Kevin Kyle said �100,000 a week would not entice him to Russia

By Brian McLauchlin

Kilmarnock striker Kevin Kyle insists he would not sign for Spartak Nalchik - even if the Russians offered him £100,000 a week to leave Scotland.

The 28-year-old, whose deal at Rugby Park expires in the summer, played in Spartak's friendly win over Zhemchuzhina Sochi in Turkey.

But the Scotland international was not keen on a move.

"After spending a couple of days with the team I decided it wasn't for me. I don't think I would enjoy it," he said.

Kyle joined Kilmarnock from Coventry City in January 2009 after signing an 18-month contract with the Ayrshire club.

And the striker thanked his club for giving him permission to travel to Russia to mull over a potential move.

Despite only being away for two days I just couldn't wait to get back to Scotland Kilmarnock striker Kevin Kyle

"Kilmarnock have been very good in allowing me to go out and speak and they want me to go back out in the summer when I am out of contract. But I've decided its not for me," he said.

A move to Russia would have proved financially beneficial but Kyle insists that money was not his main priority.

"I have a family and a kid to look after and you have to look into everything but even if they offered me a hundred grand a week I would turn them down.

"I did not feel comfortable and despite only being away for two days I just couldn't wait to get back to Scotland."

Kyle, who picked up an injury in the trial match, was sidelined for Kilmarnock's 1-0 defeat by Hibs and will also miss Tuesday's clash with Rangers.

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