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Aberdeen stance on manager who last worked at Leicester City clarified

Leicester City sacked the 52-year-old in the summer following their relegation to League One from the Championship.

By Harry Mail · The72

Published: Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 7:51 AM

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Gary Rowett is not on Aberdeen's radar for their vacant managerial post, according to the Press and Journal.
Aberdeen is pursuing other candidates to replace Stephen Robinson, who was recently sacked.
Rowett departed Leicester City in June following the club's relegation from the Championship to League One.

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Gary Rowett is reportedly not under consideration for the vacant managerial position at Aberdeen, according to the Press and Journal. Despite recent links connecting the 52-year-old former Leicester City manager to Pittodrie, the Scottish Premiership side is looking at alternative options. Aberdeen is currently searching for a new head coach following the dismissal of Stephen Robinson.

Rowett has been available since leaving Leicester City following their relegation from the Championship to League One last season. Appointed in February, he won two of 14 matches before the Foxes replaced him with Russell Martin. Leicester City currently sits 10th in League One.

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