David Smith: Last News

A new report has named Ayr United one of the UK's most investable football clubs.

Neil Gaiman’s Good Omens, Eurovision: The Story of Fire Saga and James Bond’s No Time to Die are just a handful of the productions that have been filmed in Scotland, and a new report confirms that TV and film is blossoming north of the border.

Ayr United have unveiled plans to build a new North Stand at Somerset Park.

Ayr United are set to unveil the next phase of their rebuild with stadium overhaul plans ready to go before supporters.

Lee Bullen is on the verge of being named Ayr United's new Head Coach.

Graeme Mathie is set to return to football with Ayr United.

Ayr United's new state-of-the-art fan facility is to open within weeks, club chiefs have confirmed.

Ayr United continue without a permanent boss.Interim manager Jim Duffy’s three wins in a week have put him firmly in the driving seat to replace David Hopkin.But Smith is adamant that he and his directors remain in no rush to act.Duffy will stay in charge for Saturday’s visit of Morton, for whom he both played and managed.And Smith told the Ayrshire Post: “I’m really comfortable with where we are just now.“Jim has been the ultimate professional and along with the other coaches has provided us with a huge amount of experience at this time.“The results have obviously been really positive so long may that continue.”Saturday’s 2-0 win at Hamilton completed a brilliant week for Duffy, but the caretaker is only looking to his next task.He said:

Ayr United have pledged "lessons will be learned" after being kicked out of the SPFL Trust Trophy over a rules breach.The Honest Men were charged with fielding two ineligible players in last week's 3-0 win against Rangers Colts.Kinlay Bilham and Alex Jeanes - who are on loan to West of Scotland League clubs - came on as late substitutes in the match at Dumbarton.But their nine minute cameo has cost Ayr a place in the competition after league bosses today reversed the result.Somerset chairman David Smith said his club found the punishment "harsh" but confirmed they would not appeal the decision.Smith told the Ayrshire Post: "We accept that we made a mistake and we accept the punishment as a result of that."However, we do feel it is slightly

Rangers-daft football fan who suffered a devastating stroke just six months ago is set to complete a 550 mile running challenge in tribute to his beloved team. David Smith was left fighting for his life after having an Ischemic stroke on December 8 which left him unable to read or write due to ‘aphasia’.

Matt Smith is mourning the loss of his father David, who died earlier this month.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterHis hairline is about to get thinner, his wallet lighter and his skin a lot thicker.But there’s no doubt David Smith has signed up for the ride of his life.For any fan, owning their beloved club is the stuff of dreams.As young supporters, we all hope to grace Somerset in the black and white.The next best thing? Putting on the camel coat and heading for the big seat.In Smith, Ayr finally have their suitor to replace big Lachlan Cameron.Like football’s answer to Cinderella, we’ve been searching for someone to fit that glass slipper for many years.And now we have our man.Smith immediately ticks all the relevant boxes to take us to the next

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterAyr boss Mark Kerr is backing David Smith to lead a Somerset Park revolution.The player-manager reckons Smith’s takeover will signal a bold new way of doing things in Tryfield Place.Kerr said: “David has been a breath of fresh air since joining the Board and has been brilliant to work with.“Both he and Lachlan have been very supportive of myself and Mick (McArdle) and it’s positive news to see this being done.“When you’re going through a sticky spell like we are just now, it’s obviously my job to get that turned around.“Everybody has them in football and it’s our spell just now.“But David sees how hard we’re working and his support is

A granddad who was killed while crossing the road was an unsung hero of the London Bridge terror attack.