Ayr United confirm 'positive talks' in bid to re-engage with Somerset Ragazzi fan group

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A young fans' group renowned for bringing noise and colour to Ayr United games has held talks with club bosses in a bid to bolster their relationship.Members of the Somerset Ragazzi have held "positive" discussions around re-engaging with United's hierarchy.Managing director, Graeme Mathie, brokered the summer talks with a view to harnessing the supporter group's potential for a positive impact on the terracing.Ragazzi - meaning 'boys' - was the name attached to the original group formed more than a decade ago which later drifted from following United in large numbers.But the group has returned in recent months with Mathie and club chiefs keen to foster a closer working relationship moving forward.The managing director said: “I am delighted that members of the Ragazzi came to speak to us last week and am thankful to SLO Jamie Garrett for organising the meeting."The support and atmosphere that the Ragazzi generate home and away for the team is always fantastic and I know how much Lee (Bullen) and the players appreciate their backing.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android."There are some great examples throughout Scotland of clubs and supporter groups working closely together to bring noise and colour to match days, and we would love to implement some of these ideas together at Ayr United."Relationships and trust take time to form and build but I believe the initial