KILMARNOCK defender Kirk Broadfoot has played down the prospect of teammate Kris Boyd picking up any player of the year gongs, not that he thinks the striker doesn’t deserve any plaudits that may be coming his way.

Boyd struck his 20th goal of the season to down former club Rangers on Saturday, but Broadfoot wasn’t in the least bit surprised to see Boyd’s prolific scoring form continuing at Ibrox.

And it is simply because it is so routine to see Boyd banging in the goals that Broadfoot reckons he won’t attract the necessary attention to land personal accolades at the end of the season.

“People just come to expect 20-goals from Kris Boyd, he done it for God knows how many years,” said Broadfoot.

“I think he’ll say himself he’s a wee bit surprised he’s up there as he was going to chuck it.

“He was shouting in the dressing room that was his 100th tap-in but what can you say about him, he’s done it for the last 15-years and if we create chances he’ll score them.”

Kilmarnock’s incredible run under Steve Clarke now stretches to just one defeat over 90 minutes in the last 19 games, a remarkable record that has left them on the brink of securing a top-six place.

“It’s credit to the boys, credit to the manager and the staff,” said Broadfoot. “I’ve said it before that his training is second to none, he sets us up game related.

“Even after the game on Tuesday when we went into extra-time, we were in on Thursday working on our shape towards this game. It’s all credit to the manager and the boys sticking to the gameplan.

“The gaffer is up there with the best I’ve worked with. We’ve got a good spine of experience; Kris, Gary Dicker, myself and Jamie [MacDonald], and then you’ve got the younger guys. They are learning every day and you can see that, they are taking it into every game.”

Given the astounding turnaround in Killie’s fortunes since manager Steve Clarke took over at Rugby Park in October, it is intriguing to think what they could achieve next year after a full pre-season under his guidance.

The only concern for Broadfoot is that his boss may not be around long enough to find out.

“If we can keep him then who knows what next season can bring?” he said.

“I think though we will have a wee bit of interest in our players if we keep this run going, there will be a few guys getting a few bids come the summer.

“But if we can keep hold of the gaffer and he does stay, we get a pre-season under him, it’s only a bright future for Kilmarnock.”