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Derek McInnes Opens Up About Leaving Hearts for Rangers
October 27, 2026 · 2 sources
McInnes Guilt Over Hearts Exit, 80 Points
McInnes admits he feels guilty for leaving Hearts for Rangers. He knows the welcome he'll get back at Tynecastle on Wednesday will be rough. He was proud of the way he lifted Hearts from the bottom six to 80 points. He nearly clinched the first top-flight title in 66 years before a 3-1 loss to Celtic on the final day. He says he believes the new coach, Wouter Vrancken, can still make Hearts absolute title contenders. He expects fans to remember the injustice he feels. After seeing captain, Lawrence Shankland, move to Ibrox, he says the same emotions ran through Hearts' supporters when he left. He still hopes to win a title outside the Old Firm, but he knows a few contentious decisions cost them.