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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 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."
BBC News
14-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Miller makes it a double with SFWA young player prize
Lennon Miller has completed a young player of the year double by adding the Scottish Football Writers' Association (SFWA) award to his PFA Scotland 18-year-old Motherwell midfielder fended off competition from Hearts striker James Wilson and Kilmarnock pair Bobby Wales and David became Motherwell's youngest-ever captain and has made 37 club appearances this season, scoring four goals, as well as earning a first senior Scotland praised his "outstanding" fellow nominees and added: "To win out of all these players is a really proud moment and one I don't take for granted."
Scotsman
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Coveted Scottish midfielder lands prestigious football writers' award
Miller fends off stiff competition to land prize Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, 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... Motherwell midfielder Lennon Miller has been named the Scottish Football Writers' Association young player of the year for 2024/25 campaign. Miller fended off competition from Hearts striker James Wilson and Kilmarnock duo David Watson and Bobby Wales for the award, which is voted for by Scottish journalists. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The 18-year-old has impressed as captain of Motherwell this season and has been linked with a move to many clubs, including Celtic. He also earned his first call-up to the Scotland squad back in March. Lennon Miller has been voted SFWA young player of the year. | Steve Welsh Miller noted the strength of this year's shortlist, which includes last year's winner Watson, and said it was proud moment to be heralded for his performances this season. Miller said: 'These players have al had outstanding seasons and careers so far. Look at David last year, winning al the awards. I'm close with David and speak to him quite a lot. James has had an incredible season getting his Scotland caps. And Bobby has got his move to Swansea and done really well. Proud moment for Miller 'There are people outside the shortlist who have also had good years. You want to have young Scottish players coming through. To win out of all these players is a really proud moment and one I don't take for granted.'
Daily Record
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Lennon Miller: It's easy to brush off speculation, but I don't know where my future lies
The Motherwell midfielder has been linked with a big-money move this summer Motherwell star Lennon Miller says it's easy to brush off constant transfer speculation – because he's now used to it. The 18-year-old midfielder was last weekend crowned PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year, and he's also up for the Scottish Football Writers' Association gong, following a solid season that has seen him linked to a summer move at various clubs. Miller, who is in the final 12 months of his Motherwell contract, knows there could be a life-changing transfer on the horizon for him, with clubs in Germany, Italy and Belgium keen to land him. But Miller says playing football is his only goal at the moment, and the Wishaw youngster has always said dad Lee keeps him grounded. Miller, who has seen Scots like Lewis Ferguson, Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour flourish abroad, said: 'You look at these players who have gone abroad and tried a different challenge. Most of them have worked. 'I don't mind where I am, as long as I'm playing football. That's what I want to do – I want to play football. '[Speculation] becomes easier once you've had it. It's easier just to put it to one side once you've had it for two years now. It's easy enough. 'It's nice to have these teams linked with you, but I try to put it to one side and focus on every day. 'My dad has been brilliant. I tend to speak to him quite a lot about even game stuff. I talk to him about everything. He helps with most stuff. 'My dad is a massive part of what I do. It will ultimately be my decision, but I will definitely look for advice. 'He has been brilliant, my whole family have been brilliant with it.' When asked if Miller thinks he will be at Fir Park next season, the midfielder said: 'Honestly, I don't know. I don't even ask my agent, I just let him deal with it. 'We have three games left this season, that's my main focus, to pick up points for Motherwell, and see where that takes us. 'I'd just like to thank everybody at Motherwell that has helped me in any way. 'Have I progressed quicker than I imagined? Yeah, I think so. You dream of playing at 16 and securing your name on the team-sheet every week, and to be doing that now at 18 is nice. 'I try to get better every day.'
