Kilmarnock prepares for Premiership match against Dundee United

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:35 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Kilmarnock prepares for Premiership match against Dundee United

Summary

Kilmarnock manager Neil McCann addressed the media ahead of Saturday's Premiership fixture against Dundee United. McCann noted the previous weekend's gap allowed for team improvements, while expressing hopes for new signing Cathal McCarthy's debut. He emphasized creating a strong home advantage at Rugby Park, a strategy that worked well in the past season. The manager acknowledged the upcoming challenge from a revamped Dundee United side and mentioned the squad is still in the process of gelling. He also highlighted striker Djenario Daniels’ positive recovery from injury as a boost going into the match.

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Status Watch

•Kilmarnock faces Dundee United in the Premiership on Saturday.
•Neil McCann hopes to make Rugby Park a tough venue for opponents.
•Cathal McCarthy and Jonathan Meier may debut for Kilmarnock.
•Djenario Daniels is returning from injury with good momentum.
•McCann expects a tougher game due to Dundee United's style changes.

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1:35 PMYahoo Sports — McCann on 'fortress' Rugby Park, new signings & tough United test

What they're saying

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Kilmarnock manager Neil McCann has been speaking to the media before his side's Premiership match with Dundee United this weekend. McCann would have preferred to have a game last weekend, but says it gave them a "wee chance to work on some things". New signing Cathal McCarthy could make his debut on Saturday and McCann has high hopes for the loan defender who he "had my eye on for a wee bit" and is "highly regarded" by parent club Hull City.
— Yahoo Sports

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