Ayr Utd chairman David Smith has been on a daring flight with his friend Fraser MacIntyre, vice-chairman of the club. They flew from Prestwick to the States to watch Scotland at the World Cup in a tiny plane.

What happened?

The intrepid duo set off from Prestwick with Fraser as pilot, stopping at Reykjavik, Kulusuk in Greenland, and Iqaluit, before arriving in Providence. Their journey was not without its challenges, including a bumpy approach into Montreal and flying through a communications blackspot over hundreds of miles.

Why it matters for Ayr Utd

Despite the stresses of the flight, Smith says it was a piece of cake compared to the daily pressures of running the football club. Ayr Utd is currently 7th in the Championship with 39 points, 8W-15D-13L from 36 games, and a recent form of LLLWL.

What comes next?

Smith has been equipping Gary Naysmith with the tools he needs to reach their goals in next season's Championship. With Ayr Utd 38 points behind leaders ST Johnstone, the club will be looking to improve their performance in the upcoming season. Their last result was a 0-1 loss to ST Johnstone on 2026-05-01. As the new season approaches, Ayr Utd fans will be hoping for a turnaround in their team's fortunes.