Aberdeen head coach Stephen Robinson has become the latest managerial casualty after the Pittodrie outfit opted to relieve him on his duties following the 4-0 thrashing by Hibs at the weekend.
Have lost three of their last four league games, his side sit bottom of the table on 11 points and are bang in relegation trouble. Just two points ahead of rock bottom Kilmarnock, the former St Mirren boss saw his side booed off at the weekend.
Following the weekend loss, Robinson said: “I don't know [what the implications may be], I don't make that decision. I'm Aberdeen manager until told otherwise, I'll keep fighting until told otherwise. The performance isn't acceptable, the result isn't acceptable. It's the story of the season - if you don't take chances, you lose matches. They had five opportunities, scored four of them. That's the difference.”
However, Robinson was informed his services would no longer be required just 48 hours later, with the Dons board opted to sack him ahead of the upcoming international break? With Aberdeen in search of a new head coach, we look at the favourites for the Pittodrie job. Here are the latest odds for the next permanent Aberdeen manager.*
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5. Jens Berthel Askou - 10/1
One of the hot favourite's for the role before Robinson's appointment earlier this year, he's since gone on to take over at Toulouse in Ligue 1. Did wonderfully well with Motherwell last season, and would be a hugely popular choice at Pittodrie. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. Sandro Schwarz - 8/1
The German head coach has had a varied coaching career, managing FC Eschborn, Mainz 05, Dynamo Moscow, Hertha Berlin and New York Red Bulls. With a career win ratio of 38.52 per cent, this would be a curious appointment should the Pittodrie hierarchy opt to go outside of the box. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Neil Lennon - 7/1
Won titles with both Celtic and Hibs before trying his hand at clubs on the continent. Lead Dunfermline Athletic to the Scottish Cup final last year, but would likely be open to a top flight return should Aberdeen come calling. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. Eirik Horneland - 6/1
The SK Brann manager is one of the early favourites to take over at Pittodrie. With a 52 per cent win ratio over spells at Brann, Haugesund, Saint Etienne and Rosenberg, he could be viewed as popular choice. | AFP via Getty Images