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BBC News
5 days ago
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- BBC News
Watson makes Premiership TOTW
Kilmarnock played out a 2-2 draw with Livingston in their Premiership opener, and they've got one player in my team of the week. David Watson had a great first half and helped Kilmarnock take early control over Livingston.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Killie must 'dust themselves down' and prepare for Hibs
The new season got under way on Saturday and the old blood pressure was soaring again as Killie threw away a two goal lead and had to settle for a point. The outcome rested on one key decision when Matthew MacDermid decided to ignore the foul on George Stanger then award a penalty and a red card. It seems every time we get this official that a Killie player takes an early bath, it would be fair to say that I don't feel he is up to the job. The first half was fairly even until Killie burst into life with two goals in quick succession that should have been enough to win the game. We just need to dust ourselves down and get ready for Hibs away on Sunday afternoon. Traditionally it is not a happy hunting ground however the hosts have to contend with their European demands and I'm hoping that takes the edge off their league performances. Liam Polworth and David Watson played well in the heart of midfield and with Daniels getting another goal there are plenty of positives in the squad. It won't be easy however I predict a rare Killie win with Djenairo Daniels continuing his goalscoring exploits. Sandy Armour is editor of The Killie Hippo fanzine
BBC News
7 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Watson has 'very bright future' as Killie
Watch Sportscene analysis of David Watson's performance in Kilmarnock's 2-2 draw against Livingston in the Scottish Premiership.
BBC News
03-08-2025
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- BBC News
Lyons frustrated by Killie's failure to kill off Livi
Brad Lyons says Kilmarnock should have had the experience to see out a victory against Livingston after squandering a two-goal lead and having to settle for a share of the were in control after goals from Djanairo Daniels and David Watson gave them a 2-0 lead, but the game turned on a red card for defender George Stanger after he tugged Robbie Muirhead back in the box. Muirhead scored from the spot and Scott Pittman grabbed a late Livi equaliser."We have to look at ourselves and break the game down and see what we could have done better to see the game out," Lyons told BBC Scotland."It is really frustrating because even when we came out the second half, the first 15 minutes, we were in command. It was an even enough game and we were comfortable."Even if we go down to ten men, the experience and the players we have on the pitch, we should be seeing the game out at the end of the day."But we'll break it down this week, go again, hopefully get a result against Hibs and it turns into a good point."
BBC News
01-08-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Mayo hails Brannan after early-season impact
Kilmarnock defender Lewis Mayo admits he has already been impressed by the early-season impact of young wing-back Ben captained the Under-18s as Kilmarnock lifted the Scottish Youth Cup in May after a spell on loan in League One with Inverness progress has continued with three goals and three starts in the League Cup campaign, where Killie topped their group, and he has now been rewarded with a new three-year contract."We already knew how good a player he was, but he's really stepped up," Mayo said. "His composure in front of the goal has been brilliant as well. He had a good loan, you can see in training how much he benefited from that."I think he carries a bit of belief in himself and that's credit to him. He looked like he came back from his loan with a lot of confidence but that's the purpose of it. "He's coming back into this environment feeling he's got something to add, he's got something to bring with him and I think that's really shown with his performances."Mayo, who revealed one of his ambitions is to earn Scotland recognition this season, drew comparisons with team-mate David Watson who broke through at a young age to become a fixture in the first team."They bring an enthusiasm, an energy," he said. "I think David Watson epitomised that."He was really young when he got his first chance and he didn't look it at all with his performances. "At times I felt he was, at that age, still carrying the fight for our team."So I think he's probably the best example of someone that, coming into this environment, comes in just full of enthusiasm and belief."
