Derek McInnes Addresses Kilmarnock’s Performance and Upcoming Match Against Dundee United

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes recently spoke to the media in anticipation of his team’s match against Dundee United on Saturday. The following are the principal points from his press conference. Following the “disappointing night” earlier in the week, which saw Kilmarnock lose 6-0 to Rangers at Ibrox, McInnes stated that “it’s up to the lads to respond in the right manner”. He observed that most observers would not anticipate Kilmarnock securing a result at Ibrox, adding: “Maybe we’ve heightened expectations because we’ve beaten Rangers a couple of times over the last couple of years.” McInnes indicated that he expects improved performances from his players, a sentiment he believes fans should share, while also urging everyone to “stay strong.” He expressed a desire for Kilmarnock to return to the performance level achieved last season, noting: “We’ve always been pretty competitive, we’ve not been at the same level for a lot of the games this season.” McInnes affirmed his “trusts” in the current squad members but also conveyed his intention to bolster the team with new signings during the January transfer window. He communicated that Kilmarnock has no time to “feel sorry for ourselves” and emphasized the necessity for the team to become a “real competitive animal and get back to doing the basics well, being hard to beat, being solid and hopefully find a winning performance”. McInnes acknowledged that Jim Goodwin has performed a “great job” at Dundee United, suggesting that his own team will need to “find those fine margins to win the game”.