McCann seeks new signings before Kilmarnock's season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 10:27 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Neil McCann is looking to add at least one new player to Kilmarnock before their Premiership opener against St Johnstone on Sunday. In his first summer transfer window as manager, he has already secured five permanent signings and a loan agreement for midfielder Bailey Rice from Rangers. McCann expressed satisfaction with the squad but emphasized the need for additional talent to enhance the team further. Kilmarnock has also recently upgraded their training pitch to a new grass surface, which McCann believes will improve performances this season.
- •Neil McCann hopes for at least one more signing before the weekend.
- •Kilmarnock has made five permanent signings this summer.
- •Bailey Rice joins on loan from Rangers.
- •New grass pitch expected to enhance team performance.
- •Kilmarnock's opener is against St Johnstone on Sunday.
- 4:08 PMYahoo Sports — McCann relishing Killie optimism
- 10:27 AMYahoo Sports — McCann hopeful of new arrival before Killie opener
"Neil McCann is hopeful of adding at least one new face before Kilmarnock's Premiership opener at St Johnstone on Sunday. In his first summer window as Killie boss, McCann has added five new permanent signings - plus midfielder Bailey Rice on loan from Rangers - after several players departed. Killie also agreed re-signed Aaron Tshibola after his World Cup adventure with DR Congo.
"Kilmarnock manager Neil McCann is hopeful his side can build on the optimism around the club as they prepare to start their Scottish Premiership campaign. Killie topped their Premier Sports Cup group stage to earn a home draw in the last 16 against neighbours Ayr United, have a new hybrid grass pitch at Rugby Park, and a state-of-the-art £1.5m training facility now in operation.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 4:08 PMMcCann relishing Killie optimism
Kilmarnock manager Neil McCann is hopeful his side can build on the optimism around the club as they prepare to start their Scottish Premiership campaign. Killie topped their Premier Sports Cup group stage to earn a home draw in the last 16 against neighbours Ayr United, have a new hybrid grass pitch at Rugby Park, and a state-of-the-art £1.5m training facility now in operation.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 10:27 AMMcCann hopeful of new arrival before Killie opener
Neil McCann is hopeful of adding at least one new face before Kilmarnock's Premiership opener at St Johnstone on Sunday. In his first summer window as Killie boss, McCann has added five new permanent signings - plus midfielder Bailey Rice on loan from Rangers - after several players departed. Killie also agreed re-signed Aaron Tshibola after his World Cup adventure with DR Congo.
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