Kettlewell's Killie debut at Brora Rangers
Stuart Kettlewell will take charge of his first competitive Killie game away to Brora Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup on Saturday 12 July.The new manager's home debut, against Livingston four days later, will be live on Premier Sports.Killie then visit Kelty Hearts before completing Group H at home to East Fife.
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