Breakaway can wait say Talbot
Henry Dumigan vows Auchinleck are in no rush to follow clubs who want a breakaway West of Scotland League.
Whitletts, Irvine Meadow and Kilwinning are among those who have reaffirmed their desire to join the SFL pyramid system.
But long serving secretary Dumigan insists Talbot will continue to back the SJFA.
In a statement, he said: “Following the decision of the Lowland League and East of Scotland League not to support the recommendations of the Pyramid Working Group, this would have allowed the Scottish Junior FA to join the Pyramid System.
“Auchinleck Talbot wish to confirm that we will support the SJFA in their efforts to find a solution to this matter.
“In the meantime we will continue to work towards achieving Club Licensing in preparation for any possible future changes to the structure of our game.
“We can assure our fans they will be kept informed of any developments. We will consult with them before any decision is made on the club’s future.”
Talbot needed an 89th minute goal from Keir Samson to beat Rutherglen 2- 1 and crank up the heat on leaders Kilwinning.
Trailing to a Jordan Leyden goal at the interval, they equalised through Stephen Wilson before Samson headed a last gasp winner.
On Saturday, Talbot head to Kilwinning in the second round of the Ardagh West of Scotland Cup.
CUMNOCK boss Tony McInally celebrated a triumphant return to Pollok, the club who axed him after almost five years in charge.
McInally showed his old team what they were missing when sub Greg Ferry headed a last minute winner.
That sent Cumnock into Tuesday night’s historic derby at home to Auchinleck on a high. It’s the first time these fierce rivals have met under floodlights.
GLENAFTON hit back from 2- 0 down to beat Irvine Meadow 3- 2. Goals from Liam Miller and Eddie McTernan got Meadow’s new management duo of Colin Spence and James Latta off to a flier.
But strikes from Findlay Frye, Kyle McAusland and Dale Moore turned the tables. Glens host Hurlford on Saturday.
WHITLETTS were held 0- 0 by Cambuslang who had Hal Bohme sent off after 66 minutes. Vics now host Petershill.
CRAIGMARK missed the chance to take a leap towards safety after a goalless draw with Neilston. ‘ Mark now head to Arthurlie.
Scottish Cup quarter- finalists KELLO remain deep in trouble in League One after losing 1- 0 at Shettleston. They now entertain second bottom East Kilbride with the chance to go six points clear.
GIRVAN, who were rained off, host Newmains in the West Cup as caretaker boss Peter Leonard looks to make it two wins from two.
MAYBOLE closed to within four points of League Two leaders Vale of Leven with a 1- 0 win, their SEVENTH victory on the trot. Debutant Dylan Howath stepped off the bench to grab the winner. They now head to Cambuslang in the West Cup.
Defender Stuart Peacock, who has spent 14 seasons at the club over two stints, will be rewarded with a testimonial against former team- mates at Ladywell on Sunday, May 3, his 39th birthday. Proceeds to Whiteleys.
ANNBANK entertain Saltcoats, LUGAR host Thorniewood while MUIRKIRK visit Blantyre in the West Cup.