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Community Services
Ayr United Football Club
Following the introduction of the Safety of Sports Grounds Act, 1975, many football
stadia in Scotland were designated as requiring Safety Certificates, including Ayr
United Football Club's Somerset Park, Ayr. The Building Standards office co-ordinates this work
and consequently Building Standards staff are closely involved in the technical
assessment and regular site inspection of Sports Grounds and stands.
Ayr United
F.C. is South Ayrshire's senior football club. Known as the 'Honest
Men' - a quote from Scotland's National Bard, Rabbie Burns. Their home ground, Somerset
Park, is located at Somerset Road, Ayr. Tel. 01292 263435
Football was first played at Somerset Park on 7 May 1888. The occasion was a 3-0
victory for the old Ayr FC over Aston Villa. Ayr United FC was formed in 1910 from
the amalgamation of Ayr FC, who then played at Somerset Park, and Ayr Parkhouse
FC, who were located on the other side of the river at Beresford Park. Highlights
for Ayr United FC include becoming Second Division champions in: 1910/1; 1911/2;
1927/8; 1936/7; 1958/9; 1965/6; 1987/8; 1996/7 and League Cup Finalists in 2001/2.
The present Ayr United board's ambitions include rebuilding Somerset Park to SPL
standards by the club's centenary year in 2010. However, without community support,
it will be difficult for Ayr United FC, or any other football club, to progress.
The community focused
Honest Men Trust is committed to strengthen the bonds between the local
community, Ayr United and its supporters. A popular fans website is the Honest Page.