Jayce

The proverbial game of 2 halves at Cumnock today. Talbot never got a look in during the first half, Cumnock the far hungrier team. What a difference the 2 subs made, both going on to score. From where I stood the Cumnock pen for handball was at least half a yard outside the box, and I agree the Talbot pen was a tad soft. The winning goal came from a breakaway where the Cumnock lad was right through but shot tamely at Leishman. 30 seconds later it was in the other net. Great entertainment.

First time I’ve seen Darvel and they were very disappointing. No fluency in their play and they’re only out ball seems to be to play the speed merchant in the channel. Hurlford attackers much better than anything Darvel had to offer. GK looks too lightweight and should have done much better with 2nd goal where he palmed the save out to the front rather than the sides. The facilities are to be highly recommended, what a difference from the old days

Happened right in front of me, the Darvel lad punched the Hurlford boy and deserved to go. The fact the referee missed it but the far side linesman didn’t is irrelevant. Correct decision.

But were the midgies out in force??

Talbot strikeforce got plenty of credit last season but I have been very impressed with their defence. No mean feat to have 3 clean sheets against Glens, Hurlford and Darvel