'Consistency is key, it's about unlocking it for Killie,' says McInnes

Derek McInnes "knows the consistency is there, it's just about finding it" for Kilmarnock as their search for a first win of the season continues.

They were agonisingly close to victory last week, coming from behind against Dundee United to lead 3-1, but ended up drawing due to a late away comeback which included that penalty deep into stoppage time.

While McInnes admits everyone would "benefit" from a win, he's not calling it a crisis that they haven't.

"We’re only six games in, and although we beat Rangers in the opening game last season we were actually quite slow out the blocks, we didn’t find ourselves until the end of October, we know that consistency is there so it’s just trying to find it now," he said as he prepares to face old friend Tony Docherty this weekend.

He added victory at Dens this weekend, the last game before the international break, would be perfect timing with Rangers on their return.

"Anytime you go into a game prior to the international break it’s important you try and enjoy that, this is the last game until we play Rangers," McInnes said. "Dundee will be the same, they’re looking for that win to take them into the break too.

"Tony's friend, and you want to see your pals well supported, you want to see them get a fair crack at the whip and I think he’s got that. There’s no doubt we’ve got a tough game on Saturday."