Tucker all set to take on United

Auchinleck gaffer reflects on three Highland trips

Tommy Sloan insists he has loved every minute of his Highland tour, but is glad to get back to Beechwood in the next round of the Scottish Cup.

His Auchinleck side ground out a hardfought 1- 0 victory away to Fraserburgh on their third trip up the A9 in as many rounds.

A stunning Stephen Wilson strike in the second- half separated the sides.

Delighted Sloan said: “We were the best side I thought.

“We made plenty of chances, and we scored with a half chance which was a great strike from Stephen.”

This was Talbot’s first clean sheet away from home in the Scottish Cup proper.

Sloan added: “I think the bookies had us at 1/ 10 to concede a goal from what people were saying, as we always seem to let one in.

“So it was important for us that we kept it tight and proved the doubters wrong.

“We had chances to kill the game off throughout, but we couldn’t do that.”

Now Sloan is getting set to entertain his former side Ayr United in the fourthround, with ties to be played on January 19/ 20.

CUMNOCK lost to an agonising last minute winner from Kirkintilloch Rob Roy in their Premiership tie at Townhead Park.

On the scoresheet for the hosts was prolific hitman Scott Anson and Steven Degnan, but the Rabs ran out 3- 2 winners.

Peter Leonard’s side head to struggling Petershill on Saturday.

GLENAFTON drew 0- 0 with Pollok in their Junior Cup tie and will replay at Newlandsfield on Saturday.

TROON’s ‘ battle of the golf courses’ away to Carnoustie Panmure was bunkered as The Gowfers’ pitch was waterlogged.

The sides will try again on Saturday as they do battle for a place in the last 16.

CRAIGMARK battled their way into the hat with a dramatic late 2- 1 win over East Super League side Glenrothes.

A goal from Grant Bolton was followed by a strike from substitute Bryce Reid with the final kick of the ball.

‘ Mark gaffer Greg Gallagher said: “It was fantastic and we are delighted with getting through.

“We have picked up some decent results lately so hopefully that will help us kick on.”

‘ Mark head to IRVINE VICS on league duty this weekend.

GIRVAN came from behind at home to Dundee Violet to run out 7- 1 winners.

The South Carrick side head to DARVEL on Saturday.

WHITLETTS hammered DALRY 5- 1 thanks to goals from Thomas Donovan, Adam Forsyth, Raymond Buchanan, Paul Millar and Callum Ogston.

Next up for Vics is a trip to Kilsyth. LUGAR’s poor form continued as they lost 5- 1 to Shettleston. They head to EK Thistle on Saturday.

MUIRKIRK beat SALTCOATS 3- 2 thanks to a Stephen Campbell double and a Scott Steedman strike.

The East Ayrshire side have a free week. ANNBANK lost 2- 0 to Rosyth in the cup and head to St Anthony’s on Saturday.