McInnes was set to take charge of killie against his future employers this Sunday but that now won’t happen
Derek McInnes will NOT be in the dugout for Kilmarnock for their final game of the season against Hearts.
The Rugby Park boss has agreed to become the Jambos next boss to replace the sacked Neil Critchley.
An agreement was reached with the Tynecastle club earlier this week, although McInnes insisted he was staying to see out the season with Killie before officially making the switch to Gorgie.
However, plans have changed following their Ayrshire club’s 3-0 defeat to Motherwell on Wednesday night.
The away fans let it be known what they thought of McInnes’ decision to leave them for Hearts, and the mood wasn’t improved by the performance and result at Fir Park.
It has now been confirmed that McInnes, along with assistant Paul Sheerin and first team coach Alan Archibald, won’t be preparing the squad or be on the touchline for the Premiership season finale.
Chris Burke and Craig Clark will take the reins. McInnes’ departure has not yet been confirmed, although he is expected to be presented as the new Hearts boss on Monday, with Liam Fox the man calling the shots until then.
A Kilmarnock statement read: “It has been agreed between our board of directors, Derek McInnes and his staff that the best approach would be if they were not in charge for the final match of the season.
“Paul Sheerin and Alan Archibald will also not be involved – first team preparation and matchday duties will be undertaken by Chris Burke and Craig Clark.
“We look forward to seeing the blue and white army out in force this weekend as we give the players the send off they deserve.”
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