kilmarnock interim manager gary locke has been given the role on a permanent basis after signing a three year deal the former hearts boss joined the club as assistant boss to allan johnston last summer but took control of the team when his ex tynecastle team mate quit at the start of february the 39 year old   who will speak at a press conference on friday morning   has lost just once in seven games since taking over at rugby park gary locke has been given the job at kilmarnock on a permanent basis after a successful interim spell  locke shakes hands with chairman jim mann after signing a three year deal at the club 
gary locke locke february 37 year old allan johnston
gary locke has been interim manager since start of february  locke has won two and drawn four of his seven games in charge  the 37 year old took over when allan johnston quit 