McInnes defends Heart of Midlothian fixture list

Football

Derek McInnes has dismissed complaints regarding the Scottish Premiership fixture schedule as his side prepares for the final matches.

Heart of Midlothian head coach Derek McInnes stated he would be happy to play matches in a car park following criticism of the post-split fixture list. Some supporters expressed frustration that the Edinburgh club must play three away fixtures during the final five games of the Scottish Premiership season. Hearts currently occupy third place in the league table as they pursue European qualification, according to Sky Sports.

McInnes insisted that the location of the matches remains secondary to the performance of his players. The head coach told the media that his squad is focused on securing results regardless of the venue or perceived scheduling disadvantages. The SPFL recently confirmed the final fixture dates, which see Hearts travel to face both Celtic and Rangers in the closing weeks of the campaign. The club aims to maintain its position ahead of Kilmarnock to guarantee a spot in the Europa League next season, per STV News. McInnes remains confident in the professional approach of his squad during this period.

Get transfer news fresh from top journalists on X, delivered straight to your phone. Download QFAX for real-time updates.

EMAIL: qfax@withqwerty.com