Ayr United chairman David Smith may have been partaking in something of a jet-set lifestyle since retiring from his day-job with Ashleigh Construction back in April, but when the opportunity to grab a cup of tea and the chance to talk about the new era kicking off at Somerset Park this summer presents itself, he is more than happy to find a gap in his still jam-packed schedule.
The 54-year-old has been here, there and everywhere over the past few months, while also finding sufficient time to hire Gary Naysmith and set about equipping him with the tools he will need to reach their goals in next season's Championship. He has even been in the headlines after joining his good friend Fraser MacIntyre - who also happens to be the vice-chairman of the club – in a once-in-a-lifetime jaunt to the States to watch Scotland at the World Cup.
