There is some kind of grandeur in the modesty of Kilmarnock. Founded in the year 1869, they've come a long way, carving their niche in the heart of Scottish football. Plying their trade at the BBSP Stadium Rugby Park, Kilmarnock is more than just another Scottish club.
The team's collective worth, at approximately £10m as per Transfermarkt, might not raise many eyebrows in today's inflated market. That's not to say they aren't worth their salt; their value lies not in monetary numbers, but in the grit and grind they display out on the pitch.
One can see the future through the current Kilmarnock squad, a band of 30 players who carry an average age of 25, a potent mix of youth and experience. This is a squad, not just a team. They stick together, learn together, and most importantly, play together.
Kilmarnock's endeavours this season paints a vivid picture of a team that continually grinds away. They've been battled-hardened through their engagements in five competitions so far. From the Premiership, where they currently reside in the 10th spot, through the second rounds of the League Cup and Europa League qualifiers, to the play-off round of the Conference League Qualifiers, and the fourth round of the Scottish Cup, the grit of Kilmarnock is evident.
Yes, this season hasn't seen them at the peak of their powers, but they're still decent enough to hold their own. You can never, ever write off Kilmarnock.
