LIFELONG Auchinleck Talbot supporter Jim McAuley has been awarded the John Davidson Special Service Award for 2018.

Ahead of Talbot's thumping 4-0 win over Clydebank, Jim was presented the award Janice and John Jnr, wife and son of the late John Davidson.

Jim was chosen to receive the award in recognition for all the help and contributions he has made to the club.

He has given up a lot of his time to help the club and he is currently the website administrator, programme editor and a member of the Beechwood Regeneration Committee.

Meanwhile, Neil McPherson has been presented with the 2017-18 Wullie Young Loyal Supporters’ Club Player of the Year award.

Neil – who beat teammate Jamie Glasgow to the award – collected his trophy from supporter’s club member Billy Highet and former Talbot captain Wullie Young on Saturday after playing his part in Talbot’s win over Clydebank.

Pictures from Paul Flynn.