Ayr United

TOM DUTHIE: Dundee United need to start performing in the big games

Despite the major disappointment of the defeat at Ayr United, the consolation for Dundee United fans at the moment has to be the fact they have become genuine promotion contenders under Robbie Neilson.

Robbie Neilson urges Dundee United fans to stay positive despite Ayr set-back

Dundee United boss Robbie Neilson has urged Arabs to be “positive” over their team’s chances this season despite another setback to their promotion bid.

Robbie Neilson challenges Dundee United to finish month on high against Ayr United

Dundee United boss Robbie Neilson has set his charges the challenge of finishing the month at the top of the league by getting all three points tonight at Ayr.

Experience of Ayr raid at Tannadice will drive Dundee United on, says Robbie Neilson

Dundee United played into Ayr’s hands the last time they met – Robbie Neilson has vowed the Tangerines won’t be making that mistake again.

Stewart Murdoch says Dundee United feel good about their promotion hopes

Defender Stewart Murdoch admits it’s been a frustrating couple of weeks at Dundee United.

Dundee United boss Neilson as disappointed by 1-1 vs Morton as 0-5 vs Ayr

Dundee United manager Robbie Neilson insists he was just as disappointed with Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Morton as he was with the 5-0 loss to Ayr.

Robbie Neilson says the Dundee United ship is still on course

They may have entered some choppy waters but Dundee United manager Robbie Neilson insists their ship is still sailing in the right direction.

Dundee United’s Callum Booth says Ayr loss was a needed wake-up call

As tough as it was to take, Dundee United full-back Callum Booth believes last Friday’s 5-0 home defeat at the hands of Ayr was the wake-up call they needed at this stage of the season.

Dundee United can follow Ayr’s example in how to react to a rout

Dundee United are licking their wounds after a mauling dished out by Ayr at the weekend – to get back on track, though, they can take a leaf out of the Honest Men’s book.

Dundee United boss Robbie Neilson hints at bringing in new faces in January window

Dundee United boss Robbie Neilson has given the strongest possible hint he could be looking for reinforcements in the January transfer window.

‘We have to take the slap from Ayr and respond’ says Dundee United boss Robbie Neilson

Robbie Neilson says the 5-0 home thumping dished out by Ayr is a “slap” Dundee United will have to take after “pats on the back all round” beforehand – now he’s determined to ensure his side respond.

Clash between Dundee United and Ayr won’t define who wins title, says Robbie Neilson

Friday night’s top-of-the-table clash between Dundee United and Ayr won’t define where the title ends up, according to Robbie Neilson.

Dundee United boss Robbie given fitness boost for looming Ayr clash

Robbie Neilson should have his usual squad to pick from when Dundee United host Championship leaders Ayr United on Friday night.

Win against Alloa could see Dundee United eat into Ayr’s lead

Dundee United go into today’s re-arranged Championship clash with Alloa knowing they can eat into the gap at the top of the table.

Ayr United 2-0 Dundee United: Honest Men at the double to down Terrors

Dundee United fell further behind Championship leaders Ayr United as interim boss Laurie Ellis' side lost out to the Honest Men.

Dundee United chiefs contact Robbie Neilson and Jim McIntyre in manager hunt

While the search for their new manager will not stop until a suitable candidate is identified, Dundee United’s main focus for the next 48 hours is on Saturday’s vital Championship trip to Ayr United.

Ayr United issue deadline day statement on Lawrence Shankland amid Dundee rumours

Any hopes Dundee had of making a late bid to land Ayr United goal-getter Lawrence Shankland appear to have been dashed.

Boss Neil says Dundee lucky to get away with just a 3-0 hammering by Ayr United

Striker Sofien Moussa’s 15 minutes of madness and Genseric Kusunga’s wild tackle added “insult to injury” for Dundee on an all-round bad day against Ayr United.

Dundee 0-3 Ayr United: Shankland double sends 9-man Dee crashing out