Hearts have made an official move to bring Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes to Tynecastle as they step up the search for Neil Critchley’s successor.
The 53-year old has delivered success with St Johnstone, Aberdeen and Kilmarnock throughout his time as a head coach in Scottish football and a big part of that has been his signings. It’s fair to say the former Rangers midfielder has a preference for UK based players which brings up the question of what that means for the current oversees players at Tynecastle and the club’s current recruitment process involving Jamestown Analytics.
Here are the 116 signings that McInnes made for Aberdeen and Kilmarnock:
89. Jordan Jones
His first spell at Killie launched his career but he returned to Rugby Park on loan with a not insignificant amount of baggage. Didn't get near the heights of his first spell and now plays for Carlisle United. | SNS Group
90. Ryan Alebiosu
The right back arrived on loan from Arsenal after a spell at Crewe Alexandra and was in and out of the Killie team during his time in Ayrshire. Moved to Belgian side Kortrijk in 2023 and has spent time on loan at St Mirren this season. | SNS Group
91. Gary Woods
Brought in following his Aberdeen release as back-up keeper and spent one season with Killie. Had a spell with Exeter City and is currently on the books at Greenock Morton. | SNS Group
92. Jeriel Dorsett
A forgettable loan spell for the Montserrat international who managed just 11 league appearances on a season long loan from Reading. | SNS Group