Free extension for sports fans
Advertisement
Advertisement

Stephen Robinson was a SUCCESS at Aberdeen despite getting the sack explains Kris Boyd

KRIS BOYD insists Stephen Robinson should be regarded as a SUCCESS for keeping Aberdeen in the Premiership last term. Robinson moved from Premier Sports Cup winners St Mirren after the Dons crashed out of the Scottish Cup at Dunfermline. Chairman…

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 6:07 PM
Stephen Robinson was a SUCCESS at Aberdeen despite getting the sack explains Kris Boyd
Key Things to Know
  • Kris Boyd argues that Stephen Robinson was a success at Aberdeen because he avoided relegation last season.
  • Aberdeen sacked Robinson following a 4-0 home loss to Hibs.
  • Robinson initially joined the Dons from St Mirren after Aberdeen lost in the Scottish Cup to Dunfermline.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Pundit Kris Boyd argues that Stephen Robinson should be considered a success at Aberdeen because he kept the club in the Premiership last season. Robinson was sacked by chairman Dave Cormack following a 4-0 home defeat to Hibs, which Boyd described as the final straw for the Pittodrie hierarchy.

Boyd stated on Go Ballistic that Robinson fulfilled his primary remit during a crisis after arriving from St Mirren. Boyd believes Robinson needed more time and transfer windows to shape the squad, pointing out that Cormack and sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel are now searching for their eighth manager since Derek McInnes left.

Advertisement

Never Miss a Sports Update

Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.

No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.