Ayr United fans have delivered their latest cash boost to the club as ongoing support soars past six figures.
The AU500 Fund, set up to swell the Somerset player budget, hit the £100,000 mark earlier this summer.
Now another £10,000 has been handed over to mark the latest two months of subscriptions.
Around 150 paying members regularly put in to the pot, with one-off donations also welcome.
The Fund’s Jamie Garrett, who doubles as United’s Supporter Liaison Officer, said: “It’s another great milestone for us.
“We’re determined to keep up the momentum and raise as much awareness of the Fund as possible.
“Everyone knows how uncertain times are just now in football and if we, as fans, can do our bit to help the club then it’s vital we do that.”
The ongoing support has helped strengthen the club’s hand in the transfer market in recent seasons with Mark Kerr the latest recipitient of welcome top-ups to his budget.
United vice-chairman, David Smith, this week paid tribute to the huge effort for making a difference both on and off the park.
He said: “As always, the club are humbled and grateful for another huge cheque from the AU500 team.
“Alan Murray has been working alongside AU500 and keeping the board constantly updated to allow us to predict with some confidence where our cash flow and players’ budgets are going.
“The financial planning of the club is tough going just now because we won’t have hospitality income, unsure of gate income and having to cope with the huge cost of testing, so to get another cheque for £10k is incredible given the circumstances and it goes straight to the manager’s playing budget.
“Season tickets are on sale too and again we’re very grateful for those who have purchased early and used the donate button, it’s all very welcome.
“We’re excited to see the quality of players that Mark and Mick are bringing in and retaining for the season ahead.
“Fingers crossed we get to start the season when expected and that we can all get back to watching our team on the park again.”
For more information on the Fund and its various payment options, visit www.au500fund.com.
You can also email info@au500fund.com for details on joining the scheme.
