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BBC News
7 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
'Delighted' to win but Kettlewell wants improvements
Kilmarnock manager Stuart Kettlewell says his side must improve despite securing a narrow League Cup win over Livingston on own-goal from Mo Sylla on 31 minutes was the difference between the teams, but Livingston could have taken something back to West Lothian were it not for several outstanding saves from Killie goalkeeper Max has now won both of his competitive outings as Kilmarnock boss, but he said they conceded too many chances and were "slack" in possession. "That's what we came here for," Kettlewell told BBC Scotland. "We're trying to top the group."It's about us trying to become better and I think we can play a lot better. We gave up too many opportunities and at times we were very slack on the ball."We had our goalie to thank with one or two stops and we need to test them a wee bit more. That all sounds negative - I'm delighted with the win and another clean sheet."Killie captain Brad Lyons came off with an injury in the second half, but Kettlewell downplayed any fears over the Northern Irishman's fitness."I'm hoping it's nothing too serious. He definitely tightened up."
BBC News
a day ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Striker Muirhead signs two-year extension at Livingston
Livingston striker Robbie Muirhead has signed a contract extension running until 2027, the Scottish Premiership club have 29-year-old was integral to the West Lothian side's promotion last term, scoring 19 goals and providing nine assists across 48 forward finished the season as Livingston's top goalscorer and won the club's players' player of the has already opened his account this campaign, netting the opener in Saturday's 2-1 League Cup group win over East Fife.
Daily Record
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Kilmarnock full-back relishing 'strange' challenge of facing former club
The 27-year-old captained Livingston to promotion last term - and is set to face them in his home Killie debut this evening Kilmarnock defender Jamie Brandon admits it will be 'strange' coming up against his old pals in tonight's Premier Sports Cup clash as Livingston visit Rugby Park - but's he's looking forward to the challenge. The 27-year-old was Stuart Kettlewell's first signing as Killie boss, ending a three-year stint at his local club that included captaining them to a promotion and SPFL Trust Trophy double last term. But while he's fond of his time at the West Lothian club, he's looking ahead and hoping for a successful campaign with Killie after making his debut in Saturday's 2-0 win away at Brora Rangers. Speaking to the media, he said: 'I know everyone there very well and know how they like to work. It will be a tough test and they're a competitive team so it's one I'm looking forward to. 'With the draw and then the first league game as well – nice and quick playing against them. I do find it a little bit strange. Obviously I was there for three years and I only just left not long ago and you're back playing against them. 'It's quite a quick turnaround but it's one I'm looking forward to and I want to showcase what us at Kilmarnock can do against them.' He added: 'It was a time that I really enjoyed and I think particularly last season, it was a successful year and probably where I played my best football in my career so I look back with fond memories. 'I'm here at Kilmarnock now and I'm looking forward to kicking on here and hopefully we can be successful this year. 'Coming to work underneath the gaffer, people I've spoken to and who have played under him have always said positive things. I felt like he could improve me as a player and I felt coming to Kilmarnock was the next step for me in my career. 'I think we've signed really well this summer and I think it's a great squad so I think we can go on and be successful this year.'
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Kilmarnock's Brandon braced for 'strange' Livingston reunion
Jamie Brandon is prepared for a tough test in "quite a quick turnaround" as he prepares to face his old club when Kilmarnock welcome Livingston to Rugby Park on 27-year-old left the West Lothian side after captaining the team to top-flight promotion last the right-back is preparing for a "strange" fixture against his old club in the Scottish League Cup group stage."It will be enjoyable obviously. I know everyone there very well and know how they like to work," said Brandon."It will be a tough test and they're a competitive team so it's one I'm looking forward to. With the draw and then the first league game as well - nice and quick playing against them."I do find it a little bit strange. Obviously I was there for three years and I only just left not long ago and you're back playing against them."So it's quite a quick turnaround but it's one I'm looking forward to and I want to showcase what us at Kilmarnock can do against them."The defender became Stuart Kettlewell's first signing after three seasons at reflected on his time with his former team but insists he is hopeful for more success at his new club."It was a time I really enjoyed and I think particularly last season, it was a successful year and probably where I played my best football in my career, so I look back with fond memories," he Kilmarnock have announced a co-operation agreement with Annan Craik, Josh Gilmour and Duncan Barlow will head to Galabank as part of the agreement, which focuses on boosting opportunities for young Scottish Rugby Park club say "this is a flexible loan agreement that allows players to move between the sides" during the campaign.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
West Lothian superstar Lewis Capaldi tells Jimmy Fallon about 'terrifying' ordeal
West Lothian singer, Lewis Capaldi, opened up about his emotional return to the spotlight at Glastonbury 2025 on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The artist took a two-year break from the industry to focus on his mental health before returning to the stage at one of the worlds biggest greenfield festivals in a shock performance of his new single Survive. Now he's spoken about how "terrifying" it was for him on the US chat show host's couch. READ MORE: Life on Edinburgh's Princes Street as high streets suffer 'decades of decline' READ MORE: East Lothian emergency services swarm bridge with road blocked amid 'incident' The 28-year-old said: "A lot of emotions. It was terrifying. In the lead up to it I was like, 'this is horrific. I've made a terrible decision.' Then we did it and it was really beautiful and lovely and it went exactly as how I hoped. And it was probably the best day of my life." He was met with roaring cheers from the American audience before joking: "I assume when I have a child, I'll be like 'well, maybe Glastonbury was still better." In the wake of his return his new song has hit number one and the West Lothian lad has also announced a new tour which sold out in seconds. Lewis's tour kicks off in Sheffield on September 6, with dates planned for Aberdeen, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Cardiff, and Dublin. Sharing a post to his Instagram when tickets sold out, Capaldi said: "One second past 9am and you've got every single ticket in the baskets. "Genuinely blows my mind to be saying this but adding new dates right now that'll go on sale in a minute, will be on the same link so keep checking! X" Seven new shows were then added to the tour, including an extra date in Sheffield, Aberdeen, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Birmingham and Dublin. Sat 6 & Sun 7 - Sheffield, Utilita Arena Wed 10 & Thu 11 - Aberdeen, P&J Live Sat 13 & Sun 14 - Glasgow, OVO Hydro Wed 17 & Thu 18 - London, The O2 Sat 20 & Sun 21 - Manchester, Co-Op Live Tue 23 & Wed 24- Birmingham, Utilita Arena Fri 26 - Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena Sat 27 - Cardiff, Utilita Arena Mon 29 & Tues 30 - Dublin, 3 Arena Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
