Brown faces old pal David Gray when Ayr face Hibs in the Scottish Cup at Somerset Park on Friday night
But the Ayr boss says this week’s change of venue will bring with it pressure for both – because Somerset expects to be entertained when Hibs pitch up. Not only are the gaffers on the same UEFA Pro Licence, their kids’ football means the pair see plenty of one another. There will be no awkwardness at their next get-together, regardless of Friday’s Scottish Cup fifth-round outcome, as the Championship leaders crave a scalp.
“It’s brilliant to see how far we’ve come this year. We played Rangers last year in the Scottish Cup and yes we might have done all right but there was no pressure because Rangers expected to win. A trip to Ibrox at this stage followed two-and-a-half weeks after his appointment last year. Brown undoubtedly feels better prepared for this crack at the cup and believes his boys have shown they’re ready to fight for each other in front of the cameras.
“But everyone did really well that night. We’re playing with a wee bit of freedom but there’s a structure behind the freedom as well. The final third is, yes, go and showcase what you can do, link up play, combinations.
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