Former Celtic captain Scott Brown has admitted he could never have predicted the unique scenario awaiting him at Somerset Park today—a managerial showdown with his former Celtic boss Neil Lennon and a midfield battle featuring ex-teammate Victor Wanyama…
A Celtic Reunion No One Saw Coming
Brown’s Ayr United will take on Dunfermline in a crucial Championship clash, marking Lennon’s first game in charge of the Pars. Meanwhile, Wanyama, who recently joined Dunfermline, is set to feature in the midfield. The rapid managerial changes at East End Park have added another layer of unpredictability, with Michael Tidser having lasted only a handful of games before Lennon’s appointment.
Reflecting on the unexpected circumstances, Scott Brown told Record Sport: “Never in a million years!”
“Tidser was in there for eight weeks, so we were preparing to face a Tidser team. But things happen in football, and you’ve got to adapt quickly and be ready for whatever shape, style, or personnel they bring.”
Neil Lennon’s Challenge to Make an Impact
With Dunfermline battling to avoid relegation, Lennon has had just a week to assess his squad and implement changes. Brown acknowledged the challenge his former boss faces, saying: “It’s hard to find the best team and style in a week, but he has to try to get the best out of them.”
Despite now being rivals, Brown maintains a strong relationship with Lennon and continues to learn from his former manager. “There’s a reason I’ve kept in touch with him. I always pick his brain—though maybe not right now, when we’re in the same league!”
Crucial Match for Ayr’s Promotion Push
Ayr United are looking for their first win of the final quarter after two defeats and a comeback draw against Hamilton. With promotion ambitions on the line, Brown knows his side must rise to the occasion against a reinvigorated Dunfermline under Lennon’s leadership.
Saturday’s clash promises to be more than just another Championship fixture—it’s a battle of past and present Celtic icons, all with crucial stakes in their respective managerial journeys.
