Kilmarnock squad update: Chris Burke offered new role as Stephen McGinn among Kilmarnock released list
dailyrecord.co.ukChris Burke has been offered a full-time coaching role in Kilmarnock's academy, and Kyle Lafferty has a new playing offer on his table.Ahead of the 2022/23 season in the Scottish Premiership, Rugby Park boss Derek McInnes has been deciding who to keep as they aim for success in the top-flight.Stephen McGinn headlines the release list, with Brandon Haunstrup and Jason Naismith also heading for the exit door.Youngsters Tomas Brindley and Euan Deveney will also depart the Ayrshire side this summer.Rory McKenzie, Lee Hodson and Calum Waters have all extended their stay.Veteran Burke played a crucial part in Killie's Scottish Championship winning season, and McInnes is keen to keep him on the books at Rugby Park.Northern Ireland striker Lafferty is weighing up Killie's offer for a fresh deal, as are youngsters Kyle Connell and Curtis Lyle.A club statement read: "Following the end of our 2021/22 Scottish Championship title winning campaign and ahead of our return to the Scottish Premiership, we can confirm the following squad update."Manager Derek McInnes held conversations with every member of the first team squad prior to the start of the close season break."Stephen McGinn departs Rugby Park as a champion, playing an important role in his 41 appearances for the club."Full backs Brandon Haunstrup and Jason Naismith will also leave this summer after playing their part in our promotion-winning campaign.
Young duo Tomas Brindley and Euan Deveney will end their association with the club during the close season."Colin Doyle, who carried out a player/coaching role in 2021/22, has left the club and we thank him for his service."Middlesbrough duo Zach Hemming and Rumarn Burrell have returned to the Riverside Stadium while Daniel
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