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Aberdeen hero admits ‘we’re still waiting’ as Pittodrie boss faces crunch call

McLeish admits he expected Robinson to “rock it” at Aberdeen but concedes the under-pressure boss has yet to take the club to the next level.

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 2:42 PM
Aberdeen hero admits ‘we’re still waiting’ as Pittodrie boss faces crunch call
Key Things to Know
  • Alex McLeish admitted Stephen Robinson has yet to take Aberdeen to the next level amid poor results.
  • McLeish noted he expected Robinson to make a strong impact but acknowledged supporters are still waiting.
  • The former Scotland manager warned that Robinson cannot survive indefinitely if negative results continue at Pittodrie.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Aberdeen defender Alex McLeish has admitted that Pittodrie manager Stephen Robinson has yet to elevate the club to the next level. Robinson is under mounting scrutiny following a difficult run of results, with McLeish stating that people are still waiting for him to make the anticipated impact.

Speaking to the BBC, McLeish expressed personal support for Robinson but acknowledged that poor form cannot continue indefinitely. He noted that while Robinson will fight to turn the situation around, persistent negative results put managers at risk of dismissal.

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