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Scottish Sun
5 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Scottish Premiership club reveal exit of FIFTEEN players as club captain and league title winner among released stars
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IT'S a summer of change ahead at Kilmarnock following Stuart Kettlewell's arrival as manager. And it looks like the new Rugby Park boss is going to have a VERY different group of players working with him next season. 3 Stuart Kettlewell has taken over as Kilmarnock manager Credit: KILMARNOCK FC 3 Captain Kyle Vassell is leaving the club Credit: Callan Media- Commissioned by The Sun Glasgow 3 Gary Mackay-Steven is also out of contract Credit: Kenny Ramsay Derek McInnes quit Kilmarnock at the end of the season to become the new Hearts manager. The 53-year old's departure brought to an end a successful three-and-a-half year stint in charge that saw Killie enjoy the highs of promotion and a venture into European football. But now, it's Stuart Kettlewell who's tasked with taking things forward at the club. The former Motherwell boss was confirmed the new Killie gaffer last week on a two-year contract. But it certainly won't only be big changes in the dugout, with the club revealing plenty of change on the park as well. Kilmarnock have released their squad update following the conclusion of the 2024/25 season and it reveals that FIFTEEN players are leaving the club. Among them are a whole host of big names and first team regulars. Club captain Kyle Vassell is departing after two-and-a-half years with Killie. Regular starters Danny Armstrong, Liam Donnelly and Joe Wright are also moving on. Bobby Wales departs having already agreed a move to Swansea, while there are also exits for goalkeeper Kieran O'Hara, Innes Cameron, Kyle Magennis and Fraser Murray. Derek McInnes spotted leaving Rugby Park for last time as Kilmarnock fans thank ex-manager Former Scotland international Gary Mackay-Steven is also a free agent. The winger, 34, won three league titles during his time with Celtic between 2017 and 2019. In addition to those 12 names above, three players are leaving Kilmarnock after their loan deals expired. Scotland caps Calvin Ramsay and Stuart Findlay have gone back to Liverpool and Oxford respectively, while Tom Wilson-Brown's temporary spell from Leicester is over. The club say they are in conversations with a number of players and with the transfer window opening, fans should expect updates to follow in due course. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
BBC News
8 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
What do Killie need in transfer window?
The transfer window opened on Sunday - albeit for 10 days initially, mainly so sides competing in the Club World Cup can get early business done - before reopening for the rest of the summer on 16 there certain players you are desperate for Kilmarnock to sign, or a particular area of the squad that needs improving?Or maybe holding on to a key player is your biggest priority? And what about departures - Bobby Wales and Innes Cameron have moved on, but are there are others who need to go?We want your take on what business Killie must do this us know here
Daily Record
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Kilmarnock confirm exit of long-serving striker as he pens deal with Barrow
The 24-year-old moves down south after ending his time at Rugby Park Innes Cameron has signed for English League Two outfit Barrow after ending his lengthy spell at Kilmarnock. The 24-year-old pens a two-year deal with the Holker Street club. Local lad Cameron joined the youth set-up 12 years ago before making his Killie debut in December 2016 but was never able to become a first-team regular. Despite playing games across nine separate seasons, the striker started just 10 leagues games and tallied 80 appearances and eight goals in total. During his time at Rugby Park, he also had loans spells at Stranraer, Ayr United, Alloa Athletic and twice at Queen of the South. Following their final match of the season, Cameron was emotional as he applauded the Killie faithful one last time. Speaking to the Kilmarnock FC website about leaving the club, he said: 'I can't believe the day has finally come to say goodbye. 'From joining the youth system at 13, making my professional debut at 16, and to ending my time at the club at almost 25, it has been an honour to represent the club for so long and have loved every second of it! 'I would like to say a massive thank you to everyone, from my youth coaches, managers, teammates, backroom staff, and everyone associated with the club for being such a big part of my life, making the last 11 years at the club so enjoyable. 'I have met so many amazing people, made life long friendships and endless memories I will look back on fondly. 'And the Killie fans, thank you for the endless support both home and away through all the ups and downs there has been! Those European nights were special, I hope there is more to come. 'I wish the club nothing but every success in the future and will be keeping a keen eye on the score every weekend!'
BBC News
4 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Kettlewell's Killie debut at Brora Rangers
Stuart Kettlewell will take charge of his first competitive Killie game away to Brora Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup on Saturday 12 new manager's home debut, against Livingston four days later, will be live on Premier then visit Kelty Hearts before completing Group H at home to East Fife.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Kilmarnock set to kick season off with trip to the Highlands as Premier Sports Cup fixtures announced
The Premier Sports Cup group stage fixtures have been released The Stuart Kettlewell era at Kilmarnock will get underway with a trip to the Highlands as they kick-off their Premier Sports Cup group stage fixtures away to Brora Rangers. The near-500 mile round trip gets their Group H campaign up and running on July 12 before the new boss takes on Livingston four days later in his first home game. That game, which is a 7.45pm kick-off, will be televised live on Premier Sports. It's the only fixture across the entire group stage between two top flight teams. Killie's next fixture is away to League One side Kelty Hearts on Tuesday, July 22 before concluding the group stage by welcoming East Fife to East Ayrshire on July 26. The group winners, along with the three best runners-up across the eight groups, will progress to the knockout stages. They'll be joined there by Scotland's five European representatives, who have all received a bye. GROUP H FIXTURES July 12: Brora Rangers v Kilmarnock, East Fife v Livingston (3pm). July 15: Brora Rangers v Kelty Hearts (7.45pm). July 16: Kilmarnock v Livingston (7.45pm). July 19: Kelty Hearts v East Fife, Livingston v Brora Rangers (3pm). July 22: East Fife v Brora Rangers, Kelty Hearts v Kilmarnock (7.45pm). July 26: Kilmarnock v East Fife, Livingston v Kelty Hearts (3pm).
