Stephen Robinson has been dismissed as Aberdeen manager after just eight months in charge, following a 4-0 home defeat to Hibernian at Pittodrie. The loss leaves Aberdeen in 11th place in the Scottish Premiership, two points above bottom club Kilmarnock.
Relegation play-off zone
Robinson, who left St Mirren in March to replace Scottish Cup-winning boss Jimmy Thelin, has paid the price for a poor start to the campaign. Despite leading the team to the semi-finals of the Premier Sports Cup, the Northern Irishman has been shown the door due to their league form.
The Dons went into the second half against Hibs at 0-0 but collapsed, conceding four goals without reply. This defeat is their seventh loss in 12 matches this season, with only three victories so far.
Manager search begins
Aberdeen now sit in 11th place, just two points above Kilmarnock, who they face away after the international break. Robinson's appointment was instigated by Alan Burrows, who was replaced as Aberdeen CEO by Adrian Bevington in September.
The club, led by chairman Dave Cormack and director of football Lutz Pfannenstiel, is now searching for a sixth permanent manager in the last five years following Robinson's departure.
