Tommy Sloan savoured a successful season after a second-half salvo clinched Auchinleck Talbot their 14th Junior Cup triumph.Goals from man-of-the-match Craig McCracken and substitute Jamie Glasgow ensured it was party time once again at Beechwood on Saturday night.However, they had to see off a spirited Yoker outfit who did themselves proud on the big stage in front of the live BBC ALBA cameras.Boss Sloan was thrilled his side got over the line and insists their cup double – having already secured the South Challenge Cup – made up for not winning the West of Scotland League Premier Division title.He told Ayrshire Football News: "I'm delighted but relieved as well to be honest.
We dug deep and got our rewards."At half-time we could have gone in a goal down. It was a very even match and Yoker had one or two half-chances.
But once we got the first goal, we were the only team going to win.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android."We looked stronger in the second half and that is credit to the players as we've played a lot of games this season."It's been a great season – two trophies and one of them is the Junior Cup?
We'll take that every season. We've had a full year's playing."Rugby Park looked resplendent in the Platinum Jubilee sunshine and there was a terrific atmosphere as both sets of fans made the most of this special occasion.Talbot were red-hot favourites to add
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