1989–90 Kilmarnock F.C. season

February 2022 February 2022 Kilmarnock 1989–90 Bob Lauchlan until December 1989 Bobby Fleeting from December 1989Alex Milligan Now there's a lady on the Killie board https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130185934/kilmarnock-standard/ 17 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 8 December 1989 1 Newspapers.com Jim FleetingRollin 1990 728 Scottish Second Division 2ndRollin 1990 728Ross 2001 272 Scottish Cup 2RRollin 1990 769–70Ross 2001 272 Scottish League Cup 2RRollin 1990 765Ross 2001 272 Willie Watters 23Rollin 1990 728Ross 2001 272 Willie Watters 24Rollin 1990 728Ross 2001 272 1988–89 1990–91 8,526 (v Cowdenbeath, 5 May)Rollin 1990 728Ross 2001 272 1,767 (v East Stirlingshire, 2 September)Rollin 1990 728Ross 2001 272 3,257https://www.fitbastats.com/kilmarnock/club_records_league_attendance.php Average Home League Game Attendances www.fitbastats.com 17 November 2022 (up 769) The 1989–90 season was Kilmarnock's 88th in Scottish League Competitions.Killie set sights on promotion https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122699973/killie-set-sights-on-promotion/ 11 April 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 11 August 1989 72 Newspapers.comAlex Milligan New season – and a new challenge for Killie https://www.newspapers.com/article/kilmarnock-standard-new-season-and-a-n/124898646/ 18 May 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 18 August 1989 19 Newspapers.com They were promoted back to the Scottish First Division after one season in the bottom tier after a 2–1 win against Cowdenbeath F.C. in the last match of the season.Up we go! Killie clinch promotion to the First Division https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122700183/up-we-go-killie-clinch-promotion-to/ 11 April 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 11 May 1990 1 Newspapers.comRodger Baillie Tommy Gun! https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-record-tommy-gun/124898851/ 18 May 2023 Daily Record 7 May 1990 32 Newspapers.com The long running takeover saga ended when the Bobby Fleeting consortium took control of the club in December. The new board included former player Ronnie Hamilton and American millionairess Laurel Chadwick.Alex Milligan Now there's a lady on the Killie board https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130185934/kilmarnock-standard/ 17 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 8 December 1989 1 Newspapers.com On the field, Killie shocked Scottish football by signing Tommy Burns despite the player having offers from 4 Premier League clubs.Alex Milligan Burns Snubs Premiers To Join Killie https://www.newspapers.com/clip/134748708/kilmarnock-standard/ 6 November 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 8 December 1989 80 Newspapers.com Scottish Second Division 1989–90 Scottish Second Division League table KIL Match results Match Day Date Opponent H/A Score Kilmarnock scorer(s) Attendance112 AugustBrechin CityH0–2Alex Milligan Disappointing Start https://www.newspapers.com/clip/129997786/kilmarnock-standard/ 14 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 18 August 1989 87 Newspapers.com2,342219 AugustArbroathA1–1Alex Milligan Arbroath 1 Kilmarnock 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/129998098/kilmarnock-standard/ 14 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 25 August 1989 88 Newspapers.comCurran 1'1,070326 AugustQueen's ParkA0–1Alex Milligan Killie left behind https://www.newspapers.com/clip/129998318/kilmarnock-standard/ 14 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 1 September 1989 88 Newspapers.com1,94642 SeptemberEast StirlingshireH2–0Alex Milligan Long Way To Go https://www.newspapers.com/clip/129998480/kilmarnock-standard/ 14 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 8 September 1989 87 Newspapers.comWatters 23', Montgomerie 47' 1,75559 SeptemberCowdenbeathH0–0Alex Milligan It Was So Bad https://www.newspapers.com/clip/129998667/kilmarnock-standard/ 14 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 15 September 1989 96 Newspapers.com1,804616 SeptemberStenhousemuirA3–0Alex Milligan Mac The General https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130011658/kilmarnock-standard/ 14 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 22 September 1989 88 Newspapers.comM.Thompson 47', 51', D.Thompson 75'954723 SeptemberBerwick RangersH2–0Alex Milligan No Threat https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130011997/kilmarnock-standard/ 14 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 29 September 1989 95 Newspapers.comCurran 7', M.Thompson 59' 1,975830 SeptemberStirling AlbionA1–0Alex Milligan Left To Alan https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130012244/kilmarnock-standard/ 14 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 6 October 1989 86 Newspapers.comCurran 3'1,92097 OctoberMontroseA1–0Alex Milligan Alan The History Man https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130012699/kilmarnock-standard/ 14 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 13 October 1989 80 Newspapers.comWatters 74'8001014 OctoberEast FifeH1–0Alex Milligan Killie Move Ahead https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130012945/kilmarnock-standard/ 14 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 20 October 1989 78 Newspapers.comReilly 89'2,4561121 OctoberStranraerA0–1Ian Russell The Tormentor https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130013276/kilmarnock-standard/ 14 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 27 October 1989 86 Newspapers.com2,5001228 OctoberDumbartonH3–0Alex Milligan The Tormentor https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130013624/kilmarnock-standard/ 14 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 3 November 1989 88 Newspapers.comWatters 60', 65', Tait 89'2,867134 NovemberQueen of the SouthH2–0Alex Milligan Looking Good https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130069284/kilmarnock-standard/ 15 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 10 November 1989 95 Newspapers.comReilly 21', D.Thompson 69' 2,9381411 NovemberEast StirlingshireA1–2Alex Milligan Killie Ran Out Of Ideas https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130069523/kilmarnock-standard/ 15 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 17 November 1989 88 Newspapers.comMcCabe 70'1,3751518 NovemberStirling AlbionH1–2Alex Milligan Kilmarnock 1 Stirling Albion 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130069791/kilmarnock-standard/ 15 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 24 November 1989 88 Newspapers.comTait 89'2,4731625 NovemberBerwick RangersA2–3Alex Milligan Late rally fails to save Killie https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130070035/kilmarnock-standard/ 15 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 1 December 1989 88 Newspapers.comCurran 80', Marshall 85'784172 DecemberMontroseH1–1Alex Milligan Reilly sent packing as slump continues https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130070260/kilmarnock-standard/ 15 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 8 December 1989 80 Newspapers.comMcFarlane 64'2,6241823 DecemberArbroathH3–0Alex Milligan Mixed fortunes but future looks bright https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130070450/kilmarnock-standard/ 15 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 29 December 1989 36 Newspapers.comWatters 49', 74', 81'3,3361926 DecemberBrechin CityA1–3Alex Milligan Mixed fortunes but future looks bright https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130070450/kilmarnock-standard/ 15 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 29 December 1989 36 Newspapers.comBurns 42'1,200202 JanuaryQueen's ParkH2–0Alex Milligan Killie shine for biggest crowd yet https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130070724/kilmarnock-standard/ 15 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 5 January 1990 40 Newspapers.comWatters 39', Callaghan 81'4,8432110 JanuaryEast FifeA2–4unknown Brown in at double https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130071261/daily-record/ 15 August 2023 Daily Record 11 January 1990 42 Newspapers.comWatters 6', Burns 82' 1,1092213 JanuaryCowdenbeathA1–2Alex Milligan Fans voice disgust at latest flop https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130070999/kilmarnock-standard/ 15 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 19 January 1990 80 Newspapers.comReilly 89'9812320 JanuaryStenhousemuirH2–0Alex Milligan Golden double renews promotion hopes https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130123754/kilmarnock-standard/ 16 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 26 January 1990 80 Newspapers.comWatters 7', Montgomerie 82' 2,7772427 JanuaryStranraerH0–1Alex Milligan Woeful Killie now eight points adrift https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130124128/kilmarnock-standard/ 16 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 2 February 1990 90 Newspapers.com3,5502517 FebruaryArbroathA4–2Alex Milligan Back on course in Gayfield mudbath https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130124361/kilmarnock-standard/ 16 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 23 February 1990 96 Newspapers.comCallaghan 30', Tait 46', Sludden 69', Watters 81'8912624 FebruaryBerwick RangersA4–1Alex Milligan Hot Watters hits second hat-trick https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130124641/kilmarnock-standard/ 16 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 2 March 1990 88 Newspapers.comWatters 28', 72', 82', Sludden 69' 992273 MarchEast StirlingshireH2–0Alex Milligan Tommy's magic moment https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130124978/kilmarnock-standard/ 16 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 9 March 1990 88 Newspapers.comBurns 32', Reilly 83'2,747286 MarchStirling AlbionH1–0Alex Milligan Leapfrog! https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130125109/kilmarnock-standard/ 16 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 9 March 1990 88 Newspapers.comWatters 40'3,3692910 MarchQueen's ParkH3–0Alex Milligan Killie "rain" supreme! https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130125420/kilmarnock-standard/ 16 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 16 March 1990 88 Newspapers.comWatters 31', 90', Montgomerie 43' 3,7673013 MarchQueen of the SouthA1–2Alex Milligan Can't win 'em all https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130125501/kilmarnock-standard/ 16 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 16 March 1990 88 Newspapers.comFlexney 85'2,0583117 MarchStenhousemuirA1–2Alex Milligan Warriors did their homework https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130125797/kilmarnock-standard/ 16 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 23 March 1990 88 Newspapers.comSludden 89'1,7173224 MarchDumbartonA2–0Alex Milligan Skill wins the day for Killie https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130126087/kilmarnock-standard/ 16 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 30 March 1990 86 Newspapers.comSludden 62', Tait 84' 1,6093331 MarchBrechin CityH2–2Alex Milligan Point taken https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130126388/kilmarnock-standard/ 16 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 6 April 1990 80 Newspapers.comTait 59', Watters 79'4,767343 AprilDumbartonA3–1Alex Milligan Killie stroll to second top https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130126507/kilmarnock-standard/ 16 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 6 April 1990 80 Newspapers.comSludden 9', Watters 28', 55' 1,475357 AprilEast FifeH2–1Alex Milligan The late late show https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130183725/kilmarnock-standard/ 17 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 13 April 1990 88 Newspapers.comPorteous 84', Tait 89' 3,2663614 AprilStranraerA1–2Alex Milligan Leapfrog https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130183894/kilmarnock-standard/ 17 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 20 April 1990 88 Newspapers.comWatters 59' 2,4103721 AprilQueen of the SouthH4–1Alex Milligan Four-goal Killie back in the hunt https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130184204/kilmarnock-standard/ 17 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 27 April 1990 88 Newspapers.comWatters 4', Sludden 36', McArthur 66', MacKinnon 77'3,3623828 AprilMontroseA3–1Alex Milligan Wait for it... https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130184476/kilmarnock-standard/ 17 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 4 May 1990 96 Newspapers.comSludden 9', Watters 59', MacKay 74' o.g. 1,597395 MayCowdenbeathH2–1Alex Milligan A nail-biter https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130184653/kilmarnock-standard/ 17 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 11 May 1990 95 Newspapers.comFlexney 5', MacKinnon 81' pen.8,526 Scottish League Cup 1989-90 Scottish League Cup Round Date Opponent H/A Score Kilmarnock scorer(s) AttendanceR215 AugustMotherwellH1–4Alex Milligan Kilmarnock 1 Motherwell 4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130185490/kilmarnock-standard/ 17 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 18 August 1989 86 Newspapers.comD.Thompson 71'3,903 Scottish Cup 1989–90 Scottish Cup Round Date Opponent H/A Score Kilmarnock scorer(s) AttendanceR230 DecemberStranraerA1–1Alex Milligan Killie shine for biggest crowd yet https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130070724/kilmarnock-standard/ 15 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 5 January 1990 40 Newspapers.comWatters 50'2,941R2R6 JanuaryStranraerH0–0(AET, lost 3–4 on pens)Alex Milligan Stranraer snatch penalty prize as cup jinx continues https://www.newspapers.com/clip/130185233/kilmarnock-standard/ 17 August 2023 Kilmarnock Standard 12 January 1990 82 Newspapers.com5,033 See also List of Kilmarnock F.C. seasons References General Rollin Jack Jack Rollin (author) Rothmans Football Yearbook 1990–91 1990 Queen Anne Press 0-356-17911-7 Ross David David Ross (author) Everygame-The New Official History of Kilmarnock Football Club 2001 Kilmarnock Football Club 0-9541653-0-6 Specific External links https://www.fitbastats.com/kilmarnock/team_results_season.php Category:Kilmarnock F.C. seasons Kilmarnock