Derek McInnes wants to return cup success to Kilmarnock as he offers transfer update

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Derek McInnes would love to bring cup success back to Rugby Park.It has been over 10 years since the Ayrshire side played at Hampden, and the Rugby Park boss would revel in being the gaffer who returns the club to the national stadium.Not since Dieter Van Tornhout bagged a famous winner against Celtic in 2012 have Kilmarnock graced that hallowed turf, and it won’t be easy returning as they must defeat red-hot Hearts at Tynecastle tonight (Wednesday) in the Premier Sports Cup last 16.McInnes said: “I don’t think the cup has been great for the club in recent years.

You see other clubs of a similar size and even a lesser size who can go all the way and win cups.“Kilmarnock have a history of winning cups in the past but recently there’s not been enough of that.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.“Our priority will always be to make sure we are still a Premiership club next season.

But I’m trying to get us to play cup football through the league campaign so every game feels like a cup tie.“It’s just another cup tie for us and we want to make sure we get into the next round.”Having won this competition back in 2014, it still holds a dear place is McInnes’ heart.He said: “Winning the League Cup was massive for Aberdeen having not won a trophy for so long.