Nevertheless, he picked up his second red card. Not content with his amateur dramatics performance, Windass eyed a unique hat-trick. Marching from the field, he proceeded to rip the corner flag ...

Windass, affectionately known as 'Deano' to fans, was a high-profile figure during his time with Bradford City, with a hat-trick in a top flight 4-4 draw with Derby among the highlights.

After Alan Forrest put Ayr ahead, Alfredo Morelos grabbed two, as did Josh Windass and there were singles for Jamie Murphy and Jason Cummings to warm the 6500 Gers fans on the Somerset Park terraces.