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Hearts Coach Optimistic Despite Kilmarnock Defeat; Title Race Tightens

3/21/2026

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Derek McInnes, Hearts head coach, remains optimistic about the club's Premiership chances after a 1-0 defeat to Kilmarnock.
Hearts lead Celtic by two points, setting up a tight title race.
Cammy Devlin and Lawrence Shankland are returning from injury, which McInnes says will boost the team.
McInnes stresses the need for confidence and avoiding regret as there is little room for error among top teams ahead of the Dundee match.

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Derek McInnes, Hearts head coach, remains optimistic about the club's Premiership chances after a 1-0 defeat to Kilmarnock.
Hearts lead Celtic by two points, setting up a tight title race.
Cammy Devlin and Lawrence Shankland are returning from injury, which McInnes says will boost the team.
McInnes stresses the need for confidence and avoiding regret as there is little room for error among top teams ahead of the Dundee match.