The woodwork denied Ayr a chance to move out of the relegation place in Scottish League One as they had to settle for a goalless draw at home to fellow strugglers Stenhousemuir. Craig Beattie rattled the crossbar in the 19th minute before Brian Gilmour's effort also hit the frame of the goal with nine minutes remaining. Ayr enjoyed the better of a quiet first half and after Beattie was denied ...Full Story »

Craig Beattie hit a last-gasp equaliser as Ayr snatched a 2-2 draw against bottom side Stirling. The former West Brom and Swansea striker buried his fourth goal of the season in the 90th minute when Peter Murphy's long free-kick was swept into his path. Alan Forrest had given Ayr the lead 10 minutes after the interval when he tucked away Ryan Donnelly's pass. But Steven Doris turned the game ...Full Story »

League One leaders Ayr will include new signing Craig Beattie in their squad against visitors Stranraer. Player-manager Mark Roberts will finalise his side after checking on the fitness of defenders Martyn Campbell and Kevin McKinlay. Roberts said: "It is great to have added Craig to our ranks and it would be great if Martyn and Kevin could feature in this game as we are a strong side when the...Full Story »

Two first-half goals from Dundee secured a 2-1 at bottom-side Morton and sent them top of the Scottish Championship. Dundee striker Craig Beattie ended his four-game goal drought as he opened the scoring with a low, neat finish inside the area in the 17th minute. Peter MacDonald, who assisted Beattie's opener, missed the chance to double the Dees' lead after heading wide from a central positio...Full Story »

Craig Beattie scored late on as Dundee snatched a 2-1 win over Queen of South at Dens Park to keep up the pressure on leaders Hamilton. Clear-cut chances were few and far between in the first half. Gavin Rae hand an early chance to open the scoring for the Dee, but his right-footed drive was parried away by Alexander Clark in the Doonhammers goal. Dundee finally broke the deadlock after 77 mi...Full Story »

Craig Beattie's wonderful goal helped Dundee record back-to-back victories for the first time this season as they won 2-0 away at Cowdenbeath. The former Celtic striker expertly lobbed the stranded Thomas Flynn from 35 yards out to give the visitors the lead nine minutes before the interval. Up until that point it had been a quiet first half, with Kane Hemmings going the closest for the home s...Full Story »

Craig Beattie is in the Dundee squad to face leaders Hamilton after the former Scotland striker joined this week. Steven Doris and Carlo Monti have both been declared fit leaving only Leighton MacIntosh (knee) and Jamie Reid (ankle) unavailable. Assistant manager Ray Farningham said: "It is great to have Craig on board as it gives us different options up front. The fact that we can go either t...Full Story »