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Ian McCall admits it feels "odd" to scoop a top managerial prize after being thumped 5-0.

But the Ayr boss insists Saturday's battering at Queen of the South won't detract from his side's lightning fast start to the season.

McCall and Lawrence Shankland bagged a Ladbrokes award double as manager and player of the month for August.

It follows seven Championship points which put United top of the pile and Shankland's red hot scoring exploits.

McCall said: "It does feel odd picking this up after the Queen of the South result.

"But that won't take away from how well we played before it, so long may it continue.

"We've had an outstanding start to the season."

Shankland, whose 12 goals so far have made him one of Scottish football's most in-demand prospects, added: "The confidence from last season has just carried on.

"The team spirit is high and we didn't have to worry about having to gel.

"Hopefully we can keep it going and finish as high as possible."