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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 Aberdeen is still waiting for under-pressure manager Stephen Robinson to take the club to the next level.
  • Stephen Robinson faces mounting scrutiny following a difficult run of results at Pittodrie.
  • McLeish told the BBC that while he backs Robinson's work ethic, the team cannot continue getting terrible results.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Aberdeen defender and Scotland manager Alex McLeish has spoken out regarding the mounting pressure on Aberdeen head coach Stephen Robinson. McLeish admitted he expected Robinson to take the club to another level upon his arrival, but conceded that Pittodrie supporters and observers are still waiting for that progress to materialize amid a difficult run of results.

Speaking to the BBC, McLeish defended Robinson's character and work ethic while acknowledging that poor results cannot continue indefinitely. Robinson faces intense scrutiny as Aberdeen struggles to meet expectations, with McLeish noting that the football environment quickly calls for sackings following damaging defeats.

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