Ketts glad to let stars thrash up standards

STUART KETTLEWELL is happy for his players to tell each other a few home truths to halt their slump.

- BY MICHAEL BAILLIE

And the Kilmarnock boss reckons some harsh words between the squad can have a positive impact as they strive to end a four-game losing streak.

That saw the Rugby Park side drop from third in the Premiership to 10th.

But Kettlewell has been pleased to see his players digging each other out in a bid to raise standards and stop conceding cheap goals ahead of their trip to Celtic Park tomorrow.