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STV News
13 hours ago
- Business
- STV News
Kilmarnock confirm Danny Armstrong exit as 11 leave Rugby Park
Kilmarnock have confirmed that winger Danny Armstrong has left the club at the end of his contract and is one of 11 players departing after the end of the Premiership season. The attacker has been a key player at Rugby Park in recent seasons and will now look for a new club as a free agent. Armstrong has been linked with clubs in Scotland and England after showing his ability over four years in Ayrshire. New manager Stuart Kettlewell will look to revamp the squad in the summer after it was confirmed that 11 players in total would be leaving Kilmarnock. In addition to Armstrong the club announced the departure of Aidan Glavin, Kieran O'Hara, Aaron Brown, Gary Mackay-Steven, Bobby Wales, Innes Cameron, Kyle Magennis, Joe Wright, Liam Donnelly, Fraser Murray, and Kyle Vassell. Tom Wilson-Brown, Calvin Ramsay and Stuart Findlay all return to their parent clubs at the end of their loans. Thank you, Danny 💙We can confirm that Danny Armstrong will depart the club this summer after 4 years. A league winner in the Championship squad, and a major part in our success of the recent years and an integral part in our European squad, Danny's efforts will not be… — Kilmarnock FC (@KilmarnockFC) June 4, 2025 Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Daily Record
3 days 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
28-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Who will Killie face in Premier Sports Cup?
Kilmarnock have drawn top-flight newcomers Livingston as well as Kelty Hearts, East Fife and Brora Rangers in Group H of the 2025-26 Premier Sports tournament will mark Stuart Kettlewell's first game in charge of the Rugby Park club, with the opening fixture on 12-13 July and further matchdays on 15-16 July, 19-20 July, 22-23 July and 26-27 eight group winners and three best runners-up will join Scotland's five European entrants - Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hibernian and Dundee United - in the last 16 on the weekend of 16-17 were beaten by Motherwell in the second round last season and last lifted the trophy in 2012.
BBC News
27-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
'Steady Kettlewell will be hungry for success after tough spell'
Does Stuart Kettlewell's Scottish Premiership experience make him a shrewd and steady Kilmarnock appointment?The former Motherwell boss' move to Rugby Park has been met with mixed reviews from fans of the Ayrshire led the Steelmen to seventh and ninth-placed finishes in his time at Fir Park before departing with the team in fifth in ex-Ross County manager's Well exit came amid a run of one win in nine games, with the 40-year-old citing fan abuse as the reason for his a bottom-six finish, Well scored the third most goals in the league in the 2023-24 season under a shift in playing style earlier this campaign prompted criticism from the support even though the team were competing for a top-half Kettlewell's experience of that scrutiny benefit Kilmarnock? The Scotman's sports editor Mark Atkinson believes on the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast, he said: "I think it's a steady appointment. Kilmarnock fans might take umbrage at that, but I think it's not a bad choice. "I think he'll do a really good job because he's so experienced. I think when you get a manager that's come out of a really difficult period, they're going to be even hungrier for success than some others."
Scotsman
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Kilmarnock appoint Stuart Kettlewell as new manager: contract length revealed, assistant coaches, process
Ex-Motherwell boss back in the dugout at Rugby Park 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... Kilmarnock have confirmed the appointment of Stuart Kettlewell as their new manager. The 40-year-old has agreed a two-year deal at Rugby Park and replaces Derek McInnes, who left the Ayrshire side after three seasons in charge to join Premiership rivals Hearts. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Kettlewell has been out of the dugout since leaving Motherwell in January for personal reasons and will be joined at Kilmarnock by his Fir Park assistant Stephen Frail. Chris Burke and Craig Clark will remain part of the Killie coaching staff. Kilmarnock have appointed Stuart Kettlewell as their new manager. | SNS Group Ex-Hearts head coach Steven Naismith and Scotland assistant John Carver were both linked with the vacancy in recent weeks, but after 'a thorough recruitment process', Kilmarnock chief Billy Bowie and his fellow directors have settled on Kettlewell. A statement from Kilmarnock read: 'Kilmarnock Football Club is delighted to confirm the appointment of Stuart Kettlewell as the club's new first-team manager. Stuart joins the club with immediate effect on a two-year deal and will take charge of all first-team matters as we prepare for the upcoming season. Kettlewell's track record 'The club conducted a thorough recruitment process, where we were looking for a candidate who has a track record in recruiting and developing players, including young talent and has a strong understanding of Scottish football. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad We identified Stuart as the best candidate to lead Kilmarnock into an exciting new chapter. Stuart's experiences, paired with the above, fits our vision and desires for the future of Kilmarnock.'
