Source: Team_Talk
Killie clinch deal for Clayton
Kilmarnock have completed the signing of former Crystal Palace winger James Dayton on a three-year contract after a successful trial.[LNB] Dayton, 21, spent most of last season training at the Glenn Hoddle Academy in Spain after being released by Palace.[LNB]The left-sided player's arrival follows yesterday's signing of goalkeeper Kyle Letheren, while the club are also expected to confirm a loan deal for Udinese's Mohamadou Sissoko, who can play in defence or midfield.[LNB]Manager Mixu Paatelainen had already brought in midfielder David Silva and Chelsea left-back Ben Gordon and he is now looking for at least one striker to supplement his squad.[LNB]"We have got plenty of strikers on trial and we will look at various options," the Finn said.[LNB]"Once we find the right one, or right ones, then we will make a move.[LNB]"It is very important we get a striker in, but if we don't we will work with the players we have and develop them."[LNB]Kilmarnock have lost the likes of Scotland striker Kevin Kyle, Allan Russell, Gavin Skelton, David Fernandez and Simon Ford since surviving in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League on the final day of last season.[LNB]Paatelainen faces a tough task to keep Killie up this season but he has set about trying to improve the style of play.[LNB]"Our target is to stay up, hopefully comfortably and before the last week of the season," said the Finn, who replaced Jimmy Calderwood.[LNB]"It's a rebuilding process - eight or nine quality, experienced players have left and the budget has been cut.[LNB]"But there are always players available and we will try to bring in good players."[LNB]The former Hibernian manager, whose team begin their SPL campaign against champions Rangers at Ibrox on Saturday, added: "We have changed the way we have played in recent years so it will take a bit of time.[LNB]"I believe football should be played on the ground. Sometimes you can lift it but it shouldn't just be a punt forward.[LNB]"There is nothing wrong with a long pass to a striker but there has to be an aim. We want to pass through the midfield.[LNB]"It's not easy, especially against clubs like Rangers, but we will try our best and as long as we improve I will be happy."
