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Brown and his assistant, Steven Whittaker, have chosen to stay focused on their goal of leading Ayr United’s push for promotion from the Scottish Championship, despite the former Celtic star being heavily linked with a Premiership role and holding talks with St Mirren owner Adam Webb earlier this week.
The highly regarded duo signed a one-year contract extension on Thursday night, giving Ayr a significant boost ahead of their upcoming league fixture against Greenock Morton.
Speaking to Ayr United TV on Friday, the legendary Celtic captain explained why he’s eager to continue his managerial journey on Scotland’s West Coast.
“It’s been a tough week for everyone, and there are always going to be rumours—it’s part of football when you’re doing well,” Brown said.
“It was great of the chairman and the board to offer Steven and me a new deal, so they’re stuck with us for another year.
“This gives us even more confidence, knowing we have the support of the chairman, the fans, and each other. We’re in a good place right now, thanks to the hard work from the chairman and the effort Steven and I have put in. The lads have been working incredibly hard to meet our expectations. We’ve got a young squad, so there will be ups and downs, but I’ve really enjoyed my time here.
“Everything is positive, and we aim to ensure that each player improves day by day. We work hard to make sure everyone knows their role.”
Ayr United chairman David Smith told the *Ayrshire Post* that Brown and Whittaker’s decision to stay at Somerset Park reflects the solid foundation the club has built.
“From day one, Scott and Steven have been class acts and a pleasure to work with,” Smith said.
“Getting this deal done was an easy decision, and we’re excited to keep moving forward together. It’s flattering that a Premiership club is interested in our manager, but it also speaks volumes about what we’ve built here that Scott has chosen to stay.
“He clearly enjoys the environment and the people here. Everyone is united and pushing in the same direction, and we’re a club on the rise.
“Scott and Steven are a fantastic, hardworking, and professional team, and I’m excited to see how far they can take us.”