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FREE-scoring striker Bryan Prunty — top scorer in Barr’s Irn-Bru Division Two with SIX goals in FOUR games — this week said he wished there was no international break this weekend as his double helped Ayr United maintain top spot with a fine 2-1 home win against Queens Park.
Published: Thursday, 4th September, 2008 12:00
During half time at Saturday’s Ayr United v Arbroath fixture at Somerset Park, the Aberdeen Branch of the Ayr United Supporters Club presented the Ayr United Football Academy and Alzheimers Scotland, each with a cheque for £4,300.
Published: Tuesday, 19th August, 2008 12:30
Ayr hit top of the league after two-goal comeback
ON an historic day for Britain's Olympians which saw them amass the biggest one-day medal haul in 100 years, United celebrated a momentous first home league win in SEVEN MONTHS to help them soar into pole position.
Published: Tuesday, 19th August, 2008 10:30
Ayr draw Aberdeen in CIS glamour tie
A DUG-out showdown with former mentor Jimmy Calderwood is on the cards for Ayr United boss Brian Reid after Ayr United earned a money-spinning home clash with SPL giants Aberdeen on Monday.
Published: Tuesday, 12th August, 2008 10:30
FANS are delighted that the real season starts in the junior football world after weeks of pre-season friendlies and tournaments.
Published: Tuesday, 5th August, 2008 17:30
League campaign begins with no-score draw
ALL the excitement in this much-hyped clash between Ayr and Raith was over virtually in the blink of an eye and on a rare glorious summer afternoon the beach would have been a better place to soak up the sun.
Published: Tuesday, 5th August, 2008 12:00
FANS are delighted that the real season starts in the junior football world after weeks of pre-season friendlies and tournaments.
Published: Tuesday, 5th August, 2008 17:30
Boss's woe as Ayr slump to embarrassing cup defeat
DISAPPOINTED boss Brian Reid and skipper Chris Aitken said they would take Ayr United’s stunning opening round Challenge Cup defeat against lower league side minnows East Stirling firmly on the chin.
Published: Tuesday, 29th July, 2008 11:00
Andy McLaren - staying or leaving ?
NEGOTIATIONS are still ongoing on the future of Ayr United fans’ favourite Andy McLaren with the veteran targetman looking for a better deal from the Somerset Park club, claiming he’s being asked to take a pay cut.
Published: Tuesday, 8th July, 2008 11:00
Harkness testimonial match all-ticket
THE hotly anticipated Testimonial Match for retiring Ayr United Groundsman Davie Harkness against Rangers later this month will be an all-ticket affair.
Published: Tuesday, 8th July, 2008 11:00
Ex-Celtic keeper signs for United
RECORD-BREAKING former Celtic youth goalkeeper Stephen Grindlay was snapped up by Ayr United on Saturday and was pitched straight into the first pre-season training session with boss Brian Reid confident he can make a major impact at Somerset Park.
Published: Tuesday, 1st July, 2008 12:00
DISILLUSIONED Ayr United chairman Lachlan Cameron this week hit out at South Ayrshire Council bosses for putting in jeopardy their hopes of moving to a new £15m stadium in time for the start of the 2009-10 season - as figures showed the Somerset Park club had gone into the red last year.
Published: Tuesday, 24th June, 2008 10:00
