Overview
- Kilmarnock terminated the contracts of manager Stuart Kettlewell and assistant Stephen Frail following Sunday's 2-1 loss at Aberdeen.
- The club sits 11th in the Scottish Premiership, three points above bottom side Livingston, who hold a game in hand.
- Doolan steps up from an incoming development role to lead the first team alongside coaches Craig Clark and Paul Di Giacomo.
- The board said the decision followed careful consideration, stating that change was required and urging supporters to back the team.
- A congested festive run begins at home to Falkirk on December 20, with the club confirming that the process to appoint a new manager is under way.