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Is there always this gap between the draw and the fixture schedule? I appreciate folk will be on their holidays but cmon.

Yes. Cheers. Probably suits Tranent slightly more but can't see Darvel not winning.

Is it straight to penalties on Saturday if it's a draw after 90 minutes?

Was having a look at the official Talbot site earlier - am I right in saying Tucker now has 32 competitive trophies as Talbot manager since taking over? (*Wasn't sure if he was in charge for the 2002/03 Ayrshire Cup so it might only be 31). SOUTH OF SCOTLAND CHALLENGE CUP (1) 2021/22. SCOTTISH JUNIOR CUP WINNERS (7) 2018/19, 2017/18, 2014/15, 2012/13, 2010/11, 2008/09, 2005/06. WEST OF SCOTLAND CUP (2) 2015/16, 2014/14. WEST OF SCOTLAND SECTIONAL LEAGUE CUP (2) 2018/19, 2019/20. AYRSHIRE CUP (4) 2016/17, 2011/12, 2010/11, 2004/05. AYRSHIRE LEAGUE CUP (6) 2017/18, 2011/12, 2010/11, 2007/08, 2006/07, 2002/03*. EVENING TIMES CUP (3) 2012/13, 2013/14, 2015/16 WESTERN SCOTTISH PREMIER DIVISION CHAMPIONS (7) 2005/06, 2012/13, 2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16. 2018/19, 2019/20.

Tbh it is shite, but I think most of those who are critical of it would rather it was improved than return to the junior set up. Things like more promotion and relegation to expedite movement of ambitious teams (and stop affording undeservedly high status to dross), and telling B teams to sling their hook are just two suggestions you see repeatedly.

Biggest gap in terms of league places between two finalists ever? Yoker will be no mugs of course but it's a fair old gap.

The answer is that you wouldn't have asked if your team didn't win the league.

The way the bonnyrigg manager squealed for handballs all game suggests he badly wanted to win. If he knowingly didn't start their best X1 then it's simply a case of a Billy big baws approach backfiring which isn't Talbot's concern.

Are we likely to get any highlights of the game?

Less said about the first half as a spectacle the better. I never really understand why after scoring a cracking free kick the likes of the bonnyrigg player chooses to give it all the GIRUY stuff to the Talbot fans rather than celebrate in front of their own fans. We've had this before from players in east teams in finals and they've always went on to lose. Maybe save that shit for the end of the game in future or just have some class and don't do it at all. Second half Talbot were as good as in any half of football they've played this season imo. Bonnyrigg have a few big awkward lumps but not much else and their play was quite laboured and predictable. Talbot got a lot of joy down the right with Samson and Boylan linking up really effectively. Glasgow's goal was a great moment. A brilliant day for Talbot, taking another notable scalp and winning some worthwhile silverware to show for their efforts this Season.

Talbot won 3-1. Thoroughly deserved after a great second half

3-1 Glasgow

2-1 Talbot.