'Vassell would benefit from spell on bench'

A draw at Fir Park is more than acceptable, however the Friday night clash felt like a missed opportunity for Killie.

The first half was a turgid watch where we had absolutely no goal threat even with the majority of possession.

It seems obvious that using the three strikers doesn't work - it is square pegs in round holes again.

Marley Watkins went off injured, forcing a change that probably did us a favour as we introduced Bobby Wales and reverted to a more natural formation. We suddenly carried a goal threat and fully merited the point although we were also denied a stonewall penalty.

Danny Armstrong looked a bit more like his old self when he came on and gave us an extra spark on the right-hand side.

Kyle Vassell has been largely ineffective for us this season and I genuinely feel his game would benefit if he had a similar spell on the bench.

Next up is a misfiring Aberdeen on Boxing Day and we have nothing to fear on current form. Merry Christmas to Killie fans wherever you are.

Sandy Armour is editor of the Killie Hippo fanzine