Everything you need to know from the Kilmarnock AGM
The manager and directors discussed performance this season, the new training ground, the return to a grass pitch and more
On Monday night, Kilmarnock directors and manager Derek McInnes addressed shareholders at the AGM.
The meeting covered topics such as the new training ground, season ticket costs, and the return of grass to Rugby Park for the 2026-27 season.
The evening concluded with a Q&A session with the manager, in which he discussed Bobby Wales and the imminent return of Stuart Findlay.
We’ll have more from McInnes on Wednesday, but here’s a summary of what he said and everything else you need to know about the AGM.
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Financial results
Company secretary Graeme Bryson conceded that the financial results (for 2023-24) were “disappointing”. The club made an operating loss of £973,996.
Mr Bryson said that increased payroll costs in the accounts were linked to performance-related bonuses paid to the first team, manager, and coaching staff for finishing fourth in the Premiership last season and qualifying for Europe, the underlying budget payroll remained largely unchanged.
The company secretary confirmed that £148,000 in transfer income in the accounts was linked to payments for Charlie McArthur and Greg Taylor.
The return to a grass pitch
With artificial surfaces to be outlawed in the Premiership, it’s previously been confirmed that Killie will return to a grass surface in time for the 2026-27 season.
Billy Bowie said that the work for that pitch is currently out to tender, and that the “pitch in” initiative in which fans will be able to contribute to the cost will be announced “shortly”.
Given that the tender has not been awarded, it’s reasonable to assume that this won’t be done until it has been.