Kenny Shiels guide Killie to the League Cup semi-finals, beating rivals Ayr United. Despite the win, Shiels criticised rival team tactics, believing the club should have done more. On 18 February 2012, Kilmarnock beat Rangers 1–0, with Shiels' son Dean scoring in the 12th minute, making him the first Kilmarnock manager to beat Rangers twice in one season. After the match, Shiels said a win over Rangers was dedicated to the club's supporters and praised his son, who scored the only goal in the match, for his performance as "outstanding". On 18 March 2012, Shiels' Kilmarnock side travelled to Hampden Park for
Kenny Adamson relegation from the Scottish Championship to Scottish League Two. Due to injury, Adamson missed all of the 2016–17 season with his final match for the club coming in the Scottish League One semi-final against Queen's Park on 7 May 2016. Adamson signed for Kelty Hearts on 1 June 2017, dropping down to the SJFA East Superleague. Kenny Adamson Kenny Adamson (born 21 August 1988) is a Scottish professional football defender who plays for Kelty Hearts. Adamson has previously played for Livingston, as well as having a ten-year spell with Cowdenbeath. A member of Livingston's under 19 squad, Adamson made his