STATS THE WAY TO DO IT

Jambos chief insists analytics deal is already paying off big time at Tynecastle with Del fully invested

- DARREN JOHNSTONE

HEARTS chief executive Andrew McKinlay has praised Derek McInnes for the way he has embraced Jamestown analytics.

The Gorgie side are flourishing using new investor Tony Bloom's recruitment software to identify players after opening up a stunning nine-point lead at the Premiership summit.

Claudio Braga and Alexandros Kyziridis are just two players who have made a huge impact while fellow summer arrivals Landry Kabore and Tomas Magnusson netted in the weekend's 4-0 victory over Dundee.

Hearts are set to dip into the transfer market again in January to bolster their title bid and McKinlay insists boss McInnes is totally committed to their signing strategy.