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@MJH19912941 @Cmulk1872 @bg_swfc It’s one thing qualifying but to get to a final by beating teams like Dortmund and Leipzig along the way is something you lot can only dream of 🤡
CLUB SPOTLIGHT | @atfc1909
Auchinleck Talbot FC are one of the most significant and recognisable clubs competing in the West of Scotland Football League, bringing unmatched heritage, sustained success, and national profile to the League structure.
Founded in 1909, Talbot are the most successful club in Scottish Junior Cup history, having lifted the trophy a record 14 times. That extraordinary record remains a benchmark within Scottish football and continues to underline the depth of tradition and competitive standards represented within the WoSFL.
Based at Beechwood Park, Auchinleck Talbot are a consistent presence in the WoSFL Premier Division, where their fixtures are among the most anticipated of the season. Strong attendances, high-intensity matches, and a passionate supporter base all contribute to the profile, credibility, and atmosphere of the League as a whole.
The club’s long-term success has been shaped by stability and leadership. Tommy “Tucker” Sloan, manager since 2003, is one of the longest-serving managers in Scottish non-league football. His tenure has overseen Talbot’s continued competitiveness, their transition into the senior pyramid, and sustained performances that reinforce the strength of the West of Scotland Football League.
Talbot’s impact within the League has also translated onto the national stage. In the Scottish Gas Men’s Scottish Cup, the club once again showcased the quality within the WoSFL by reaching the fourth round and drawing Celtic. Despite the significant gap in pyramid status, Talbot delivered a disciplined and committed performance, taking the League’s name into the national spotlight.
On the pitch, the current squad blends experience and emerging talent, while the club’s legacy includes influential figures who helped shape its identity over decades. Off the pitch, Auchinleck Talbot remain a volunteer-driven club, deeply embedded in their local community and reflective of the values that underpin the West of Scotland Football League.
As part of the West of Scotland Football League, Auchinleck Talbot FC exemplify the blend of heritage, leadership, competitiveness, and community connection that defines the League’s role within the Scottish football pyramid.
Thanks to Drone Adventures Ayrshire for the great drone shots of Beechwood Park that are on their Youtube
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🎟 We can now confirm that tickets for our upcoming Scottish Gas Scottish Cup tie against Celtic will go on sale from Monday 5th January.
Tickets will be available to buy from the Talbot Social Club from 6pm-9pm on Monday 5th through until Friday 9th.
Please note that the time slot of 6pm-7pm on Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th will be strictly for the following;
- Season Ticket Holders
- Willie Young Loyal Supporters Club Members
- Loons Supporters Club Members
- Fundraising Club Members
- Stand Debenture Scheme Members
If you plan on buying multiple tickets, you will be asked to provide details of those who you are buying on behalf of, and proof of ID may be requested.
Adults: £20
Concessions & Disabled: £15
Under 12's: £10
Cash & Card Accepted
Reminder that these tickets are for Auchinleck Talbot fans only. No away tickets will be available for purchase. These will be available to purchase directly from Celtic in due course.
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@THEGORGIETRUTH I remember being in a pub in Edinburgh a few years ago full of Hearts fans and even they admitted to also following Rangers…. So I think saying ‘we’ is a bit of a stretch as there’s definitely a portion of your support who clearly don’t feel the same as yourself