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Carlo Walker has left Maybole Juniors after nine years in the Ladywell hotseat

Fans 'shocked and stunned' as Carlo Walker leaves as Maybole manager

Ayr boss Lee Bullen said striker Fraser Bryden has 'earned his chance' at a run in the first team.

Ayr boss says cup hero Bryden has 'earned the right' at first team chance

The local club has offered young people in the area a ‘safe and welcoming space to meet new people and get active’

South Ayrshire rugby club praised for its work reaching out to local young people

The West of Scotland Padel Club ladies' team who won the Scottish Cup on Sunday

Ayrshire padel players make history with Scottish Cup triumph

Ryan Caddis is the new man in charge.

Glenafton unveil former Whitletts and Craigmark boss as new manager at Loch Park

Gavin Friels, inset, led his Ardrossan Winton Rovers side to victory at Kilwinning in the West of Scotland Cup on Saturday

Football round-up: Scottish Cup's last Ayrshire WoSFL team knocked out in third round

The West of Scotland Padel Club ladies who will line up in the Scottish Cup final on November 26

Ayrshire Padel ladies raring to go for Scottish Cup final this weekend

The tournament was played between five teams

Ayrshire rugby players take part in inaugural tournament

Marr Rugby head coach Kenny Diffenthal (centre) is to lead the Glasgow and the West side in the Inter District Championship.

Ayrshire rugby coach returns to lead Glasgow and west in Inter District Championship

Sophie won the Britain's Strongest Junior competition

Exclusive 'Life-changing'; Young Ayr woman named as Britain's junior champion

Lee Bullen says Ayr have used the break in fixtures to 'clear their heads' after losing at Inverness

Break 'good to clear the head' says Bullen as Ayr prepare for Scottish Cup clash

There were contrasting fortunes for Ayrshire's teams in the South Challenge Cup fourth round - with Kilwinning Rangers thumping Albion Rovers 3-0 and Largs Thistle losing 2-1 at home to Ashfield on a day of surprise results

Football: Two left flying Ayrshire flag after a day of South Challenge Cup surprises

Lee Bullen was left disappointed by the showing in Inverness

Ayr boss Lee Bullen to assess team mentality after 15-minute Inverness collapse

Various sides across Ayrshire are competing for league titles.

A round up of rugby union results as Ayrshire sides push for titles

The Bulls will be eyeing more silverware.

Bulls rampant in second half as they make final in bid to win Super Series title

Sides continued to compete for a place in the final of this year's Scottish Junior Cup.

A round up of football action across Ayrshire as cup and league action continues

The Boccia tournament was a huge success

Sport and fitness students at Ayrshire College organise huge boccia tournament

The floodlit pitch is now open

Second all-weather sports pitch at Maybole Campus now open

Lee Bullen was left frustrated as Ayr surrendered a 2-0 half time lead.

Bullen blasts 'direct' second half approach as Ayr suffer last minute blow

Whitletts returned to New Voluntary Park this weekend.

They are home: Whitletts return to New Voluntary Park after near 13-year absence

The Ayrshire Tigers began their title defence last weekend.

Ayrshire Tigers Powerchair Football Club get title defence underway

Three Ayrshire courses featured on the list.

Three Ayrshire golf courses ranked amongst top 100 in the world

There was plenty of action to take in across a number of competitions in Ayrshire.

Ayrshire sides continue to battle in bid to win Scottish Junior Cup

Ayr world record holder Kayleigh named ambassador of Athletics Trust Scotland

Colin and Robert from Ayrshire Bowling Association present the cheque Elaine Thomson of the Ayrshire Hospice

Ayrshire Bowling Association hands over £3.6k donation to the hospice

Referees can take charge of games right across Ayrshire

Referees wanted to take charge of Ayrshire matches

Lee Bullen says his side will not be out for revenge tonight (Tuesday October 31).

Ayr 'won't be out for revenge' as they prepare to take on Partick Thistle

George Oakley headed home the winner on 87 minutes.

Ayr boss left frustrated by home form after 'soul destroying' loss to Morton

Lee Bullen provided an update on injured players Ben Dempsey, Frankie Musonda, Nick McAllister and Aiden McGeady.

Ayr boss gives injury update as crocked stars edge nearer return

Teams in the fourth round of the competition will be able to grant youngsters free entry.

Cup organisers in U-turn over kids' tickets following backlash

Cumnock Juniors made it through to the third round of the Scottish Cup on Saturday - but Kilwinning Rangers tumbled out of the tournament

Ayrshire football round-up: What you might have missed from the weekend's action

Royal Troon Golf Club teen takes on prestigious Justin Rose final next week

Royal Troon Golf Club teen takes on prestigious Justin Rose final next week

Cyclists can now book spaces for their bikes on ScotRail trains via the rail operator's app

ScotRail introduces app update allowing cyclists to book spaces on trains

The teams gather for the big matches

PICTURES: Ayrshire recovery groups 'show addiction the red card' at football event

Lee Bullen was pleased with his team's performance.

'Could have done better': Ayr boss's verdict on first quarter of Championship season

Auchinleck Talbot won the West of Scotland Football League Cup with a 2-0 win over Clydebank in April's final - and began their defence of the trophy with a victory by the same score over Port Glasgow on Saturday, October 21

SPORT Ayrshire football round-up: Here's what you might have missed from the weekend action

New Craigmark boss can't wait to get started in the Station Park hotseat

Ali sits in the Burns Chair on his visit to Ayrshire

When Muhammad Ali finally conceded Rabbie Burns was a better poet

Mhairi Shaw Planning submitted the planning application

Plans to improve access routes ahead of Troon 152nd Open Championship approved

The event will see teams compete at The Circuit in Irvine.

Recovery and mental health in focus as Ayrshire groups unite for football tournament

Trump Turnberry Caddie Master retires after forty one years

Fond farewells as Trump Turnberry 'caddie master' retires after 41 years

Ian Cashmore's Striker School has been a huge hit since launching.

Legendary Ayrshire striker offering festive fun and striker school fun day

Many clubs in Ayrshire typically allow under 16 supporters free entry.

Ayrshire clubs blast 'diktat' meaning youngsters have to pay for cup matches

Kilwinning Rangers and Largs Thistle were among the seven Ayrshire sides to book their places in the last 32 of the South of Scotland Challenge Cup

Ayrshire football round-up: what you might have missed from the weekend's action

Logan Chalmers was listed in the 11-man squad for Week 9

Ayr United's Logan Chalmers named in SPFL Team of the Week

The former Ayr United and Stranraer winger has a wealth of experience at all levels of the game

Former Ayr Utd winger named Whitletts Victoria manager

Ryan Caddis (right) has departed Craigmark.

Craigmark manager Ryan Caddis and coaching staff depart for 'new role elsewhere'

Ayr United boss Lee Bullen has been linked to the vacant Sheffield United managers job.

Ayr boss Lee Bullen responds to links to Sheffield Wednesday manager job

Kilmarnock Sub Aqua Club regularly dive off the Scottish coast

Here's your chance to explore scuba diving in Ayrshire

Lee Bullen heaped praise on his players including Anton Dowds and Charlie Albinson.

Ayr can 'light up this league' as boss hails improvement after Airdrie win

William Sewell (right) has launched his own coaching business.

Ayrshire football star 'buzzing' as he launches coaching business

Matches included holders Cumnock facing Auchinleck Talbot.

West of Scotland sides in Ayrshire return the 'juniors' for the weekend

MSP Siobhian with Ayr United Women

Ayr United women's team are role models for future generation, says MSP

Ayr United fell to a 2-1 defeat at home to Raith Rovers on Saturday.

Ayr boss would like to see 'scrappy 1-0 wins' as defensive frailties become costly