"Derek McInnes understands why there has been speculation around him and the Rangers job given Heart of Midlothian's strong start to the season but says his full focus is on maintaining the Tynecastle club's position at the top of the table. The 54-year-old former Rangers midfielder has been linked with the managerial vacancy at Ibrox but said he is only interested in matters relating to Hearts."
"We're just concentrating on trying to maintain our strong start - and it is just a start. But we're really enjoying what we're doing and really enjoying what we're getting from the players. We're only talking about Hearts, trying to stay top of the league, taking the good from the last-minute derby winner, and now concentrating on the next challenge."
Derek McInnes acknowledges speculation linking him to the Rangers job but states his attention remains solely on Heart of Midlothian. McInnes took charge at Tynecastle in May and has led Hearts to a two-point lead with 19 points from seven games. Rangers sit eighth with eight points and are seeking a new manager after Russell Martin's exit. McInnes emphasizes concentrating on maintaining a strong start, enjoying player performances, and focusing on immediate matches, including the upcoming derby and the longer-term challenge of facing Celtic in a couple of weeks. He previously guided Kilmarnock into Europe by finishing fourth in 2023-24.
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