Neil McCann keeps current squad despite Kilmarnock opening winless streak
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Kilmarnock manager Neil McCann has ruled out further recruitment despite a difficult start to the Premiership season. The team sits at the bottom of the league table after suffering three consecutive defeats, including a 4-0 home loss to Dundee United on Saturday. Kilmarnock has conceded 13 goals across these three opening fixtures. Despite the poor results and negative goal difference, McCann stated he is not considering additional signings before the upcoming transfer deadline. The manager added seven permanent players and two loan signings to the squad during the summer window. McCann maintained that the current roster is capable of improving its performance and securing victories once the players develop more defensive resilience.
- •Kilmarnock lost 4-0 at home to Dundee United on Saturday.
- •The club has conceded 13 goals in their three opening Premiership matches.
- •Neil McCann ruled out adding new players before the transfer deadline.
- •Kilmarnock added nine players, including two on loan, during the summer.
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — McCann urges Kilmarnock to 'make those moments'
- 5:44 PMYahoo Sports — McCann 'not thinking' about signings as Killie squad 'more than good enough'
"Neil McCann insists "there's no panic" at Kilmarnock after three defeats out of three Scottish Premiership matches. Killie have conceded 13 goals over losses to St Johnstone, Celtic and Dundee United, the latter of which won 4-0 at Rugby Park on Saturday. McCann took over at Kilmarnock in January and helped the Ayrshire side stave off any relegation fears.
"Kilmarnock manager Neil McCann is full of belief in his squad, despite three defeats in their opening three Premiership games. Saturday's 4-0 defeat at home to Dundee United made it 13 goals conceded in those three matches with Killie sitting bottom of the Premiership table.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 10:07 AMMcCann urges Kilmarnock to 'make those moments'
Neil McCann insists "there's no panic" at Kilmarnock after three defeats out of three Scottish Premiership matches. Killie have conceded 13 goals over losses to St Johnstone, Celtic and Dundee United, the latter of which won 4-0 at Rugby Park on Saturday. McCann took over at Kilmarnock in January and helped the Ayrshire side stave off any relegation fears.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 5:44 PMMcCann 'not thinking' about signings as Killie squad 'more than good enough'
Kilmarnock manager Neil McCann is full of belief in his squad, despite three defeats in their opening three Premiership games. Saturday's 4-0 defeat at home to Dundee United made it 13 goals conceded in those three matches with Killie sitting bottom of the Premiership table.
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