Livingston coach Marvin Bartley has shot to the head of the betting to become Ayr United's next manager.Bartley, 35, spent four years as a player at Hibernian after being recruited by Graeme Mathie, who is now leading the hunt for Jim Duffy's successor.
The Ayrshire Post understands a shortlist of around four names has been drawn up by Mathie and the United board following Duffy's sacking yesterday morning.
And Bartley is among the early names being touted, after being installed as 3/1 favourite by McBookie.comOther early names in the betting frame include Celtic under 18s boss, Darren O'Dea, and fellow Celts coach, Stephen McManus.Mathie has refused to rule out going after a rookie boss for the role, and insists Ayr are prepared to be
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