Auchinleck Talbot are looking gr-eight

Jul 31 2009 by Mike Wilson

TOMMY SLOAN insists goal happy Auchinleck Talbot are in great shape for the big kick-off after taking their tally to eight in four days.

And the boss says he isn’t fazed by the fact that, as Scottish Cup winners, they’ll be viewed by others as the team to shoot down.

He said: “I don’t mind that at all although I sure the likes of Irvine Meadow and Pollok will have something to say about that.

“We have moved on only one or two players from last season so have virtually the same squad. We are still trying to add but the players I am after are not for sale at their clubs.

“I thought we looked good in our opening games but not quite so good against Annbank but give credit to them for a good display.”

Talbot followed up a 5-0 win at Craigmark last Wednesday by beating Annbank 3-0 at New Pebble Park with second-half goals from John Boyle (2) and Sean McIlroy. Marksmen at Dalmellington were McIlroy (2), Boyle (2) and Colin Spence.

Former St Johnstone midfielder Jordan Tait is on trial while giant ex-St Mirren and Gretna defender Rikki Robb has penned a new one year deal. Paul Gaughan has joined Bellshill. Talbot are awaiting confirmation from Kilmarnock to play the centenary game on Sunday, August 16.

MAYBOLE have signed versatile former Ayr United man Stuart McGrady from Queen’s Park, striker Jordan Kerr from Ayr Boswell under 19s and teenage left sided player Adam McMillan who was out of football last season.

‘Bole lost 1-0 to the hosts in the final of the Lugar tournament. Earlier they beat Lesmahagow 2-1 with goals from McMillan and Andy Stevenson.

GLENAFTON, who hold their AGM at Loch Park on Monday at 7pm, have signed former Hearts winger and man of many clubs Jose Quitongo. Another new face is former Livingston and Stranraer midfielder Jamie MacDonald.

Willie Howie, Gordon Moffat and Dougie Ramsay are long term injuries. Glens lost 1-0 to Port Glasgow and 4-1 to Thorn Athletic in the Joe Meldrum tournament which was won by Port Glasgow..