Narrow wins 'bedrock of success' as leaders Hearts edge Falkirk

Heart of Midlothian head coach Derek McInnes suggests history shows narrow wins can be the difference between success and failure as his Scottish Premiership leaders beat Falkirk.

21 Feb, 23:13 — 21 Feb, 23:15

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In football, especially in competitive leagues like the Scottish Premiership, the ability to secure wins even by a narrow margin is often crucial for title contenders. These 'grinding' victories demonstrate resilience and consistency, which are vital over a long season to maintain a leading position and ultimately achieve success.

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Heart of MidlothianScottish Premiership football club Derek McInnesHeart of Midlothian head coach FalkirkFootball club opponent Scottish PremiershipTop-tier football league

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First report: BBC · 21 Feb, 23:13|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 2m|Window: 2m

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Narrow wins can be 'bedrock of success', Hearts boss says

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