Gavin Friels: Last News

Former Kilmarnock manager and SFA chief Jim Fleeting has agreed to take on a coaching role at Ayrshire non-league outfit Kilwinning Rangers.

Chris Wilson reckons Dalry Thistle are turning a corner – three months after calling guys out of retirement in order to fulfil a fixture.

Kilwinning Rangers assistant manager Gavin Friels reckons facing high-flying Pollok tomorrow will be a good barometer for his side’s Premier Division title credentials.The Buffs head to Newlandsfield in fourth place just one point behind the hosts in third and looking to close the gap on leaders Auchinleck Talbot who are on senior Scottish Cup duty.And Friels said: “It’s probably the biggest game so far, especially away from home.“Darvel was a big game but that was early in the season when you can get away with it. This is the real nitty gritty now.“I think Pollok, Clydebank, Auchinleck, Darvel and ourselves are the five who are going to be at the forefront.“So games against them are vital for us.

Kilwinning Rangers boss Chris Strain saw the funny side after a rival manager set his league title disappointment to music.