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Neil Mc Cann and Billy Dodds will work together once again Kilmarnock have appointed Neil Mc Cann as manager, with Billy Dodds joining as assistant and both agreeing contracts until the summer of 2028. Mc Cann replaces Stuart Kettlewell, who was sacked after six wins in 25 games. Under-19s coach Kris Doolan oversaw Killie's past four matches, taking one point. Dodds and Mc Cann previously worked together as part of Barry Ferguson's interim management team at Rangers last season. Mc Cann has managed Dundee and Inverness Caledonian Thistle, where Dodds also had a spell in charge. Dodds was most recently an assistant at Ross County from 2014-17. The Rugby Park side are second bottom in the Scottish Premiership and visit Livingston on Saturday (15: 00 GMT). Livi are four points below with a game in hand. Livingston v St Mirren postponed after inspection Hibs strengthen top-six hold with win over 10-man Kilmarnock Visit our Kilmarnock page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Kilmarnock's board of directors said in a statement: "We fully understand how important it was to get this appointment right. "After a thorough process, we are assured that Neil and Billy have the qualities, experience, and character required to lead Kilmarnock Football Club forward. "We have complete faith in their ability to do what needs to be done to keep this club competing in the Scottish Premiership. Both Neil and Billy know the Scottish league inside out, understand its demands, and share a vision that aligns strongly with the culture and values of this football club. "This is a significant appointment for Kilmarnock FC. We are confident the players will adapt quickly to their leadership and respond positively to the clarity, belief, and ambition they bring at a crucial moment for the club. " 'Sydney is a city of endings – this felt like another' Why Chelsea have turned to 'innovator' Rosenior Guardiola confirms Dias and Gvardiol injuries as Chelsea appoint Rosenior - reaction The Night Manager is back and the heat is on Fatima Whitbread: From abandoned baby to world champion Can Lucy Worsley unmask a forgotten Victorian serial killer? Revisiting some of the most powerful stories from 2025 'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played' How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs 'Sydney is a city of endings – this felt like another' Tactics, transfers and turmoil - inside the fall of Amorim 'Nancy blunder evidence of Celtic's blurred vision' From Aronimink to Zalatoris - an A-Z of golf in 2026 'Amorim's toxic exit the latest chaotic chapter in Ratcliffe's reign' 'One of the worst dismissals I've seen' - Smith gifts wicket to Australia. Video'One of the worst dismissals I've seen' - Smith gifts wicket to Australia 'I want to dominate' - Littler takes another step towards greatness 'We need to protect players' - how can tennis avoid breaking point? 'Paul was fun': Remembering snooker's lost great 20 years on Sporting highlights to look forward to in 2026 Best images of 2025 F1 season - on and off the track The 25 best sports photos of 2025 - and the stories behind them Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.