Ayr United chairman David Smith issues emotional statement in wake of 'embarrassing' defeat at Arbroath
Ayr owner David Smith has branded yesterday's thrashing at Arbroath "embarrassing, unacceptable and gut wrenching".United capitulated in their relegation showdown, leaving new boss David Hopkin questioning the fight of his squad in their battle to survive.Now Smith, who took ownership of the club in January and appointed Hopkin, has spoken out this morning in an emotional Tweet.He said: "Yesterday was embarrassing, unacceptable and gut wrenching."As a fan it's a horrible place to be, as a chairman it's one hundred times worse."I took this role as I thought I could make a difference and get the club to a better place."Off the park I've put in over half a million pounds, positively addressed the financial stability of the club and the cost of