Ayr Utd have signed 22-year-old winger Ross Taylor from Stenhousemuir for an undisclosed fee. Taylor, who scored 18 goals last season, will link up with his former boss Gary Naysmith at Somerset Park.

What happened?

Ayr Utd manager Gary Naysmith has reunited with one of his former stars, signing Ross Taylor on a deal until June 2029.

Why it matters for Ayr Utd

Naysmith said: “For me, Ross was the most exciting player in League One last season and I am delighted that he has chosen Ayr United ahead of several other clubs that were interested in signing him.

What comes next?

The winger also had positive words about his manager, after following him from Stenhousemuir. He said: "The gaffer is excellent. It'll be really good to work with them again and I can't wait to get started.

| Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 7th in Scottish Championship | | Points | 39 pts | | Recent form | LLLWL | | Last result | Ayr Utd 0-1 ST Johnstone (2026-05-01) | Taylor's signing is a key transfer for Ayr Utd, who are looking to improve their performance in the Scottish Championship. With 8W-15D-13L from 36 games, Ayr Utd will be hoping that Taylor's skills will help them climb the league table.