Stephen Robinson sacked by Aberdeen - full club statement as attention moves to appointing successor

The embattled Northern Irishman has been relieved of his duties after eight months in charge along with assistant head coach Brian Kerr and first team coach Stephen Craigan.

His departure follows a 4-0 home defeat by Hibs on Saturday that leaves the Dons languishing in 11th place in the Scottish Premiership table, two points above bottom club Kilmarnock.

Robinson was appointed in March on a contract until the summer of 2029 following a successful spell in charge of St Mirren which included three successive top six finishes and a League Cup triumph.

However, the 51-year-old failed to win over Aberdeen fans, who chanted for him to be sacked at full-time on Saturday after a string of poor results and performances.

Aberdeen say attention has already turned towards recruiting a successor who will be their sixth permanent manager, eighth including interim appointments, since parting company with Derek McInnes five years ago.

A club statement read: "Following a Board meeting, Aberdeen Football Club has today taken the decision to part company with Head Coach Stephen Robinson.

"Stephen leaves the Club alongside Assistant Head Coach Brian Kerr and First Team Coach Stephen Craigan. We thank them for their efforts during their time at Pittodrie and wish them every success for the future.

"Preparatory work to support the appointment of a new manager has been undertaken, and the recruitment process is ongoing. The focus will be on identifying the right candidate to lead the Club forward and deliver the progress expected across all areas of the football operation.

"Stuart Duff will assume interim charge of first team training while the Club continues its search for a new Head Coach."