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Cathal McCarthy joins Kilmarnock on loan from Hull City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 6:07 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Cathal McCarthy joins Kilmarnock on loan from Hull City

Summary

Hull City centre-back Cathal McCarthy has signed a season-long loan deal with Kilmarnock. The 19-year-old aims to establish himself in first-team football following a stint that included six appearances with Hull last season. McCarthy expressed his desire to contribute to Kilmarnock's improvement in the league, while the club is optimistic about supporting his development. Kilmarnock boss Neil McCann highlighted the player's potential, noting interest from multiple clubs for his loan.

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Key Details

•Cathal McCarthy joins Kilmarnock on a season-long loan.
•He aims to prove himself as a first-team player.
•McCarthy made six appearances for Hull City last season.
•Kilmarnock hopes to improve on last season's performance.
•McCann noted strong interest in McCarthy during loan talks.

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6:07 PMYahoo Sports — McCarthy aims to 'set a marker' on loan at Kilmarnock

What they're saying

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Hull City centre-back Cathal McCarthy hopes to "set a marker" and prove he can play first-team football during a season-long loan spell at Kilmarnock. The 19-year-old has joined for the campaign from the newly promoted Premier League side, where he made six appearances last term.
— Yahoo Sports

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