Kenny Shiels the League Cup Final, where they upset the odds by beating Celtic 1–0, with Dieter van Tornhout scoring the crucial goal in the 83rd minute. Killie's joy was tempered by the death of Liam Kelly's father, Jack, who suffered a fatal heart attack at the final whistle of the game. On the win, Shiels stated the team "are thinking more about Liam (Kelly) than our triumphalism". He then told BBC Scotland's Jonathan Sutherland, winning the cup is "unbelievable", in addition "a great emotion" for the Kilmarnock's supporters. Following his side's historic cup win, Shiels announced his intention to stay at
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