Hearts have 'bought into' what McInnes wants, says Findlay
The defender's header late in the second half helped Derek McInnes' side to a 2-0 victory as they look to continue the stellar form they showed in the League Cup group stage.
"Tonight we started the game on the front foot and we were really aggressive," the 29-year-old said.
"I scored my goal at a nice time, it took a bit of sting out of the tie."
The centre-back, who played under McInnes at Kilmarnock, praised the new manager's attitude.
"The manager wants to install a feeling in us of no one wants to come here and play against the Hearts side," Findlay told BBC Scotland.
"Everyone has bought into what he said and what he wants and that has really shown in the performance tonight."
Many fans are anticipating a strong season for the team after minority owner Tony Bloom said they have a "very good chance" of finishing second this season, splitting the Old Firm.
But Findlay said the team are taking each game as it comes.
"The next target for us is to beat Dundee United next week and make sure we start the season with six points, then we'll take it from there."
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