Kilmarnock looking to bring defender Gordon Greer back to club

KILMARNOCK boss Lee McCulloch has confirmed he is closing in on a deal for Scotland international Gordon Greer.

The 36-year-old defender previously enjoyed a four-year stint at Rugby Park and is now set for a return after being released by Blackburn earlier this summer.

Greer was back at his old stomping ground to see Chris Burke, Kris Boyd and Lee Erwin score the goals that handed Killie a 3-0 win over Dumbarton which books their place in the last 16 of the Betfred Cup.

Now boss McCulloch hopes to add the veteran to his squad ahead of next Saturday’s Ladbrokes Premiership opener at home to St Johnstone.

McCulloch said: “I think he would be a tremendous signing. A coup for the club if we could get that one over the line.”

Killie needed a win over Dumbarton to seal their place in the second round and eventually got it after a subdued first half.

And McCulloch was pleased to see substitute Erwin make his debut 24 hours after completing his move from Leeds.

“I’m delighted with the second-half performance,” said McCulloch. “First half we were a yard or two off it and they were the better team for the first 30 or 40 minutes until we got to grips with it.

“I’m pleased for Lee that he got his goal. You can see the quality he’s got with his touch. He’s going to be a really good player for us.

“Now we’re looking to go and have a successful season. We’re through to the last 16 of the cup, hopefully we’ll get a good draw tomorrow.”

Dumbarton will feel hard done by after Dougie Hill’s first-half header appeared to cross the line but referee Bobby Madden refused to sanction the goal.

Boss Stevie Aitken said: “Had Dougie’s header been given it would have been a different game.

“Being a part-time side playing a Premiership club you need that bit of luck to go your way, but the boys can be proud of themselves today.”