Heart of Midlothian head coach Derek McInnes suggests history shows narrow wins can be the difference between success and failure. His comments followed a 1-0 victory over Falkirk on Saturday, which maintained Hearts' position at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Kenneth Vargas scored the only goal of the game at Tynecastle Park after 17 minutes.
According to BBC Sport, McInnes believes that while supporters prefer more comfortable margins, these results build character within the squad. The head coach noted that many championship-winning teams rely on such scorelines during a long season. He praised the defensive organisation of his players as they secured a third consecutive clean sheet in league competition.
The result leaves Hearts three points clear of second-placed Celtic, who have a game in hand. Falkirk remain in the bottom half of the table following the defeat. McInnes previously managed Aberdeen and Kilmarnock before taking over at Tynecastle, per the Scottish Professional Football League.
