Tommy Burns is my inspiration says Mark Roberts

May 25 2012 by Mike WIlson, Ayrshire Post (main ed)

MARK ROBERTS says Tommy Burns will be his inspiration as he cuts his teeth as a player-boss.

Roberts played under the late Burns at Kilmarnock and says he will never forget his impact.

He said: "When Tommy took over he was 36 as I am. He was the best in everything, good habits and high standards and that's something we will try to do here.

"I learned off one of the best in Scotland. Tommy was a great man manager, a great human being and a really nice guy. If I do half as good as him I'll be delighted."

Roberts says being a former Kilmarnock player doesn’t worry him after taking over as Ayr’s main man.

He quipped: “In my three and a half years here I have grown to love the club.

“It’s a far cry from what I would have said 20 years ago.”