Scott Brown hopes he can tap into his contacts and land a few favours as he looks to bring some fresh faces to Ayr United before the transfer deadline.
The legendary Celtic skipper has scored his second gig in management after taking over the top job at Somerset Park. He has been joined by Steven Whittaker at the Scottish Championship club as he outlined his short-term aims after being unveiled as Lee Bullen's successor.
He's picked up vital experience as a No1 at Fleetwood Town and he is aiming to build on the momentum picked up in the last three games for his new club.
They picked up a vital three points in a bottom of the table clash against Arbroath last night and head to Hampden to face Queen's Park this weekend in what will be Brown's first official game in charge.