“The addiction to simply winning football games is something the club is screaming about.”
Hearts manager Derek McInnes is preparing for the biggest week of his managerial career and insists his players are eager to claim a historic Scottish Premiership title.
The Jambos are three points ahead of leaders Celtic with three games remaining, while Rangers are four points further behind.
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Live coverage ahead of Saturday’s game at Motherwell. sky sportsMcInnes said the fightback against Rangers underlined their title-winning credentials.
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“It doesn’t surprise me that we haven’t lost a game, the lads have real determination,” said the manager of the Scottish Premiership season. Sky Sports News.
“The importance of the desire to win, the desire to win the game, no matter what it takes, is very fundamental to the way we have lived this season.
“The addiction to simply winning football games is something the club is screaming about.”
A win at Fir Park could give Hearts the chance to claim their first top-flight title since 1960 at Falkirk on Wednesday night if Celtic lose a point against Rangers on Sunday.
If not, it could be the final clash between the top two sides at Parkhead.
“It’s a very big week in the context of the season, but we’re trying to focus on Motherwell,” McInnes added.
“If you win there and they lose there, you can tie yourself up looking at all the different implications. It’s so important that we just focus on ourselves.
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“Just trying to focus on picking the right team and making sure we’re in the best position to play.
“Motherwell have caused problems for too many teams this season. They are a team that tests the organization and are a very well-coached team.
“It’s a tough game for us this weekend, but hopefully it’ll be a tough game for them as well and hopefully we can get a positive result.”
