Stranger an unused sub as Killies win 2-1
Makes amends for the start of the season red card with an equalising goal in the Scottish Premiership kiwi derby against Eli Just's Motherwell.
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Both Kilmarock and Motherwell have started the season with 4 draws!
Motherwell somehow sitting 4th currently as well. League of draws.
Motherwell somehow sitting 4th currently as well. League of draws.
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Match highlights. Exciting match from these 5 mins.
About 4 mins in is Stanger's tap in goal, as Motherwell's keeper spills a very high cross. Looks like Tony S had stayed around the goal after a set piece.
Eli Just had a shot smothered in the first half.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7x4hkY14lg
About 4 mins in is Stanger's tap in goal, as Motherwell's keeper spills a very high cross. Looks like Tony S had stayed around the goal after a set piece.
Eli Just had a shot smothered in the first half.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7x4hkY14lg
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George Stanger was back in the starting lineup for Kilmarnock this week… where he was absolutely gifted an 81st min equalising goal against his old NZ U20s teammate Elijah Just’s Motherwell team #FlyingKiwis pic.twitter.com/peNayBpVbE
— The Niche Cache (@thenichecache) September 1, 2025
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Old enough to remember Tony Stanger as pimply faced young winger for Scotland in the 1990s. Apparently he met George's Kiwi mum in a Sydney bar, the location of many a perfect romance.
Coming soon @TimesSport: Great to sit down with @tonystanger14 @stangerpro @george__Stanger to discuss the highs and lows of life at sport's sharp end, finding your own way and trying not to laugh when someone embarrasses your dad. With the usual great help from @CraigWatsonpix pic.twitter.com/oSJlPE8gNF
— Mark Palmer (@MarkPalmerST) August 16, 2025
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If they're still considering selecting Smith, who's no longer playing at a fully pro level and they ignore a bloke playing in the top tier of Scotland then we need new selectors.
Valley FC til I die?
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If they're still considering selecting Smith, who's no longer playing at a fully pro level and they ignore a bloke playing in the top tier of Scotland then we need new selectors.
I want Stanger given a chance, but I'm pretty sure he's right sided like Boxall, Surman & Tuiloma.
Pijnaker is injured, leaving Bindon as the only LCB. And right at the moment with his future at the Blades a bit up in the air (coach Selles gone, some shaky early season form), young Tyler B might benefit from having old dog Smith around for some sage advice.
There you go I have just written Baze's post selection annoucement, press release!
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I'm not against having Smith there in a coaching capacity but if Bazeley has him lace up his boots it'll be an absolute joke and an embarrassment to the team.
Being left footed doesn't come close to making up the chasm in quality between the SPL and the 5th tier of England. No room for nepo babies in the national team.
Being left footed doesn't come close to making up the chasm in quality between the SPL and the 5th tier of England. No room for nepo babies in the national team.
Valley FC til I die?
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Killies out of the League Cup losing on pens to St Mirren 5-3
2-2 end of NT and ET
Stanger off at 110 mins (2-2)
2-2 end of NT and ET
Stanger off at 110 mins (2-2)
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"It's something that has been a goal of mine for a long time"@KilmarnockFC's George Stanger on being called up to the All Whites and potentially making his senior international debut 🇳🇿 pic.twitter.com/B2tfeiRIc5
— New Zealand Football 🇳🇿 (@NZ_Football) October 8, 2025
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Stanger a yellow and then off at 59 mins (0-1) as Killies lose 0-3.
Hearts in some hot form.
Hearts in some hot form.
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Stanger scored against Rangers. One all currently
Loads of kiwis on the score sheets and assisting this weekend!
Loads of kiwis on the score sheets and assisting this weekend!
Auckland will rise once more
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3.50 mins into these highlights is George's goal.
A blunder from Rangers keeper Butland at a corner.
Then very soon after Killies GK with a 'Peak A League Moment' but VAR saves his blushes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH5Wlp-24Bg
A blunder from Rangers keeper Butland at a corner.
Then very soon after Killies GK with a 'Peak A League Moment' but VAR saves his blushes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH5Wlp-24Bg
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Stanger scored against Rangers. One all currently
Loads of kiwis on the score sheets and assisting this weekend!
Loads of kiwis on the score sheets and assisting this weekend!
Goals - Stanger, Just, Singh, ADJ, Garbett, Randall, Dyer
Assists - McCowatt, Stamenic, Piper
No doubt I've missed someone.
But a plethora after several weeks of basically McCowatt flying the flag solo in club land
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George Stanger scored vs Rangers #FlyingKiwis pic.twitter.com/Sm6wuZOVyg
— The Niche Cache (@thenichecache) October 27, 2025
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Stanger scored against Rangers. One all currently
Loads of kiwis on the score sheets and assisting this weekend!
Loads of kiwis on the score sheets and assisting this weekend!
Goals - Stanger, Just, Singh, ADJ, Garbett, Randall, Dyer
Assists - McCowatt, Stamenic, Piper
No doubt I've missed someone.
But a plethora after several weeks of basically McCowatt flying the flag solo in club land
Singh the exciting name there for AW fans! Him and Libby have been quality without enough end product for a while.
Though I think Libby has good avg PpG?
But if Singh can play like he has and throw in a few goals!
(Sorry Mr Stanger!)
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Tomorrow.
Killies host Aberdeen in the SPL
https://www.soccerway.com/match/aberdeen-AmdbMiWq/kilmarnock-jX8ezy7G/?mid=2olQr0TG
Killies host Aberdeen in the SPL
https://www.soccerway.com/match/aberdeen-AmdbMiWq/kilmarnock-jX8ezy7G/?mid=2olQr0TG
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Toughest game in Scottish football.
Away to Celtic Park.
Hoops (2nd) with a game in hand looking to close the 9 pt gap on Hearts (1st)
https://www.soccerway.com/match/celtic-QFKRRD8M/kilmarnock-jX8ezy7G/?mid=OYuk8GdS
Away to Celtic Park.
Hoops (2nd) with a game in hand looking to close the 9 pt gap on Hearts (1st)
https://www.soccerway.com/match/celtic-QFKRRD8M/kilmarnock-jX8ezy7G/?mid=OYuk8GdS
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