Jamma Glamma

If you join the Killie Trust HERE or subscribe to the Trust in Killie Initiative HERE then you will be entered into a draw to win a goalkeeper top signed by our very own #1 Jamie MacDonald.

The draw is generously sponsored by Trust Board member James Morrison of McSherry Halliday and will be made on Saturday 25th August 2018 at the home match against Hearts.

We tend not to do these "brand new customer only" draws but this is just a wee extra to try and boost the numbers and the TIK subscriber draws will carry on as they did last season.

2018-19 Diary Week 1

Here we go again!

Not much to report on the signings front as Steve Clarke concentrated on consolidating the squad we had to give us a level of consistency.

Ndjoli has been loaned in for six months and seems to have a bit of pace about him, and goals.

Millen was brought in as cover for internationalist O’Donnell, but we have not really seen enough of him to pass judgement.

Mulumbu remains unattached although he is rumoured to be training with Sunderland (who isn’t these days?) and the manager remains, quite rightly, tight lipped about anyone he is trying to sign, although midfielder Diego Poyet still seems to be training with us.

We’ve had a slow start but topped our group in the League Cup and I remain confident that Clarke will continue to get good performances and results from whoever he selects.

If you don’t have your season ticket yet now is the time to get it…Killie are back.

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Legends Match

The Football Club have asked the Trust to supply five players for the Legends Match at the Rugby Park Open Day this Sunday (29th July 2018). Players have to be over 18 years of age, be in reasonably good shape and be available to play on the day. Kit will be provided by the club and returned afterwards.

Due to lack of time we are asking that anyone interested in taking part email killiefc.com@gmail.com or get in touch via social media and we will draw the names from the proverbial hat on Thursday afternoon and let you know further details if you are selected.

If you feel you are too old, not fit enough, or simply don't want to take part in the game, you can still put your name forward for selection and then nominate someone to play in your stead...provided they too meet the criteria for inclusion...they do not need to be a Trust member or a TIK subscriber themselves.

The Open Day should be a lot of fun as always and we would encourage everyone to drop by even if you are not taking part - there will be a Trust 'stall' there on the day and members of the Trust Board at hand to answer any questions you may have and have forms on hand to sign up for the Trust and/or the Trust In Killie initiative.

Cathy Jamieson Update

“I'm pleased to be able to report back to Trust members on my first month as a Director of KFC. Since officially taking up the post on 1st June, I've met with other Directors, CEO and KFC staff, to get up to speed on key issues around the business side of the Club and see the work currently under way on the hospitality box, and tidying up of the East stand. I've also spent time meeting SLO Allen Kyle to discuss how we liaise to ensure that issues which need flagged up at Board level are taken there, as well as gathering ideas and views from supporters on improvements they would like to see in the future.

Along with Directors John Kiltie and Bill White, I attended the KFCSA AGM and issues raised there were followed up by us. I also met with the KFC Disabled Supporters Association to hear their views on how match day experience could be improved, and discuss what changes might need to be made to meet regulatory requirements.

My first Board meeting was on 29th June - the first opportunity to have all Directors and CEO in one place. I'm pleased that there was agreement that going forward a summary of Board meetings will be put together for the Club website. As everyone appreciates, there are confidential matters which can't go public, but it's important that supporters know the kind of issues that are being considered.  I also suggested that we have a standing item on the Agenda at each Board meeting to feed in updates/issues/ideas from the Trust, SLO and KFCSA, and that was also agreed.

One issue which has split opinion amongst the fans was the announcement of charges for match day mascots. While some were happy with this feeling it could be a great  birthday or Christmas gift,  others were concerned that kids from lower income families could lose out.  Some great ideas came from fans about how to attract sponsors for mascots, discounts for family groups of kids, and places for kids who deserved a "well done" for achievements. I can report that there will still be opportunities for kids to be mascots without paying - a particular thanks to Trust Members for ideas and offers to pay for places.

As you would expect, everyone wanted to ensure that Steve Clarke has the support he needs to deliver results on the pitch, which needs a sound financial basis for the Club to work from. The investment by the Trust was welcomed, and there will be further discussion on how that funding is utilised. Key issues going forward will include training facility, the pitch, and ongoing improvements in the stadium.

As announced on the Club website, Gregg McEwan has joined the Commercial Department, and was very quick to respond positively to my request that he meet with the Trust Board. I very much hope that we are seeing the start of a more co-operative way of working between the Club and the supporters. I can't promise that we will get everything supporters want, but we do now have a real opportunity to influence things, making the club successful commercially in order to invest in players and facilities, but also giving back to the community, and the fans who follow Killie week in, week out.” Cathy Jamieson

As you can imagine not a lot has been happening during the close season in terms of TIK funding so we will bring you another update next month. Meanwhile it is hugely important that we don’t think the job is done and start to grow it even further...following our last Trust Board meeting and consultation with members we have decided to drop the Premium subscription and introduce a £10 rate going forward, there will be no rewards for that apart from a draw for an ‘Oxford Blue’ t-shirt every month. You ask and we deliver, that’s how we’ve made this work, together we are stronger.