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Kilmarnock so far. His side are top of the league after three games and he's yet to concede a goal as they gear up to play Inverness Caledonian Thistle today.And he says working with former goalkeeper Wright and Stephenson, who he knows well from Boro and Blyth Spartans, could work wonders for him.He said: “When I got the call to come up here, Stevo rang me and asked me what my thoughts were.

Kilmarnock side were put to the sword by Hibs. The Capital men ran out 2-0 victors thanks to second half goals from Kyle Magennis and Scotland international Kevin Nisbet.

Ayr United at Rugby Park to go straight to the top of the Championship. The two sides hadn't met in the league for 28 years, but Tommy Wright 's side's relegation saw them renew hostilities.

Kilmarnock as favourites to win the Scottish Championship.His side are the red-hot hot choices to win the league according to a number of bookmakers, with some even having them as odds-on favourites.But Wright says he doesn't pay attention to that and he's insisting they must do their talking on the pitch.Speaking exclusively to the Kilmarnock Standard the Killie boss said: “I don’t look at media things or social media, but I can imagine what they’re saying talking about budgets and size of squads.“I know that there has been teams with far bigger budgets and squads that haven’t got out of this league at the first attempt, so I am just focusing on the players and getting the best out of them.“We don’t see ourselves as favourites, I think

Kilmarnock star will be hoping to guide The Blues to victory against his old team as they eye winning their group.But the Ayrshire side can also win the group with a victory providing Clyde drop points at Morton.If Clyde grab all three points then Killie will have to win by three goals more than Danny Lennon's men.And Wright is expecting a tough battle today against Stranraer.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to

Kilmarnock boss watched on as his side put Kilby to the sword thanks to goals from Fraser Murray and Jason Naismith.And the gaffer was more than happy to bag three points in the first Premier Sports Cup group stage.He said: The first 15 minutes were a bit helter-skelter. But once we settled in and moved the ball, it was a good, professional display.”Wright also heaped praise on Fraser Murray who he reckons will prove to be a vital asset for Killie.Wright said: “Fraser will always get goals.

2-0 winners at K-Park after second half strikes from new signings Fraser Murray and Jason Naismith proved enough to see off the battling Lowland League side. But Aitken insists that Killie boss Tommy Wright has been so impressed with the setup at K-Park, it could lead to Kilby landing a Rugby Park player to boost their Lowland League campaign this season.

Kilmarnock's No 9. The 6ft 3in hitman has scored twice in as many games during pre-season, and he's hoping to continue that form as the Ayrshire side kick-off their campaign against East Kilbride today in the Premier Sports Cup.

Kilmarnock boss has signed no less than 14 players – with two more likely to be on their way to Ayrshire before the window shuts next month.And he says there's barely been enough time in the day to get his work done but he wouldn't have it any other way.When asked if he's ever had a transfer window like this, he said: "No.

Kilmarnock being unhappy to see Tommy Wright and his players back at the coalface.On Monday, May 24, Killie lost 2-1 to Dundee in the second leg of their Premiership play-off final to complete a 4-2 defeat.On Friday, June 18, those who have remained from the squad which went down have been joined by a plethora of new signings.The journey back to the Premiership starts now as Killie prepare for their first season outside the top-flight in 28 years.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with

Kilmarnock and play for boss Tommy Wright.The 24-year-old midfielder has signed a two-year contract at Rugby Park less than three weeks after tasting victory at Wembley.Lyons – on loan from Blackburn Rovers who he left this summer – was part of the unfancied Shrimps squad which beat Newport County 1-0 in the League Two play-off final to go up to English Football's third tier for the first time in the club's history.Now he is part of a Killie side which has made promotion the top priority following last season's relegation at the hands of Dundee in the Premiership play-off final."It feels brilliant to be a Kilmarnock player and I’m so thankful to the manager for bringing me to such a big club," Lyons, who is from Coleraine in Northern

Tommy Wright is set to agree a deal for the full-back, who has been a free agent after leaving Ross County in the summer. The 26-year-old has a wealth of experience from his time at St Mirren, Peterborough and a loan spell at Hibs last year.

Kilmarnock have added more experience to their ranks as Stephen McGinn has joined the club.The former St Mirren, Sheffield United and Hibernian man turned down a new deal at Morton in favour of signing for the Ayrshire side.He said: “The chance to move here came up over the past few days and as soon as I heard about the club’s interest then I wanted it done right away.“The chance to play for Kilmarnock, who are the biggest club in the league, and the chance to work with Tommy Wright, really appealed to me and I’m just delighted to join.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download

Kilmarnock days before their play-off relegation - and claimed Tommy Wright threw him under the bus. The veteran midfielder was singled out by Wright for going AWOL after the final league game of the season and failing to return for the double header with Dundee which cost Killie their 28-year top flight status.

Kilmarnock – and claimed Tommy Wright blanked him in the relegation run-in. With his contract up next week the French defender is heading back to Normandy after being separated from his family for six months due to the pandemic.Dikamona was one of 10 players cut loose yesterday as Killie cut their cloth in terms of personnel ahead of their bid to return to the top flight at the first time of asking.The former Hearts defender made just 12 appearances as his side succumbed to the drop for the first time in 28 years.

Jim McClean, Rothesay, said: “I’ve never been as glad to see my team Kilmarnock getting a thumping. “They deserve all they got.

Kilmarnock lost 2-1 in their first leg of their Premiership play-off final away to Dundee but had looked down and out until Haunstrup stepped up to bag his first goal for the Ayrshire side.Goals from Jordan McGhee and Charlie Adam had given the Dark Blues a 2-0 advantage.Killie's 28-year top-flight status is in real jeopardy but Wright feels their goal could prove to be the turning point in the tie with the second leg at Rugby Park on Monday evening.Boss Wright said: "They used the conditions better than us and they controlled the game well."They will be disappointed they conceded but they'll still feel as if they're in the driving seat."But it was a massive goal for us and it puts us right back into the tie."The Ayrshire Live app is

Kilmarnock in their play-off battle at Dens Park. Jordan McGhee and Charlie Adam netted in either half against Tommy Wright's lacklustre side but Brandon Haunstrup scored for the visitors to hand them a lifeline ahead of Monday's return leg.

Kilmarnock are in a “really strong” position going into their pressure play-off against Dundee as they look to save their Premiership skins. But the Rugby Park gaffer was tight-lipped on the reason the club finds itself in such a precarious position despite admitting he knows the reasons.Wright watched his side beat bottom dogs Hamilton Accies 2-0 thanks to a Mitch Pinnock double with the Englishman missing his chance of a hat-trick after his penalty was saved.

Kilmarnock's 28 year stay in the Scottish top-flight is at risk as they get set to take on Dundee in the dreaded relegation play-off. A comfortable 2-0 win over Hamilton was irrelevant on the day as Ross County did the business at Fir Park coming from 1-0 down to beat Motherwell.A Mitch Pinnock first half double was enough to dispatch of Accies, who were officially relegated today.Tommy Wright will now have to gear his players up for a two-legged tie with James McPake's Dundee, with the first leg at Dens Park on Thursday night, with the return match a week on Monday at Rugby Park.

Kilmarnock as they look to avoid the dreading relegation play-off. Just three points separate the two sides going into the final day of the season with any slip up by the Staggies opening the door for a great escape for Tommy Wright 's men.