Derek McInnes leaves Hearts for Rangers amid player departures
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:11 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Derek McInnes has departed Heart of Midlothian to take over as head coach at Rangers. His exit follows that of captain Lawrence Shankland, who left for Rangers after a controversial end to the recent season where Hearts nearly secured their first league title in 66 years. As Hearts looks to recover from these losses, former manager Craig Levein suggests that ownership group Jamestown is prepared with potential replacements. Other player departures may affect Hearts’ plans, but former players express confidence in the club's ability to rebound.
- •McInnes was at Hearts for a year before joining Rangers.
- •Hearts lost Shankland after a last-minute title defeat.
- •Former players suggest confidence in Hearts' rebuilding efforts.
- •Craig Levein believes Jamestown has managerial replacements in mind.
- •Beni Baningime also left following the end of his contract.
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Crisis club or chance to reinvent - where does McInnes exit leave Hearts?
- 7:11 PMBBC Sport — Crisis club or chance to reinvent - where does McInnes exit leave Hearts?
"Derek McInnes has left Heart of Midlothian for Rangers, so how will the Scottish Premiership runners-up react to losing their head coach?
"Derek McInnes has left Heart of Midlothian for Rangers, so how will the Scottish Premiership runners-up react to losing their head coach?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 7:11 PMCrisis club or chance to reinvent - where does McInnes exit leave Hearts?
Derek McInnes has left Heart of Midlothian for Rangers, so how will the Scottish Premiership runners-up react to losing their head coach?
- BBC SportJun 18, 2026, 7:11 PMCrisis club or chance to reinvent - where does McInnes exit leave Hearts?
Derek McInnes has left Heart of Midlothian for Rangers, so how will the Scottish Premiership runners-up react to losing their head coach?
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