONED OFFICIALS