Aberdeen have confirmed the appointment of Stephen Robinson as their new manager on a three-year contract. The 48-year-old joins from St Mirren, where he won the Scottish League Cup this season, and will be accompanied by assistant Brian Kerr.
Chief executive Alan Burrows, who previously worked with Robinson at Motherwell, pushed for the move, though sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel led the recruitment process. The club had also considered Eirik Horneland but accelerated talks after recent poor results.
Robinson expressed his excitement, stating: "When this opportunity arose, there was no way I could turn it down. Aberdeen has a tremendous history and it is a huge club. The facilities and resources are excellent, and the fan base is tremendous." He added: "We will put a team out on the pitch to get the points we need to finish this season as strongly as we can."
Sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel said: "Stephen was the clear candidate to take on the role now. He is a highly experienced coach with a strong track record of delivering results in this league." Chairman Dave Cormack highlighted Robinson's achievements, including multiple top-six finishes and European qualification, and stressed the need to re-establish a clear identity for the club.
