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Aberdeen sack Robinson after league slump

Aberdeen sack head coach Stephen Robinson after dropping to second bottom of the Scottish Premiership.

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 4:46 PM
Aberdeen sack Robinson after league slump
Key Things to Know
  • Aberdeen have sacked head coach Stephen Robinson after winning only three of 12 league matches this season.
  • A 4-0 home defeat against Hibernian marked Aberdeen's fourth straight loss in all competitions.
  • Coaches Brian Kerr and Stephen Craigan have also left, with Stuart Duff taking interim charge.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Aberdeen have sacked head coach Stephen Robinson after eight months in charge following a run of just three wins in 12 Scottish Premiership games. Robinson departs alongside Brian Kerr and Stephen Craigan after a 4-0 home defeat against Hibernian, marking the team's fourth consecutive loss across all competitions. Stuart Duff has been appointed as interim manager.

Robinson, who joined Aberdeen from St Mirren in March, oversaw 28 matches, finishing with 11 wins, five draws, and 12 defeats after signing 15 players in the summer. Aberdeen currently sit second from bottom in the Premiership as chief executive Adrian Bevington and sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel begin the search for a replacement.

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