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Ally McCoist urges Aberdeen to discover consistency as he praises departed Pittodrie chief

The former Rangers striker wants to see the Dons 'shake off the tag' of being Scotland's underachievers, but he still views his old rivals as the nation's third biggest club.

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 1:27 PM
Ally McCoist urges Aberdeen to discover consistency as he praises departed Pittodrie chief
Key Things to Know
  • Ally McCoist urged Aberdeen to find consistency and shake off their underachiever tag while praising departed CEO Alan Burrows.
  • Alan Burrows stepped down as Aberdeen's chief executive after three years due to family reasons.
  • Former English FA executive Adrian Bevington was appointed as Burrows's successor at Pittodrie.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ally McCoist has urged Aberdeen to establish greater consistency on the pitch while praising departed chief executive Alan Burrows. Speaking to talkSPORT Bet, the former Rangers striker stated that Burrows did a great job and will take some replacing following his resignation after three years due to family reasons.

McCoist highlighted that Aberdeen must shake off their longstanding reputation as underachievers despite considering them Scotland's third-biggest club. Adrian Bevington has succeeded Burrows as CEO, while the team recently secured a Premier Sports Cup semi-final spot against Rangers.

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