Troon legend Scott Chatham to be honoured as Portland Park Legends clash with Kilmarnock old boys

Blasts from the previous will mud down their boots to pay tribute to Troon legend Scott Chatham.

Scottish Cup successful skipper Ray Montgomerie will lead a workforce of Kilmarnock veterans towards Chatham's former team-mates at Portland Park on Saturday (kick-off 2pm).

The grand match follows a sportsman's brunch and profit dinner earlier this yr to honour the stalwart's 13 years with The Seasiders.

Amongst these anticipated within the Killie line-up are Paul Di Giacomo, Andy McLaren, Colin Nish, Dean Shiels, Fraser Wright, James Fowler and Craig Dargo.

Troon's workforce will probably be sprinkled with membership worthies resembling David Gillies, Gareth 'Bo' Armstrong, Gavin Collins, Dean Keenan, Dale Moore and Calum Hardie.

Gordon Burns, a former team-mate of Chatham and later his supervisor, is on the organising committee.

Killie legend Ray Montgomerie will lead his side
Killie legend Ray Montgomerie will lead his facet

Burns stated: “Each membership wants a Chappy. He jogs my memory of John Traynor after I was at Ayr.

"You all the time knew what you have been getting, he hardly each missed coaching, all the time gave his all and cash was by no means an enormous issue.”

Throughout a profession that was stamped with loyalty, Chatham performed in most positions in Troon's blue and black and have become captain.

After beginning out with Bonnyton youths, he performed for Crosshouse Ams earlier than Michael O'Neill signed the 20-year-old for Troon in 2008.

In nowadays, he was a defender however later operated as a midfielder beneath John Redmond and present gaffer Jimmy Kirkwood.

In 2012-13, Troon have been promoted to the Tremendous First Division with Chappy a key cog within the workforce's success.

The next season, Troon received the league and Ayrshire Cup whereas they have been crushed finalists within the West of Scotland Cup.

Season 2015-16 noticed Troon go on a protracted unbeaten run as they chased the West Premier title, ultimately ending fourth.

After they completed backside the next season, followers' favorite Chappy underlined his nice dedication to the membership by signing a brand new deal.

In June 2018 with typical drive and starvation, he guided Troon again into the highest flight on the first try.

Chatham lastly referred to as time on his enjoying days final July however he may have his boots appeared out for Saturday's present recreation when he'll as soon as once more grace Portland Park.

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