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THE HONEST MEN TRUST

Trust Members Back Committee Structure

The Honest Men Trust held a Members Forum Meeting last Wednesday the 4th May at the Hospitality Suite at Somerset Park. Secretary, Neil Bone talked about the rise and fall of the Ayr 2010 joint bid with the Roy Kennedy consortium and the formation of the Commitees covering various areas of Ayr United for example Lottery, Stadium, Merchandising and Match Day. A show of hands was taken with a unanimous vote that the committee structure was supported by the Trust members. There were also discussions around the Trusts support of the Clubs Shirt Sponsorship plan and members had a chance to put their views across. The Trust will be sending out a Newsletter to all members shortly to advise of the meetings main points. Thank you to all who came along and give some good ideas and showed their support.

Trust Meet With United Owner

After the collapse of the 2010 joint bid with Roy Kennedy's consortium the Honest Men Trust Board were invited by Donald Cameron to meet with him and the United Board at the end of last week. The Board of Ayr United indicated that the Club needs a strong Honest Men Trust and most importantly need all of the fans rallying behind the Club at this time. The Trust have been asked to help coordinate, together with the Club, the setting up of committees covering each arm of Ayr United, these including the likes of Stadium Development and Safety, Match Day Operations, Hospitality and Finance. The Trust have been ensured that each area will work to a Business Plan and targets, with an overall Strategic Business Plan being delivered within the next few months. The Honest Men Trust will be arranging a meeting with all of their members as well as an Open Fans Forum soon to give full details to everyone. This is time for everyone to get behind their team with the United Board showing their commitment to give the fans a voice and help make real decisions to ensure United progress to where we all wish them to be. Further information will be provided on the fans forums shortly.

Stewart Clark Is Our Dream Team Winner !

Despite the Club’s fortunes being at their lowest ebb for some time, the idea of selecting an Ayr United Dream Team appealed to almost 100 fans. The final selection of players from World War II to the present day presented the Panel with some very real dilemmas. Was John Murphy a better left-back and No.3 than Stevie Nicol? Who was our best centre forward and No. 9 - Peter Price, Alec (Dixie) Ingram or Alan (Rambo) McInally? The Panel - Duncan Carmichael (club historian), Mike Wilson (Sports Editor, Ayrshire Post), and John Dalton and Donald McNeill (Honest Men Trust) finally plumped for this great line-up.

Davy Stewart, Dick Malone, John Murphy, Rikki Fleming, Ian McAllister, Stevie Nicoll, John Doyle, Sam McMillan, Peter Price, Robert Connor, Alec Beattie.

Not surprisingly, many are from the Ally MacLeod era - our favourite manager - who masterminded the most successful spell in the club’s history in the 1960/70s. The greatest ever game was also closely argued with Cup victories over rivals Kilmarnock and semi-final and our one final jousts being prominent. The vote eventually went to the record attendance clash with Rangers in September 1969 when Ayr triumphed 2-1. The crowd that day of 25.225 will never bee seen again.

Donald McNeill said

“All the entries had both thought and imagination and allowed the fans to nominate their personal favourites. It showed just how well we have been served by our players over the years. We could easily have picked two or three teams. We do expect some flak over our selection but football is all about opinions and views and controversy. Although things are not going too well just now, there is no reason why we cannot recapture the glory days. After all, it was only 3 years ago in 2002 we were taking 12,000 supporters to Hampden to the League Cup Final. It is very fitting that our winner is Stewart Clark of Ayr, a life-long supporter steeped in Somerset Park. Stewart and his guest will receive the full hospitality package at the next derby fixture against Stranraer on Saturday 23 April. Our congratulations go to Stewart and grateful thanks to all who entered and our Panel.”

United’s All Stars and Dream Team Decision Analysis

Since World War II, Ayr United has been well served by its players and supporters. Although unable to secure any major trophies, the Club has been blessed over the years with many wonderful footballers and exciting classic fixtures. When we embarked on our fun competition we did not realise the difficulties in selecting one Dream Team. Indeed, there has been enough talent in the famous black and white to pick two or three teams from the players that have graced Somerset Park .This is amply illustrated by both the stalwarts and entertainers we have had to omit Ramsey Burn, George Burley, Gerry Christie, Jim Cowell, David Craig, Gordon Cramond, Cammy Duncan, Stevie Evans, Alec and Jackie Ferguson, Jim Fleeting, Derek Frye, Willie Furphy, Duncan George, Johnny Graham, Willie Japp, Sam Leckie, Neil McBain, Davy McCulloch, Tottie McGhee, Alistair and Willie McIntyre, George and Jim McLean, Brian McLaughlin, Jim McSherry, Eric Morris, Eddie Monan, Eddie Moore, Malky Morrison, Craig Nelson. Andy Nesbit, Arthur Paterson. Stan Quinn, Jackie and Malcolm Robertson, Len Round, Bobby Rough, Malcolm Shotton, John Sludden, Bobby Thomson, John Traynor, Davie Wells etc. Our regrets to them, the many more good players we have had and the supporters who nominated them.

Position - 2-3-5 Player( No. of Appearances) Fans Comments

1 Goalkeeper Davy Stewart ( 251) Immaculate- Kilsyth to Ayr to Leeds to Scotland
2 Right Back Dick Malone (235) Attack minded - Cup Winner-Sunderland - 1973
3 Left Back John Murphy (583) Mr. Consistent - Record Ayr Appearances
4 Right Half Rikki Fleming (355) Fans Choice- twice winner -Player of the Year
5 Centre Half Ian McAllister (436) Inspirational - Captain 87/88- Champions Div II
6 Left Half Stevie Nicol ( 87) Destined for greatness - 27 caps at Liverpool
7 Right Winger John Doyle (204) Explosive - Last Ayr Scotland cap in 1975
8 Inside Right Sam McMillan (508) Mr. Loyalty - Captain 65/66 - Champions Div II
9 Centre Forward Peter Price((251) Prince of Strikers - Record 213 goals
10 Inside Left Robert Connor (275) Elegant - 4 Scotland caps - now Club manager
11 Left Winger Alec Beattie (301) Great Crosser and Scorer - 103 goals from Wing
12 Sub - Goal Hugh Sproat( 224) Eccentric brilliance and fans’ favourite
14 Sub - Centre Back Sanny McAnespie(376) Mr. Versatile - Ayr through and through
15 Sub - Centre Back Norrie McNeil (306) Post War Mainstay - Centre Half - 1945-1955
16 Sub - Midfield Dougie Mitchell ( 245) Stylish passer, great distribution
17 Sub -Forward Gary Teale(109) Sparkling - big signing and big money transfer
18 Sub - Forward Henry Templeton (126) Mr. Entertainment - 87/88 Champions
19 Sub-Centre Forward Alan McInally((92) Young Rambo with promise fulfilled - 8 caps
20 Sub-Centre Forward Alex Ingram (340) Dixie - Brave Head - No.9
21 Sub - Wings Cutty Young (77) Exciting two year stay for Local Lad Fans’ Favourite

Manager Ally MacLeod WHO ELSE?

Greatest Ever Games Rangers 0 Ayr 3 - Ibrox Ayr 2 Rangers 1- Somerset Ayr 3 Celtic 3 - Hampden Ayr 3 Rangers 0 -Somerset Ayr 3 Killie 0 - Somerset Ayr 1 Hibs 0 - Hampden Scorers McGhee(2), Elliot Young, Ferguson Rough(2), McCulloch McCulloch, Ingram, Graham Lyons, Walker (2) Annand Date 19 September 1959 - League- First Division 13 September 1969 - League - First Division 8 October 1969 - League Cup - Semi-Final 11 October 1975 - League - Premier Division 23 January 1999 - Scottish Cup - Third Round 6 February 2002 - League Cup - Semi-Final

Further detailed information on the players in our selection can be found in Duncan Carmichael’s excellent Ayr United 100 Greats - available from the Club Shop - £12.99