McInnes expects hostile Hearts return as Rangers visit

Rangers manager Derek McInnes expects a hostile reception when he returns to Tynecastle to face Hearts on Wednesday, his first visit since leaving the club for Rangers in June. He said he understood why supporters might be unhappy, after his departure followed a season in which Hearts came close to winning the Scottish Premiership title. McInnes spoke ahead of the match on Tuesday. He said he had valued his time at Hearts and was proud of what the team achieved, but accepted that the circumstances of his exit could shape the welcome. He also recalled feeling guilty about leaving shortly after captain Lawrence Shankland had moved to Rangers. Shankland will miss the match through injury. McInnes said the striker was expected to return to training in the second week of December, leaving time for him to contribute later in the season. Cammy Devlin is also unavailable, according to a match preview. McInnes said Rangers had no new injury concerns among the players available from the weekend and were ready for the fixture. He acknowledged that his team would need to cope with the atmosphere and perform well at a ground where Hearts had not lost a league match for more than 18 months,...