Having been forged in the fires of 1869, Kilmarnock have firmly ingrained themselves into the rich tapestry of Scottish football. Their hallowed turf is none other than The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park - a pitch as synonymous with Scottish football as Irn Bru and shortbread.
One may not immediately associate Kilmarnock with surplus wealth, however, those with that line of thought would be sorely mistaken. According to Transfermarkt, the total market value of their footballing artillery clocks in at a cool £10m. Whilst not a figure that would have your Abramovich's or your Mansour's quaking in their designer boots, it's a figure that demonstrates Kilmarnock's ability not only to survive but to compete.
It is within this squad, made up of 30 brave souls, that the average age is 25. A balance of youthful exuberance juxtaposed with sage experience no doubt playing a key role in the battles they've faced thus far in the 2020/21 season.
This season is no leisurely stroll in the Scottish Highlands for Kilmarnock. Indeed, they have been donning their football kits and marching onto the field of play in an impressive five different competitions. Their performances in the Premiership have landed them in 9th place. In the League Cup and the Scottish Cup, their valiant efforts have seen them reach the second and fourth rounds respectively. They have also held their own on the continent, reaching the second round of the Europa League qualifiers, and the play-off round in the Conference League qualifiers.