Naysmith to become Ayr boss after Stenhousemuir play-offs

Naysmith to become Ayr boss after Stenhousemuir play-offsImage source, SNSImage caption, Gary Naysmith has led Stenhousemuir to their highest-ever league positionPublished1 minute agoGary Naysmith will become Ayr United's new manager once the former Scotland full-back completes the Scottish Championship play-off campaign with Stenhousemuir.The 47-year-old has led the part-time side to the brink of promotion after finishing runners-up behind Inverness Caledonian Thistle.Stenhousemuir drew the first leg of their semi-final 1-1 away to third-top Queen of the South on Tuesday.But now Ayr have announced that Naysmith has a agreed a three-year contract to join their full-time set-up in the Championship next season and will be joined by Stenhousemuir assistant Brown Ferguson.Ayr chairman David Smith told his club website: "Their ability to outperform budget is clear not only from their time at Stenhousemuir but also in their previous roles at a variety of clubs in Scotland.How fixing shower heads helped Inverness Caley Jags to league gloryAttributionNewsPublished1 hour agoWatch: Kane gives Dunfermline play-off advantagePublished14 hours ago"What became clear through the interview process was Gary's enthusiasm to be involved with Ayr United and the skillset he has to take our club forward."Ayr were seeking a new manager after former Scotland midfielder Scott Brown exited in March after his side slipped out of the promotion race after a nine-game run without a victory and eventually finished seventh.Fomer Heart of Midlothian, Everton, Sheffield United and Huddersfield Town defender Naysmith Naysmith began his managerial career with East Fife before spells with Queen of the South and Edinburgh City, taking over at Stenhousemuir in 2023 and leading them to their first-ever league title to win promotion to League 1 and has followed that with back-to-back promotion play-off campaigns.Stenhousemuir were in the running for the title and automatic promotion...