Ayr Utd has officially appointed Gary Naysmith as their new manager after he completes the Scottish Championship play-off campaign with Stenhousemuir. The former Scotland full-back has signed a three-year contract with Ayr Utd and will be joined by Stenhousemuir assistant Brown Ferguson. Naysmith's impressive track record includes leading Stenhousemuir to the brink of promotion, finishing as runners-up behind Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Ayr Utd's chairman, David Smith, expressed confidence in Naysmith's ability to advance the club's ambitions in the Championship. The club was in search of a new manager after Scott Brown's departure in March, following a disappointing season that saw them finish seventh. Naysmith, who has previously managed East Fife, Queen of the South, and Edinburgh City, has a reputation for maximizing resources and achieving success. His tenure at Stenhousemuir included a historic league title and back-to-back promotion play-off campaigns, showcasing his managerial prowess. As Ayr Utd prepares for the upcoming season, fans are eager to see how Naysmith will shape the team's future.