Motherwell vs Hearts: Derek McInnes on 'addiction to winning' as Jambos edge closer to Scottish Premiership title
Hearts are three points ahead of Celtic with three games to play; Derek McInnes has added Scottish Premiership manager of the season to his PFA Scotland prize; watch Motherwell vs Hearts on Saturday and Celtic vs Rangers on Sunday, both live on Sky Sports
Thursday 7 May 2026 10:58, UK
"That addiction to just winning games of football is something that's been screaming out of the club."
Hearts head coach Derek McInnes is preparing for one of the biggest weeks of his managerial career and insists his players have the desire to clinch a historic Scottish Premiership title.
The Jambos are three points clear of Celtic at the top of the table with three games left to play, with Rangers a further four points back.
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Ahead of Saturday's game at Motherwell, live on Sky Sports, McInnes said their fightback against Rangers underlined their title-winning credentials.
"It doesn't surprise me that we don't feel as if we're ever beaten in games. The lads have got a real determination," the Scottish Premiership manager of the season told Sky Sports News.
"The importance of just wanting to win, a desire to win games, no matter how you do it, is so fundamental to how we've been this season.
"That addiction to just winning games of football is something that's been screaming out of the club."
A win at Fir Park could give Hearts the chance to clinch their first top-flight title since 1960 at Falkirk on Wednesday night, if Celtic drop points against Rangers on Sunday.
If not, it could be a final-day showdown between the top two at Parkhead.
"In the context of the season, it's such a big week, but we're just really trying to focus on Motherwell," McInnes added.
"You can tie yourself in knots looking at all the different connotations if you win there and they lose there. It's so important that we just focus on ourselves.
"It's just really trying to focus on picking the right team and trying to make sure we're in the best place possible for the game.
"Motherwell have caused problems for so many teams this season. They are a team who test your organisation and they are a very well-coached team.
"It's a tough game for us at the weekend, but hopefully it's tough for them and hopefully we can come out with a positive result."
