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Welcome to Show Racism the Red Card’s annual Fortnight of Action. The 2015 Fortnight of Action will unite Scottish football in making a stand against racism. We believe that it is vital to highlight the anti-racism message at this time, in conjunction with Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE).
Scottish Junior FA clubs will make a stand against racism over one weekend whether at home or away. We have coordinated the participation of the clubs’ actions to make it the biggest and most high profile fortnight so far.
At SJFA matches, clubs will be united in calling for an end to racism in football and in society. Players in over 40 European countries are involved in similar events as part of the Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) network against racism and discrimination.
Show Racism the Red Card has received excellent support from football clubs, football authorities and football fans over the length and breadth of Scotland – we would like to take this opportunity to thank you all. We have heard of many instances where supporters have been proactive in promoting the anti-racism message, making it clear that racism and discrimination are not welcome at their club. We urge fans to continue to support the anti-racism message; it is the responsibility of us all to ensure that it is carried beyond the Fortnight of Action and beyond the terraces.
“The SJFA acknowledge that racism is a form of oppression. We aim to support and embrace diversity and difference through zero tolerance to racism and discrimination of any kind, education of our young and our actions both on and off the park.” Tom Johnstone Scottish Junior FA.
The SRtRC campaign will continue to speak to all football clubs, the football authorities and the police to eradicate all forms of racist behaviour.
The SJFA and its clubs deplore all forms of racism and any racist behaviour will not be tolerated within SJFA.
This year the campaign has continued to develop partnerships with local authorities to deliver educational workshops combined with football coaching sessions in a number of regions. The workshops are delivered by a dedicated team of education workers and ex-professional footballers. They are a very positive method of educating our young people about the negative impact racism has on Scottish society.
Here’s a brief outline of what’s taking place during the Fortnight of Action this year:
 Anti-racism football festivals and projects across Scotland.
 Show Racism the Red Card actions at SPFL, Scottish Women’s Premier
League, Scottish Women’s Football League, Scottish Junior Football
matches.
 ‘Unite Against Racism’ actions at UEFA Champions League fixtures.
 Educational workshops in schools and community groups across Scotland.
Football is a sport that is followed by people across the world, and football matches should be an enjoyable experience for all, whatever their background. We all have a part to play in stamping out racism in football and society.
If you see or hear racism or sectarianism at any level of football, please report it to the stewards or police.
Our website also includes updates on Fortnight of Action events and more information on the Show Racism the Red Card campaign in Scotland.
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Talbot were drawn away from home to Tranent Juniors from the East Region South Division. The “Belters” as they are known nearly went out the game a few seasons ago due to financial reasons where they lost their manager and a good part of their committee. However they bounced back to become a community club which has paid dividends with the young Tranent squad sitting top of the league. A tough tie ahead for the Talbot especially on the back of a William Hill Scottish Cup tie against Cumbernauld Colts.

The full draw is as follows, with Ayrshire clubs in bold and the website mouthwatering ties underlined.

Scottish Junior Cup 2nd Round Draw FULL

St Andrews’ United v Oakley United
Thornton Hibs v Dundee East Craigie
Dundee Violet v Forth Wanderers
Kilwinning Rangers v Ashfield
Stonehaven v Shotts Bon Accord
Forfar West End v Clydebank
Arbroath Victora v Dundonald Bluebell
Shettleston v Kilbirnie Ladeside
Kirkcaldy YM v Royal Albert
Lesmahagow v Hill of Beath Hawthorn
Saltcoats Victoria v Easthouses Lily
Beith Juniors v Vale of Clyde
Lochee United v Maryhill
West Calder United v Dunipace
Kelty Hearts v Stoneyburn
Kilsyth Rangers v Culter
Bathgate Thistle v Greenock Juniors
Coupar Angus v Lossiemouth United
Ellon United v St Rochs
Aberdeen University v Dundee North End
Livingston United v Largs Thistle
Dunbar United v Irvine Meadow XI
Brechin Victoria v Penicuik Athletic
Kirkintilloch Rob Roy v Wishaw
Fochabers v Kennoway Star Hearts
Renfrew Juniors v Maud
Larkhall Thistle v Arniston Rangers
Camelon Juniors v Banks o’Dee
Blantyre Victoria v Rosyth Juniors
Neilston Juniors v Rutherglen Glencairn
Lochore Welfare v Darvel
Musselburgh Athletic v Johnstone Burgh
Buchanhaven Hearts v Arthurlie
Parkvale v Tayport
Fauldhouse United v Hurlford United
Lewis United v Troon
St Anthonys v Forres Thistle
Bonnyrigg Rose v Montrose Roselea
Blackburn United v Downfield Juniors
Rossvale v Pumpherston
Bo’ness United v Aberdeen East End
Falkirk JFC v Longside
Girvan v Cambuslang Rangers
Broxburn Athletic v Whitletts Victoria
Pollok v Yoker Athletic
Inverness City v Sauchie Juniors
Gartcairns Juniors v Hermes
Scone Thistle v Benburb
Colony Park v Carnoustie Panmure
Spey Valley v Cumbernauld
Glenafton Athletic v Jeanfield Swifts
Fraserburgh United v Kinnoull
Kello Rovers v Cumnock Juniors
Grantown v Blairgowrie
Carluke Rovers v Lugar Boswell Thistle
Petershill v Newtongrange Star
Dalkeith Thistle v Kirriemuir Thistle
Ardrossan Winton Rovers v Deveronside
Glasgow Perthshire v Lanark United
Cruden Bay v Armadale Thistle
Muirkirk v Craigmark
New Elgin v Glenrothes

Ties to be played on Saturday 24 October

Tranent Juniors v Auchinleck Talbot
Linlithgow Rose v Annbank United

Ties delayed due to involvement in William Hill Scottish Cup

Talbot will travel to Broadwood Stadium to take on Lowland League newcomers Cumbernauld Colts in the second round of the William Hill Scottish Cup. The Colts are managed by ex-Dunipace managerial pairing of Craig McKinlay and James Orr who left the Falkirk club at the end of last season to take over at the Colts. Unfortunately the Colts website was hacked so we are not sure about their playing squad, but are lead to believe that the vast majority of the team come from Junior backgrounds.

The Colts are currently in fifth place in the Lowland League and progressed to the second round of the cup by beating Glasgow University 3-0 at Broadwood. This match was moved to a Sunday due to the Colts ground sharing with Clyde.

Beechwood Regeneration Project
As fans will probably have noticed, there has been quite a lot of development in regards to the ongoing improvement of our wee stadium in the last few months. Our nearly new seats arrived in the early part of the summer after fraught activity securing extracting and transporting them all the way from Bristol City’s Ashton Gate Stadium.
After months of negotiation and deliberation we were given only a few days to get them or lose them as the stand they were in was being demolished. After finding a contractor and a haulier with great difficulty we managed by the skin of our teeth to secure the seats and get them delivered to Beechwood. A big thanks to Hugo Mosesson who supervised the whole operation down on site. A guy who believe it or not had never heard of the mighty Talbot, but who went above and beyond the call of duty to help us, much appreciated. Also Simon from Galt Transport in Dumbarton who used his contacts to great effect to get us a haulier when on a bank holiday as Galt themselves were fully subscribed, it looked very unlikely we would be able to get them but Simon helped us out to no personal gain which was again very much appreciated. Without these two who are not fans we would have been up the proverbial Swanny without a paddle. A big shout also to Alan Howatson from Barr Construction who enabled us permission to get the seats at no cost and get into the site to remove and load them.
We then had the issue of getting the seats unloaded at Beechwood in less than an hour or incur further charges from the haulier. Enter Tabot fans and committee who turned up in good numbers and emptied the load in jig time.
Installation of the seats could have cost us a pretty penny with the cheapest quote well in excess of £2000. However, the fans came to the rescue again headed by the one and only Robbie Robertson ably assisted by Alex Gemmell with other fans including many of the club committee also helping out. The seats are now installed and the stand looks much the better for it and a much more comfortable afternoon spectating in it awaits the fans. Not forgetting Dougie Aitken contribution who with the ground assistant removed and got rid of all the old seats another phenomenal effort. I am reliably informed that the effervescent Geordie Palmer is organising a gang to administer a good scrub up for the stand. After that a lick of paint for the concrete steps and Girders will see it looking brand new. Netting will be installed to keep the bird soiling from desecrating our new seats, this is being organised as we speak.To put this into perspective, one quote received for the complete job to remove and dispose of all old seats and install 500 new ones was £40,000. The job as is cost BRC less than £3000 and I think everyone will agree a good resolution all round. Brilliant effort to all concerned. Well done.
The toilet blocks have arrived, we now have four units that will be utilized and there are various options for these. However whatever permutation we agree on the ground will have at the end of this fully equipped ladies, gents and disabled toilet facilities, a new catering block, programme memorabilia shop and an office come hospitality area. Two grants for the toilet part of this project have been secured and these blocks will be placed one next to the Coal Road enclosure and the other next to the pie hut. Installing servicing for this will start soon. The new catering shop and hospitality facilities will be created out of a combination of the other two units, the big cabin next to stand and the one behind the coal Road enclosure, details on this will be released soon but at the time of writing the current hospitality block looks like being relocated as a catering unit and the big unit being made into office/shop/ hospitality, watch this space.
Funeral

BRC CONTINUED
BRC thank all the fans, and some who aren’t fans, for their help superb support. We really appreciate all the volunteers who help us and those who donate so generously to our fundraisers. Big John Holroyd has a temporary home for his memorabilia shop in the big cabin, but as has been stated this will be made permanent somewhere. This is a good source of income for us and we really appreciate the effort from John and the support from the fans in this venture.
Hope the fans are encouraged by the recent activity, BRC and Auchinleck Talbot FC will continue to work hard to maintain and improve the stadium and our ambition is to have the best non-league ground in Scotland

Match Sponsors – Saturday 3rd October

The Old Crocks; The Boo Boys; John Austin and Family

Matchball Sponsor – Emerald Contracts

Auchinleck Talbot would like to thank all sponsors for their continued support.