Stewart McConnell

Stories by Stewart McConnell

Below are recent stories by Stewart McConnell

• Published: 25 Aug 2010 09:30

  Reid chases the main man Alan

  DETERMINED Ayr United boss Brian Reid will pull out all the stops to bring vastly experienced goalkeeper Alan Main to Somerset Park after he made a stunning debut with a cleansheet as a Trialist in the Honest Men’s first league win of the season on Saturday.

• Published: 25 Aug 2010 09:30

  HOME WIN FOR CHARLIE

  HOST club member Charlie Macneal is on course for a glorious treble after winning Troon Golf Week’s top prize, the Mills Quaich at the first time of asking.

• Published: 18 Aug 2010 09:30

  Tears for souvenirs

  GUTTED Gavin Pitt and his Prestwick team-mates were left with tears for souvenirs after all but handing their hosts the title following a bitterly disappointing fielding display in Glasgow’s West End on Saturday night.

• Published: 18 Aug 2010 09:30

  Refs are costing my team - boss

  FURIOUS Ayr United boss Brian Reid says refereeing decisions are costing his team and is considering drafting in an experienced goalkeeper for Saturday’s crunch home Barr’s Irn-Bru Second Division match against Dumbarton with number one David Crawford set to be suspended.

• Published: 18 Aug 2010 09:30

  Refs are costing my team - boss

  FURIOUS Ayr United boss Brian Reid says refereeing decisions are costing his team and is considering drafting in an experienced goalkeeper for Saturday’s crunch home Barr’s Irn-Bru Second Division match against Dumbarton with number one David Crawford set to be suspended.

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 09:30

  Get a grip of yourselves

  ANGRY Ayr United boss Brian Reid is urging his players to curb their discipline. after Willie Easton and Dean Keenan were both handed red cards in Saturday's 4-0 defeat at Annan Athletic and he has carpeted them for a sub-standard performance.

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 09:30

  Prestwick crush Partick

  INSPIRATIONAL skipper Gavin Pitt led from the front with a superlative all-round showing and Alex Bonner and Calum Rodger played starring roles to help Prestwick further boost their title credetntials with a thumping win against the mid-table Glasgow visitors in a rain-affected match on Saturday.

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 09:30

  Dean Keen-on title challenge

  MIDFIELD livewire Dean Keenan admitted relegation with Ayr United on the final day of last season was the worst feeling of his career.

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 09:30

  Dean Keen-on title challenge

  MIDFIELD livewire Dean Keenan admitted relegation with Ayr United on the final day of last season was the worst feeling of his career.

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 09:30

  Marco signs on

  PROLIFIC hitman Mark Roberts gave Ayr United a massive boost on Wednesday when he signed up for the new season.

• Published: 19 Jul 2010 09:30

  Airdrie match switched to Alloa

  AYR United's scheduled Alba Challenge Cup tie against Airdrie United on Saturday has been switched from Lanarkshire to Recreation Park, home of Alloa Athletic.

• Published: 15 Jul 2010 12:30

  Rodgers' Ayr glory pledge

  HOTSHOT former Falkirk striker Andy Rodgers said he had turned down offers from two other Barr's Irn-Bru Second Division clubs to join Ayr United after becoming Brian Reid's latest signing last Wednesday as he feels the Honest Men are a good bet for title glory.

• Published: 8 Jul 2010 11:30

  Rodgers Signs

  EXPERIENCED former Falkirk targetman Andy Rodgers has become Ayr United's latest signing.

• Published: 8 Jul 2010 11:30

  Rodgers Signs

  EXPERIENCED former Falkirk targetman Andy Rodgers has become Ayr United's latest signing.

• Published: 8 Jul 2010 11:30

  Rodgers Signs

  EXPERIENCED former Falkirk targetman Andy Rodgers has become Ayr United's latest signing.

• Published: 8 Jul 2010 11:30

  Rodgers Signs

  EXPERIENCED former Falkirk targetman Andy Rodgers has become Ayr United's latest signing.

• Published: 8 Jul 2010 11:30

  Rodgers Signs

  EXPERIENCED former Falkirk targetman Andy Rodgers has become Ayr United's latest signing.

• Published: 8 Jul 2010 11:30

  Rodgers Signs

  EXPERIENCED former Falkirk targetman Andy Rodgers has become Ayr United's latest signing.

• Published: 8 Jul 2010 11:00

  United call off Festival but Motherwell game goes ahead.

  AYR UNITED'S Centenary festival of Football on Saturday is postponed until further notice.

• Published: 8 Jul 2010 10:30

  Five Past Open Champions at Prestwick

  FIVE past Open champions have confirmed their attendance at a special weekend event being held next week to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Open Championship.

• Published: 8 Jul 2010 09:30

  Papps' scorching performance

  A THIRD successive century from inspired Kiwi batsman Michael Papps helped Ayr hammer Penicuik at Cambusdoon ina one-sided Scottish National League First Division match to further boost their dreams of clinching promotion straigh back to the top flight.

• Published: 7 Jul 2010 12:30

  Biggest triumph in bowls ace's career

  CELEBRATING the biggest triumph of his career is Ayr Seafield Bowling Club ace Allister Reid.

• Published: 7 Jul 2010 09:12

  United lose out on 'Kaiser' bid

  A HIGHLY AUDACIOU(S bid by Ayr United to land uncompromsining former SPL defender Martyn Corrigan came unstuck on Monday when the ex-Motherwell and Kilmarnock player nicknamed 'Kaiser' signed for Barr's Irn-Bru First Division newcomers Stirling Albion.

• Published: 1 Jul 2010 08:00

  Key of the door win for Euan

  CELEBRATING a dream 21st birthday with one of his biggest ever victories at sun-soaked Royal Troon was Euan Brown.

• Last updated: 30 Jun 2010 15:00

  Papps blasts way to third century

  FREE-scoring Kiwi professional Michael Papps blasted his third century of the season on Saturday to help high-flying Ayr hammer Stirling away from home and move firmly in the hunt for promotion bak to the Scottish National League Premier Division

• Last updated: 30 Jun 2010 10:21

  'No panic' says Ayr Boss Brian

  FOCUSED Ayr United boss Brian Reid is refusing to press the panic button after his ambitious move to bring a highly-experienced English-based midfielder to Somerset Park fell through at the last minute.

• Published: 28 Jun 2010 16:31

  Academy Boy signs on

  PROMISING teenager JJ Hawkshaw is the latest youth academy player to commit himself to Ayr United, after signing a three-year professional contract with the club.

• Published: 17 Jun 2010 12:26

  Stephen gunning for second title

  MIDFIELD ace Stephen McKeown is gunning to win a Second Barr's Irn-Bru Second Division winner's medal with Ayr United after becoming manager Brian Reid's latest signing last week.

• Published: 9 Jun 2010 16:47

  EX-JAGS ACE SIGNS

  FORMER Partick Thistle midfield ace Stephen McKeown has become Ayr United manager Brian Reid's latest signing.

• Published: 9 Jun 2010 16:43

  New No1 wants promotion

  NEW Ayr United goalkeeper David Crawford is giong all out to lead them to promotion to the Barr's Irn-Bru First Division after his near miss with Alloa Athletic last season.