The lack of Vassell to USL aspect Colorado Springs Switchbacks has been compounded by the dearth of management within the present set-up.
Brad Lyons was named captain earlier within the season – his first time in such a job – whereas summer season signing Jamie Brandon was beforehand skipper at Livingston.
Robbie Deas has stepped into the breach, however there’s a distinct lack of apparent candidates with expertise within the Kilmarnock squad.
Brandon is the oldest defender at 27, with solely 4 gamers over 30 on the membership. A youthful squad generally is a profit, however there’s a crippling lack of expertise all through this aspect.
That’s most clearly current between the sticks. Max Stryjek’s absence has been keenly felt – they haven’t gained a sport since his damage lay-off started.
The Polish goalkeeper had stored 5 clear sheets in his 11 video games as Kilmarnock primary, however there has not been a single shutout with out him as kids Eddie Seaside and Celtic loanee Tobi Oluwayemi have struggled.
Oluwayemi’s save share of 67% ranks second backside of the league – forward solely of Livingston’s Jerome Prior – whereas Seaside conceded 10 objectives in his three video games.
With interim boss Kris Doolan’s audition falling flat, there’s loads on the supervisor’s in-tray.
Type out the goalkeeping scenario, add some expertise throughout the park, and discover a putting answer to search out objectives. All in a day’s work.
