Former Hearts and Hibs bosses named ideal next Aberdeen manager candidates as they form three-man shortlist

Pundit Michael Stewart has identified John McGlynn, Neil Lennon, and Steve Clarke as ideal candidates to replace Stephen Robinson as Aberdeen manager. Aberdeen dismissed Robinson after a 4-0 home defeat to Hibernian left the club sitting 11th in the Scottish Premiership. Speaking on the Premier Sports Social Club, Stewart stated that Pittodrie decision-makers must appoint an experienced manager with a strong personality to salvage their struggling campaign.

Stewart highlighted Falkirk manager McGlynn following his 5-2 victory over Hearts, alongside Dunfermline Athletic manager Lennon and former Scotland boss Clarke. In addition to assessing managerial candidates, Stewart criticized Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken's defensive setup after the Tynecastle defeat, arguing that captain Craig Halkett's return from injury will not be enough to fix the team's ongoing defensive vulnerabilities.