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Ayr Utd has signed Kieran Shanks, a 24-year-old goal-scorer, on a three-year deal.
What does this mean for Ayr Utd?
Shanks becomes Ayr Utd boss Gary Naysmith's fourth signing of the summer. He follows Reece Lyon, Ross Taylor, and Harry Stone through the dressing room door at Somerset.
Who is Kieran Shanks?
Shanks scored 22 goals last season for Peterhead. He hit the ground running, scoring for the Honest Men during their 3-0 pre-season win over Glenafton on Saturday.
Why does Naysmith rate Shanks?
Gary Naysmith reckons goal-grabber Kieran Shanks could light up the Championship this season. Naysmith said: “First and foremost, he’s a goalscorer. We have seen a lot of him first hand over the last two or three seasons and every time we played him he gave us problems.
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| League standing | 7th in Championship, 39 pts, 8W-15D-13L from 36 games |
| Recent form | LLLWL |
| Goals this season | 38 scored, 47 conceded (-9 goal difference) |
| Title race | 38 points behind leaders ST Johnstone |
| Last result | Ayr Utd 0-1 ST Johnstone (2026-05-01) |
What's next for Ayr Utd?
Ayr Utd will be looking to turn their fortunes around after losing their last five games. With the addition of Shanks, they will be hoping to climb up the Championship table.
