McCann urges Kilmarnock to back up fan optimism

Neil McCann is calling on his players to back up the positivity shared among Kilmarnock fans by flying out of the traps this season. The Ayrshire side get their competitive action under way with a League Cup group opener at home to Raith Rovers on Tuesday (19:45 BST). Kilmarnock ended last term by securing their Scottish Premiership status with four straight wins, scoring 13 goals in the process.