Air United'swomen's new head coach admits he didn't have to think twice about returning to Somerset Park.
Craig Potter was under Campbell Money's watch when he was promoted to United 20 years ago.He was a YTS full-back.
Since cutting his boots, Potter has built a high profile as the number two coach behind former Air defender Craig McEwan at the likes of Arthurley and Glenafton.
Now he's enjoying his first steps into management for his team at United's Ladies, with his new style SWF his championship starting this weekend.
Potter told the Ayrshire Post: "I'm glad to be back where it all began.
", Stuart Keane, Willie We had a great time with Lyle.
``For me, this is a move to get out of my comfort zone, and it excites me. Here we come, the club is progressing across the board
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"The women's game is making a lot of headlines right now, but the regime here at Air United is taking advantage of that.
”“From the first conversations with the people here, I was impressed with the professionalism and approach that puts the women's setup at the forefront of everything.
``This is a big thing, like taking girls to an open day at a club so they can participate just like the guys.
''Girls - these are simple steps But it's an important step to take.
Potter is tasked with leading United's women. Rebranded eight teams operating as a single national division this season in her championship.
In the third tier of the Scottish women's game, Ayr saw Renfrew, Hutchison Vale and Inverness Caledonian. Thistle competes with Morton. , Rothvale, Dryburg Athletic, Livingston. }
"But without ambition, we wouldn't be here. We set our own goals within the group and aim to move forward from there."
Claire Dougherty was an important part of Potter's field plan, She also serves as the head of United's women's and girls' set-up.
"We have a clear path. Our set-up and every girl who goes through is determined to aim for a performance team and play in a championship."
"In the context of what happened to the Lionesses, women's games are being talked about more than ever. Hope you can start writing your own headlines here."
United kick off the season at Morton on Sunday at Inverclyde's Parkley Sports Complex - kicking off at 3pm.
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