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Scottish Sun
02-08-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Scotland's most expensive football replica kit price revealed
Diehard Killie supporters would need to fork out £310 to get the full set Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FOOTBALL clubs have been accused of "fleecing" fans over replica kersey costs - as Kilmarnock top the cash-grab table. The Ayrshire side is selling an incredible six different shirts as the new SPFL season kicked off this weekend. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Kilmarnock are selling six different shirts this season Credit: Kilmarnock FC 4 Celtic's authentic home shirt will cost Hoops fans £120 Credit: Celtic FC 4 Rangers are flogging the priciest standard replica shirt at a price of £80 Credit: Rangers FC 4 Hibs, Dundee United, Hearts, Celtic, Aberdeen and Rangers have all bumped up the prices of their shirts Diehard Killie supporters would need to fork out £310 to get the full set — which includes a third top, two anniversary shirts and a limited edition version made for midfielder Rory McKenzie's testimonial. Champions Celtic have the most expensive strip for 2025-26, with the same 'authentic' matchday top worn by stars selling for £120. Rangers have the dearest 'standard' replica with Umbro's retro-style effort priced at £80. One Killie fan said: 'You could get three seasons worth of our famous pies for the cost of all the tops.' Kit prices have increased for half of the country's 12 top-flight clubs. Old Firm fans are paying the biggest increase — with both sides' tops up a fiver since last season. Hibs tops are £3 more expensive at £63, while city rivals Hearts have increased the price of their jerseys by £2.50 to £60. Scottish Cup winners Aberdeen have upped the cost by £2 to £70, while Dundee United put the same amount onto their shirts, which now cost £60. Meanwhile, St Mirren, Motherwell and Dundee have froze their prices with supporters paying the same £55 as 2024-25. Killie have kept their £60 price tag for their first team replicas. Motherwell and Rangers fans displays ahead of Premiership opener But the Rugby Park club has more than twice the number of jerseys for sale than any other side. Fans of manager Stuart Kettlewell's side can choose between the classic blue and white striped home top, a red and blue away kit (£60), a purple third design (£60), retro sets marking league victory in 1965 (£50) and the 1973 (£25) campaign, and a limited edition shirt (£55) celebrating McKenzie's 14 years with the team. Stuart Murphy, chief executive of the Scottish Football Supporters Association, says costs are too high for many families. He said: 'The prices are scandalous. A family of four would have to spend hundreds of pounds for tops. 'We're in a cost-of-living crisis and would like to see teams freeze their prices if they can't bring them down. 'Between ticket prices, replica kits and the cost of food in grounds, taking in a game is hugely expensive for most fans.' Michael McKeown, 34, runs the Football Shirt Emporium selling retro and classic kits in Hamilton. He said: 'Fans are being fleeced. 'These tops only cost buttons to make and there's nothing that stands out about them. 'It's just a copy and paste of previous seasons with no thought in them. 'Families are being priced out from buying strips for their kids and that's disgusting. 'I don't expect any of this season's tops will be too sought after by collectors in the future.' Kilmarnock FC and the SPFL have been contacted for comment. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Daily Record
24-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Kilmarnock ace 'excited' by season ahead but admits they must improve on Kelty showing
The 31-year-old admitted it was a frustrating evening in Fife but sees plenty of positives as the league season approaches Kilmarnock midfielder Rory McKenzie knows his side's display against Kelty Hearts wasn't good enough - but he refuses to be too downcast following their Premier Sports Cup penalty shoot-out defeat in Fife. Killie would have taken a huge step towards confirming their place in the knockout stages if they'd picked up the points at New Central Park, but a string of fine saves from Ryan Adamson thwarted their hopes. And the stopper, only in the team because Corey Armour was ineligible to face his parent club, saved two penalties in the shoot-out to give the hosts the bonus point. Despite the disappointment, it's still a case of win and in for Killie as they know three points at home to East Fife on Saturday will see them finish as Group H winners and progress. McKenzie said: 'We didn't really create much to be honest, a draw was probably a fair result. I thought Kelty were really impressive on the night and we just didn't do enough to score. "If we win on Saturday we still go through so it's still in our hands. Everyone looking at it from the outside just expects the bigger teams to roll the smaller teams over but it's not the case. Yes, we should be better but these games are always tough. "We're not happy after that, it wasn't good enough but the positive is that it's in our own hands. It is a clean sheet and George (Stanger) has come in and done really well this season so we'll take the small positives.' It's been a summer of change for Killie as McKenzie enters his 15th season at the club. A new manager along with a whole host of exits and new faces - and the 31-year-old admits he's seeing plenty to get excited about. He said: 'It's a big change, the way we want to play. It's going to take time but we're all positive even after this result that we're going in the right direction. The majority have been with us since the start of pre-season and came to Holland with us. It's a good bunch and I'm excited. "I'm not a huge talker but if boys want to chat to me, I'm more than happy to talk about the club. I guess that comes with that respect of being here for so long that they know they can come and talk to me. Having boys who are familiar with the club can help.'
Scotsman
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Celtic land narrow win, testimonial man misses penalty, Hearts prevail in Spain
How Scottish clubs fared in friendly matches ahead of new season Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Celtic posted a 1-0 victory over Queen's Park in their first pre-season match of the new campaign. Manager Brendan Rodgers fielded two different teams in each half at the City Stadium against their Glasgow rivals, with captain Callum McGregor, midfielders Arne Engels and Luke McCowan plus centre-half Auston Trusty the only recognisable first-team players in the squad. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad That quartet played the first half, in which young Irish striker Johnny Kenny fired the visitors ahead from close range against their Championship opponents in the 19th minute. Callum McGregor has a shot at goal during Celtic's match against Queen's Park. | PA Goalkeeper Ross Doohan made his first appearance for Celtic since returning to the club from Aberdeen earlier in the summer and he played 63 minutes of the match. An interested spectator at Lesser Hampden was Japanese defender Hayato Inamura, who earlier in the day completed his transfer from Albirex Niigata in his homeland. Inamura, who can play left-back and centre-half, has penned a four-year deal with Celtic. New striker Callum Osmand was also in attendance. At Rugby Park, Kilmarnock were the victors against near rivals Ayr United in Rory McKenzie's testimonial. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Kilmarnock's Rory McKenzie with family at full time during his testimonial match. | SNS Group The first half was goalless, with McKenzie missing the chance to open the scoring on 43 minutes when his penalty kick was saved by Ayr keeper David Mitchell. Killie took the lead just moments into the second period when Greg Kiltie capitalised on a poor clearance from Mitchell to net the only goal of the match. It was new Kilmarnock manager Stuart Kettlewell's first chance to run the rule over his squad. Hearts win in Spain In Spain, Hearts ended their pre-season training camp with a 3-1 win over Crawley Town. Strikes from James Wilson, Alan Forrest and an own goal at La Finca gave Derek McInnes' men the win over their English League Two opponents. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Jambos played two different XIs to give all of the squad valuable game-time ahead of their Premier Sports Cup opener against Dunfermline Athletic next weekend. After the match, Hearts head coach Derek McInnes confirmed that defender James Penrice is very close to joining Greek side AEK Athens. 'AEK have met our valuation,' McInnes said, 'which is brilliant money back and a great opportunity for James. In an ideal world, I'm just in the door and I've wanted to work with him for a while, but sometimes you've got to be fair. He deserves credit. He was outstanding in a tough season last year. It is a fantastic opportunity for him. Obviously it still needs to be concluded, but he looks to be on his way.'
Scotsman
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Celtic land narrow win, testimonial man misses penalty, Hearts prevail in Spain
How Scottish clubs fared in friendly matches ahead of new season Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Celtic posted a 1-0 victory over Queen's Park in their first pre-season match of the new campaign. Manager Brendan Rodgers fielded two different teams in each half at the City Stadium against their Glasgow rivals, with captain Callum McGregor, midfielders Arne Engels and Luke McCowan plus centre-half Auston Trusty the only recognisable first-team players in the squad. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad That quartet played the first half, in which young Irish striker Johnny Kenny fired the visitors ahead from close range against their Championship opponents in the 19th minute. Callum McGregor has a shot at goal during Celtic's match against Queen's Park. | PA Goalkeeper Ross Doohan made his first appearance for Celtic since returning to the club from Aberdeen earlier in the summer and he played 63 minutes of the match. An interested spectator at Lesser Hampden was Japanese defender Hayato Inamura, who earlier in the day completed his transfer from Albirex Niigata in his homeland. Inamura, who can play left-back and centre-half, has penned a four-year deal with Celtic. At Rugby Park, Kilmarnock were the victors against near rivals Ayr United in Rory McKenzie's testimonial. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Kilmarnock's Rory McKenzie with family at full time during his testimonial match. | SNS Group The first half was goalless, with McKenzie missing the chance to open the scoring on 43 minutes when his penalty kick was saved by Ayr keeper David Mitchell. Killie took the lead just moments into the second period when Greg Kiltie capitalised on a poor clearance from Mitchell to net the only goal of the match. It was new Kilmarnock manager Stuart Kettlewell's first chance to run the rule over his squad. Hearts win in Spain In Spain, Hearts ended their pre-season training camp with a 3-1 win over Crawley Town. Strikes from James Wilson, Alan Forrest and an own goal at La Finca gave Derek McInnes' men the win over their English League Two opponents. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Jambos played two different XIs to give all of the squad valuable game-time ahead of their Premier Sports Cup opener against Dunfermline Athletic next weekend.
BBC News
04-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Killie beat Ayr in McKenzie's testimonial, despite his penalty miss
Kilmarnock defeated rivals Ayr United in Rory McKenzie's testimonial match, despite the midfielder missing a penalty. Stuart Kettlewell's side were awarded a spot-kick on the cusp of half-time and McKenzie - who was being recognised for 14 years of service at Rugby Park - stepped up to take it, but saw his effort saved by Ayr's goalkeeper, David didn't take long though for the Premiership side to take the lead, with summer signing Greg Kiltie firing Killie ahead one minute into the second departed the field on the hour mark to a sea of applause and adulation from the home crowd.
