Kilmarnock “have complete faith” that Neil McCann will hold the membership within the Scottish Premiership.
The 51-year-old, who performed for the likes of Rangers, Hearts and Dundee, has been named supervisor at Rugby Park till the summer season of 2028.
McCann shall be assisted by Billy Dodds after the pair labored collectively as a part of Barry Ferguson’s interim administration group at Rangers final season.
Kilmarnock are eleventh within the league, having not gained any of their final 14 matches, with Livingston 4 factors behind, with a sport in hand.
“We fully understand how important it was to get this appointment right,” an announcement from the membership’s board of administrators learn.
“After a radical course of, we’re assured that Neil and Billy have the qualities, expertise, and character required to steer Kilmarnock Soccer Membership ahead.
“We have complete faith in their ability to do what needs to be done to keep this club competing in the Scottish Premiership.”
Former Dundee and Inverness CT boss McCann replaces Stuart Kettlewell, who was sacked after lower than seven months in cost.
Kris Doolan, who was set to be appointed Killie’s as head of growth and under-19s supervisor, took interim cost and picked up one level from a potential 12.
Neil McCann (L) shall be assisted by Billy Dodds after the pair labored collectively at Rangers final season below interim boss Barry Ferguson
The membership assertion added: “Both Neil and Billy know the Scottish league inside out, understand its demands, and share a vision that aligns strongly with the culture and values of this football club.
“This can be a vital appointment for Kilmarnock FC. We’re assured the gamers will adapt shortly to their management and reply positively to the readability, perception, and ambition they bring about at an important second for the membership.”
Kilmarnock’s fixtures
- January 10 – Livingston (A) – Scottish Premiership
- January 17 – Dundee (H) – Scottish Cup
- January 24 – Motherwell (A) – Scottish Premiership
- January 31 – Aberdeen (H) – Scottish Premiership
- February 4 – Rangers (A) – Scottish Premiership
