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Naysmith to Lead Ayr United After Play-Off Drama
6 May
Summary
- Gary Naysmith to become Ayr United's new manager.
- He joins Ayr after completing Stenhousemuir's play-off campaign.
- Naysmith has agreed to a three-year contract with Ayr United.
Gary Naysmith is poised to become the new manager of Ayr United, a move contingent on his completion of the current Scottish Championship play-off campaign with Stenhousemuir. The 47-year-old has agreed to a three-year contract with the full-time club.
Naysmith's tenure at Stenhousemuir saw them win their first-ever league title, earning promotion to League 1. He has since guided them to successive promotion play-off campaigns, leading to his nomination for the PFA Scotland Manager of the Year award.
Ayr United sought a new manager after the departure of Scott Brown in March. Chairman David Smith expressed confidence in Naysmith's ability to outperform budgets and his enthusiasm for leading Ayr United forward.
Naysmith previously managed East Fife, Queen of the South, and Edinburgh City before joining Stenhousemuir in 2023. His previous club, Stenhousemuir, is currently competing in the play-offs, aiming for promotion.
Should Stenhousemuir succeed in their semi-final match, they will advance to the play-off final against either Airdrieonians or Alloa Athletic. Naysmith's current club is competing against Naysmith's former club, Queens.
