
Kilmarnock 2 St Johnstone 2: Killie fail to beat 10-man Saints
They twice surrendered the lead against 10-man St Johnstone as another disappointing afternoon at Rugby Park ended with the home support making their feelings known
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They twice surrendered the lead against 10-man St Johnstone as another disappointing afternoon at Rugby Park ended with the home support making their feelings known

Another three goals conceded, another damaging defeat and growing frustration among the travelling support as Neil McCann’s side finish the first round of Premiership fixtures at the foot of the table

The 31-year-old believes his best football is still to come after a stop-start beginning to his latest spell at Rugby Park

The manager spoke to the media on Tuesday ahead of Kilmarnock’s next fixture away at Dundee

Two own goals and another failure to defend set-pieces condemned Neil McCann’s side to a miserable afternoon in stormy conditions at the Falkirk Stadium.

The defender has bounced back from an early-season setback to deliver consecutive influential performances and believes he is only getting stronger


The manager spoke to the media on Thursday morning ahead of Kilmarnock’s next match away at Falkirk on Saturday

Just don’t mention the defending...

It was far from straightforward, with defensive concerns, an overturned red card and several VAR checks adding to the drama.

Nico Mantl has been capped four times at Under-21 level

The manager spoke to the media on Thursday morning ahead of Kilmarnock’s next game against Motherwell at Rugby Park

The 75-year-old knows the Killie boss better than most

Ryan Naderi struck twice, either side of a Kevin Kelsy effort, as the hosts raced into a three-goal lead before half-time.

It leaves Calum Ferrie as the club’s only available senior goalkeeper ahead of Saturday’s Premiership trip to Rangers