Colin Ayre began his career as an apprentice at Newcastle United, turning professional in September 1973.
However, he failed to break into the first team at St. James' Park, leaving without making a first-team appearance.
[3] This was however followed by only one more league appearance, at home to Brentford a week later, before Ayre left to join his hometown side Ashington.
He played 18 times in total, before leaving in February 1982, joining Austrian second division side SPG Raika Innsbruck.
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