Derek McInnes knew he was putting his career on the line by taking over Kilmarnock.After cementing his place as one of Scotland’s top gaffers for almost a decade at Aberdeen, it was a gamble.
But boy, has it paid off for him. The Ayrshire club were fourth in the Championship when he got there. Two and a half years later, they’re fourth in the Premiership and heading for Europe.
If the Killie gaffer took a big risk in January, 2022, he’s now reaping the rewards.And it’s not just his team getting plaudits.
On Sunday night in Glasgow, McInnes will be crowned the William Hill Scottish Football Writers Association Manager of the Year.
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