Derek McInnes has provided @HeartsStandard_ with a statement following his exit from Heart of Midlothian.
In his message to Hearts fans, he explains why he didn't speak after the season and reflects on the last 12 months.
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@scot_to_be_indy@HMFC_96 @days_scottish Both games that you won. Now what about the two clear penalties Hearts didn't get v Motherwell? One of which Collum admitted was an error
@jennamurphy87@Glencrosswell51 Aw is it? We'll just not bother getting excited at the prospect of winning a title none of us thought possible then, you absolute roaster.
On this day, Monday 9 March 2026, on the first anniversary of her passing, all our services in the Hospice and across the local community are being paid for from funds raised by the family and friends of Anna Walker in her memory 💙
To any young kid reading this…
I’ve doubted myself in every league I’ve ever played in.
Ryman Prem.
Conference South.
League Two.
League One.
Championship…
And even right before my first Premier League start last night.
That’s not weakness.
That’s being human.
That’s being alive.
When I was growing up, I thought Premier League players were superhuman.
Like they never felt doubt.
Like they never felt nerves.
The truth is…. it’s often the opposite.
Social media won’t tell you that sometimes you step out there with no confidence. That’s normal. That’s ok!
You now have to then step out there with courage.
Confidence feels good.
Courage doesn’t.
But you do it anyway. Show courage enough times…. You build confidence.
Here’s the mindset that’s carried me for 31 years.
When it goes well:
I worked for it.
I earned it.
Well done.
Watch it back.
Get better.
When it doesn’t:
I know I prepared the best I could.
It didn’t go exactly to plan. That’s football.
But Well done.
Watch it back.
Get better.
That simple recipe gave me a special moment last night.
Leading the team out.
Playing alongside a group that fights for every ball.
Celebrates tackles.
Gives everything for the city of Sunderland.
And sharing it with supporters who never gave up, even after four tough seasons in League One.
So if you’re a young player feeling doubt…
Low confidence…
Or like you don’t believe in yourself…
You’re not alone.
Every player feels it.
Confidence isn’t something you’re given.
It’s something you build.
Bit by bit.
Day by day.
With courage.
With work.
With learning.
Anything worth building takes time.
But that’s what makes it so worthwhile!
Thank you @SunderlandAFC ❤️🤍