Here, The Gazette looks back at Ayre’s tenure at Bloomfield Road with some of our archived photographs...
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Ayre often complained about the lack of investment from former owner Owen Oyston Photo: JPI Media
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Born in the North East, Ayre eventually settled in Ormskirk Photo: JPI Media
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Pictured with former striker Dave Bamber in 1991 Photo: JPI Media
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Youngsters like Trevor Sinclair came through the ranks under Ayre Photo: JPI Media
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Ayre is still seen as Blackpool's most popular manager of the modern era by many Photo: JPI Media
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Ayre's crowning moment came at Wembley in 1992 Photo: JPI Media