Allan McLuckie warns Auchinleck might want to up their sport for the go to of champions Darvel tomorrow.
The mouth-watering conflict is the West of Scotland League’s sport of the day with an enormous crowd set to descend on Beechwood Park.
Talbot go into the acid take a look at on the again of a 2-1 win at Troon whereas Darvel’s title defence bought off to a rocky begin with a 2-1 defeat by Cumnock.
New boy Ross Taylor scored Talbot’s opener at Portland Park after which arrange the winner for Graham Wilson. That got here after Kyle Gilroy scored a surprise equaliser for the Seasiders who head to Kilwinning Rangers tomorrow.
However No 2 McLuckie reckons Auchinleck must play even higher if they're to open a six-point lead over the guests on day two of the season.
He stated: “Darvel will probably be one other huge take a look at as they're a high quality aspect and we'll must be higher than we had been at Troon who performed extraordinarily nicely.
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“We had been a bit ragged at instances however it’s early doorways. Everybody takes time to settle in and get their health up.
“Younger Ross was distinctive. His vitality, his aim and he then set the second up. He’s been a fantastic addition who can play anyplace.”
Darvel fell behind early on towards CUMNOCK to a aim from Graham Boyd. Scott Ferguson levelled however the residence aspect then had Lewis Morrison red-carded earlier than Trialist grabbed an 88th-minute winner.
‘Nock entertain Cambuslang Rangers on Saturday however boss Brian McGinty warned: “We’ve set a bar and we have to replicate that. We’ve bought to again up the Darvel end result.”
GLENAFTON ATHLETIC entertain Arthurlie after a 1-1 draw at Largs Thistle who completed with 10 males. Michael McMullin headed Glens into an interval lead however Craig Forbes equalised late-on.
New faces are former Stranraer defender Jordan Ross and 19-year-old striker Cameron McKenzie, who has adopted his elder brother Sean from Nithsdale.
WHITLETTS VICTORIA head to Blantyre Vics within the First Division following a 2-0 win over St Roch’s.
However the membership may very well be in sizzling water after fielding skipper Jordan Boyd – who scored within the sport – regardless of him being suspended from final season. Vics have signed former Dailly, Girvan and Bonnyton defender Kris Brown.
MAYBOLE entertain Maryhill within the Second Division after a 1-0 win away to Forth the place Robert Patterson pounced after good work by Gavin Brown and debutant Craig Harvey.
CRAIGMARK BURNTONIANS host Glasgow United after beating Ashfield 3-2 because of a Ryan Connelly hat-trick regardless of having Fraser Smith sent-off for conceding a penalty.
That allowed the hosts to guide 2-1 early within the second-half however Connelly rapidly equalised earlier than grabbing the winner with an excellent end.
MUIRKIRK are at residence to Ashfield after beginning with a 4-0 win over Maryhill, courtesy of doubles by John Hetherton and Jamie Grey.
GIRVAN head to Bellshill Athletic off the again of a crushing 5-1 defeat away to Finnart, the place Dylan Pooler scored a comfort, and a 3-0 residence loss towards Irvine Vics on Wednesday night time.
LUGAR BOSWELL THISTLE had a Mitchell Ewing penalty to thank for a 1-1 draw with East Kilbride Thistle. They misplaced 1-0 at Kello Rovers on Wednesday and entertain Larkhall Thistle on tomorrow.
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