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BBC News
13 hours ago
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- BBC News
Killie duo make Premiership TOTW
Ben Brannan: The teenage wingback produced a goal for the ages at Easter Road. As the ball fell from the heavens, he had time to weigh up exactly what he was going to do and executed it perfectly. A wondrous strike as Kilmarnock earned a point at Easter Dackers: A brilliant assist for Kilmarnock's goal just before half-time against Hibs, which proved so important. Gave the Hibs defenders a hard time all afternoon.
BBC News
27-07-2025
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- BBC News
Kettlewell's Killie still 'a work in progress'
Kilmarnock manager Stuart Kettlewell says his side are still a "work in progress" despite topping their League Cup duo Marcus Dackers and Djenairo Daniels both scored, with teenager Ben Brannan bagging a brace against East Fife as they settled any lingering nerves from a goalless draw midweek with Kelty Hearts, and missing out on the bonus point as they lost the penalty shootout, some of the Rugby Park faithful may have remained sceptical of the side's pre-season preparations. "By and large, I was [pleased]," he told BBC Scotland. "I thought we started pretty well, obviously a wee bit more ruthless than we were the other night. "We hit the back of the net a couple of times early in the game, and it starts to settle you down."My one wee frustration was there was a bit of slackness about us in the last 15 or so minutes. It's just to try to sustain the levels we've found throughout the game, but it's a work in progress, and we'll try to make that better."18-year-old Ben Brannan, who scored on either side of the interval, was impressive throughout the game, and many Killie fans are hopeful he will play a part in the Premiership this season."I hope so," Kettlewell added on if Brannan can make an impact this season."I will give young players an opportunity if they show the qualities to play at this level. Quite clearly, we see Ben has bags of potential."What's been great for him in that position he's been playing is he's been able to come off the left hand side and finish but his more natural side is on the right."
BBC News
26-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Kilmarnock v East Fife
Update: Date: 45'+1 Title: Half Time Content: First Half ends, Kilmarnock 3, East Fife 0. Update: Date: 45'+1 Title: Post Content: Fourth official has announced 0 minutes of added time. Update: Date: 44' Title: Post Content: Corner,Kilmarnock. Conceded by Lewis Latona. Update: Date: 40' Title: Post Content: Attempt saved. Marcus Dackers (Kilmarnock) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Matty Rollo (East Fife). Update: Date: 39' Title: Post Content: Ben Brannan (Kilmarnock) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Update: Date: 39' Title: Post Content: Foul by Lewis Latona (East Fife). Update: Date: 38' Title: Post Content: Foul by Ben Brannan (Kilmarnock). Update: Date: 38' Title: Post Content: Nathan Austin (East Fife) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Update: Date: 36' Title: Post Content: Attempt missed. Nathan Austin (East Fife) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Update: Date: 34' Title: Post Content: Attempt saved. Nathan Austin (East Fife) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Eddie Beach (Kilmarnock). Update: Date: 33' Title: Post Content: Foul by Marcus Dackers (Kilmarnock). Update: Date: 33' Title: Post Content: Pat Slattery (East Fife) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Update: Date: 32' Title: Post Content: Corner,Kilmarnock. Conceded by Mamadou Bah. Update: Date: 28' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Kilmarnock. Tom Lowery replaces Kyle Magennis because of an injury. Update: Date: 28' Title: Post Content: Foul by Djenairo Daniels (Kilmarnock). Update: Date: 28' Title: Post Content: Lewis Latona (East Fife) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Update: Date: 26' Title: Goal! Content: Goal! Kilmarnock 3, East Fife 0. Ben Brannan (Kilmarnock) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jamie Brandon. Update: Date: 25' Title: Post Content: Hand ball by Kyle Magennis (Kilmarnock). Update: Date: 22' Title: Post Content: Attempt missed. Connor McManus (East Fife) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Update: Date: 19' Title: Post Content: Corner,Kilmarnock. Conceded by Connor McManus.
BBC News
20-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'An exciting one' - Killie sign 6ft 7in striker Dackers
Kilmarnock have completed the "exciting" signing of 6ft 7in striker Marcus Dackers, who "brings much more" than aerial prowess, says manager Stuart 22-year-old, who joins from Salford City and has signed a one-year deal, spent last season on loan at English League Two Morecambe where he netted one goal in 39 appearances."Marcus is an exciting one that we are delighted to get over the line," said Kettlewell."His height will be a obvious advantage, but he brings much more than that and I'm confident he can complement our squad."Dackers is convinced he has made the "right move" to Rugby Park, adding: "I am really happy to be here, it's my first time in Scotland playing football."I've been on a lot of loans now and it feels like a new chapter in my career, it's a good opportunity for me."
