1990–91 Kilmarnock F.C. season
Appearance
1990–91 season | |
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Chairman | Bobby Fleeting[1][2] |
Manager | Jim Fleeting (footballer)[1][2] |
Scottish First Division | 5th[1][3][4] |
Scottish Cup | 4R[5][3][6] |
Scottish League Cup | 3R[7][3][8] |
Scottish Challenge Cup | SF[9][3][10] |
Top goalscorer | League: Bobby Williamson 14[1][3][11] All: John Sludden 15[1][3] |
Highest home attendance | 9,802 (v Ayr United, 13 October)[1][3] |
Lowest home attendance | 3,224 (v Forfar Athletic, 22 December)[1][3] |
Average home league attendance | 4,934[12] (up 2446) |
The 1990–91 season was Kilmarnock's 89th in Scottish League Competitions and marked their return to the Scottish First Division.[13]
Scottish First Division
[edit]League table
[edit]Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | Dundee | 39 | 22 | 8 | 9 | 59 | 33 | +26 | 52 |
4 | Partick Thistle | 39 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 56 | 53 | +3 | 45 |
5 | Kilmarnock | 39 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 58 | 48 | +10 | 43 |
6 | Hamilton Academical | 39 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 50 | 41 | +9 | 42 |
7 | Raith Rovers | 39 | 14 | 9 | 16 | 54 | 64 | −10 | 37 |
Source: RSSSF and statto[14]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Match results
[edit]Match Day | Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Kilmarnock Scorer(s) | Attendance |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 25 August | Meadowbank Thistle | A | 0–1[15] | 1,767 | |
2 | 1 September | Airdrieonians | H | 3–4[16] | Burns 9', Stark 66', Sludden 83' | 5,287 |
3 | 8 September | Hamilton Academical | A | 1–3[17] | Tait 6' | 2,687 |
4 | 15 September | Falkirk | H | 1–1[18] | Spence 45' | 4,629 |
5 | 18 September | Clydebank | A | 3–1[19] | Burns 9', Reilly 35', Sludden 36' | 2,442 |
6 | 22 September | Greenock Morton | H | 3–1[20] | Stark 10', Watters 59', Sludden 86' | 4,322 |
7 | 29 September | Dundee | A | 1–1[21] | Callaghan 58' | 4,573 |
8 | 6 October | Brechin City | H | 2–0[22] | Callaghan 23', Sludden 61' | 1,299 |
9 | 9 October | Raith Rovers | H | 1–1[23] | Watters 28' | 3,953 |
10 | 13 October | Ayr United | H | 3–1[24] | Elliott 46', Callaghan 52', Burns 83' | 9,802 |
11 | 20 October | Partick Thistle | A | 0–2[25] | 4,600 | |
12 | 27 October | Forfar Athletic | A | 2–2[26] | Sludden 25', Burns 43' | 1,521 |
13 | 3 November | Clyde | H | 2–1[27] | Sludden 65', Tait 70' | 3,973 |
14 | 10 November | Airdrieonians | A | 0–2[28] | 4,400 | |
15 | 17 November | Meadowbank Thistle | H | 2–3[29] | Reilly 25', Stark 38' | 4,198 |
16 | 24 November | Raith Rovers | A | 1–1[30] | Burns 44' | 2,260 |
17 | 1 December | Brechin City | H | 2–1[31] | Williamson 22', Sloan 80' | 3,473 |
18 | 8 December | Dundee | H | 2–1[32] | Williamson 35', Tait 40' | 4,558 |
19 | 15 December | Greenock Morton | A | 0–3[33] | 2,724 | |
20 | 22 December | Forfar Athletic | H | 1–0[34] | Williamson 90' | 3,224 |
21 | 2 January | Ayr United | A | 2–1[35] | Burns 21', Sludden 44' | 9,448 |
22 | 5 January | Partick Thistle | H | 2–3[36] | Flexney 14', Callaghan 40' | 5,588 |
23 | 12 January | Hamilton Academical | H | 1–0[37] | Williamson 64' | 4,767 |
24 | 19 January | Falkirk | A | 1–1[38] | Sludden 13' | 6,749 |
25 | 2 February | Clydebank | H | 3–0[39] | Williamson 19', 26', 61' | 4,169 |
26 | 16 February | Partick Thistle | H | 1–0[40] | Williamson 5' | 6,073 |
27 | 26 February | Clyde | A | 1–1[41] | Williamson 16' | 1,000 |
28 | 9 March | Greenock Morton | H | 1–1[42] | Williamson 41' | 4,451 |
29 | 12 March | Forfar Athletic | A | 1–1 | Williamson 40' | 977 |
30 | 16 March | Airdrieonians | A | 0–2[43] | 5,000 | |
31 | 23 March | Falkirk | H | 1–1[44] | Stark 12' | 6,664 |
32 | 30 March | Hamilton Academical | H | 1–0[45] | Flexney 82' | 4,449 |
33 | 6 April | Raith Rovers | A | 2–1[46] | Williamson 42', Campbell 58' | 1,761 |
34 | 10 April | Meadowbank Thistle | A | 8–1[47] | Campbell 7', 13', Stark 11', Williamson 20', 26', Smith 42', Burns 52', 89' | 1,107 |
35 | 13 April | Brechin City | H | 2–2[48] | Stark 14', Campbell 77' | 4,543 |
36 | 20 April | Clydebank | A | 0–0[49] | 2,005 | |
37 | 27 April | Clyde | A | 1–2[50] | Jenkins 65' | 1,700 |
38 | 4 May | Dundee | H | 0–0[51] | 5,712 | |
39 | 11 May | Ayr United | A | 0–1[52] | 5,884 |
Scottish League Cup
[edit]Round | Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Kilmarnock Scorer(s) | Attendance |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R2 | 21 August | Clydebank | H | 3–2[53] | Spence 30', Stark 75', Callaghan 116' | 4,777 |
R3 | 28 August | Rangers | A | 0–1[54] | 32,671 |
Scottish Cup
[edit]Round | Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Kilmarnock Scorer(s) | Attendance |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R3 | 26 January | Arbroath | H | 3–2[55] | Sludden 20', 70', Burns 61' | 2,941 |
R4 | 23 February | Dundee | A | 0–2[56] | 7,195 |
Scottish Challenge Cup
[edit]Match Day | Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Kilmarnock Scorer(s) | Attendance |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R1 | 2 October | Stirling Albion | H | 4–1[57] | Burns 16', Sludden 56', 73', 79' | 2,612 |
R2 | 16 October | Arbroath | H | 3–1[58] | Sludden 30', Elliott 35', Stark 71' | 3,437 |
QF | 23 October | East Fife | A | 2–1[59] | Sludden 35', Watters 84' | 2,102 |
SF | 30 October | Dundee | H | 0–2[60] | 7,933 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]General
Rollin, Jack (1991). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1991–92. Headline. ISBN 0-356-19198-2.
Ross, David (2001). Everygame-The New Official History of Kilmarnock Football Club. Kilmarnock Football Club. ISBN 0-9541653-0-6.
Thomson, David C. (1991). The B&Q Scottish Football League Review 1991-91. The Scottish Football League. ISBN 0-9516433-3-9.
Specific
- ^ a b c d e f g Rollin (1991), pp. 704.
- ^ a b Thomson (1991), pp. 40.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Ross (2001), pp. 273.
- ^ Thomson (1991), pp. 90.
- ^ Rollin (1991), pp. 740–41.
- ^ Thomson (1991), pp. 88.
- ^ Rollin (1991), pp. 746–47.
- ^ Thomson (1991), pp. 87.
- ^ Rollin (1991), pp. 749–50.
- ^ Thomson (1991), pp. 89.
- ^ Thomson (1991), pp. 41.
- ^ "Average Home League Game Attendances". www.fitbastats.com. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ Allan Blane (24 August 1990). "New boys can set Killie on glory trail". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 99. Retrieved 18 May 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Scottish Division One 1990-1991 Season Summary". statto.com. Archived from the original on 22 December 2014. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
- ^ Alex Milligan (31 August 1990). "Shaky Start". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 88. Retrieved 11 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (7 September 1990). "Coyle springs a hat-trick surprise". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 11 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (14 September 1990). "Another Disaster". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 11 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (21 September 1990). "Hard graft for only a point". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 11 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (21 September 1990). "All right on the night as hoodoo is buried". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 11 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (28 September 1990). "Killie show Morton no mercy". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 11 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (5 October 1990). "Dundee Surprised". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 11 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (12 October 1990). "Brechin buried in a watery grave". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 11 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (12 October 1990). "Amazing pace...but Killie end with draw". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 11 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (19 October 1990). "Exceptional Elliot is derby day ace". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 88. Retrieved 11 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (26 October 1990). "A Jag Where It Hurts". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 11 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (2 November 1990). "Forfar Folly". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 11 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (9 November 1990). "Tired and weary...But Killie snatch both points". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 11 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (16 November 1990). "Double Diamonds". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 11 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (23 November 1990). "Killie stung by determined Thistle". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 11 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (30 November 1990). "Killie attack lack thrust". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 88. Retrieved 11 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (7 December 1990). "Two points-but nothing to shout about". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 88. Retrieved 11 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (14 December 1990). "One-two puts Killie back in the hunt". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 11 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (21 December 1990). "McCabe returns to haunt Kilmarnock". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 64. Retrieved 11 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (28 December 1990). "Christmas cracker is a damp squib". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 40. Retrieved 11 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Allan Blane (11 January 1991). "Sludden Secures The Derby Double". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 79. Retrieved 12 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (11 January 1991). "Thistle's sting in the tail". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 80. Retrieved 12 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (18 January 1991). "Bobby dazzler sinks sorry Accies". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 12 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (25 January 1991). "Killie just caught in frantic finish". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 12 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (8 February 1991). "Head boy Williamson". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 12 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (22 February 1991). "Opportunity knocks". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 12 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (1 March 1991). "Missed chances may well prove costly". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 12 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (15 March 1991). "No takers for chances galore". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 12 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (22 March 1991). "Diamonds sparkle as Williamson sees red". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 107. Retrieved 12 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (29 March 1991). "Same time, same place, same outcome". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 12 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (5 April 1991). "At The Double". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 88. Retrieved 12 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (12 April 1991). "Quick strike Campbell is Killie hero". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 12 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Jim Kean (11 April 1991). "Killer Killie". Daily Record. p. 45. Retrieved 12 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Allan Blane (19 April 1991). "Deflated". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 88. Retrieved 12 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (26 April 1991). "Bankies not so soft". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 12 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (3 May 1991). "Firhill surface is the real winner". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 12 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (10 May 1991). "Dens men denied by carefree Killie". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 12 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (17 May 1991). "Final day blues in Somerset showdown". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 12 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (24 August 1990). "Killie through in extra-time thriller". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 12 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (31 August 1990). "Mo strike dumps gallant Killie". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 88. Retrieved 12 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (1 February 1991). "It's double tops for Sludden". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 12 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (1 March 1991). "Injury Time!". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 95. Retrieved 12 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (5 October 1990). "Sludden Does The Trick". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 12 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (19 October 1990). "Centenary stroll". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 88. Retrieved 12 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (26 October 1990). "Sludden Ace". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 12 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Alex Milligan (2 November 1990). "Cup dream washed away". Kilmarnock Standard. p. 96. Retrieved 12 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.