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Rangers manager Michael Beale has been the most active ahead of the transfer window opening. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

When the transfer window opens for Scottish Premiership clubs, the 10 deals done

Kilmarnock secured a huge win over Dundee United at the bottom of the Premiership. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

United v Kilmarnock reaction: Transfer contrast, McInnes surprise, away support

Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin ahead of the relegation clash with Kilmarnock. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Jim Goodwin reveals Dundee United job desire as he apologises to fans

Barry Robson has been backed to get the Aberdeen job full-time. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Aberdeen star makes 'if I was the chairman' admission over Barry Robson job

Ross County players look dejected after the 6-1 defeat to Hearts on Saturday that has left them in peril of relegation (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Fixture delay heightens suspense as bottom six fight set to go to wire

Stephen Robinson guided St Mirren into the top six despite losing 2-0 to Kilmarnock.

Stephen Robinson reveals toughest challenge of career as St Mirren make top six

Daizen Maeda heads home Celtic's 100th league goal of the season during the 4-1 win over Kilmarnock.

Celtic's Sunday stroll in Ayrshire as the boa constrictor tightens grip

Celtic's Hyeon-gyu Oh with a high tackle on Kilmarnock's Liam Donnelly that earned a yellow card from referee David Dickinson. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Kilmarnock manager claims Celtic player should have been red carded

Mark Birighitti has struggled since joining Dundee United. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Six most disappointing Scottish Premiership signings this season

There has been stinging criticism for Hearts manager Robbie Neilson after the defeat by Kilmarnock.

Defence pours in for Hearts boss Neilson after vicious backlash

Hearts fans once again travelled in big numbers. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hearts reaction: Clark apology, Neilson and player failing, McInnes opportunity

Kilmarnock players celebrate while Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland is dejected. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Kilmarnock heroic in win as Hearts fans in brutal full-time response

Lewis Mayo, left, is on loan at Kilmarnock from Rangers.

Rangers loanee Mayo has not discussed future beyond this summer

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes felt his team should have been awarded a penalty at Ibrox.

Rangers reaction: Union Bears target board, that penalty stat, Cantwell's class

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes takes his side to Ibrox to face Rangers on Saturday. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Derek McInnes has say on Rangers and plots 'really tough afternoon' for Beale

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

McInnes reveals Kilmarnock first-half frustration as Kettlewell hails midfielder

Hibs head coach Lee Johnson looks on from the sidelines at Easter Road. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Lee Johnson on why he enjoyed tactical side of Hibs win

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes was left fuming at VAR's intervention which saw Kyle Vassell red carded. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Derek McInnes lets rip at VAR after red card intervention in Hibs loss

Kyle Lafferty has moved to Northern Irish giants Linfield. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Lafferty explains Kilmarnock exit and compares Derek McInnes to Rangers great

Kyle Lafferty has joined Linfield following his shock departure from Kilmarnock. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Kyle Lafferty signs for ex-Rangers teammate following Kilmarnock release

Former Rangers and Hearts forward Kyle Lafferty left Kilmarnock earlier this week.

Why 'obsession' with ex-Kilmarnock, Rangers and Hearts man Lafferty has to end

Kyle Lafferty left Kilmarnock before the end of the transfer window. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Kilmarnock boss in Kyle Lafferty admission as McInnes reveals board talks

Kyle Lafferty has left Kilmarnock. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

'With regret' - Kilmarnock announce departure of Kyle Lafferty on deadline day

Kilmarnock winger Daniel Armstrong is sent off for an elbow on Borna Barisic during Rangers 3-2 win at Rugby Park. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Derek McInnes in Borna Barisic backtrack as Killie boss makes red card admission

Kilmarnock feel they should have been given a penalty for this incident involving Giorgos Giakoumakis and Joe Wright against Celtic.

Kilmarnock still fuming after SFA explain Celtic VAR call

Daizen Maeda opens the scoring for Celtic at Hampden. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

How Kilmarnock destabilised Celtic in rare struggle for Postecoglou's side

Kilmarnock appeal for a penalty as defender Joe Wright falls under a challenge from Celtic’s Giorgos Giakoumakis. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

'Seriously, what is the point?' - Kilmarnock enraged by failure to award penalty

Derek McInnes insists Kilmarnock can approach Saturday's Viaplay Cup semi-final against Celtic with more confidence following last week's league game at Parkhead.

McInnes reckons fixture quirk can favour Kilmarnock in Celtic semi-final

Aberdeen star Bojan Miovski has gone six games without scoring. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Aberdeen boss Goodwin on expectation, no Rangers fear and belief in Miovski

Kilmarnock midfielder makes no bones about the fact he isn't unhappy injury will force: former team-mate in Celtic's Greg Taylor to miss the clubs' Viaplay League Cup semi-final. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Midfielder's candid admission about semi-final absence of Celtic's Taylor

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes isn't getting hot under the collar about his team being given no chance of upsetting massive favourites Celtic at Hampden on Saturday.(Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Kilmarnock manager discusses Celtic and being 'perfect' ahead of semi-final

Kilmarnock's Kyle Lafferty is back available to face Celtic in the Viaplay Cup semi-final after serving a 10-game ban. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Lafferty 'bursting' to face Celtic after serving 10-game ban for sectarian slur

Jota scores Celtic's opener in the victory over Kilmarnock at Celtic Park. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic partake in a goalframe challenge as Killie fortunate to escape at 2-0

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes shows his frustration on the touchline during the 2-0 defeat at Celtic Park. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

McInnes reveals where he ranks current Celtic team after Kilmarnock defeat

Aberdeen manager Jim Goodwin after the 2-1 defeat at Kilmarnock. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

'This can't carry on' - Goodwin blasts Aberdeen's worst performance of season

Aberdeen's miserable week ended with a 3-1 defeat by St Mirren in Paisley.

Aberdeen want Goodwin flak to stop after three defeats in a row

An artist's impression of Kilmarnock's proposed Bowie Park Training Facility.

Kilmarnock launch plans to build new state-of-the-art training complex

Aberdeen finished at the World Cup break in third place after a 1-0 win over Dundee United. (Photo by Euan Cherry / SNS Group)

How Aberdeen transformed from 12 months ago and emerged as 'best of the rest'

Derek McInnes tries to rally his Kilmarnock team.

McInnes: This feels like a Kilmarnock defeat against Hearts

Kilmarnock's Kyle Lafferty is subbed off during a cinch Premiership match between Kilmarnock and St Johnstone at Rugby Park, on October 05, 2022, in Kilmarnock, Scotland. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

McInnes: No beef with Scottish Football Association over Lafferty

Bojan Miovski celebrates making it 3-1 Aberdeen during a cinch Premiership match between Aberdeen and Kilmarnock at Pittodrie Stadium, on October 01, 2022, in Aberdeen, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Goodwin admits Aberdeen's scoreline flattered them as McInnes' return goes wrong

Joe Newell fires home Hibs' winner after just 12 minutes.

Wasteful Hibs put fans through wringer as ten-man Killie deserve better

Hibs striker Christian Doidge has joined Kilmarnock on loan until the end of the season. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Doidge given 'big player for Hibs' verdict after Killie loan move

Hibs striker Christian Doidge has joined Kilmarnock on loan for the rest of the season. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Christian Doidge departs Hibs for loan move to Premiership rivals

Kilmarnock's Liam Donnelly at full time during a cinch Premiership match between Kilmarnock and Celtic at Rugby Park, on August 14, 2022, in Kilmarnock, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

What it's like to play Rangers and Celtic in consecutive weeks

Former Kilmarnock manager Bobby Williamson was interviewed on the pitch at half-time of the Rugby Park side's 5-0 defeat to Celtic (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Return of Bobby Williamson as Derek McInnes says “Bye Bye” to Rangers and Celtic

Celtic's Jota points to wrist band bearing Benfica mentor Fernando Chalana's name after putting his side 2-0 up with stunning strike (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic in mood against Kilmarnock to leave Derek McInnes "embarrassed"

Celtic's Moritz Jenz (R) celebrates making it 2-1last week. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Killie v Celtic: TV details, kick-off and stream

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes at Ibrox. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

McInnes' calls for 'reality check' contrasting Rangers and Kilmarnock

Alfredo Morelos received a huge ovation on his return from injury. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

How Alfredo Morelos' return perfect for Rangers emergency

Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Rangers welcome Morelos back as striker offers timely boost

McInnes: 'Maybe VAR would have sorted it'

Ryan Alebiosu, pictured in action for Arsenal U21, has joined Kilmarnock on loan. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Ryan Alebiosu: New Arsenal loanee will bring ‘speed and power’ to Kilmarnock

Former Rangers winger Jordan Jones has returned to Kilmarnock on loan from Wigan.

Jordan Jones vows to win over Kilmarnock supporters still irked by Rangers move

Kilmarnock are preparing for the start of the Premier Sports Cup group stages.

Kilmarnock want 'at least four' new players as McInnes sets bar high

Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes. (Picture: Michael Gillen)

Kilmarnock boss preaches patience in loan market

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