Kilmarnock have "complete faith" in their new manager, Neil McCann, and his assistant Billy Dodds, according to the club's board of directors. The pair have been appointed on contracts until 2028, bringing a sense of stability and continuity to a struggling team that sits second bottom in the Scottish Premiership.
McCann, a former Dundee boss, replaces Stuart Kettlewell, who was sacked after six wins in 25 games. Under-19s coach Kris Doolan oversaw Kilmarnock's last four matches, taking only one point.
The club's board of directors have expressed confidence in McCann and Dodds' ability to steer the team towards safety. "After a thorough process, we are assured that Neil and Billy have the qualities, experience, and character required to lead Kilmarnock Football Club forward," they said in a statement.
Dodds and McCann previously worked together as part of Barry Ferguson's interim management team at Rangers last season. Dodds also had a spell in charge of Inverness Caledonian Thistle and was an assistant at Ross County from 2014-17.
Their appointment has been met with mixed reactions from fans, with some expressing skepticism over McCann's ability to turn the season around. However, others are optimistic about their chances, citing Dodds' experience in managing teams in Scotland.
With the visit of Livingston on Saturday, a win would be a welcome boost for Kilmarnock, who are four points below the bottom-of-the-table team with a game in hand. The stakes are high, and it remains to be seen whether McCann and Dodds can deliver the results required to keep the club competing in the Scottish Premiership.
McCann, a former Dundee boss, replaces Stuart Kettlewell, who was sacked after six wins in 25 games. Under-19s coach Kris Doolan oversaw Kilmarnock's last four matches, taking only one point.
The club's board of directors have expressed confidence in McCann and Dodds' ability to steer the team towards safety. "After a thorough process, we are assured that Neil and Billy have the qualities, experience, and character required to lead Kilmarnock Football Club forward," they said in a statement.
Dodds and McCann previously worked together as part of Barry Ferguson's interim management team at Rangers last season. Dodds also had a spell in charge of Inverness Caledonian Thistle and was an assistant at Ross County from 2014-17.
Their appointment has been met with mixed reactions from fans, with some expressing skepticism over McCann's ability to turn the season around. However, others are optimistic about their chances, citing Dodds' experience in managing teams in Scotland.
With the visit of Livingston on Saturday, a win would be a welcome boost for Kilmarnock, who are four points below the bottom-of-the-table team with a game in hand. The stakes are high, and it remains to be seen whether McCann and Dodds can deliver the results required to keep the club competing in the Scottish Premiership.
That's just too long... can't they just give them a fair chance for like a year or two? And what's with the mixed reactions from fans? I get it, Kilmarnock's been struggling, but giving them another go with basically the same management team just seems like more of the same. 
At least we'll see some consistency in their tactics now... maybe. Fingers crossed for Livingston on Saturday though! 
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their new gaffer neil mccann & assistant billy dodds are defo getting a 5/10 from me they've got experience and all but lets be real its not like rangers just fell apart or anything 
dundee had a decent run under mcCann before he left so maybe hes the man 
dodds is cool too tho, hes been in scotland long enough to know what works 
gotta see how they do against livinston but idk if im holding my breath lol
I mean, Neil McCann's got some decent credentials but he's never managed a team at this level before, so its hard to predict how well hes gonna do. Still, Billy Dodds' Scotland experience can't hurt! 
Kilmarnock just need a win vs Livingston and they'll be breathing easier... hopefully its gonna be that boost they need 
but seriously, i think its good for the team that they have some stability now. Dodds and McCann seem like a decent combo from their past gigs at Rangers and Inverness. Fingers crossed they can turn things around for Kilmarnock! 
maybe getting a win against Livingston will give them a boost? 
they're like the dynamic duo of scottish football - dodds' experience is a major plus, and mccann's track record as a boss is solid. i know some fans are skeptical but i think they've got this! 
. The board's faith in McCann and Dodds is a good lesson for all of us - it's okay to have doubts, but sometimes you gotta trust the process and give people a chance 
. And hey, a win against Livingston would be a great confidence booster! 
Time will tell if Neil McCann & Billy Dodds can sort them out 
and i'm curious, what's the deal with the fans being skeptical? are they just salty because kilmarnock's not doing so great or is there something more to it? 
I mean, 4 points behind Livingston is still a long way to go but at least there's some momentum building up 
their experience in Scotland and previous gigs together will surely pay off 
️! It's great that Kilmarnock has made a change with a new management team coming on board. I mean, you've got Billy Dodds, who's been around the block a few times, and Neil McCann, who's got some experience under his belt too 
. They're not exactly taking over a super strong squad, but I think they've got the right attitude to turn things around 
. The fact that they're on contracts until 2028 is a big plus too 
. It shows they're committed to getting it right and aren't just in for a quick fix 
. Maybe we've got a dark horse on our hands here! 
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Neil McCann & Billy Dodds seem like a solid pair, especially with their experience together at Rangers last season 
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Kilmarnock & hoping they can get some results in 
They've got a tough road ahead of them with Livingston coming up 
. I'm not sure if McCann and Dodds are up to the task 
. The fact that the board is so confident in them is reassuring, but we all no how football works, and things dont always go as planned