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Edinburgh Reporter
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Hearts appoint Derek McInnes as manager
Hearts have announced that Derek McInnes will take over as manager from Monday. An experienced manager, with a proven track record of competing at the top end of the Scottish Premiership and in Europe, Derek will lead the Jambos into a new era after signing a four-year deal at Tynecastle Park. Joining Derek at Tynecastle will be his first-team coaches Paul Sheerin and Alan Archibald, as the trio make the move from Kilmarnock, subject to SFA approval. According to a spokesperson for Hearts McInnes has had a 'stellar playing career both sides of the border'. His managerial career began in 2007 when he guided St Johnstone to the top flight, and he went on to manage Bristol City, Aberdeen and Kilmarnock. He transformed the fortunes of Aberdeen during an eight-year spell at Pittodrie. Never finishing outside of the top four in his seven full seasons, he led them to four consecutive second place finishes, reached four cup finals and won the ScottishLeague Cup. Derek took the Dons into Europe seven years-in-a-row, narrowly missing out on the group stages aBer being edged out by the likes of Sporting Lisbon and Burnley. At Kilmarnock, he won promo9on back into the Premiership in his first season before steering them to fourth place in 2023/24. A European run followed, and although Killie lost out to Cercle Brugge and FC Copenhagen, they did eliminate Tromso, which was the Rugby Park side's first European two-legged tie victory in 23 years. The spokesperson said: 'A PFA Scotland Manager of the Year winner, and Scottish Football Writers' Association Manager of the Year, Derek, along with Paul and Alan, will take Hearts forward into an exciting new era.' Derek McInnes becomes the new head coach of Heart of Midlothian manager at the Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh, on 19 May 2025. Photo Malcolm Mackenzie / Hearts FC Like this: Like Related
The National
19-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
Hearts confirm appointment of McInnes as new head coach
The 53-year-old has swapped Kilmarnock for Tynecastle ahead of the 2025/26 season, signing a four-year deal in Gorgie. Read more: He wasn't in the Rugby Park dugout on Sunday for Hearts' 1-0 win, with the Edinburgh club today announcing his appointment. A statement read: "Heart of Midlothian is delighted to confirm the appointment of Derek McInnes as the club's new Head Coach. "A hugely experienced manager, with a proven track record of competing at the top end of the Scottish Premiership and in Europe, Derek will lead the Jambos into a new era after signing a four-year deal at Tynecastle Park. "Joining Derek in Gorgie will be his first-team coaches Paul Sheerin and Alan Archibald, with the trio making the move from Kilmarnock, subject to Scottish FA approval. "After enjoying a stellar playing career both sides of the border, Derek's managerial career took off in 2007 when he guided St Johnstone to the top flight, and he would go on to manage Bristol City, Aberdeen and Kilmarnock. "He transformed the fortunes of Aberdeen during an eight-year spell at Pittodrie. Never finishing outside of the top four in his seven full seasons, he led them to four consecutive second place finishes, reached four cup finals and lifted the Scottish League Cup. "Derek took the Dons into Europe seven years-in-a-row, narrowly missing out on the group stages after being edged out by the likes of Sporting Lisbon and Burnley. "At Kilmarnock, he won promotion back into the Premiership in his first season before steering them to fourth place in 2023/24. A European run followed, and although Killie lost out to Cercle Brugge and FC Copenhagen, they did eliminate Tromso, which was the Rugby Park side's first European two-legged tie victory in 23 years. "A PFA Scotland Manager of the Year winner, and two-time Scottish Football Writers' Association Manager of the Year, Derek, along with Paul and Alan, will take Hearts forward into an exciting new era."
The Herald Scotland
19-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Hearts confirm appointment of McInnes as new head coach
Read more: He wasn't in the Rugby Park dugout on Sunday for Hearts' 1-0 win, with the Edinburgh club today announcing his appointment. A statement read: "Heart of Midlothian is delighted to confirm the appointment of Derek McInnes as the club's new Head Coach. "A hugely experienced manager, with a proven track record of competing at the top end of the Scottish Premiership and in Europe, Derek will lead the Jambos into a new era after signing a four-year deal at Tynecastle Park. "Joining Derek in Gorgie will be his first-team coaches Paul Sheerin and Alan Archibald, with the trio making the move from Kilmarnock, subject to Scottish FA approval. "After enjoying a stellar playing career both sides of the border, Derek's managerial career took off in 2007 when he guided St Johnstone to the top flight, and he would go on to manage Bristol City, Aberdeen and Kilmarnock. "He transformed the fortunes of Aberdeen during an eight-year spell at Pittodrie. Never finishing outside of the top four in his seven full seasons, he led them to four consecutive second place finishes, reached four cup finals and lifted the Scottish League Cup. "Derek took the Dons into Europe seven years-in-a-row, narrowly missing out on the group stages after being edged out by the likes of Sporting Lisbon and Burnley. "At Kilmarnock, he won promotion back into the Premiership in his first season before steering them to fourth place in 2023/24. A European run followed, and although Killie lost out to Cercle Brugge and FC Copenhagen, they did eliminate Tromso, which was the Rugby Park side's first European two-legged tie victory in 23 years. "A PFA Scotland Manager of the Year winner, and two-time Scottish Football Writers' Association Manager of the Year, Derek, along with Paul and Alan, will take Hearts forward into an exciting new era."
Scotsman
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Derek McInnes misses Kilmarnock press conference amid Hearts interest
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Tynecastle manager's job is vacant and McInnes is a leading contender Sign up to our Hearts newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes did not attend a club press conference this afternoon amid interest from Hearts. The 55-year-old is currently the leading candidate to replace Neil Critchley as head coach at Tynecastle Park, and did not face media questions ahead of Kilmarnock's Premiership match with Dundee on Saturday. Assistant coach Paul Sheerin took his place and was asked about Hearts' interest in McInnes. The Edinburgh News revealed on Monday that Tynecastle officials see him as a strong contender for their managerial vacancy, and Sheerin was coy on the subject. 'In football, people move on and it's constantly changing and evolving,' he said. 'I'd like to think that the club are always in a position to be ready if anything was to happen. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Managers get sacked, managers move on to better things, so there's always evolution in the game and I'm sure the club will be prepared if they have to be for that eventuality. I'm sure they will be in a position to bring someone else in and move on. That's constant - every club moves on if they need to. We will just see how that develops, obviously.' Sheerin added that McInnes' previous work, particularly at former club Aberdeen, was likely to make him a candidate at Hearts. 'I'm certainly not surprised. Like you say, it is speculation and I just read what is printed and take what comes from that. But all of it is absolutely no surprise whatsoever. The job he did up in Aberdeen - they are clubs similar in stature, Aberdeen and Hearts - so it doesn't surprise me that he's linked to it.' Hearts have whittled down their shortlist of candidates for the job, with sporting director Graeme Jones leading the search for a new head coach. He will make a recommendation to chief executive Andrew McKinlay and the club's board on his findings. There is a desire to appoint someone with experience of Scottish football if possible - hence McInnes' name being high on the list - and Hearts' recruitment partner Jamestown Analytics is heavily involved in the process. Falkirk manager John McGlynn was an early candidate considered by Hearts. He won PFA Scotland Manager of the Year on Sunday after overseeing successive promotions to lead the club from League One to the Premiership. It is the first time in 15 years that Falkirk will grace the top flight. His chance of the Hearts job, however, are understood to have reduced in recent days. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Next Hearts manager: What the Tynecastle hierarchy want in a new head coach The St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson is admired by some inside the Tynecastle boardroom, but McInnes is the leading candidate right now. He holds appeal after his achievements at both Aberdeen and Kilmarnock. He finished second in the Premiership four times with the Pittodrie club, won the 2013/14 League Cup and reached three other national finals. Named Kilmarnock manager in January 2022, he quickly guided the Ayrshire side back to the Premiership. They finished fourth last season to qualify for European football, but currently sit ninth. Hearts want someone with a proven track record who can guide them back towards a challenging position in the William Hill Premiership. They are not in a rush to name a permanent new head coach and are still mulling over their options as things stand. Intentions are that a new man could be in place before the end of the month. Any move for McInnes would see Kilmarnock entitled to compensation given his contract at Rugby Park runs until summer 2027.
The National
07-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
Celtic boss Rodgers shortlisted for SFWA Manager of the Year
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is among the four nominees. The Northern Irishman is joined on the prestigious list alongside Aberdeen's Jimmy Thelin, Hibernian head coach David Gray and Falkirk title-winning manager, John McGlynn. The latter was named the PFA Scotland Manager of the Year at their recent awards ceremony in Glasgow. He will be aiming to win another award to add to an already hugely successful season. The SFWA is due to be held on Sunday, May 18 upon the conclusion of the regular domestic season. Callum McGregor and Daizen Maeda make up Celtic's representation on the Player of the Year shortlist. Meanwhile, Lennon Miller of Motherwell, James Wilson of Hearts, and Kilmarnock duo Bobby Wales and David Watson are all nominated for the Doubletree by Hilton Young Player of the Year.
