Derek McInnes praised the “maturity” and “refreshing” attitude of loan defender Luke Chambers who passed up on the chance of a World Cup place with England Under-20s to help Kilmarnock beat the drop.
The 18-year-old left-back, who joined Killie on loan from Liverpool in January, asked to be excluded from the Young Lions squad for the prestigious tournament which gets under way in Argentina on Saturday.
Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes praised David Watson for the way he has handled being thrown into the club’s relegation battle after handing the 18-year-old a new contract.
The midfielder has signed a two-year extension which ties the Ayrshire teenager to Rugby Park until the summer of 2025.
Celtic scored four goals and missed a penalty inside the first 27 minutes as they moved another step closer to the cinch Premiership title with a 4-1 victory over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.
Goals from Kyogo Furuhashi and Daizen Maeda and Matt O’Riley’s double ensured Celtic need only seven points from their last six matches to retain their crown.
Danny Armstrong’s superb strike was enough to lift Kilmarnock off the foot of the cinch Premiership table as they defeated fellow strugglers Dundee United 1-0 at Rugby Park.
Armstrong marked his return from suspension by scoring the only goal to earn his side a priceless three points and lift them up to ninth.
Alfredo Morelos grabbed a double as Rangers came from behind to beat 10-man Kilmarnock 3-2 at Rugby Park.
In a barnstorming Killie start to the cinch Premiership encounter, defender Chris Stokes headed in from a corner after six minutes only for Rangers’ Colombian striker to level midway through the first half.
No, shopnosports is absolutely free of charge. You can Watch free live streaming of all the matches.
