The 2016-17 campaign saw Kilmarnock, or 'The Killie', successfully secure an 8th-place finish in the Scottish Premiership, performing better than pre-season expectations despite a season of managerial change. The goalscoring threat was shared by two contrasting talents: veteran Kris Boyd and the exciting new forward Souleymane Coulibaly, who both netted 8 crucial league goals. While cup runs proved elusive, this season delivered vital top-flight consolidation for the club, highlighted by Coulibaly's impressive haul of 11 goals across all competitions, and ultimately proved a step in the right direction.