Derek McInnes booed on Tynecastle return as Rangers draw

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Derek McInnes received a hostile reception at Tynecastle as Rangers drew 2-2 with Hearts.

Rangers manager Derek McInnes endured a hostile welcome on his first return to Tynecastle since leaving Hearts in June. Home supporters loudly jeered his arrival before Olwethu Makhanya scored a late equaliser to secure a 2-2 draw for the visitors.

The receptionDerek McInnes faced loud jeers from the home support as he emerged from the tunnel for the Scottish Premiership fixture.
The backgroundDerek McInnes admitted feeling guilt over his summer departure from Edinburgh to join Rangers just weeks after Hearts missed out on the league title.

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Managerial moves between top Scottish clubs often spark intense fan reactions, especially when a boss departs shortly after a successful campaign.

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Oct 27Derek McInnes admitted feeling guilt about leaving Hearts for Rangers ahead of his return to Tynecastle.
Oct 28Derek McInnes was booed by home fans as Rangers earned a 2-2 draw against Hearts.

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2goals scored by Rangers

2goals scored by Hearts

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Derek McInnes acknowledged feeling guilt about his summer move from Edinburgh to Rangers ahead of his first managerial return to Tynecastle, where he was loudly booed by home supporters before a late equaliser secured a 2-2 draw.

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