Kilmarnock Manager Derek McInnes Discusses 1-1 Draw Against Dundee

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes informed BBC Scotland that his team was “the better team” overall, despite a sluggish start. He noted, “We were a bit slow out the traps, Dundee started much better than us. They played percentages, got it in channels and we never really got going in that first 10 or 15 minutes.” McInnes explained that as the first half progressed, Kilmarnock began to create chances and gain clarity on their objectives. He added that discussions at half-time focused on their prepared strategies, leading to the team performing “in a different gear second half.” He praised his side’s second-half performance, stating, “We were terrific second half, relentless with our work.” McInnes highlighted the creation of “Good opportunities, more shots and corners,” expressing his disappointment at not securing a victory. Regarding the goal, McInnes described Bobby Wales’s contribution as “a fantastic equaliser,” noting that “He showed calmness when we needed it.” He further commented that while they “manufactured a lot of opportunities,” they “just needed a wee bit calmness and quality.” The manager concluded by asserting, “I thought we did enough to win, particularly second half.” He emphasized the importance of readiness for crucial moments, mentioning, “We had good pressure in that second half, a lot of good crosses getting put in.” McInnes firmly stated, “There was no doubt we were the team really pushing for the win.”