TROON PUT THEIR FAITH IN YOUTH
Troon will put trust in youths
Jimmy Kirkwood says Troon will bank on youth as they try to bounce back from last season’s relegation from the Premier Division.
The gaffer, who begins his second stint in charge, has signed Jack Paterson and Lewis Clarke, both ex-Kilmarnock and Graeme Barbour from Arthurlie.
Troon host a fourteam tournament for the Portland Cup. They take on Kilmarnock U20s on Saturday at noon followed by Arthurlie v St Mirren U20s at 3pm.
The cup concludes the following day with the same kick- offs.
Paterson hit a double, while Barbour grabbed a debut equaliser in a 3- 3 draw away to Bathgate last weekend.
Kirkwood said: “Six starters against Bathgate were under 21 and it would have been more but for
injury. The youngsters will freshen us up.
“Jack is only with us until December, while Graeme, who played as a trialist, is the older brother of Ross Barbour.”
GLENAFTON head to Linlithgow on Saturday after a 4- 0 win over Rutherglen to lift the Joe Meldrum Trophy.
Ryan Borris, Cammy Marlow, Joe Andrew and Chris Dallas got the goals.
AUCHINLECK have resigned old favourite Sean McIlroy from Kingston City in Australia and will add Calvin Kemp once his reinstatement from Stranraer is approved.
Talbot lost on penalties to Bonnyrigg after a 1- 1 draw. A Stevie Wilson penalty cancelled out the away team’s opener.
On Wednesday night, Auchinleck entertain Troon before heading to Bo’ness on Saturday.
CUMNOCK striker Sean McKenzie hit four in a 7- 0 win over Cambuslang Rangers.
Other goals came from
Adam Forsyth ( 2) and Keir Samson.
GIRVAN lost 5- 2 at home to Darvel with Darren Mitchell and Steven Auld on target.
KELLO, who have signed David Mathieson from Whitletts, beat Thorn Athletic 5- 1.
WHITLETTS host Larkhall on Saturday for the John Scarlett Trophy but were idle last weekend when their trip to Newton Stewart was washed out.
The 2.30pm kick- off will be preceeded by the club’s amateur side hosting Greater Glasgow Premier League champions Robslee at noon.
ANNBANK lost 7- 0 to Hamilton U20s at New Douglas Park.
MAYBOLE tip new striker Ross Clark from Valspar U19s to be a huge hit.
A idan Connor scored in a 2- 1 defeat by Stranraer Reserves.
LUGAR have named former boss Keith Stewart as assistant to manager Lauchlan Millar.