Former Hibs ace placed on next Aberdeen manager ‘shortlist’ as ex-Easter Road star departs Pittodrie

Aberdeen could turn to a former Hibs player as their next manager - as another departs Pittodrie.

Edinburgh Evening News

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Wigan Athletic manager Gary Caldwell is reportedly on Aberdeen's shortlist to become their next head coach.
Aberdeen parted company with manager Stephen Robinson following a 4-0 Premiership defeat to Hibernian.
Assistant coach Brian Kerr and first-team coach Stephen Craigan also departed Pittodrie alongside Robinson.

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Former Hibernian and Celtic defender Gary Caldwell is reportedly on Aberdeen's shortlist to become their next head coach following the dismissal of Stephen Robinson. Aberdeen sacked Robinson after suffering a 4-0 home defeat against Hibs, which left the Dons sitting 11th in the Scottish Premiership. Robinson's assistant Brian Kerr and coach Stephen Craigan have also left Pittodrie.

Caldwell, currently managing English League One side Wigan Athletic, has reportedly been admired by Aberdeen for some time. Aberdeen confirmed Stuart Duff will take interim charge of first-team training while the recruitment process for a permanent manager is underway.

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