So now we know why big Mixu turned down Scunthorpe. Today he’s headed off back to Finland to manage the national team, leaving Killie after just 8 glorious months in charge. I’m a bit shell-shocked to be honest, but he leaves the team in rude health. Assistant Kenny Shiels will take the team for the remainder of the season and I for one hopes King Kenny gets the job full time.
I had the pleasure of listening to Kenny at a recent supporters’ meeting and I was very impressed. It was clear that the passing football philosophy that has been instilled in the team to such great effect this season is very much close to his heart. Indeed, he revealed that he left his position on the coaching staff of Northern Ireland under Nigel Worthington as he was at odds with the latter’s long ball approach.
If Killie want to continue the style of football we’ve enjoyed this season so far – and why wouldn’t we? – then Shiels is the logical choice. All he needs is a positive response from the players and the full backing of the support. Starting at Perth on Saturday.
