Tue 02 Jan 07
Celtic 2
Kilmarnock 0
Great Save

GRAEME SMITH was unveilled at Murray Park on June 26, 2007 and the Bellshill-born keeper could not hide his joy at signing for Rangers.

The 24-year-old shotstopper started his career with Kilmarnock Boys Club before being promoted to their first-team squad.

He made his Killie debut on March 7, 2004 as a substitiute in a 1-1 draw against Hearts. 

Having spent most of his time with the Ayrshire club as a deputy, firstly to Gordon Marshall then Alan Combe, Smith was loaned out to Queens Park during the 2001/02 season and then to Stenhousemuir in 2002/03.

He did, however, make 31 first-team appearances in 2006/07 due to Combe's injury problems and showed his potential with a string of impressive displays.

The Scot was to refuse Killie's offer of a new contract at the end of the season and had no hesitation in signing a deal with the Gers even if he is likely to play second fiddle to Allan McGregor.