Lenny Agbaire wasted no time making his mark at Ayr United, scoring on his debut as Scott Brown’s side smashed Broxburn Athletic 8-0 in the Scottish Cup fourth round.
The 19-year-old, on loan from Celtic, opened the scoring after just 16 minutes with a header. Agbaire’s goal set the tone for what would become Ayr United’s biggest away win in their history.
16’| GOOOOOOALLLLLLLL
Lenny Agbaire scores his first goal for The Honest Men!
Broxburn [0 – 1] Ayr#WeAreUnited pic.twitter.com/pUiuXdeI1u
— Ayr United (@AyrUnitedFC) January 18, 2025
Agbaire joined Ayr last week on a loan deal until the end of the season, giving the teenage centre-half his first taste of senior football after excelling for Celtic’s B team. The towering defender showcased his aerial ability and composure early on, nodding home the opener and helping Ayr dominate from the outset.
Scott Brown will be delighted with the impact of his young loanee, who not only contributed defensively but added to the team’s attacking threat from set pieces.
The emphatic win over Lowland League side Broxburn Athletic wasn’t just about advancing to the next round of the competition – it made history for Ayr United. The 8-0 victory marked their biggest away win ever, underlining Brown’s progress with the Championship side, albeit against a lower league side.
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Ayr United’s biggest away victory in ANY competition.#WeAreUnited https://t.co/ysG8rHA7PK
— Ayr United (@AyrUnitedFC) January 18, 2025
Brown’s men are flying high in the Scottish Championship, currently sitting second in the table, and their cup form now matches their league ambition. The former Celtic captain has transformed Ayr into a competitive outfit since taking charge, with the side pushing for promotion.
