Ayr News

QUEENS claimed a great three points in their quest for promotion but they were made to fight till the end by spirited opponents.

GORDON CHISHOLM is aiming to make it three wins on the bounce when Queen of the South visit Ayr United.

AIRDRIE finally notched their first win of the season and moved off the foot of the table after digging deep to get the better of their basement rivals.

PORTOBELLO'S bowlers enjoyed a good run in the playdown action of the Seniors National Knockout Fours with the rink of Eddie Tomany, Ronnie Andrews, Ronnie Douglas and Tony McLaren reaching the last 16.

Ayr United defender Kevin James remains on the injured list but Andy Aitken is fit again and pushing for a start.

LETHAL Liam Buchanan hit the goal that killed off Ayr - then blasted the ref who has left him walking a suspension tightrope.

DUNDEE were set to celebrate reaching the top of the First Division table for the first time this season before they were undone by Ayr United's late fightback.

Young Australian defender Ryan McGowan has joined Scottish First Division club Ayr United on loan.

UNITED broke their duck with a hard-fought win at Somerset Park as Rovers tasted defeat for the first time this season.

LEAGUE leaders Ross County, maintained a strong home record this season with a 2-1 win over Ayr United a ' their third victory at Victoria Park.

IT IS OFTEN said there are no easy games in the Scottish First Division, but for 45 minutes Ross County seemed ready to disprove the cliche.

AIRDRIE defender Marc Smyth is looking forward to getting back into the swing of things after a surreal summer.

Ayr manager Brian Reid is likely to be without Andy Aitken for the visit of Airdrie, but Martyn Campbell is fit.

Spurs grabbed a last-gasp winner to beat Birmingham and Liverpool came from behind twice to win at 10-man Bolton Fernando Torres gets a wee tickle.

DUNFERMLINE ATHLETIC V RAITH ROVERS The Fife derby between these sides returns tonight and on Saturday when they meet again on league duty at East End Park.

Midfielder Neil Scally is doubtful for Queen of the South as they host Ayr United hoping to extend their unbeaten run to eight games.

AYR boss Brian Reid last night offered to help his former Rangers boss Walter Smith plot the downfall of Champions League rivals Unirea Urziceni - by giving him a video of the unknown Romanians in a pre-season game at Somerset Park.

St Mirren manager Gus MacPherson praised his team's professionalism following their 2-0 Co-operative Insurance Cup victory at Ayr.

St Mirren manager Gus MacPherson praised his team's professionalism following their 2-0 Co-operative Insurance Cup victory at Ayr.

A goal either side of half-time saw St Mirren secure their place in the third round of the Co-operative Insurance Cup as Ayr United were beaten at home.