Ex-Hibs-and-Cowdenbeath manager, Mixu Paatelainen has been appointed Killie manager on a 2 year deal.

Taking on a club with 14 players on the books, £11m of debt and a board of one – and being reportedly at least 3rd choice for the job-  you have to conclude that only a madman would have accepted this position.

Welcome, Mixu. It’s difficult for us fans to see what you or any manager can do for us given the challenges the club faces, but be comforted by the thought that you cannot be as bereft of ideas as the previous two incumbents.

There’s no secret that we would probably have preferred Gus because he was a great favourite down this way, but it wasn’t to be and I’d like to wish you all the best in the job and every success with Killie.