John Rankin has been appointed as Ayr United’s interim manager for the remainder of the season. The 42-year-old previously led Hamilton Academical and steps in following the departure of Scott Brown, who left Somerset Park by mutual consent on Monday.
Current Standings in the Scottish Championship
Ayr United currently sits in eighth place in the Scottish Championship, maintaining a seven-point lead over the relegation play-off zone and an eight-point cushion over the bottom position in the league.
Upcoming Matches
The team’s schedule includes critical matches against several opponents:
- Partick Thistle
- Dunfermline Athletic
- Arbroath
Following these encounters, Ayr will play against:
- Second-bottom Ross County
- Bottom side Airdrieonians
Coaching Crew
Rankin will lead training sessions starting today. He will have the support of:
- Jamie Murphy
- Tommy Tait
- Dave Timmins
Jamie Murphy, a former Scotland winger aged 36, is also an active member of the playing squad.
