MY MATE DEANO MADE AYR SICK

Stewart McConnell • Published 2 Feb 2012 09:30

RELIEVED striker Paul Heffernan saluted team-mate Dean Shiels for bagging the goal which sealed Kilmarnock a place in the Scottish Communities League Cup final, after the goalscorer had left his sick bed to play in Saturday's semi-final against Ayr United.

• Double boost for Killie

  KEY midfield ace Dean Shiels, son of manager Kenny, has given Kilmarnock fans by terminating his contract at English Championship strugglers Doncaster Rovers and staying on Rugby Park despite earning less money.

• Brave Kilie go down to champs despite battling display

  TWO quickfire goals inside two minutes killed off brave Killie's challenge at Ibrox Stadium but at least their resilient performance erased the bitter memory of the last meeting of the sides which saw Gers crowned champions after a 5-1 win at Rugby Park back in May.