Former Scottish Premiership boss throws hat in ring for Aberdeen job as he eyes quickfire dugout return

MICHAEL WIMMER has told Aberdeen he wants a return to the Premiership. Former Motherwell boss Wimmer, 46, is understood to have applied to succeed Stephen Robinson as Dons boss. The German had just three months at Fir Park last year…

By John Shields · The Scottish Sun

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 7:06 PM

Key Things to Know

Former Motherwell manager Michael Wimmer has applied to become the new head coach of Aberdeen.
Aberdeen sacked head coach Stephen Robinson following a 4-0 home defeat against Hibernian.
The Dons sit second-bottom of the Scottish Premiership having won only three of twelve league matches.

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Former Motherwell manager Michael Wimmer has reportedly applied for the vacant managerial role at Aberdeen following the dismissal of Stephen Robinson. The 46-year-old German tactician has informed Dons leadership of his desire to return to the Scottish Premiership and is eager to hold discussions regarding the position.

Aberdeen sacked Robinson on Monday following an eight-month tenure that ended after a 4-0 defeat to Hibernian, which left the club second-bottom of the table. Wimmer is seeking a quick dugout return after leaving his assistant role at Holstein Kiel alongside manager Tim Walter earlier this week.

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