Dave Cormack is my friend and I know he’ll be agonising over Aberdeen nightmare – two big factors are key to fixing mess

McLeish knows exactly what Cormack is going through as the club suffer their latest crisis…

By Michael Gannon · Daily Record

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Alex McLeish says Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack is agonizing over the club's ongoing struggles and managerial turnover.
Aberdeen dismissed manager Stephen Robinson after securing just three wins across 12 league fixtures.
McLeish noted Cormack has faced criticism following multiple managerial appointments, including Derek McInnes, Jim Goodwin, and Jimmy Thelin.

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Former Aberdeen defender Alex McLeish says chairman Dave Cormack will be agonizing over the club's ongoing struggles following the dismissal of manager Stephen Robinson. Robinson was dismissed following a poor run of form that produced only three league victories in 12 Scottish Premiership games, capped by a heavy four-goal home defeat to Hibernian.

McLeish defended his close friend Cormack, noting that the chairman carries a heavy burden amid repeated managerial changes. He questioned whether squad recruitment and player confidence were underlying issues contributing to the club's persistent mid-table and lower-league finishes.

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