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
Jackie Stewart (football manager) Scotland. St Johnstone struggled badly in the first season (1975–76) of the Premier Division under Stewart, and he left the club in February 1976. Stewart was then appointed manager of Airdrie three weeks later. He held that position until May 1978, when he resigned in protest at the club reducing his coaching staff. After finishing with the game, he went into the motor trade although he still did some scouting work for English clubs. He died relatively early in his forties. Jackie Stewart (football manager) Jackie Stewart was a Scottish football player and manager. Stewart played as a wing half