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Paul Sheerin says Derek Mc Innes "plays his cards close to his chest" Kilmarnock assistant Paul Sheerin says it's "absolutely no surprise" there is speculation about manager Derek Mc Innes potentially becoming the new Hearts boss. The Rugby Park club aim to confirm their Scottish Premiership safety by beating Dundee on Saturday (15: 00 BST). Sheerin has been part of 53-year-old Mc Innes' backroom team at both Aberdeen and Kilmarnock, and believes what he's achieved so far in his career stands out. "The job he did at Aberdeen, and the club's of a similar stature - Aberdeen and Hearts - it doesn't surprise me that he's linked to it, " said Sheerin. "The way he built Aberdeen up from where they were at the time he went in, to have them consistently competing at the top level of the league and making sure they were in Europe and cup finals and semi-finals. That success rate speaks for itself. " Mc Innes frontrunner to succeed Critchley at Hearts - gossip Visit our Kilmarnock page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Kilmarnock news notifications in the BBC Sport app Mc Innes has won promotion in charge of St Johnstone and Kilmarnock and won the League Cup as Aberdeen boss in 2014, also leading the Dons to four successive runners-up slots in the Premiership. "There has been that speculation, " added Sheerin. "It doesn't go away and there's a reason for that - because he's done his job so well in the past years of being a manager. "How he deals with it I'm not sure - he plays his cards close to his chest. " Champions League semi-final: Ruiz fires PSG in front after fast Arsenal start Wenger proposes 'daylight' change to offside rule For the past two seasons we have two Premier Leagues, jokes Arteta Joe Biden's first interview since leaving office A story of love, loss and hope in the face of disaster Classic sitcom starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne Comedy drama about a deviser of magic tricks, and puzzling murders What is still to be decided as season reaches climax? League reconstruction - why, when & what might it look like? Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs 'A liability', 'the aura' & 'a phenomenon' - the big Lions calls Where does Inter v Barca rank among best-ever semi-finals? In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Stunning stats and 'Ronaldo behaviour' - is Yamal cut out to rival Messi? Fatal Supersport crash - what happened and what next? 'Two concussions in a month was scary and it's why I'm retiring' Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? Is the risk that Mercedes took with Antonelli paying off? Trailblazer Zhao set to take snooker to 'another level' in China 'Calamity keeper' or 'human wall' - which Donnarumma will Arsenal face? Zhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights. Video Zhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights Alexander-Arnold leaves as modern Liverpool great - but fans will feel hurt 'Scheffler and De Chambeau wins further raise US PGA excitement levels' Match-fixing scandal to Crucible champion - fall and rise of Zhao 'We need to take a look at ourselves' - Arsenal stalling at wrong time Ask Me Anything, the new BBC Sport service designed to serve you Bayern's 'James Bond' - how Kane clinched his first trophy How 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool. Video How 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool Saints 'punch' favourites Leinster in game for the ages Vardy the best £1m ever spent - Shearer. Video Vardy the best £1m ever spent - Shearer Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.