Stewart McConnell

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Killie hit by late double sucker punch
A DRAMATIC last gasp double from Eion Doyle ended an impressive comeback from spirited young Killie.
Published: 09:30 16th May
Kilmarnock teen's debut shrouded in sadness
PROMISING midfielder Ross Davidson hopes to establish himself in the Kilmarnock first team for the remaining three games after making an impressive debut in Sunday's game with Hibernian.
Published: 09:30 9th May
Cashy aims for title hat-trick
HOTSHOT KILWINNING RANGERS striker Ian Cashmore is looking to secure a complete set of Stagecoach league titles this weekend.
Published: 09:30 10th Apr
Mermaid go for glory
THREE Towns football team the Mermaid will be bidding to reach the final of the Scottish Sunday Amateur Cup this weekend.
Published: 09:30 23rd Mar
Six-Guns Buffs on the way up
BUFFS bounced back from their mini-form slump as they blitzed basement side Kirk to close within a point of promotion back to the Super First Division.
Published: 09:30 14th Mar
'Deer stall Buffs' title charge
A LAST-gasp goal from super sub Lee Munro saw Thistle sting Buffs to hand George Grierson's men only their second defeat of the season and dent the Abbey Park side's title ambitions.
Published: 09:30 1st Mar
Another point plundered in the Capital
UPBEAT Kilmarnock boss Kenny Shiels hailed his new-look side as they extended their unbeaten run to FIVE games on Wednesday with a 2-2 draw against Hibernian at Easter Road.
Published: 09:30 1st Mar
Night belongs to underdogs
HOLDERS Killie sensationally fell at the first hurdle in defence of the trophy as they were unceremoniously dumped out by Second Division Warriors on a night of shock defeats for SPL clubs.
Published: 09:30 30th Aug
KARATE CHAMP ARIA TAKES PARIS BY STORM
EUROPEAN Championship success has been achieved by a Three Towns club for the first time in their history thanks to a stunning performance from a talented Saltcoats youngster.
Published: 15:30 5th Jul
~CRICKET: Mixed Fortunes for Ayr and Prestwick
AYR were put to the sword by the men from Dumfries as all senior teams lost to the Doonhamers.
Published: 09:30 6th Jun
Title bid's getting booted off the park
ANGRY KILWINNING RANGERS boss George Grierson says his team's title bid is being kicked into touch by what he has dubbed "rough-house" tactics by opposing teams who are targeting his players.
Published: 09:30 26th Apr
Still Super
A HUGE hammer blow was dealt KILWINNING RANGERS' District League title hopes as they went down 1-0 to tenacious 10-man Troon in an absorbing encounter at Abbey Park on Tuesday night.
Published: 09:30 19th Apr
Shiels: We beat Celts with more style
CUP-winning Kilmarnock boss Kenny Shiels says it's a breath of fresh air that Hearts have become the latest side to upset the odds and end the Old Firm Monopoly in cup competition.
Published: 09:30 18th Apr
Hampden Heroes
PROUD Kilmarnock boss Kenny Shiels had great praise for his side, especially goalkeeper Cammy Bell as they clinched a first trophy in 15 years on Saturday.
Published: 09:30 22nd Mar
Ladeside lose in shootout
TROON gained revenge for their earlier Scottish Cup defeat at the hands of hosts Kilbirnie but had their keeper Martin Fraser, who produced an inspired display, and the woodwork to thank for their victory.
Published: 15:30 15th Mar
Ton-up Bayrack stuns Steelers
MAGNIFICENT Mike Bayrack recorded his 100th all-time EIHL point as he grabbed the victory-clinching goal to shatter Steelers for a second time inside a fortnight at Braehead Arena on Thursday.
Published: 09:30 15th Mar
A MUDDY DISGRACE
FURIOUS officials from SALTCOATS VICTORIA and ARDEER THISTLE this week hit out at referee David Burns for allowing the Three Towns derby to go ahead at Campbell Park - then abandoning the match at half-time.
Published: 09:30 10th Feb
MY MATE DEANO MADE AYR SICK
RELIEVED striker Paul Heffernan saluted team-mate Dean Shiels for bagging the goal which sealed Kilmarnock a place in the Scottish Communities League Cup final, after the goalscorer had left his sick bed to play in Saturday's semi-final against Ayr United.
Published: 09:30 2nd Feb
Top pool event in Saltcoats
THE Non-Such Snooker club in Saltcoats will host the Ayrshire Under-25 Singles championship this coming Sunday, January 29.
Published: 09:30 25th Jan
Top pool event in Saltcoats
THE Non-Such Snooker club in Saltcoats will host the Ayrshire Under-25 Singles championship this coming Sunday, January 29.
Published: 09:30 25th Jan