Rangers manager Derek McInnes has acknowledged feeling a sense of guilt over his decision to leave Hearts for Ibrox during the summer, as he prepares to return to Tynecastle on Wednesday.
McInnes accepted that his return could be met with a rough reception from Hearts supporters. His comments reflect the reaction to his move away from the Edinburgh club and his subsequent appointment as Rangers manager.
The visit will see McInnes back at Tynecastle for the first time since leaving Hearts. He recognises that the circumstances of his departure may shape the welcome he receives when Rangers face his former club.
McInnes did not dismiss the possibility of criticism, instead saying he understood why Hearts supporters might feel aggrieved. His admission of guilt underlines the personal and emotional impact of moving between the two clubs during the summer.
The Rangers manager will now oversee his side’s return to Tynecastle, with the attention focused both on the match and on his reception in Edinburgh.
