Episode 24: Garry Hay

Lifting a trophy for the club you support is surely the ultimate ambition of every player. For Garry Hay, that long-held dream became a reality for Kilmarnock in 2012, starring in the club’s - as yet - only Scottish League Cup success.

Patience and pragmatism were as much part of the left back’s emergence as his wicked deliveries from out wide. Watching fellow youth team players Alex Burke and David Bagan’s promotion to the first team in 1997 - and himself being a part of the iconic Scottish Cup celebrations of that season - only strengthened his resolve to one day be in their position. That it was another 15 years until he achieved the goal says everything about his ability, loyalty, and determination.

From a thrilling home debut in 1999, through three cup final appearances, to eventual Hall of Fame induction, Garry Hay’s time with Killie sees him sit in 15th place in the club’s all-time appearance list alongside some of the players he dreamed of emulating.