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‘Aberdeen hunt yet another manager after ill-fated Robinson reign’

Stephen Robinson's tenure as head coach panned out as many Aberdeen fans feared it would, writes BBC Scotland's Liam McLeod.

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 9:39 PM
‘Aberdeen hunt yet another manager after ill-fated Robinson reign’
Key Things to Know
  • Aberdeen are searching for a new manager after sacking Stephen Robinson following a 4-0 defeat to Hibernian.
  • Robinson departs after less than eight months, leaving Aberdeen sitting 11th in the Scottish Premiership.
  • The 4-0 home loss against Hibernian was opened by a goal from former Aberdeen midfielder Jamie McGrath.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Aberdeen are searching for a new manager after sacking head coach Stephen Robinson less than eight months into his tenure. The dismissal followed a 4-0 home defeat against Hibernian on Saturday, leaving Robinson departing Pittodrie as the shortest-serving full-time manager by games played. He exits with the team sitting 11th in the Scottish Premiership, having secured only three wins from 12 league matches this season.

BBC analysis highlights broader structural problems under chairman Dave Cormack, noting repeated managerial turnover since Derek McInnes departed in 2021. Cormack, sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel, and chief executive Adrian Bevington are now leading the search for the club's next boss. The report also notes growing frustration among supporters following heavy spending, squad churn, and poor domestic form.

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