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Dundee United loans Owen Stirton to Ayr United for game time

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Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Dundee United loans Owen Stirton to Ayr United for game time

Summary

Dundee United has loaned striker Owen Stirton to Ayr United for the season. The move aims to provide the 19-year-old with regular first-team football, a necessity emphasized by manager Jim Goodwin. Stirton had previously made seven appearances for Airdrieonians last season, contributing to their relegation from the Championship. He also played 17 times for Dundee United, scoring once. Ayr United, under new head coach Gary Naysmith, is seen as a suitable destination for Stirton’s development.

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•Owen Stirton joins Ayr United on a season-long loan.
•Stirton made only one goal in 17 appearances for Dundee United.
•Manager Jim Goodwin emphasizes the importance of regular playing time.
•Ayr United is currently under new head coach Gary Naysmith.

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12:27 PMYahoo Sports — Dundee Utd send Stirton to Ayr for first-team game time

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Dundee United have sent striker Owen Stirton to Ayr United on a season-long loan, with manager Jim Goodwin stressing the need for the 19-year-old to play regular first-team football. Stirton made seven appearances, starting three times, on loan to Airdrieonians in the second half of last season as they were relegated from the Championship. Now he returns to the second tier with Ayr under new head coach Gary Naysmith.
— Yahoo Sports

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