2010–11 Ayr United F.C. season

December 2020 Ayr United 2010–11 Brian Reid Lachlan Cameron Scottish Second Division Runners-up (promoted via 1st Division play-offs) Scottish Cup Fifth round, lost to St Mirren League Cup First round, lost to Elgin City Challenge Cup Quarter-final, lost to Partick Thistle Mark Roberts (21) Mark Roberts (26) League: 1,614 (v Livingston) Cup: 5,997 (v St Mirren) League: 789 (v East Fife) Cup: 556 (v Cowdenbeath) 2009–10 2011–12 _thin_dark_grey_hoops FFFFFF _thindarkgreyhoops FFFFFF _thindarkgreyhoops FFFFFF 000000 _white_stripes FFFFFF _thin__dark_grey_hoops 000000 _thindarkgreyhoops 000000 _thindarkgreyhoops 000000 000000 _white_stripes 000000 FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 FFFFFF _stripes_cut_black FFFFFF After relegation to the Third Tier of Scottish Football, Ayr United play in the Second Division with Airdrie United, Alloa Athletic, Brechin City, Dumbarton, East Fife, Forfar Athletic, Livingston, Peterhead and Stenhousemuir. Ayr regained First Division status following promotion via the play-offs, in which Ayr secured a 7–4 aggregate win over Forfar Athletic and a 3–2 aggregate win over Brechin City. Ayr also enjoyed respectable cup runs, progressing to the Quarter-Finals of the Challenge Cup, before being defeated away to Partick Thistle and reaching the Fifth Round of the Scottish Cup, with victories over Junior side, Sunnybank and SPL club, Hibernian before being knocked out by St Mirren of the SPL respectively, However failed to progress beyond Elgin City of the Scottish Football League Third Division in the League Cup. Kit In the aftermath of relegation Ayr United changed kit makers from Surridge Sports to global sportswear giants Nike. The Main shirt sponsor, Paligap, remained the same. The Home Kit with the traditional White with Black trimmings used with either Black or white shorts, The Away kit with Black and Gold trimmings used with black shorts and socks and the Third kit a Red shirt used with either Black or White shorts and socks. For a complete pictorial history of Ayr United playing kit, see footnote Historical Football Kits site Competitions #ccffcc Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #ffffcc Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA #ffcccc Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA Preseason Friendly 7 July 2010 Ayr United SCO 1–2 SCO Stranraer Somerset Park, Ayr 243 L Friendly 10 July 2010 Ayr United SCO 1–2 SCO Motherwell Somerset Park, Ayr 899 L Friendly 14 July 2010 Ayr United SCO 1–3 SCO St Mirren Somerset Park, Ayr 625 L Friendly 17 July 2010 Annan Athletic SCO 4–0 SCO Ayr United Galabank, Annan 412 L Other Fixtures Date Competition Opponent Score Scorer(s) Attendance 28/09/2010 Garry Hay's Testimonial match Kilmarnock 4–1 L Roberts(p 49) 3,774 After numerous years of Service Kilmarnock veteran Garry Hay was awarded with a testimonial match against local neighbours, Ayr United. Mehdi Taouil scored two goals, Craig Bryson with one and Garry Hay the other (penalty). Ironically Ayr's goal came from former Killie player Mark Roberts, Who in his previous game for Ayr scored a hat-trick of penalties against East Fife. Cup Draws Shortly after the 2009–10 season the draws for the Challenge Cuphttp://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=1978&bln_archive=yes&int_month=5&int_year=2010 Alba Cup First Round Draw Ayrunitedfc.co.uk 25 July 2010 27 May 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721064203/http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=1978&bln_archive=yes&int_month=5&int_year=2010 21 July 2011 dead (Airdrie away) and the Co-operative Cuphttp://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=1979&bln_archive=yes&int_month=5&int_year=2010 Co-operative Cup First Round Draw Ayrunitedfc.co.uk 25 July 2010 28 May 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721064217/http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=1979&bln_archive=yes&int_month=5&int_year=2010 21 July 2011 dead (Elgin City away) were made. After Victory against Airdrie in the Challenge Cup Ayr United were given a Home Draw against Fife Side Cowdenbeath.http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/the-alba-challenge-cup-second-round-draw/ Alba Challenge Cup Second Round Draw ScottishFootballLeague.com 27 July 2010 27 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120229135433/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/the-alba-challenge-cup-second-round-draw/ 29 February 2012 dead The third round draw was made and Ayr United were drawn away to Partick Thistle. In November the Draw for the Scottish Cup draw was made and Ayr were granted a home tie against Junior side Sunnybank.http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2156&bln_archive=no&int_month=11&int_year=2010 Scottish Cup Second Round Draw AyrUnitedFC.co.uk 28 October 2010 8 November 2010April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes After comfortably beating Sunnybank, Ayr were rewarded with an away draw with SPL club, Hibernian. After defeating Hibs in a replay, a fifth round tie against another SPL side, St Mirren (at Home) awaited, in which the Paisley club won. Ayr United score first Date Opponent Venue Competition Score Att. Scorer(s) Match Report 24/07/10 Airdrie United Recreation Park, Alloa Challenge Cup 2–1 624 Trouten, Rodgers BBC Sport 31/07/10 Elgin City Borough Briggs, Elgin League Cup 2–3 594 McKeown, Connelly BBC Sport 10/08/10 Cowdenbeath Somerset Park, Ayr Challenge Cup 2–0 556 Campbell, Roberts BBC Sport 04/09/10 Partick Thistle Firhill Stadium, Glasgow Challenge Cup 1–2 1,831 Rodgers BBC Sport 20/11/10 Sunnybank Somerset Park, Ayr Scottish Cup 5–0 1,069 Bannigan, Roberts (x2 p), Rodgers (x2) BBC Sport 08/01/11 Hibernian Easter Road, Edinburgh Scottish Cup 0–0 6,056 None BBC Sport 18/01/11 Hibernian Somerset Park, Ayr Scottish Cup 1–0 3,826 Roberts BBC Sport 05/02/11 St Mirren Somerset Park, Ayr Scottish Cup 1–2 5,997 Roberts p BBC Sport The Challenge Cup ties was arranged to be played at the Excelsior Stadium, Airdrie but due to the fact Airdrie United hadn't completed laying their artificial turf, The SFL granted Airdrie the permission to move the venue to Clackmannanshire side Alloa Athletic's stadium Recreation Park, because of its synthetic pitch. (Alloa were playing away to Dundee in the Cup).http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2026&bln_archive=yes&int_month=7&int_year=2010 Airdrie Vs Ayr- Important Notice Ayrunitedfc.co.uk 25 July 2010 19 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721064235/http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2026&bln_archive=yes&int_month=7&int_year=2010 21 July 2011 dead A week after, Ayr United made the way up to Elgin, for the first time since July 1979. Ayr scored first, then Elgin scored two quick goals. Aaron Connelly scored the first goal of his career. Elgin City scored 40 seconds before the tie went to penalties. After two defeats in both the Co-Operative cup and league Ayr had a second round tie with, First Division side, Cowdenbeath, in which Ayr ran out surprise winners. However Ayr were knocked out in the next round by Glasgow Club Partick Thistle. As November approached Ayr entered the Scottish Cup and faced Aberdeen Junior team, Sunnybank. A game that Ayr easily won 5–0 with goals from loan-signing Stuart Bannigan, two goals from the Penalty spot, A header and a sublime over-head kick from Andy Rodgers. An Away draw against SPL side, Hibernian awaited Ayr. Ayr drew 0–0 in the Capital. But were victorious in a replay. United were knocked out in the fifth round by SPL club, St Mirren, by two goals to one. Fixtures August Opponent Venue Score Scorer(s) Date Att. Report 1 Brechin City Home 0–2 None 07/08/2010 1,212 BBC Sport 2 Airdrie United Away 2–2 Roberts(5, 73) 14/08/2010 1,127 BBC Sport 3 Dumbarton Home 1–0 Own Goal (35) 21/08/2010 1,242 BBC Sport 4 Peterhead Home 1–1 Roberts (90 p) 28/08/2010 1,099 BBC Sport On the opening day of the Season, Brechin City made the journey to Somerset Park and took all three points. Ayr made the first away trip of the season to Airdrie United. Ayr went two-nil up with two goals from Mark Roberts. David Crawford was sent off, and Airdrie were awarded a penalty (from which they scored). Airdrie also had two players sent off. With his red card David Crawford was suspended for the home game against Dumbarton. Alan Main had to play in the goals (as a trialist) and did again against Peterhead at home as well. At the end of August, Ayr had only picked up five points from four games (winning against Dumbarton at home and drawing with Airdrie United and Peterhead). Ayr United sat seventh in the Second Division, five points adrift from league leaders Livingston and two points from a play-off spot. Average Home Attendance: 1,184 Total Average Attendance: 1,170 September Opponent Venue Score Scorer(s) Date Att. Report 5 Alloa Athletic Away 4–1 Smith (27) 11/09/2010 641 BBC Sport 6 East Fife Away 2–3 Roberts (13 p,45 p, 90 p ) 18/09/2010 664 BBC Sport 7 Stenhousemuir Home 2–0 McCann (45), McKay (87) 25/09/2010 1,065 BBC Sport Ayr United started September with a trip to Alloa to play Alloa Athletic. Ayr were convincingly beaten by their hosts, by Four-Goals to One. The following week Ayr United travelled to Methil, Fife to face East Fife, In a game which saw four penalties awarded (all but one being awarded to Ayr). Mark Roberts scored all three, becoming the first ever Ayr United player to do so in the 100-year history of the club. The following week Ayr played host to Stenhousemuir in which they were comfortable two-nil winners. Average Home Attendance: 1,065 Total Average Attendance: 790 October Opponent Venue Score Scorer(s) Date Att. Report 8 Livingston Home 3–1 Malone(75), Roberts(80, 83) 02/10/2010 1,270 BBC SportInternational Break 9 Forfar Athletic Away 4–1 Easton (89) 16/10/2010 544 BBC Sport 10 Alloa Athletic Home 2–1 Roberts (35), McLaughlin (82) 23/10/2010 1,176 BBC Sport 11 Peterhead Away 2–4 Mark Roberts (33 p), Trouten (38), McCann (67), McKay (82) 30/10/2010 560 BBC Sport October began on a high as the League Leaders Livingston made the journey to the West coast and were convincingly beaten 3–1 after taking the lead through Liam Fox but was cancelled out by goals from Eddie Malone and Mark Roberts. Ayr's next fixture wasn't as good as they were beaten by conceded three penalties and had Dean Keenan and Ross Robertson sent off. The Next visitors to Somerset Park were Alloa Athletic who were beaten Goals from Mark Roberts and an Own-Goal, Claimed by Scott McLaughlin. Ayr's Next Away trip was to Peterhead. Where Ayr were comfortable 4–2 Winners with goal from Mark Roberts, Alan Trouten, Ryan McCann and Daniel McKay. Average Home Attendance: 1,223 Total Average Attendance: 887 November Opponent Venue Score Scorer(s) Date Att. Report 12 Airdrie United Home 1–0 McLaughlin (90+3) 06/11/2010 1,439 BBC Sport 13 Dumbarton Away 3–2 Roberts (66), Rodgers (90+1) 13/11/2010 811 BBC Sport Ayr started the month victorious over rivals Airdrie United, when former diamond Scott McLaughlin scored a late winner against his old team. Ayr were not quite as fortunate as they were beaten 3–2 away to bottom club Dumbarton. The Next week saw Ayr face junior side Sunnybank in the Scottish Cup, which Ayr won with goals from Stuart Bannigan, Two from Mark Roberts scored two and Andy Rodgers who also scored twice. Ayr fixture with East Fife that was due to take place on the 27/11/2010 but was postponed due to the Referee strike. Average Home Attendance: 1,439 Total Average Attendance: 1,125 December None of Ayr United's fixtures scheduled to take place in December went ahead due to the big freeze. January Opponent Venue Score Scorer(s) Date Att. Report 14 Dumbarton Home 2–0 Roberts (11 p), McKay (78) 02/01/2011 1,224 BBC Sport 15 Alloa Athletic Away 0–1 Easton (64) 15/01/2011 527 BBC Sport 16 Peterhead Home 2–2 Roberts (12 p, 28 p) 22/01/2011 1,226 BBC Sport 17 Stenhousemuir Home 4–3 Roberts (6 p, 63), Lauchlan (51), Robertson (54) 29/01/2011 1,181 BBC Sport Average Home Attendance: 1,210 Total Average Attendance: 1,040 February Opponent Venue Score Scorer(s) Date Att. Report 18 Livingston Home 0–3 None 12/02/2011 1,614 BBC Sport 19 East Fife Home 0–4 None 23/02/2011 789 BBC Sport 20 Brechin City Home 2–0 Bannigan (45), McLaughlin (63) 26/02/2011 1,092 BBC Sport Average Home Attendance: 1,165 Total Average Attendance: 1,165 March Opponent Venue Score Scorer(s) Date Att. Report 21 Stenhousemuir Away 3–1 Bannigan (5) 01/03/2011 484 BBC Sport 22 Airdrie United Away 0–5 Willis (50), Roberts (62), Moffat (69), McLaughlin (82), Rodgers (87p) 05/03/2011 966 BBC Sport 23 Alloa Athletic Home 1–0 McCann (45) 12/03/2011 1,049 BBC Sport 24 Peterhead Away 1–2 Trouten (24), Moffat (68) 19/03/2011 536 BBC Sport 25 Forfar Athletic Home 0–1 None 23/03/2011 909 BBC Sport 26 Stenhousemuir Away 2–1 Roberts (90) 26/03/2011 568 BBC Sport 27 East Fife Away 3–2 Moffat (39), (89) 29/03/2011 350 BBC Sport April Opponent Venue Score Scorer(s) Date Att. Report 28 East Fife Home 1–1 Trouten (16) 02/04/2011 976 BBC Sport 29 Forfar Athletic Away 3–2 Trouten (37), McLaughlin (71) 05/04/2011 341 BBC Sport 30 Forfar Athletic Home 3–1 Bannigan (8, 82), Roberts (13) 09/04/2011 851 BBC Sport 31 Brechin City Away 0–3 Moffat (33), Roberts (35), Crawford (85) 12/04/2011 394 BBC Sport 32 Livingston Away 0–0 None 16/04/2011 1,492 BBC Sport 33 Livingston Away 3–2 Roberts (40 p), Robertson (90) 19/04/2011 904 BBC Sport 34 Dumbarton Away 1–2 Trouten (10), Moffat (16) 23/04/2011 830 BBC Sport 35 Airdrie United Home 3–1 Rodgers (48, 60 p), Moffat (65) 30/04/2011 1,402 BBC Sport May Opponent Venue Score Scorer(s) Date Att. Report 36 Brechin City Away 1–0 None 07/05/2011 577 BBC Sport Play-offs Round Leg Opponent Venue Score Scorer(s) Date Att. Report Agg.Semi-Final 1st Forfar Athletic Away 1–4 Moffat (2), Own Goal (35), McCann (52), Rodgers (87) 11/05/2011 924 BBC Sport 7–4 2nd Home 3–3 Moffat (12), McLaughlin (48), Trouten (90 p) 14/05/2011 1,198 BBC SportFinal 1st Brechin City Home 1–1 Moffat (31) 18/05/2011 2,020 BBC Sport 3–2 2nd Away 1–2 Roberts (77), Moffat (88) 22/05/2011 2,404 BBC Sport Final League Table AYR Changes to the squad After relegation to the Second Division many players parted ways with the club, such as Tam McManus, who later joined Falkirk, Craig Samson, who joined St Mirren in the SPL, and Stephen Grindlay re-joined one of his former clubs Dumbarton. Scott Agnew and David Mitchell went to the Third Division to play with Stranraer, as did Kevin Cawley, who joined East Stirlingshire and Andy Aitken who joined his home town club Annan Athletic. However, manager Brian Reid brought in David Crawford, who was voted the Player of the Year at Alloa Athletic the season before and Ryan McWilliams from Greenock Morton as goalkeepers. Chris Smith and Bobby Donnelly were signed at the back, but were later joined by Eddie Malone and the well-experienced Jim Lauchlan. Alan Trouten and Scott McLaughlin were signed from Airdrie United as did Ryan McCann later in the campaign, Stephen McKeown was also signed but only played 6 games before his contract was terminated after a bust up with the management. Andy Rodgers was signed from East Stirlingshire and Michael Moffat joined in January from Junior side Girvan. Reid also brought in players such as Stephen Reynolds (from St Johnstone) and Daniel McKay (from Kilmarnock) in on Loan. Also Jonathan Tiffoney, Ross Robertson, Roddy Patterson, Shaun Kelly and Aaron Connelly (who joined Annan Athletic and later Girvan on loan). In Name Previous club Age Pos David Crawfordhttp://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=1980&bln_archive=yes&int_month=6&int_year=2010 David Crawford Signs Ayrunitedfc.co.uk 26 July 2010 2 June 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721064307/http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=1980&bln_archive=yes&int_month=6&int_year=2010 21 July 2011 dead ScotlandAlloa Athletic 24 GK Alan Martinhttp://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2353 New Singing Ayrunitedfc.co.uk 6 March 2011 6 March 2011April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes EnglandLeeds United 22 GK Ryan McWilliams ScotlandGreenock Morton 20 GK Bobby Donnellyhttp://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=1983&bln_archive=yes&int_month=6&int_year=2010 Bobby Donnelly Signs Ayrunitedfc.co.uk 26 July 2010 23 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721064351/http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=1983&bln_archive=yes&int_month=6&int_year=2010 21 July 2011 dead ScotlandAirdrie United 23 DF Chris Smithhttp://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2032&bln_archive=yes&int_month=7&int_year=2010 Chris Smith Signs Ayrunitedfc.co.uk 26 July 2010 2 June 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721064315/http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2032&bln_archive=yes&int_month=7&int_year=2010 21 July 2011 dead ScotlandDumbarton 21 DF Eddie Malonehttp://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/full-back-to-swap-berwick-for-ayr/ Full back to swap Berwick for Ayr ScottishFootballLeague.com 25 September 2010 22 September 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120314020134/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/full-back-to-swap-berwick-for-ayr/ 14 March 2012 ScotlandDundee 25 DF Jim Lauchlan Republic of IrelandSligo Rovers 33 DF Alan Troutenhttp://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=1980&bln_archive=yes&int_month=6&int_year=2010 Alan Trouten Signs Ayrunitedfc.co.uk 26 July 2010 2 June 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721064307/http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=1980&bln_archive=yes&int_month=6&int_year=2010 21 July 2011 deadhttps://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/ayr_united/8705554.stm Alan Trouten Signs BBC 26 May 2010 26 May 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100622032841/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/ayr_united/8705554.stm 22 June 2010 live ScotlandAirdrie United 24 MF Scott McLaughlinhttp://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2032&bln_archive=yes&int_month=7&int_year=2010 Scott McLaughlin Signs Ayrunitedfc.co.uk 26 July 2010 2 June 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721064315/http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2032&bln_archive=yes&int_month=7&int_year=2010 21 July 2011 dead ScotlandAirdrie United 26 MF Ryan McCannhttp://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2113 Malone and McCann sign on permanently Ayrunitedfc.co.uk 24 September 2010 24 September 2010April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes ScotlandAirdrie United 29 MF Stuart Banniganhttp://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/editor-s-picks/opportunity-knocks-for-loan-kid-stu-1.1066303 Opportunity knocks for loan kid Stu Evening Times 5 November 2010 16 November 2010 ScotlandPartick Thistle(Loan) 17 MF Scott Taggarthttp://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2046 New Signings Ayrunitedfc.co.uk 3 August 2010 5 August 2010April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes ScotlandHibernian (Loan) 19 MF Stephen McKeownhttp://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=1990&bln_archive=yes&int_month=6&int_year=2010 Another New Signing Ayrunitedfc.co.uk 26 July 2010 8 June 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721064400/http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=1990&bln_archive=yes&int_month=6&int_year=2010 21 July 2011 dead ScotlandPartick Thistle 28 MF Andy Rodgershttp://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2018&bln_archive=yes&int_month=7&int_year=2010 Andy Rodgers Signs Ayrunitedfc.co.uk 26 July 2010 10 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721064409/http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2018&bln_archive=yes&int_month=7&int_year=2010 21 July 2011 dead ScotlandEast Stirlingshire 26 FW Stephen Reynolds ScotlandSt Johnstone (Loan) 18 FWDanny McKayhttp://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2078 McKay returns to United Ayrunitedfc.co.uk 21 August 2010 21 August 2010April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes ScotlandKilmarnock(Loan) 19 FWMichael Moffathttp://www.clubwebsite.co.uk/girvanfc/club_news.pl?news=472145 Michael Moffat joins Ayr United clubwebsite.co.uk 10 January 2011 10 January 2011April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes ScotlandGirvan 25 FW Out Player Signed from Signed to Pos Craig Samsonhttps://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/st_mirren/8812124.stm Samson Signed to replace Howard BBC 26 July 2010 13 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100715083620/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/st_mirren/8812124.stm 15 July 2010 live England Hereford United ScotlandSt Mirren GK Stephen Grindlayhttp://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/news/?mode=view&id=3131 Stephen Grindlay signs for Dumbarton Dumbartonfootballclub.com 26 July 2010 8 June 2010 Scotland Queen of the South ScotlandDumbarton GK David Mitchellhttps://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stranraer/8724164.stm David Mitchell signs for Stranraer BBC Sport 26 July 2010 5 June 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100611173825/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stranraer/8724164.stm 11 June 2010 liveScotland Youth Academy ScotlandStranraer GK Andy Aitkenhttp://www.dgstandard.co.uk/dumfries-sport/dumfries-football/queen-of-south-fc/2010/05/14/annan-snap-up-andy-aitken-51311-26445506/ Andy Aitken signs for Annan Athletic D&G Standard 26 July 2010 14 May 2010 Scotland Queen of the South ScotlandAnnan Athletic DF Kevin Jameshttp://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=1987&bln_archive=yes&int_month=6&int_year=2010 Kevin James Released Ayrunitedfc.co.uk 26 July 2010 6 June 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721064246/http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=1987&bln_archive=yes&int_month=6&int_year=2010 21 July 2011 dead Scotland St Johnstone Released DF Kenny Connollyhttp://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=1987&bln_archive=yes&int_month=6&int_year=2010 Kenny Connolly Released Ayrunitedfc.co.uk 26 July 2010 6 June 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721064246/http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=1987&bln_archive=yes&int_month=6&int_year=2010 21 July 2011 dead Scotland Motherwell Released MF Scott Agnewhttp://stranraerfc.org//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=989&Itemid=35 Aggy Signs on Stranraerfc.org 26 July 2010 21 May 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110108044012/http://stranraerfc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=989&Itemid=35 8 January 2011 dead Scotland Alloa Athletic ScotlandStranraer MF Junior Mendeshttp://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=1987&bln_archive=yes&int_month=6&int_year=2010 Junior Mendes Released Ayrunitedfc.co.uk 26 July 2010 6 June 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721064246/http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=1987&bln_archive=yes&int_month=6&int_year=2010 21 July 2011 dead England Ilkeston Town Released FW Kevin Cawley http://www.eaststirlingshirefc.co.uk/news_articles/220710foursign.htm Cawley Signs for East Stirlingshire EastStirlingshirefc.org 26 July 2010 21 May 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100727091344/http://www.eaststirlingshirefc.co.uk/news_articles/220710foursign.htm 27 July 2010 usurped Scotland Celtic ScotlandEast Stirlingshire FW Tam McManushttp://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=1987&bln_archive=yes&int_month=6&int_year=2010 Tam McManus Released Ayrunitedfc.co.uk 26 July 2010 6 June 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721064246/http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=1987&bln_archive=yes&int_month=6&int_year=2010 21 July 2011 dead Northern Ireland Derry City ScotlandFalkirk FW Current squad As of 3 June 2010 SCO David Crawford GK SCO Alan Martin GK SCO Ryan McWilliams GK SCO Darryl Jones GK SCO Martyn Campbell DF(Vice-Captainhttp://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2032&bln_archive=yes&int_month=7&int_year=2010 New Captain Ayrunitedfc.co.uk 18 September 2010 23 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721064315/http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2032&bln_archive=yes&int_month=7&int_year=2010 21 July 2011 dead) SCO Bobby Donnelly DF SCO Iain Fisher DF SCO Jim Lauchlan DF SCO Eddie Malone DF SCO Ross Robertson DF SCO Chris Smith DF SCO Stuart Bannigan MF(On loan from Partick Thistle) SCO David Crawford MF(On loan from Hibernian) SCO William Easton MF SCO Dean Keenan MF SCO Ryan McCann MF SCO Scott McLaughlin MF SCO Jonathan Tiffoney MF SCO Alan Trouten MF SCO Alistair Woodburn MF SCO Paul Willis MF (On loan from Dunfermline Athletic) SCO Aaron Connelly FW (On loan to Girvan) SCO Michael Moffat FW SCO Roddy Paterson FW SCO Mark Roberts FW(Club Captain) SCO Andy Rodgers FW Appearances These statistics include League, Challenge Cup, League Cup and Scottish Cup for every player to have played for Ayr United during the 2010–11 season. # Player P GK Scotland David Crawford 25 0 0 1GK Scotland Darryl Jones 0 0 0 0GK Scotland Alan Martin 6 0 0 0GK Scotland Ryan McWilliams 2 0 0 0DF Scotland Martyn Campbell 32 1 5 0DF Scotland Bobby Donnelly 3 0 0 0DF Scotland Iain Fisher 0 0 0 0DF Scotland Jim Lauchlan 12 1 2 0DF Scotland Eddie Malone 25 1 8 0DF Scotland Ross Robertson 21 1 3 1DF Scotland Chris Smith 30 1 3 0MF Scotland Stuart Bannigan 16 3 0 0MF Scotland David Crawford 1 0 0 0MF Scotland William Easton 26 2 5 0MF Scotland Dean Keenan 10 0 6 1MF Scotland Ryan McCann 22 3 5 0MF Scotland Stephen McKeown 6 1 2 0MF Scotland Scott McLaughlin 35 4 1 0MF Scotland Scott Taggart 7 0 1 0MF Scotland Jonathan Tiffoney 30 0 6 3MF Scotland Alan Trouten 30 4 6 1MF Scotland Alistair Woodburn 8 0 1 0MF Scotland Paul Willis 6 1 0 0FW Scotland Aaron Connelly 5 1 1 0FW Scotland Michael Moffat 14 4 1 0FW Scotland Danny McKay 13 3 0 0 FW Scotland Roddy Patterson 4 0 0 0FW Scotland Stephen Reynolds 9 0 0 0FW Scotland Mark Roberts 35 23 2 1FW Scotland Andy Rodgers 30 6 3 0 Non-Playing staff Chairman- Lachlan Cameron Vice Chairman- Alex Ingram Manager- Brian Reid Assistant manager- Scott MacKenzie Physiotherapist- Kevin MacLellan Fitness coach- David Johnston Groundsman- David Harkness Kit manager- Malcolm Boyle Programme editor- Duncan Carmichael Club photographer- David Sargent Ayr World administrator- Willie Craig References Ayr United Category:Ayr United F.C. seasons