Ayr United Part Ways with Scott Brown and Steven Whittaker
Ayr United confirm the exit of both Brown and assistant Steven Whittaker by mutual consent.
Ayr United have announced that they have parted company with head coach Scott Brown and assistant Steven Whittaker by mutual consent, bringing an end to their spell in charge at Somerset Park. The club confirmed the pair’s departure in an official statement, after a difficult run of results and growing pressure around the Championship side.
A statement on the official club website, read: “Ayr United confirms that Scott Brown and Steven Whittaker have left the club by mutual consent.
“The club wishes to thank them both for their dedication throughout their time at Ayr United and wish them every success for their future careers.
“Training today will be taken by Jamie Murphy, Tommy Tait and Dave Timmins and there will be a further communication regarding an interim position in due course.”
Brown, who arrived in January 2024 after a spell with Fleetwood Town in English Football, and later signed an extension to remain in place until 2027, leaves the Honest Men with the club sitting 8th in the league, without a league win since the end of January. Whittaker, Brown’s assistant and former Hibernian and Scotland team-mate, also departs alongside him.
Ayr United will now begin the search for a new manager.
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