The Jambos are a point from securing group stage football after a disappointing Scottish Cup semi-final defeat to Gers last weekend.
Hearts fans are dreaming about the pubs around Europe. But at Rugby Park, the bar stopped them from confirming third spot in the Premiership - and a £5 million Euro jackpot.
They’ve all but secured their best of the rest tag and a guaranteed eight money-spinning Euro ties in the Conference League at least. They edged closer in Ayrshire but will get another crack at finishing the job against Celtic at Parkhead on Saturday. For Kilmarnock, the goalless draw kept them nine points clear of fifth placed St Mirren - who play Sunday - as Derek McInnes’ men eye a Euro adventure of their own this summer.
“The only thing we missed was probably a few goals. We did everything but score - and this is one of the toughest places to come. It was one of those days. The players didn’t do too much wrong and we hit the bar with Kenneth and Cammy. “Today has been a big step in getting us over the line because we’ve asked Kilmarnock to not drop a point until the end of the season against the best teams in the league. We’re in a really good place and we can enjoy this month before the challenges of next season.”
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