MCINNES BOUND FOR TYNECASTLE

strong as possible. So that’s where it’s at and we'll try to be as transparent as possible.

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“So there’s ongoing discussions, but that’s for others.

“For me now, it’s just about concentrating on the game with Motherwell.

“I was informed yesterday that the clubs had reached an agreement.

“I also reiterated to the club that I intend to be here for the last couple of games, so I really need to stress that message loud and clear to my players and everybody.

“I will be in the Kilmarnock dugout for the next two games.”

With Killie having secured their Premiership status last weekend, McInnes insists it’s not been tricky to deal with the situation this week.

He continued: “Not difficult. Sometimes these things come along in life. I’ve always been open with the club.

“I’ve really enjoyed my time here and, until such times as something comes along that makes you think about something else then I focus on the job in hand.”