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06.11.2021 / 22:03

Ayr United 2, Inverness 2 as second half fightback earns point for Honest Men

Ayr boss Jim Duffy hailed his side for digging deep to claim a point against title chasing Inverness.

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30.10.2021 / 19:11

Raith Rovers 2, Ayr United 1 as Dario Zanatta stunner helps Fifers to win in dramatic clash at Stark's Park

A pulsating second half comeback wasn't enough for Ayr as they fell just short of a point in Fife.

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27.10.2021 / 02:01

Ayr United boss Jim Duffy admits last gasp penalty defeat to Kilmarnock is 'painful' to take

Jim Duffy admits Ayr United's late penalty defeat against Kilmarnock was "painful" to take - after his side had ridden a second half storm.

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27.10.2021 / 00:11

Kilmarnock bag late Ayr United winner as Tommy Wright's side go top of the Championship with last gasp Ayrshire derby penalty

Kilmarnock have gone top of the Championship after a late, late goal to beat rivals Ayr United.

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24.10.2021 / 23:55

Ayr United striker Jonathan Afolabi targets Ayrshire derby glory as Celtic loan star sets sights on Kilmarnock

Ayr United hitman Jonathan Afolabi wants to start delivering on his huge potential - starting with a starring role in Tuesday night's Ayrshire derby.

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24.10.2021 / 00:05

Jim Duffy hails Ayr United's fighting spirit as Honest Men come from behind for Arbroath point

Jim Duffy reckons his side's battling spirit proved the key after they came from behind to claim another important point.

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07.10.2021 / 14:15

Double delight as Dumbarton duo win SPFL monthly awards

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02.10.2021 / 23:20

Jim Duffy pulls no punches as Ayr United hit for four at Partick Thistle

Ayr boss Jim Duffy admitted his team were played off the park after a four goal hiding at Firhill.United ended up a well beaten side as two goals in each half put them to the sword in Glasgow's west end.

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01.10.2021 / 13:29

Ayr United appoint Jim Duffy as new manager until end of the season

Ayrshire Post: "It was an awkward situation for me - I was close to David and friends with him."I didn't come here to be manager of Ayr United.

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22.09.2021 / 21:45

Ayr United chairman David Smith happy to play it cool on appointment of new boss

Ayr United continue without a permanent boss.Interim manager Jim Duffy’s three wins in a week have put him firmly in the driving seat to replace David Hopkin.But Smith is adamant that he and his directors remain in no rush to act.Duffy will stay in charge for Saturday’s visit of Morton, for whom he both played and managed.And Smith told the Ayrshire Post: “I’m really comfortable with where we are just now.“Jim has been the ultimate professional and along with the other coaches has provided us with a huge amount of experience at this time.“The results have obviously been really positive so long may that continue.”Saturday’s 2-0 win at Hamilton completed a brilliant week for Duffy, but the caretaker is only looking to his next task.He said:

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18.09.2021 / 19:28

Hamilton 0, Ayr United 2 as Jim Duffy inches closer to bagging Somerset Park hotseat with third win on the trot

Ayr looked to hold firm.United started to get a foothold in the game without creating much in front of goal, before they almost gifted Accies the lead on 25 minutes.Reading and Sean McGinty combined to lose possession on the edge of the Ayr box and Andy Ryan stung the palms of Charlie Albinson who collected at the second attempt.Accies should have been in front just before the break when a Mullin corner found Mihai Popescu three yards out but he sent a header over the top when the net should have burst.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and

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15.09.2021 / 00:39

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard watches on as Ibrox kids beaten by Ayr United

Ayr United booked a last 16 trip to Alloa in the SPFL Trust Trophy with victory over Rangers' kids at Dumbarton tonight.Daire O'Connor, Joe Chalmers and Markus Fjortoft were on target as caretaker boss Jim Duffy notched his second win on the spin.United named a strong line-up for the clash, with Michael Moffat starting his first game of the season up front.And although Ayr were made to work during a hard fought 90 minutes, they ultimately proved too strong for the young Gers.Rangers began brightly with Charlie Lindsay seeing an effort blocked before sending another shot just wide of the target.And it took until five minutes before the break for Ayr to hit the front with a well taken strike from O'Connor, who fired home after Moffat had

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12.09.2021 / 12:34

Ayr United plunge Dunfermline deeper into trouble as caretaker boss Jim Duffy starts with win

Ayr United ended a troubled week by putting desperate Dunfermline to the sword.Tomi Adeloye hit a double and Cammy Salkeld also got on the scoresheet as United looked the part.And caretaker boss Jim Duffy refused to rule himself out of a long term shot in the Somerset hotseat following a positive 90 minutes.He said: "The Board asked me to look after the team for today and we'll see where we are on Tuesday when we play again."If we're not here then we'll have enjoyed our day."The chairman determines who manages this football club but I'm not ready for the pipe and slippers just yet, I'd like to think I've got a wee bit left to offer the game."Tuesday night's 2-0 home defeat to Raith ultimately led to David Hopkin's departure on Thursday just

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10.09.2021 / 19:45

Jim Duffy urges Ayr United players to grab opportunity ahead of Dunfermline visit

Ayr United caretaker Jim Duffy admits preparing a team was the last thing he expected to be doing this week.But the hugely experienced figure can't wait to ditch a week of chaos at Somerset by tackling Dunfermline tomorrow.The Honest Men were left without a manager just four games into the new season when the club parted company with David Hopkin yesterday.Duffy will now take the team along with first coaches John Joyce, Dave Timmins and Derek Stillie.And he's pledging to keep the players' minds fully focused on football following their upheaval only weeks into the campaign.Duffy told the Ayrshire Post: "This is certainly not something I anticipated when I came in during the summer to help Davie out with the coaching."But the Board have

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24.05.2021 / 18:13

Jim Duffy: Time was right to step down as Dumbarton FC manager

Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Jim Duffy has said the time was right for him to leave Dumbarton.The veteran gaffer left the club by mutual consent yesterday (Monday) after guiding the Sons to League One survival after a tense play-off victory against Edinburgh City.A statement said: “Dumbarton FC has parted company with manager Jim Duffy by mutual consent following the expiry of his contract.“Discussions took place after a difficult season, and it was agreed a new challenge would suit both parties.“Jim, to his great credit, continued as our manager despite suffering a major health scare in June 2020, from which he has since made a full recovery.“The club wishes to place on record its sincere

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20.05.2021 / 08:49

Celtic release to Scotland Euro spot: Declan Gallagher's ex-boss Jim Duffy on defender's rise to squad

earn a pre-contract agreement with Aberdeen, which will see him join the Dons at the end of next month.

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18.05.2021 / 01:07

Edinburgh City 1-3 Dumbarton - Advantage Sons in League One playoff final

Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Dumbarton boss Jim Duffy stressed that it wasn’t job done, as the Sons secured a first-leg advantage with a dominant showing against Edinburgh City.Second-half goals from Ryan McGeever, Tomas Brindley and Morgyn Neill cancelled out Robbie McIntyre’s brilliant first-half strike to give the Sons the advantage heading into Thursday’s second-leg.And manager Duffy said: “We could’ve done better. We could’ve not lost a goal.“But in the first leg we wanted to be competitive and give yourself an opportunity in the second leg and that’s what we’ve done.“We’ve given ourselves an opportunity.“It’s not something we can switch off for.

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15.05.2021 / 09:51

Youngster Nick McAllister expected to leave St Mirren when Dumbarton loan ends

Dumbarton manager Jim Duffy, who has been impressed with the midfielder since he joined his side on loan in March. The 20 year old has made 14 appearances for the Sons so far, including turning out in their two crucial semi-final playoff ties with Stranraer that put them halfway towards securing their League One status ahead of next week’s deciders with Edinburgh City.

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12.05.2021 / 01:46

Dumbarton 1-0 Stranraer - Wilson secures Sons play-off final place

Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Jaime Wilson’s goal proved the difference between Dumbarton and Stranraer, as the striker sealed the Sons’ place in the League Two playoff final.The former Inverness man’s first-half strike was all that separated Jim Duffy’s side from the League Two side - who saw Ruari Paton miss a second-half penalty.And afterwards Duffy was pleased with the nature of the result.He said: “In those types of games there’s a lot of tension, there’s a lot at stake and players feel that tension as well.“They feel the weight of responsibility so it’s understandable that, at times, they rush things and don’t make the right decisions.“I think, penalty aside where we got a wee break, we

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08.05.2021 / 20:17

Stranraer 0-0 Dumbarton - Scrappy playoff first leg ends in stalemate

Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Dumbarton and Stranraer played out a stalemate in the first leg of the League One playoff semi-final.A tense, scrappy game saw little in the way of goalmouth action - with the tie remaining tightly poised ahead of the second leg on Tuesday night at the Rock.And Sons manager Jim Duffy thought the outcome was probably the correct one.He said: “I think a draw was a fair result, both teams would agree with that.

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05.05.2021 / 00:29

Dumbarton 3-2 Peterhead - Wilson's dramatic injury time header gives Sons survival hope

Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Jaime Wilson’s dramatic injury time winner gave Dumbarton hope of avoiding the relegation playoffs.The Sons will now nervously wait to see if Clyde can beat East Fife at Broadwood on Thursday evening, with anything other than a Bully Wee victory securing another season of League One football at the Rock.And manager Jim Duffy hailed his side - who led early on before scoring twice in the final 10 minutes to secure a vital three points.He said: “It was such an entertaining game, which was strange because a lot of our games have been scrappy and physical with not too much goal action.“All credit to the players, after the disappointment of the weekend they could’ve felt

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02.05.2021 / 00:17

Hugh Keevins urges Celtic to bench Odsonne Edouard for Rangers clash as striker 'hasn't shown anything'

Odsonne Edouard should be benched for the final derby of the season. The Celtic striker is out of contract in the summer of 2022 and seems certain to move on after this season concludes.

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01.05.2021 / 19:53

Clyde 2-0 Dumbarton - Damaging defeat hurts Sons' survival chances

Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Jim Duffy labelled Dumbarton’s second-half performance against Clyde “really poor” after the Sons were dragged deeper into relegation danger.The loss leaves Duffy’s men a point adrift of the Bully Wee in the League One relegation playoff positions, with both sides having just one game left to play.And the loss, courtesy of goals in either half from Mark Lamont and Ross Cunningham, left Duffy deflated.He said: “It’s potentially a damaging defeat.“In the first-half I thought we played well, we created a couple of brilliant chances early on in the game, but the first goal was pivotal.

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28.04.2021 / 00:14

Dumbarton 1-0 Forfar Athletic - Duthie's late strike secures priceless victory

Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Conner Duthie stepped off the bench to grab a vital late winner for Dumbarton against basement boys Forfar Athletic.The former Forfar man struck two minutes from time to ensure the Sons jumped above Clyde, who saw their game with East Fife called off minutes before kick-off as a result of a positive Covid-19 test.And manager Jim Duffy, who ended the game with no fewer than six attacking players on the park, paid tribute to his side for securing the success in a must-win encounter.He said: “The game was a tough game, we knew it would be tough but the commitment from both teams tonight was excellent.“It was two teams giving everything they had.“I said to Barry (Smith)

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24.04.2021 / 20:27

East Fife 2-1 Dumbarton - Sons made to pay for missed opportunities

Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Jim Duffy was left to rue missed chances, as Dumbarton fell to defeat against East Fife.The Sons passed up a collection of chances in the Fife sunshine, and were made to pay by their opponents - leaving Duffy frustrated.He said: “We took a bit of a chance today playing almost a 4-2-4 with two wingers because I felt like we had to come and try to win the game.“We’re in a situation in the season where it isn’t about trying to grind a point out, we wanted to be positive and take the game to East Fife.

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22.04.2021 / 12:09

Dumbarton's Joshua Bradley-Hurst: From playing with Jude Bellingham to working in PPE factory

Join thousands of fans who have signed up to our Celtic newsletter.Joshua Bradley-Hurst is still waiting for his Dumbarton debut. And seeing a former teammate star in the Champions League has made the ‘keeper more determined than ever.The 19-year-old joined the Sons in January after six months out of football after leaving Birmingham City last summer following months of emailing sides asking for the opportunity to train.Bradley-Hurst spent his time out of the game working gruelling night shifts in a factory making lifesaving PPE, and was delighted to see his career handed a lifeline by Jim Duffy.Hours after signing, however, came the shutdown of the lower leagues.

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21.04.2021 / 01:07

Dumbarton 0-2 Partick Thistle - Jags prove too strong for Jim Duffy's side

Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Dumbarton ensured that they would start the League One split in ninth position, after defeat to table topping Partick Thistle.Second-half strikes from Zak Rudden and substitute Ross MacIver consigned Jim Duffy’s side to a fifth home defeat without scoring of the season.And after the defeat, Duffy paid tribute to his side - who have faced a gruelling schedule since the season resumed in March.He said: “I think it was just a step too far for us tonight and Thistle deserved to win the match.“Rico (Quitongo), Nick (McAllister) and a couple of others were struggling.

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16.04.2021 / 00:21

Clyde 0-1 Dumbarton - Wedderburn winner secures priceless three points for Sons

Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Nat Wedderburn bagged the only goal of the game, as Dumbarton secured a priceless victory against relegation rivals Clyde.The Englishman nodded in Ross Forbes’ free-kick for his second of the season - and the eighth Sons goal assisted by Forbes so far in the campaign.Despite passing up a host of chances to add to their lead, the Sons were thankful to some heroic defending at the death as they held on for victory.And that pleased manager Jim Duffy.He said: ““It was a fantastic result for us. The games are extremely tough and it’s so hard to win matches, you have to give everything just as Clyde did tonight.

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10.04.2021 / 20:27

Cove Rangers 1-0 Dumbarton - Ghost goal costs the Sons at title chasing Cove

Join thousands of fans who have signed up to our Rangers newsletter.A questionable refereeing decision cost Dumbarton dear, as the Sons lost out to high-flying Cove Rangers on their first ever visit to the Balmoral Stadium.Rory McAllister’s second-half strike was cleared off the line by Dumbarton defender Sam Wardrop, only for referee David Lowe to award a goal - much to fury of those in white and black.It proved a decisive moment in a cagey tie, with Sons boss Jim Duffy left bemoaning his team’s luck.The gaffer said: “We’ve defended really well throughout the game, but I can’t really credit the players enough for their desire, determination and work ethic.“It’s unlike us to lose a goal from a straightforward set-piece.

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07.04.2021 / 00:23

Dumbarton 0-0 Montrose - Jim Duffy's side secure another point in relegation battle

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Dumbarton’s woes in front of goal continued, as the Sons earned a point against Montrose at a freezing C&G Systems Stadium.The Sons have now failed to score in all but two of their home league games this season, but produced another sturdy defensive performance against the top scorers in the division.And afterwards manager Jim Duffy praised his players for their efforts.He said: “The conditions were extremely difficult for players. It looks a relatively pleasant night but the conditions were really tricky.

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03.04.2021 / 17:49

Dumbarton 0-1 Aberdeen - Late Callum Hendry strike sinks impressive Sons

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Callum Hendry’s late strike proved the difference between Dumbarton and Aberdeen, as Sons gave their Premiership visitors a scare in G82.Adam Frizzell, Ryan McGeever all came close to causing a shock as they passed up golden chances to cause an upset, with substitute Hendry’s clinical late finish stopping the tie going to extra time.And afterwards manager Jim Duffy paid tribute to his side, who had already played three times in the previous seven days.The Sons gaffer said: “I think we deserve a lot of credit for the performance we put in, I felt it was a fantastic, disciplined performance.“In general

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02.04.2021 / 01:57

Dumbarton boss Jim Duffy reflects on Sons' lack of cutting edge after another home loss

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Jim Duffy has admitted that his Dumbarton side are lacking a clinical side in front of goal, as the Sons slumped to another damaging home defeat against Airdrieonians.Ally Roy’s late goal proved to be the difference between the sides at the Rock, as Duffy’s side recorded a third consecutive home league game without scoring.And after the game a deflated Duffy said: “It’s very, very difficult to take in the sense of the effort the players are putting in. There’s no questioning the commitment and effort of the players, but we just aren’t threatening enough.

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31.03.2021 / 00:57

Falkirk 1-1 Dumbarton - Duffy hails keeper Sam Ramsbottom as Sons earn point

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Jim Duffy hailed Sam Ramsbottom, as the goalkeeper’s heroics secured a priceless point for the Sons against league leaders Falkirk.On his first start since a mistake against Forfar Athletic, the 24-year-old was the hero for Dumbarton - pulling off a string of fine saves, including a remarkable injury time stop, and setting up Rabin Omar second-half goal.And afterwards he earned plaudits from his manager.Duffy said: “We needed our goalkeeper to be on top form and Sam was. He made two or three fantastic saves, which I’m delighted about.“Any player can make a mistake.

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24.03.2021 / 02:16

Wilson at the double as Dumbarton set up Aberdeen Scottish Cup tie

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Jaime Wilson bagged a double as Dumbarton cruised into the Scottish Cup third round with victory against Highland League Huntly.The Sons will welcome Aberdeen to G82 in the next round of the competition after the comprehensive win over Allan Hale’s side, with Highlander Wilson the key man for a Dumbarton side who have scored just five times in the league all season.And post-match manager Jim Duffy paid tribute to his side for the hunger they showed.He said: “We were desperate to get through and play Aberdeen, and we managed to do that.“We approached the game with a really good attitude, tempo and

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19.03.2021 / 15:25

Dumbarton manager Jim Duffy hopes fans will be sympathetic to challenge facing players

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Dumbarton boss Jim Duffy admits that a return to action after 13 weeks will be tough for his players as he hit back at those branding footballers in Scotland ‘privileged’.The Sons lost 2-1 to Stranraer in a closed-door friendly at Clydebank’s Holm Park on Saturday, as they prepare to return to action against Forfar Athletic this weekend.And Duffy hopes that fans and pundits alike will be sympathetic to the unique situation facing lower league players.He told the Lennox: “It’s been extremely difficult for any player.

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10.03.2021 / 14:09

Jim Duffy relishing Dumbarton's return to action - as he targets squad additions

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Dumbarton boss Jim Duffy admits he’s excited about returning to the touchline – despite the Sons already facing injury worries ahead of the League One restart.Last week the Scottish Government gave lower league sides the green-light to return to action, with Dumbarton’s first game in 13 weeks set to kick off a hectic run of fixtures from next Saturday (March 20).However, Duffy’s side might have to do without two players after defender Daniel Church and new signing Joshua Bradley-Hurst picked up injuries whilst training at home during the lockdown.Duffy told the Lennox: “We have a game to look forward to

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