Stephen Robinson has been sacked as Aberdeen head coach after just eight months in charge, following a league slump that saw the Dons win only three from 12 Premiership matches. The club sits second bottom, with Saturday's 4-0 home defeat by Hibernian marking their fourth straight loss in all competitions. Club legend Willie Miller described the result as "utterly embarrassing," stating Robinson resembled "a man lost" and criticized the players as "not up to this level."
Robinson, 51, previously led Oldham Athletic, Motherwell, Morecambe and St Mirren. He joined Aberdeen in March 2024 after guiding St Mirren to a League Cup triumph and three top-six finishes. His tenure saw 11 wins, five draws and 12 defeats across 28 games, including a contract until 2029. He oversaw a major summer recruitment overhaul of 15 signings, but only goalkeeper Marius Muller, Nesta Guinness-Walker, and top scorer Kevin Nisbet played every league game.
The board faces pressure to stabilize a squad low on confidence and the joint lowest scorers in the league. Former manager Alex Mc Leish questioned the recruitment strategy, noting a lack of stable formation. With the international break ending, Aberdeen face Kilmarnock, then Rangers, before hosting Dundee on 28 November.
The next manager will inherit a team lacking stability and belief, aiming to arrest a steep decline since last season's League Cup success.
Source: BBC Sport Football · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing