| 1987–88 season | |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Bob Lauchlan[1] |
| Manager | Eddie Morrison[1] |
| Scottish First Division | 10th[1][2] |
| Scottish Cup | 3R[3][2] |
| Scottish League Cup | 2R[4][2] |
| Top goalscorer | League: Colin Harkness 15[1][2] All: Colin Harkness 16[1][2] |
| Highest home attendance | 3,230 (v Queen of the South, 2 January)[1][2] |
| Lowest home attendance | 1,235 (v Forfar Athletic, 22 August)[1][2] |
| Average home league attendance | 1,846[5] (down 1,000) |
The 1987–88 season was Kilmarnock's 86th in Scottish League Competitions. After a troublesome season exacerbated by their lack of scoring,[6] the club staved off relegation, finishing in 10th place, one point ahead East Fife and Dumbarton who were relegated.[7]
By early March 1988, the team had only ten wins and 41 goals in 34 games and were rated as being in "dire straits" in terms of potential relegation to the Second Division. The team's poor performance was blamed on a "lack of punch up front."[6]
With one game remaining in the season, the club faced relegation if they did not win the final game.[8] Kilmarnock keeper Alan McCulloch returned from a suspected broken hand for the final game.[9] Kilmarnock defeated Partick Thistle 1–0 in the final game to avoid relegation.
Manager Eddie Morrison, interviewed by The Kilmarnock Standard, described the season as "probably one of the most disappointing the club has ever experienced" and added, "The team's performances were, to say the least, erratic, frustrating and at times very disappointing."[10]
Players
The 1987–88 squad for Kilmarnock was as follows:[11]
- Archie Bell
- Ian Bryson
- Robert Clark
- Jim Cockburn
- Derek Cook
- Scott Cuthbertson
- Frazer Davidson
- Colin Harkness
- Barry Holland
- Hugh Houston
- Lex Lindsay
- Lenny Lowe
- Stephen Marshall
- Paul Martin
- Graham Millar
- Bobby McConville
- Alan McCulloch
- Jim McGuire
- Ian McInnes
- Stuart McLean
- John McVeigh
- Joe Reid
- Alan Robertson
Competitions
Scottish First Division
Tables
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Partick Thistle | 44 | 16 | 9 | 19 | 60 | 64 | −4 | 41 | |
| 9 | Clyde | 44 | 16 | 6 | 22 | 73 | 75 | −2 | 38 | |
| 10 | Kilmarnock | 44 | 13 | 11 | 20 | 55 | 60 | −5 | 37 | |
| 11 | East Fife (R) | 44 | 13 | 10 | 21 | 61 | 76 | −15 | 36 | Relegation to the Second Division |
| 12 | Dumbarton (R) | 44 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 51 | 70 | −19 | 36 |
Source: RSSSF[dead link] and statto[12]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(R) Relegated
Results
| Match Day | Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Kilmarnock Scorer(s) | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 August | Hamilton Academical | H | 0–2[13] | 2,178 | |
| 2 | 12 August | East Fife | A | 1–2[14] | Reid(24) | 657 |
| 3 | 15 August | Dumbarton | A | 3–1[15] | Harkness(46), McInnes(63), Cuthbertson(81) | 824 |
| 4 | 22 August | Forfar Athletic | H | 2–2[16] | Harkness(6), Reid(87) | 1,235 |
| 5 | 29 August | Queen of the South | H | 0–2[17] | 1,836 | |
| 6 | 5 September | Meadowbank Thistle | A | 1–2[18] | Cook(45) | 698 |
| 7 | 12 September | Raith Rovers | H | 3–4[19] | Cuthbertson(7), Harkness(12), McInnes(52) | 1,436 |
| 8 | 15 September | Clydebank | A | 0–2[20] | 857 | |
| 9 | 19 September | Airdrieonians | A | 2–3[21] | Bryson(9), Lawrie o.g.(70) | 1,513 |
| 10 | 26 September | Clyde | H | 2–0[22] | Harkness(16), Bryson(43) | 1,732 |
| 11 | 29 September | Partick Thistle | H | 1–1[23] | Harkness(39) | 2,030 |
| 12 | 3 October | Hamilton Academical | A | 1–1[24] | Harkness(35) | 1,218 |
| 13 | 6 October | East Fife | H | 2–0[25] | Harkness(37,89) | 1,441 |
| 14 | 10 October | Forfar Athletic | A | 0–2[26] | 896 | |
| 15 | 17 October | Raith Rovers | A | 2–0[27] | Gilmour(31pen), Harkness(47) | 2,187 |
| 16 | 20 October | Clydebank | H | 1–3[28] | McGuire(79) | 1,733 |
| 17 | 24 October | Dumbarton | H | 1–0[29] | Gilmour(89) | 1,571 |
| 18 | 31 October | Meadowbank Thistle | H | 2–4[30] | Harkness(22,88) | 1,442 |
| 19 | 3 November | Partick Thistle | A | 0–1[31] | 1,407 | |
| 20 | 7 November | Queen of the South | A | 4–1[32] | Bryson(71), McInnes(74), Reid(89,90) | 1,479 |
| 21 | 14 November | Airdrieonians | H | 1–0[33] | Reid(14) | 1,978 |
| 22 | 21 November | Clyde | A | 0–2[34] | 1,145 | |
| 23 | 28 November | Hamilton Academical | H | 1–0[35] | Harkness(55) | 1,922 |
| 24 | 5 December | East Fife | A | 1–2[36] | Bryson(38) | 571 |
| 25 | 12 December | Raith Rovers | H | 1–1[37] | Reid(73) | 1,654 |
| 26 | 19 December | Clydebank | A | 0–1[38] | 1,015 | |
| 27 | 26 December | Meadowbank Thistle | A | 3–1[39] | McFarlane(44), Harkness(78,87) | 751 |
| 28 | 2 January | Queen of the South | H | 0–0[40] | 3,230 | |
| 29 | 9 January | Airdrieonians | A | 3–3[41] | Gilmour(29 pen), McFarlane(67,70) | 1,588 |
| 30 | 16 January | Clyde | H | 3–1[42] | Harkness(21), Bryson(44), Cuthbertson(64) | 1,752 |
| 31 | 23 January | Dumbarton | A | 0–1[43] | 1,048 | |
| 32 | 6 February | Forfar Athletic | H | 0–2[44] | 1,281 | |
| 33 | 13 February | Partick Thistle | H | 0–1[45] | 2,432 | |
| 34 | 27 February | Hamilton Academical | A | 0–1[46] | 2,048 | |
| 35 | 5 March | Raith Rovers | A | 2–2[47] | Davidson(80), Cuthbertson(87) | 1,462 |
| 36 | 12 March | Clydebank | H | 2–2[48] | Martin(23), Bourke(46) | 1,549 |
| 37 | 19 March | Meadowbank Thistle | H | 0–0[49] | 1,662 | |
| 38 | 26 March | Queen of the South | A | 0–1[50] | 1,650 | |
| 39 | 2 April | Forfar Athletic | A | 1–1[51] | Gilmour(85 pen) | 713 |
| 40 | 9 April | Dumbarton | H | 3–1[52] | Gilmour(49), McGuire(55), Bryson(63) | 2,205 |
| 41 | 16 April | Clyde | A | 0–0[53] | 1,120 | |
| 42 | 23 April | Airdrieonians | H | 4–1[54] | Bourke(10), McGuire(51,80), Gilmour(56 pen) | 1,953 |
| 43 | 30 April | East Fife | H | 1–3[55] | Gilmour(?) | 2,488 |
| 44 | 7 May | Partick Thistle | A | 1–0[56] | Gilmour(66) | 3,103 |
Scottish League Cup
| Round | Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Kilmarnock Scorer(s) | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R2 | 19 August | Heart of Midlothian | A | 1–6[57] | Bryson(62pen) | 9,500 |
Scottish Cup
| Round | Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Kilmarnock Scorer(s) | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R3 | 30 January | Motherwell | A | 0–0[58] | 6,488 | |
| R3R | 3 February | Motherwell | H | 1–3[59] | Harkness(49) | 7,591 |
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Rollin (1988), pp. 538.
- ^ a b c d e f g Ross (2001), pp. 270.
- ^ Rollin (1988), pp. 581.
- ^ Rollin (1988), pp. 575.
- ^ "Average Home League Game Attendances". www.fitbastats.com. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ^ a b Alex Milligan (4 March 1988). "In dire straits". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 72. Retrieved 10 April 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Scottish Division One 1987–1988 : Table". statto.com. Archived from the original on 21 December 2014. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ Alex Milligan (6 May 1988). "D Day". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 80 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Killie's lucky break". Daily Record. 7 May 1988. p. 43 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Kilmarnock Football Club Set For Exciting Season". The Kilmarnock Standard. 1 August 1988. p. 71 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Tough at the top/1987-88 Squad". The Kilmarnock Standard. 7 August 1987. p. 62 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Scottish Division One 1987-1988 Season Summary". statto.com. Archived from the original on 21 December 2014. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
- ^ Alex Milligan (14 August 1987). "Pathetic Show From Killie". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 71. Retrieved 22 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ unknown (13 August 1987). "Gordon's late show". Daily Record. p. 42. Retrieved 23 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (21 August 1987). "Dumbarton 1 Kilmarnock 3". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 73. Retrieved 22 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (28 August 1987). "Kilmarnock 2 Forfar 2". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 88. Retrieved 22 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ John Malkin (4 September 1987). "Killie are paying the price". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 80. Retrieved 22 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Ian Russell (11 September 1987). "Wylde makes quick exit". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 80. Retrieved 22 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ John Malkin (18 September 1987). "Freak Goals Dump Killie". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 80. Retrieved 22 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ unknown (16 September 1987). "Clydebank 2 Kilmarnock 0". Daily Record. p. 37. Retrieved 23 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Flood goal makes it an afternoon to remember". The Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser. 25 September 1987. p. 55. Retrieved 10 April 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (2 October 1987). "First Home Victory". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 79. Retrieved 23 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ unknown (30 September 1987). "Kilmarnock 1 Partick Thistle 1". Daily Record. p. 41. Retrieved 23 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (9 October 1987). "Action At Hamilton". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 80. Retrieved 23 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (9 October 1987). "Better Play Wins Points For Killie". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 80. Retrieved 23 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (16 October 1987). "Killie Flop At Forfar". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 72. Retrieved 23 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (23 October 1987). "Raith Rovers 0 Kilmarnock 2". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 80. Retrieved 23 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (23 October 1987). "Back To Earth". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 80. Retrieved 23 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (30 October 1987). "Gilmour Special". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 87. Retrieved 23 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (6 November 1987). "Killie Pay The Penalty". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 87. Retrieved 23 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (6 November 1987). "Killie Pay The Penalty". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 87. Retrieved 23 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (13 November 1987). "Late Goals Clinch Game". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 88. Retrieved 23 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Dowdalls (20 November 1987). "Diamonds kicked into touch at Rugby Park". The Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser. p. 54. Retrieved 10 April 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (27 November 1987). "Superior Clyde take the points". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 80. Retrieved 23 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (4 December 1987). "Stronger Play Nets Victory". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 95. Retrieved 23 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (11 December 1987). "East Fife 2 Kilmarnock 1". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 88. Retrieved 23 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (18 December 1987). "Shared points after splendid play". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 64. Retrieved 23 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (25 December 1987). "Clydebank 1 Kilmarnock 0". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 39. Retrieved 23 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (1 January 1988). "'Loan' Ranger puts Killie on winning trail". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 31. Retrieved 23 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (8 January 1988). "Little action for Ne'erday crowd". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 56. Retrieved 10 April 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (15 January 1988). "Airdrie 3 Kilmarnock 3". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 72. Retrieved 24 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (22 January 1988). "Kilmarnock 3 Clyde 1". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 72. Retrieved 24 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Effort to no avail". Kilmarnock Standard. 29 January 1988. p. 80. Retrieved 10 April 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (12 February 1988). "They huff and puff against Forfar". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 80. Retrieved 23 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (19 February 1988). "Kilmarnock 0 Partick Thistle 1". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 80. Retrieved 24 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (4 March 1988). "Old failing costs Killie dearly". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 72. Retrieved 24 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (11 March 1988). "Storming Finish". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 72. Retrieved 24 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (18 March 1988). "Rough justice". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 80. Retrieved 24 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (25 March 1988). "Crossbar Denies Killie Victory". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 80. Retrieved 24 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Killie miss goal chances". Kilmarnock Standard. 1 April 1988. p. 80. Retrieved 10 April 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (8 April 1988). "Killie Fight Back". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 72. Retrieved 24 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Three Quick Goals Rock Dumbarton". The Kilmarnock Standard. 15 April 1988. p. 72 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (22 April 1988). "A Real Downer". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 88. Retrieved 24 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (29 April 1988). "Sterling Performance". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 88. Retrieved 24 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (6 May 1988). "Shocking". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 88. Retrieved 24 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (13 May 1988). "Saviour Jimmy". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 80. Retrieved 24 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Jim Kean (20 August 1987). "Six-Hit Hearts So Slick". Daily Record. p. 34. Retrieved 23 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Well-earned draw". Kilmarnock Standard. 5 February 1988. p. 72. Retrieved 10 April 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ John Docherty (4 February 1988). "'Well late show". Daily Record. p. 42. Retrieved 23 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Offline sources
Rollin, Jack (1988). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1988–89. Queen Anne Press. ISBN 0-356-15880-2.
Ross, David (2001). Everygame-The New Official History of Kilmarnock Football Club. Kilmarnock Football Club. ISBN 0-9541653-0-6.
External links
- Kilmarnock at fitbastats.com
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