Kilmarnock Seeks Advantage Amid Celtic Unrest Ahead Premiership Clash

Kilmarnock manager Stuart Kettlewell and striker Djenairo Daniels are confident ahead of their Scottish Premiership clash with Celtic, aiming to capitalize on the champions' recent off-field unrest and Champions League exit. Despite Kilmarnock's unbeaten streak being four draws, Daniels emphasized the team's good spirit and ambition to improve, viewing the club as a strong competitor beyond just Celtic and Rangers. Kettlewell acknowledged the challenge Celtic poses as serial winners but stressed his squad's belief in being ultra-competitive and causing problems for the visitors. Celtic, while joint top of the league, face fan protests over transfer inactivity, with supporters planning to boycott early match minutes. Historically, Celtic have dominated at Rugby Park, winning seven of their past nine league visits, but Kilmarnock hopes to disrupt that trend. Both the players and manager express a hunger for a first league win under Kettlewell, aiming to turn draws into victories to improve their league standing.