Scott Brown and Dougie Imrie were involved in a heated touchline exchange as Ayr United suffered a crucial 2-1 defeat to Greenock Morton in the Championship. Brown’s side, chasing Falkirk in the title race, now find themselves six points adrift with just eight games left.
The flashpoint came after Morton defender Dylan Corr was shown a straight red for a reckless challenge on Ayr Utd’s Jake Hastie, right in front of the dugout. Tempers flared, and Brown and Imrie exchanged words and squaring up to each other before being separated.
Celtic fans are well aware of Brown’s fiery personality from his days as club captain, where he was never one to back down from a confrontation. Though he’s been more composed as a manager, this incident shows he still has that competitive edge.
Brown’s Ayr side now face a real battle to stay in the title hunt, with Falkirk in control of their own destiny. Meanwhile, Morton’s win boosts their own promotion push, with Imrie’s side continuing their strong form.
