Kilmarnock fans, the news you have all been expecting has finally been confirmed.
Derek McInnes has left the club to become head coach of fellow Scottish Premiership side Hearts.
Where does your club go from here? Who do you want to see replace McInnes? A heavily-linked name like Steven Naismith? Or perhaps a left-field appointment?
We asked for your views on Kilmarnock's end-of-season defeat against 10-man Hearts.
Here's what you had to say:
James: A typical end of season game and the result is irrelevant. I think Chris Burke would be good as an assistant manager or coach but don't think it would be fair to throw him into the manager's job at this time. We need to get an experienced manager ASAP as there is quite a bit of rebuilding required in the playing squad.
Robin: Couldn't finish a fish supper! Unless he's carrying a knock then Bruce Anderson should be starting. Natural goalscorer. Nearly scored with his first touch. Haven't seen a replay but looked like Robby McCrorie could've easily stopped their goal if he'd come and collected it. He's not good enough unfortunately. Lots of changes needed with the main one being a top manager that can hit the ground running.
Robert: The result and performance summed up the season, now time to look forward - new manager, new players, new opportunities. More debates about tactics, signings and can we actually win more away from home to compliment our home record? Only time will tell.
Ian: It was dreadful from start to finish. Seventeen attempts at goal with only one on target. Shameful from professional players.
Anna: I hope we can keep Stuart Findlay because he's been awesome the past few games and boy did we miss him when he was injured. I have to say I'm glad we've seen the back of Derek McInnes because the lack of respect he showed the club and the fans by talking up a move to Hearts before the season had ended was nothing short of shameful and cowardly, as was getting Paul Sheerin to speak after the Motherwell game. I liked Burke as a player, but does he really have the experience to manage in the Premiership? I'm not so sure but we'll see. Its over to you now, Billy Bowie.
Robert: Still trying to work out how we didn't win that. Some decent stuff at times but some wild shots on goal and final ball not right. Could see signs of a different style of play with more play through midfield and definite bonus seeing young Cole Burke coming on with couple of decent touches. We need new management team in place ASAP. Last guy has gone so we now forget about him and move on.
Highlights: Kilmarnock 0-1 Hearts
Watch highlights as 10-man Hearts end their Scottish Premiership season with a late victory at Kilmarnock.
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Image source, SNSHearts have won their last four games in the Premiership, their last longer winning streak was from 2 January 2024 to 17 February 2024, a run of six games.
Kilmarnock have failed to score in 13 of their 38 games, only Ross County (15) have failed to score more often in the Premiership this season.
Hearts have scored in each of their last four games in the Premiership, scoring nine goals in that run.
Ten-man Hearts clinched seventh place in the Scottish Premiership after Stephen Kingsley's late strike at Kilmarnock earned a fourth successive win under caretaker manager Liam Fox.
What did you make of that, Kilmarnock fans? Would you like to see Chris Burke stay on?
Which players do you want to stay on? Let us know your thoughts here.
Image source, SNSKilmarnock caretaker manager Chris Burke tells BBC Scotland: "It felt good. The players have been excellent, they made me feel comfortable. The experience was great for me and Craig Clark (assistant) as well.
"Just disappointed we concede that goal at that end. I'll have to digest that as time goes on and then reflect on the game.
"There's been a lot of success in the past four seasons. We need to try and maintain that. There will be bumps in the road.
"It's up to the board what they decide and what they're looking for, the profile for the manager. They have a great bunch of players staying on for the next manager.
"He's got a good group, a good core, and that will help the next manager hugely."
Martin Dowden
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter
Image source, SNSBobby Wales made his final appearance in a Killie shirt before moving to Swansea
A new dawn beckons for Kilmarnock and the sense is most welcome that.
They'd have loved to have gone into this summer off the back of a win to send the fans home happy. But it was not to be, despite having that numerical advantage.
McInnes clearly delivered success but his departure opens the door for a fresh approach that may reinvigorate the support. Sometimes the time just feels right for all concerned.
This is a club that now has a great foundation in place having consolidated their Premiership place.
Not the greatest of seasons, and European commitments did take a toll, but job done and with a number of the squad out of contract, there's an opportunity for the new manager to implement their own approach with effective recruitment.
It will be a fascinating summer to see how it unfolds.
Image source, SNSKilmarnock defender Robbie Deas is suspended while Kyle Magennis will not be risked after a knee injury. Brad Lyons (groin) and Joe Wright (hip) have a chance of featuring.
Hearts caretaker Liam Fox is set to choose from an unchanged squad.
Craig Gordon (shoulder), Jamie McCart (groin), Blair Spittal, Kenneth Vargas (knee), Gerald Taylor (knee) and Aidan Denholm (hamstring) are all likely to remain sidelined, while James Penrice could be left out again as he is one booking away from a two-match ban.
Incoming Heart of Midlothian boss Derek McInnes wants to take Stuart Findlay with him from Kilmarnock, where the 29-year-old centre-half has spent two seasons on loan from Oxford United. (Daily Record), external
Kilmarnock striker Bobby Wales has passed his medical with Swansea City and is in the process of finalising terms on a four-year contract that will net the Scottish Premiership club around £300,000 in training compensation for the 19-year-old. (Daily Record), external
Read Saturday's Scottish Gossip in full.
Image source, SNSRory McKenzie says it's an "absolute honour" to continue his Kilmarnock career after signing a one-year contract extension.
The midfielder made his debut for the club in 2011 and has gone on to make over 400 appearances, scoring 26 goals.
A number of events, including a testimonial match against Ayr United, are planned to mark the 31-year-old's "incredible service" to Kilmarnock.
And McKenzie said: "It's an absolute honour to sign on for another season.
"To have a testimonial year at Kilmarnock means the world to me and my family. I'm grateful to the fans, the staff, and everyone who's been part of my journey so far.
Image source, SNSDavid Watson has praised Derek McInnes for kick-starting his career and says the outgoing manager has been "absolutely brilliant" for Kilmarnock.
McInnes will not take charge of Killie against Hearts on Sunday and is set to seal a move to the Tynecastle club early next week.
"He came and spoke to us, wished us all the best and that was it," said 20-year-old midfielder Watson.
"I have nothing but respect for the guy, he gave me my first start in the SPFL and he's taken us from the Championship to playing in Copenhagen [in the Conference League], so I wish him all the best.
"He's been absolutely brilliant for us. He's kind of kick-started my career into what it's been so far and I'm nearly reaching my 100th game mark and most of them have been under him, so I'm nothing but thankful for him.
"Everybody liked him, we all got along good, we had a great togetherness within the staff and the players, but that's football, we just need to move on now and we're looking ahead to the game on Sunday."
Watson wishes McInnes had been given the opportunity for a send-off on Sunday in Killie's final game of the season.
"I'd say so, yes, because he definitely deserves it, the journey we've been on as a group," he added.
"But that's football, these things happen and we're more focused on beating Hearts on Sunday."
Image source, SNSAfter their 1-0 win in December, Kilmarnock could win back-to-back home games over Hearts in the top flight for the first time since March 2014.
Having won 3-2 in January, Hearts are looking to pick up back-to-back top-flight victories over Kilmarnock for the first time since April 2010 (run of 5).
Excluding the curtailed 2019-20 season, Kilmarnock have won on matchday 38 in four of their past five Scottish Premiership campaigns (D1) since a 2-1 defeat to Ross County in 2016-17.
Hearts haven't won their final match of a top-flight season in any of their past 18 attempts (D6 L12 – including curtailed 2019-20) since a 3-2 win over Motherwell in 2003-04.
Hearts have 49 points in the Scottish Premiership this season – a win in this match will mean they would have the most points by a bottom-six side in a campaign since St Johnstone in 2018-19 (52).
Former Hearts head coach Steven Naismith has not ruled himself out of the running to become the next Kilmarnock manager after he quickly emerged as a frontrunner to succeed Derek McInnes, who is expected to become Tynecastle boss next week. (The Warm-up podcast), external
Kilmarnock want to hold talks with their former striker, Steven Naismith, as they begin the search for a successor to Hearts-bound manager Derek McInnes. (Scottish Sun), external
Manager Derek McInnes told Kilmarnock he would not be in the dugout for Sunday's final game of the season against Hearts before Wednesday's defeat by Motherwell. (Scottish Sun), external
Derek McInnes told Kilmarnock's players that he had managed them for the last time moments after their defeat by Motherwell on Wednesday night. (Daily Record), external
Read Friday's Scottish Gossip in full.
Sportscene pundits Michael Stewart and Charlie Mulgrew discuss the red card given to Kilmarnock's Robbie Deas against Motherwell on Wednesday.
