Neil Lennon buoyed by prospect of 'punters in the door' at Old Firm derby
06/07/2020 - New Premiership season to kick off on 2 AugustWinter break scrapped to make room for cup tiesNeil Expand
06/07/2020 - New Premiership season to kick off on 2 AugustWinter break scrapped to make room for cup tiesNeil Lennon said he was encouraged by the possibility of having fans back inside stadiums in time for the first Old Firm game of the new Scottish Premiership season, which will kick off on 2 August with Celtic aiming to win a historic 10 successive title.As it stands, fans are still unable to attend matches, although the first Old Firm game of the season, at Celtic Park, has been scheduled for Saturday 17 October – a date subject to change for TV reasons – when the SPFL is hopeful that restrictions on social distancing may have been relaxed enough to allow some supporters through the turnstiles. Related: Celtic's Scottish title triumph should not be diminished by cold climax | Ewan Murray Related: Partick Thistle are the biggest victims of Scottish football's vote farce | Ewan Murray Continue reading... Collapse
Celtic maintain seven-point gap over Rangers after both win again
05/02/2020 - • Hoops win 4-0 at Motherwell, Gers see off Hibs 2-1• Hearts hit the bottom with 3-2 loss at home Expand
05/02/2020 - • Hoops win 4-0 at Motherwell, Gers see off Hibs 2-1• Hearts hit the bottom with 3-2 loss at home to KilmarnockA comprehensive 4-0 win for Celtic at Motherwell kept the champions on a steady course for their ninth successive Premiership title despite Ianis Hagi’s winning goal on his Rangers debut.The in-form striker Odsonne Edouard scored for the Hoops after nine minutes of a first half in which the battling home side had missed several chances. However, it became too much when Leigh Griffiths prodded in the second goal in the 51st minute before Callum McGregor added a third with a thunderous volley. Related: Victory at Celtic shows the progress made by Steven Gerrard’s Rangers Continue reading... Collapse
Rangers fans arrested after Kilmarnock disabled section roof damaged
04/08/2019 - • TV footage showed fans climbing on to the disabled fans’ shelter• Kilmarnock investigating Expand
04/08/2019 - • TV footage showed fans climbing on to the disabled fans’ shelter• Kilmarnock investigating reporters of crush outside Rugby ParkRangers fans who invaded the pitch celebrating a late match-winning goal allegedly destroyed the roof covering disabled fans, injuring one man.A pitch invasion from the away fans followed Connor Goldson’s 91st-minute header which secured a 2-1 victory for Rangers over Kilmarnock. TV footage appeared to show three fans climbing on to the disabled fans’ shelter, which collapsed as the jubilant fans jumped up and down following the winning goal. Related: Ryan Christie’s hat-trick inspires Celtic to demolition of Saints Continue reading... Collapse
Jozo Simunovic takes Celtic to verge of title as tributes paid to Billy McNeill
27/04/2019 - Celtic centre-half Jozo Simunovic paid his own fitting tribute to Billy McNeill by heading in the Expand
27/04/2019 - Celtic centre-half Jozo Simunovic paid his own fitting tribute to Billy McNeill by heading in the winner against Kilmarnock at Parkhead. An emotional day, following the death of the man who captained the side that won the European Cup in 1967 and later went on to manage the club, did not quite go to plan for over an hour.Despite being mostly on the back foot Kilmarnock arguably had the better chances before the break while Celtic had numerous and mostly inaccurate efforts on goal. However, Simunovic, wearing the number five so closely associated with McNeill, headed in a Callum McGregor cross with 67 minutes showing on the clock to give the hosts a 1-0 Premiership win. Related: 'Lisbon Lion' Billy McNeill – a life in pictures Continue reading... Collapse
Scott Brown sees red for celebration after scoring late winner for Celtic
17/02/2019 - Skipper Scott Brown scored a dramatic last-minute winner and was sent off as Celtic extended their Expand
17/02/2019 - Skipper Scott Brown scored a dramatic last-minute winner and was sent off as Celtic extended their lead at the top of the Premiership to eight points with a 1-0 win over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park. Nearest challengers Rangers’ goalless draw at home to St Johnstone on Saturday offered the champions the opportunity to put down a significant deposit on their eighth successive title win but they were matched by Killie in a goalless first 45 minutes.Steve Clarke’s men also gave as good they got in the second half until defender Kirk Broadfoot was sent off for a high challenge on Brown in the 75th minute. It looked like the visitors would have to settle for a draw until Brown fired in a deflected shot which sparked a pitch invasion by ecstatic away fans. Brown was shown a second yellow card for running into the crowd. Continue reading... Collapse
Scottish roundup: Kilmarnock go top after Celtic and Rangers drop points
05/12/2018 - • Celtic draw with Motherwell, Rangers lose to Aberdeen• Kilmarnock beat Livingston to go top of Expand
05/12/2018 - • Celtic draw with Motherwell, Rangers lose to Aberdeen• Kilmarnock beat Livingston to go top of the leagueThe Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers hinted that some players had failed to seize their chance after his much-changed side conceded a late equaliser against Motherwell.The champions were heading back to the top of the Premiership until Danny Johnson struck from a difficult angle in the 88th minute to earn Motherwell a 1-1 draw. Related: Lingard earns point for Manchester United after De Gea hands Arsenal lead Continue reading... Collapse
Alfredo Morelos blasts hat-trick to ease Rangers past Kilmarnock
19/08/2018 - Alfredo Morelos proved his worth to Rangers as his hat-trick sent Steven Gerrard’s men into the Expand
19/08/2018 - Alfredo Morelos proved his worth to Rangers as his hat-trick sent Steven Gerrard’s men into the last eight of the Scottish League Cup following a 3-1 win at Kilmarnock.The striker was the subject of a £3.75m bid from Bordeaux earlier this week but Gerrard warned it could take three times that figure to prise him away from Ibrox. And the asking price is likely to rise even further after the Colombian stunned Steve Clarke’s men at Rugby Park with his first treble for Rangers. Continue reading... Collapse
Kris Boyd returns to haunt Rangers in Killie’s 1-0 win at Ibrox
17/03/2018 - Kris Boyd’s second-half goal gave Kilmarnock a 1-0 victory over his former club Rangers at Ibrox. Expand
17/03/2018 - Kris Boyd’s second-half goal gave Kilmarnock a 1-0 victory over his former club Rangers at Ibrox. The striker’s 20th goal of the season from close range in the 54th minute was enough to take the Premiership points back to Ayrshire.After losing to Old Firm rivals and league leaders Celtic last week to effectively end any pretence of a title race it was another blow to Graeme Murty’s side, who ran out of ideas. Continue reading... Collapse
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Rangers slip up again as Celtic surge further clear at the top
23/02/2020 - St Johnstone grab point in 2-2 draw with RangersCeltic come from behind to beat Kilmarnock Expand
23/02/2020 - St Johnstone grab point in 2-2 draw with RangersCeltic come from behind to beat Kilmarnock 3-1Rangers dropped another two Premiership points after the St Johnstone striker Stevie May scored a late equaliser in Perth. Celtic’s 3-1 win at home to Kilmarnock later extended their lead at the top to 12 points.Callum Hendry had given Saints an early lead but – after coming from two down to beat Braga in midweek – Steven Gerrard’s side launched another comeback. The half-time substitute Florian Kamberi scored a tremendous equaliser before setting up Joe Aribo to put the visitors ahead, but May levelled after an 80th-minute corner to secure a 2-2 draw. May’s goal made it 10 points Rangers have dropped in eight matches since returning from the winter break. Related: 'Hungry as ever': Glasgow City ready for challenge from rebooted Old Firm Continue reading... Collapse
Callum McGregor eases Hoops past Partick and into fifth round
18/01/2020 - • Leigh Griffiths scores first goal for Celtic since August• Sam Cosgrove spares Aberdeen replay Expand
18/01/2020 - • Leigh Griffiths scores first goal for Celtic since August• Sam Cosgrove spares Aberdeen replay with DumbartonGoals from Leigh Griffiths and Calllum McGregor earned Celtic a narrow 2-1 win against Partick Thistle and a safe passage into the Scottish Cup fifth round despite a late scare when Jeremie Frimpong conceded a penalty converted by Stuart Brannigan. Griffiths pounced to take advantage of a defender’s clearence to slot home the opening goal at Fir Park. McGregor added a second with a deflected shot after Kenny Miller had struck a post for the home team. Frimpong’s charge on Dario Zanatta as he raced in on Fraser Forster led to Brannigan’s penalty in injury time but it came to late to find another goal, though did provide a small reward for a diligent Thistle performance. Neil Lennon’s side picked up their 32nd consecutive victory in domestic cup competitions and take their place in tomorrow’s last-16 draw.Kilmarnock launched their Scottish Cup campaign with Chris Burke Collapse
Kilmarnock dumped out of Europa League by Connah's Quay Nomads
18/07/2019 - Welsh side win 2-0 at Rugby Park to seal 3-2 aggregate winCrusaders will face Wolves in second Expand
18/07/2019 - Welsh side win 2-0 at Rugby Park to seal 3-2 aggregate winCrusaders will face Wolves in second qualifying roundAngelo Alessio endured a nightmare home debut as Kilmarnock manager, as the hosts crashed out of the Europa League qualifiers with a 3-2 aggregate defeat to Connah’s Quay Nomads.Rugby Park was hosting its first European tie in 18 years, with Kilmarnock looking to build on their 2-1 first-leg lead and secure an intriguing tie against Partizan Belgrade in the second qualifying round. Related: Neil Lennon tips Leigh Griffiths to make major Celtic impact after personal issues Continue reading... Collapse
Alfredo Morelos rescues a point for Rangers against Kilmarnock
16/03/2019 - Alfredo Morelos grabbed his 29th goal of the season but there was fresh frustration for Rangers as Expand
16/03/2019 - Alfredo Morelos grabbed his 29th goal of the season but there was fresh frustration for Rangers as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Kilmarnock.Morelos rescued a point for his side at Ibrox, his ninth goal against Kilmarnock this season, as he cancelled out Conor McAleny’s first-half goal. But Steven Gerrard’s team now risk falling 10 points behind Celtic if the Parkhead side can win at Dundee. Related: Ronaldo’s defining display shows ‘fino alla fine’ spirit is alive at Juventus | Eni Aluko Continue reading... Collapse
Kilmarnock shut out Jermain Defoe to earn goalless draw with Rangers
09/02/2019 - James Tavernier failed to take advantage of Rangers’ sixth penalty in three matches as Steven Expand
09/02/2019 - James Tavernier failed to take advantage of Rangers’ sixth penalty in three matches as Steven Gerrard’s men were held to a goalless William Hill Scottish Cup draw at Kilmarnock.Daniel Bachmann made his second penalty save of the week in the 15th minute and his team had their fair share of first-half chances. Continue reading... Collapse
Ross Millen punishes blunt Hearts in impressive away win for Killie
10/11/2018 - Kilmarnock recorded their first victory at Tynecastle in five years after Ross Millen struck the Expand
10/11/2018 - Kilmarnock recorded their first victory at Tynecastle in five years after Ross Millen struck the only goal to see off Hearts 1-0. Steve Clarke’s side had spent most of the second half on the back foot before Millen found the net in the 73rd minute. Hearts, who will now be ousted from the Scottish Premiership summit for the first time this season if Celtic pick up at least a point at Livingston on Sunday, had looked lively but struggled to create any clear-cut chances.The match started off at a great pace and both teams maintained that intensity for the rest of the half. The visitors wasted a great chance to take the lead inside two minutes, just seconds after Hearts winger Callum Morrison went down in the box under a challenge from Mikael Ndjoli. Continue reading... Collapse
Hibernian’s late equaliser earns point against Rangers in 10-goal thriller
13/05/2018 - • Rangers secure third having been three down after 22 minutes• Aberdeen get first win at Celtic Expand
13/05/2018 - • Rangers secure third having been three down after 22 minutes• Aberdeen get first win at Celtic Park in 26 games beating Celtic 1-0Jamie Maclaren’s stoppage-time equaliser for Hibernian denied Rangers a famous comeback triumph in a breathless 5-5 draw at Easter Road.Rangers looked like they were set to be blown away as Florian Kamberi, Scott Allan and Maclaren put Hibs 3-0 up after a 22-minute blitz. That left the hosts needing just three more goals to steal third place from Rangers on a final day packed with drama. Related: Don’t laugh, but Scottish football really is on the rise after years in the doldrums | Kevin McKenna Related: Rangers give Steven Gerrard stark reminder of challenge to come | Ewan Murray Continue reading... Collapse
Youssouf Mulumbu the hero as Killie beat blunt Celtic
03/02/2018 - Youssouf Mulumbu’s second-half goal gave Kilmarnock a dramatic 1-0 Scottish Premiership win over Expand
03/02/2018 - Youssouf Mulumbu’s second-half goal gave Kilmarnock a dramatic 1-0 Scottish Premiership win over Celtic at Rugby Park with the visitors counting more than the cost of three lost points.First-half injuries to central defenders Dedryck Boyata and Kristoffer Ajer disrupted Celtic, who were stifled on the artificial surface by the hard-working home side. Kilmarnock were rewarded in the 70th minute when Mulumbu volleyed in a Jordan Jones cross to give Killie their first home win over the champions since 2010. Continue reading... Collapse
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Celtic beat Hearts and go 10 points clear as Rangers lose at Kilmarnock
12/02/2020 - Celtic thrash Hearts 5-0 at ParkheadLate Brophy goal sees Kilmarnock beat Rangers 2-1Celtic took a Expand
12/02/2020 - Celtic thrash Hearts 5-0 at ParkheadLate Brophy goal sees Kilmarnock beat Rangers 2-1Celtic took a massive step towards a ninth league title in a row with a thumping 5-0 Premiership win over Hearts as Rangers crashed to defeat at Kilmarnock. Olivier Ntcham opened the scoring for Celtic on the half-hour mark before second-half goals from Christopher Jullien, Callum McGregor, substitute Ryan Christie and Jozo Simunovic completed the rout. Related: Women's Super League, Championship, Scottish Premiership: clockwatch – live! Continue reading... Collapse
Roof of disabled section destroyed after Rangers score late winner at Kilmarnock – video
04/08/2019 - Rangers fans who invaded the pitch celebrating a late winning goal allegedly destroyed the Expand
04/08/2019 - Rangers fans who invaded the pitch celebrating a late winning goal allegedly destroyed the roof covering disabled fans.A pitch invasion from the away fans followed Connor Goldson’s 91st-minute header that secured a 2-1 victory for Rangers at Kilmarnock.Footage on Sky Sports appeared to show three fans climbing on to the disabled fans’ shelter, which collapsed as fans jumped up and down following the winning goal.Police Scotland said four men were arrested on suspicion of breaching the peace, while one man was injured and needed treatment following the collapse of the roof. Continue reading... Collapse
Steve Clarke tells disillusioned Scotland players to 'un-retire themselves
21/05/2019 - • New Scotland manager says he won’t do the chasing • ‘I only want players that are 100% Expand
21/05/2019 - • New Scotland manager says he won’t do the chasing • ‘I only want players that are 100% committed’Steve Clarke says he will welcome back players who have previously called time on their Scotland careers but they will “have to un-retire themselves” because he won’t be chasing them.Speaking at his unveiling as Scotland manager, Clarke told the BBC he hopes his vision will persuade the likes of James McArthur, Allan McGregor and Scott Brown to think again about retiring from international duty. Related: Scotland calling – five areas the new manager must focus on Continue reading... Collapse
Kilmarnock’s Steve Clarke furious after sectarian abuse at Ibrox
20/02/2019 - • Kilmarnock manager says Rangers support ‘in the dark ages’• Clarke also savages referee over red Expand
20/02/2019 - • Kilmarnock manager says Rangers support ‘in the dark ages’• Clarke also savages referee over red card in 5-0 defeatA furious Steve Clarke accused the Rangers support of living in the dark ages after being targeted with sectarian abuse during his side’s Scottish Cup pummelling by Rangers.Chants of “sad Fenian bastard” echoed round Ibrox as the home side booked a quarter-final with Aberdeen with a 5-0 win. Alfredo Morelos struck four times on his return from suspension but Killie’s hopes were over as soon as the goalkeeper, Daniel Bachmann, was dismissed for an off-the-ball clash with Glen Kamara. Continue reading... Collapse
James Forrest scores two as Celtic hand Kilmarnock a 5-1 hiding
08/12/2018 - Celtic leapfrogged Kilmarnock to the top of the Scottish Premiership with a stunning 5-1 victory Expand
08/12/2018 - Celtic leapfrogged Kilmarnock to the top of the Scottish Premiership with a stunning 5-1 victory in their clash at Celtic Park.Steve Clarke’s side travelled to Glasgow with a one-point lead over both Rangers and their Old Firm rivals but their much-talked about title credentials were first tested in the fifth minute when winger James Forrest swept the home side into the lead with a well-taken drive. Further goals before the break from striker Odsonne Édouard, captain Mikael Lustig and midfielder Ryan Christie provided a reality check for the visitors. Continue reading... Collapse
Stuart Findlay’s late show helps Kilmarnock snatch victory from Celtic
23/09/2018 - Stuart Findlay’s late header secured 2-1 victory for Kilmarnock against Celtic in their Scottish Expand
23/09/2018 - Stuart Findlay’s late header secured 2-1 victory for Kilmarnock against Celtic in their Scottish Premiership match at Rugby Park.Leigh Griffiths gave Celtic a 1-0 first-half lead after Kirk Broadfoot failed to clear Kieran Tierney’s cross after 34 minutes. Greg Taylor hit the post before the Scotland striker found the net with a close-range diving header. Continue reading... Collapse
Rangers give Steven Gerrard stark reminder of challenge to come | Ewan Murray
05/05/2018 - Rangers laboured to a 1-0 win over Kilmarnock, leaving the incoming manager in no doubt as to the Expand
05/05/2018 - Rangers laboured to a 1-0 win over Kilmarnock, leaving the incoming manager in no doubt as to the size of the task facing himAfter the lord mayor’s show? The Saturday afternoon scene here was such that you would barely have known the show occurred in the first place. Exactly 24 hours after Steven Gerrard was afforded a rapturous reception by thousands of delirious fans, Rangers’ players offered a stark reminder as to why an epic shake-up was needed in the first place.Gerrard was not on hand to witness this laboured showing. He will take up office on 1 June, a situation that looked sensible as Kilmarnock offered 84 minutes of comfortable resistance. Continue reading... Collapse
Kilmarnock’s Kris Boyd sinks Rangers in Graeme Murty’s first game
23/12/2017 - • Two goals in 60 seconds for former Rangers striker Boyd win game 2-1• Declan John earlier put Expand
23/12/2017 - • Two goals in 60 seconds for former Rangers striker Boyd win game 2-1• Declan John earlier put visitors ahead at Rugby ParkGraeme Murty’s first match as a permanent Rangers manager ended in disappointment as Kris Boyd’s double earned Kilmarnock a 2-1 win at Rugby Park.Having been handed the reins until the end of the season, Murty was hoping to boost his chances of landing a longer stay in the Ibrox hotseat by avoiding the kind of slip-ups his side suffered against Hamilton, Dundee and St Johnstone during his nine-game caretaker stint. It was looking positive as Declan John – fresh from converting his Cardiff loan switch into a three-and-a-half-year deal on Friday – swept them ahead six minutes before half-time. Related: Hearts end Celtic’s 69-game unbeaten domestic run in emphatic style Continue reading... Collapse
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