Every word from Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes during his first press conference
dailyrecord.co.ukDerek McInnes sat down with the media for the first time since being appointed as Kilmarnock manager.The new boss takes his side to Dumfries for his first match this weekend as they take on Queen of the South.Here's every word of the former Aberdeen gaffer's first press conference...First few days?"I’ve had my first full day with the players.
It’s good to get back, get in about it and get going again."I said on Tuesday that the pull to get back with a good club was obvious.
I really enjoyed the break, I think that was clear."I enjoyed my time out, spending time with my family and being able to have that bit more freedom to do a bit of media and some club visits."Ultimately we are built to work and I’m glad we’ve got a good opportunity.
It’s certainly a challenge here to get it back to where we feel it belongs."There has been a bit of instability of late, with a lot of managerial changes, and it’s important we try and give the confidence to everyone that we can achieve this season."The last time we won promotion with St Johnstone the club had been outwith of the top flight for numerous years."Kilmarnock had been a top flight club for so long and, for whatever reason, we have a job to get out of this division."It’s important myself, the players and everyone involved take responsibility to do that."Full circle after winning this league with St Johnstone?"At St Johnstone, I took over as a player-manager.
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