Kilmarnock supervisor Derek McInnes has signed a contract extension that may preserve him at Rugby Park till 2027.
The 52-year-old joined the membership in January 2022 and took Kilmarnock from fourth within the Scottish Championship to ending fourth within the Scottish Premiership and securing a Europa League spot.
On signing his new deal, McInnes mentioned: “Kilmarnock is a fantastic place to work and I enjoy it every single day, I come bouncing into work with a smile on my face, everyone here is so supportive from the backroom staff up to the board.
“The reward from this season comes with the European video games, which is our subsequent correct recreation and we’ll sit up for that.
“The demand will change next season, so I’ll enjoy it just now because I know I’ll not get to enjoy it for too long!”
Phyllis Carroll, managing director of Kilmarnock, added: “Derek’s dedication to the membership gives the inspiration and stability required to implement long-term plans that may positively influence our group standing and strengthen youth pathways, an ideal instance of that is the introduction of David Watson to the primary group who has since worn the captain’s armband.
“We additionally introduced earlier this week that one other 5 youth gamers have signed their first skilled contracts – that is necessary for the membership’s future.
“It’s important that we establish a long-term strategy for the club, to ensure that we continue to improve on and off the park. Derek is a vital part of our projected growth and with his guidance we believe, that in time, we’ll have built a much stronger Kilmarnock for our supporters and the next generation of Killie fans.”
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