Derek McInnes said his players weren't interested in settling for a draw as 87th minute winner beats Rangers
Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes hailed his side’s refusal to settle for a draw as Marley Watkins struck a late winner against Rangers.
The win makes it six games unbeaten as lifts the Ayrshire outfit into seventh place ahead of this weekend’s trip north to take on Ross County. The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.“You would take positives from the performance, but I felt and still hoped there was a bit more on the bone for us. Thankfully, we managed to get that.”
“But today I thought tactically we were good, but more important when you play Rangers and Celtic when they come here, it’s that mental part of it. He said: “I thought all my defenders were first class. I thought Robbie Deas did really well, I thought Stu Finlay was alert, hugely experienced, and the full-backs were terrific as well.
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