Saturday 26 th January 2019 Scottish National League Division 3
Ardrossan Academicals R.F.C v Carrick R. F.C.
Memorial Field K.O. 2.00 p.m.
Our visitors today proved to be a very stern opposition in the reverse fixture at Maybole in what
were pretty trying conditions and won 9-3, all of the points being kicked. Carrick will no doubt prove
to be no lesser a test today with conditions forecast to be similar to the first contest. They are of
strong agricultural stock the kind of team that the Accies find hard to play against. We have to hope
that Ardrossan win enough possession to utilise their, undeniable attractive running game.
Returning this week are Nathan Welsh to the back row after an absence through work and holiday,
so Scott Campbell returns to the hooker berth and Logan Maxwell is on the bench. There we also
find Gordon Telfer returning from work commitments and Robert Hunter easing back in after a
broken nose, all of the bench are capable of making an impact.
There should be plenty to entertain the spectators, if Accies are to keep up any pressure on the
teams at the top of the league they need to produce a strong, composed and disciplined
performance after last week’s victory at St. Boswells.
Our Seconds travel to Maybole to play Carrick’s second string in a league encounter and we hope for
success there also
The Club Burns Supper is coming up on the 23 rd of February and it looks like this sell out function is
shaping up to be a great night for everyone, watch this space for further social events at the Club.
Alan Merry is currently working hard putting together this year’s Real Ale Festival focused around
the last weekend in June ( 27 th -29 th )-there will be a marquee with music provided by Ardrossan Music
Experience on the Saturday, one for the diary.
Today’s match ball sponsor is past president, Mr. Kandy Bar Stevie McAllister, many thanks for your
generous and continuing support(well done on the pie championships as well).
So everyone have great day with your friends at Memorial field and show respect to everyone
involved in the making the day happen.
Ian Hunter, Co-President,
Ardrossan Academicals R.F.C.
Ball Sponsor
This week’s ball sponsor is Stevie McAllister, Past President, former player and long term supporter of our Club.
Thank you Stevie for your continued support.
