Aberdeen hero’s sobering verdict on lost identity, Cormack’s big headache and Pittodrie’s revolving door

Former Aberdeen defender and manager Alex McLeish has warned that the crisis at Pittodrie runs deeper than Stephen Robinson, following the manager's sacking after just eight months in charge. Robinson was dismissed after a 4-0 home defeat against Hibs, which left Aberdeen sitting in 11th place in the Scottish Premiership. McLeish noted that chairman Dave Cormack faces a major challenge in restoring the club's status.

McLeish pointed to recruitment issues, a lack of collective identity, and damaged player confidence as underlying reasons for the ongoing decline. He sympathized with Robinson, noting that managers bear the brunt of squad construction failings, and emphasized that Aberdeen have struggled to build lasting momentum despite their 2025 Scottish Cup win.