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The killiefc.com Rumour Mill
(AKA ... The Killie X Files)

The Rumour Mill's fifth season was down in numbers yet again (by two) but the percentage of rumours that turned out to be true increased for the third year in a row to a new record level. Season 2006-07 saw only 8 MINCE rumours and 26 CONFIRMED ones which means that 76.5% of all that trash you sent in (and we deemed worthy of a mention) last season turned out to be right on the button! We seem to be getting quality over quantity these days, keep sending the word on the street to - RumourMill (at) killiefc.com. Use an '@' sign of course, helps keep down the spam.

13.07.08 - Killie may be interested in Craig Beattie on a loan deal, although wages could be a stumbling point - UNCONFIRMED.
30.05.08 - Killie Chairman Michael Johnston is in discussions with a potential investor that may be interested in buying into the club.

Details very sketchy at the moment, may also be linked to our 29/2/8 original rumour -
True (MJ confirms -HERE)
27.05.08 - Killie are in talks with defender Ugo Ehiogu - UNCONFIRMED
22.05.08 - More "word" on the street , is that Adul Osman's move to Killie may be stalling.

It is thought that there may be a problem with the former Gretna man's medical -
CONFIRMED (He signed subsequently for Northampton Town)
15.05.08 - Word on the street , is that David Fernandez will be released at the end of the season. Rumour has it his Mrs, has already had a "going away" party - MINCE (Ferdy has since re-signed a new 1 year contract with an option for a 2nd year)
26.04.08 - Paul Di Giacomo will be released at the end of the season, or at most get a six month extension to his contract - CONFIRMED
09.04.08 - Killie boss JJ, had a meeting with Gretna's Gavin Skelton recently in the Park Hotel - CONFIRMED (JJ tells the Daily Record he has held talks with Skelton on 14/4, some 5 days after this rumour first "broke" here!).

05.04.08 - Killie are back in talks with striker Alan Russell as the player would prefer to sign for a club nearer his home than move to Dundee (signed mid-May 2008)- CONFIRMED

04.03.08 - Graeme Souness will head a alternative consortium interested in bidding for the club - MINCE
29.02.08 - Lotto will be ditched as the club's kit supplier as soon as possible.

CONFIRMED (Killie launched their "own" new 1869 brand in May 2008.)
29.02.08 - A consortium of Killie supporting businessmen are ready to make an offer for the club - UNCONFIRMED
14.02.08 - Paul Dalglish will sign for Killie until the end of the season - CONFIRMED
02.02.08 - It is being reported that Eric Skora and Aimie Koudou have left the club - CONFIRMED
31.01.08 - Tam McManus is the latest striker linked with a move in the January transfer window - MINCE
30.01.08 - Ex Brighton striker Bas Savage will sign for 'the mighty' in the January transfer window - CONFIRMED (Came on trial but signed for Millwall)
22.01.08 - Killie are close to agreeing a deal for Hamilton striker Richard Offiong - MINCE
22.01.08 - Alan Combe may be looking to join Nish, with a Hibee move - MINCE
15.01.08 - Colin Nish is a confirmed target for new Hibernian manager Mixu Paatelainen, Preston and Scunthorpe are also preparing to outbid Hibernian for Nish - CONFIRMED (Signed for Hibs)
04.01.08 - Killie will be signing Martyn Corrigan during the January transfer window - CONFIRMED
04.01.08 - Killie are close to complete the signing of A*r midfielder Ryan Stevenson for £10k but Aberdeen are also trying to get the player - MINCE
28.12.07 - Spanish outfit Cadiz are keen on luring Kilmarnock forward David Fernandez back to Spain during the January transfer window. Cadiz, currently mid-table in Spain's second tier Liga BBVA, are managed by former Killie midfielder Antonio Calderon who played with Fernandez at Airdrie - UNCONFIRMED
31.07.07 - Derry Journal Reports....Darren Kelly has played his final game for Derry City and is now understood to be involved in discussions with SPL representatives, Kilmarnock, regarding a transfer to the SPL, the 'Journal' can reveal. Indeed, the 28-years-old centre-half (is in Scotland at the moment and is expected to be involved in negotiations with 'Killie' boss, Jim Jeffries today before making a decision on his future - CONFIRMED (But JJ decided against it)
31.07.07 - Celtic may be moving to bid £1.5m up front for Steven Naismith plus Jim O'Brien coming over to Rugby Park - CONFIRMED (But never happened)
26.07.07 - Celtic have bid £1.5m up front for Steven Naismith with £500k add-on's but the transfer is in limbo as JJ wants a player on loan as part of the deal - CONFIRMED (But never happened)
19.07.07 - Killie are among a host of clubs looking to loan Charlton winger Lloyd Sam - CONFIRMED (But never happened)
05.06.07 - Killie will sign out of contract midfielder Gary Mason from Dunfermline in the close season - MINCE
04.06.07 - The open day will take on an international flavour this year with a Kaiserslautern Bierkeller in the Caprington Suite, a Paul Di Giacomo Bistro in the Blue Restaurant, a David Fernandez Tapas Bar in the bar area and a Danny Invincibile Aussie BBQ outside - CONFIRMED

Previous Record -
Season 2005-06 - 76.5% Correct
Season 2005-06 - 61.1% Correct
Season 2004-05 - 55.5% Correct
Season 2003-04 - 48.1% Correct
Season 2002-03 - 50.9% Correct

 

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