Former Manchester City kid becomes Ayr United's FIFTH goalkeeper - and vows to fight for gloves

-Credit: (Image: DAILY RECORD)
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Jack McIntyre insists he's not at Ayr United to play second fiddle after becoming the club's FIFTH goalkeeper.

The former Manchester City kid is set to challenge Harry Stone for the Somerset gloves after Scott Brown made his move.

McIntyre, 21, has been brought north after a spell at Accington Stanley last season and has signed an initial six month deal.

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And the shot stopper, who also spent time in the Everton academy, is determined to put himself in the coversation for a first team place.

He told the Ayrshire Post: "I'm here to play. All competition is good competition as far as I'm concerned. Managers these days aren't afraid to have two goalkeepers competing for the jersey.

"Arsenal are a prime example with Ramsdale and Raya last season - Chelsea have about nine this season! So I want to be challenging and that can only be healthy for the team."

The move could allow Ayr to seek loan experience for youngster Liam Russell, with fellow youth keeper Ollie Ecrepont already farmed out.

Boss Brown is eager to keep competition for places high among his squad as they go in pursuit of a big season.

McIntyre added: "You don't have to be a rocket scientist to know the manager is a legend of the game and knows what he's talking about. He's got really high standards and this is a massive chance for me to come up here and hopefully get back playing under him.

"You also have Steven Whittaker and Timmo the goalkeeping coach who are top, top level guys. All of the backroom staff here are excellent and you can see that by the team being top of the league.

"I've spent plenty of time coming through academy setups at big clubs and as a young kid that is really exciting. But you reach a stage where you realise that doesn't get you anywhere - you need to be playing men's football.

"I went on a loan to Larne in Northern Ireland and won the league with them. That's when you get the taste for it and don't want to go back to playing in front of 100 people. So I'm really looking forward to this chance and intend to make the most of it."