Who are the main candidates for the Aberdeen job?

What the report says

Aberdeen are once again searching for a permanent manager after Stephen Robinson was dismissed, extending a run of five managerial sackings since spring 2021. BBC Sport reports that the club is now looking for a successor who can stabilise results, improve league form and, ideally, return the team to regular contention near the top of the Scottish Premiership. Stuart Duff is in interim charge while Aberdeen consider their next move.

Among the domestic options, Dundee boss Steven Pressley and Falkirk manager John McGlynn are described as the leading candidates. Both have earned praise for their teams’ performances this season and for the way they set their sides up. BBC pundits quoted by the broadcaster highlighted Pressley’s ability to command respect and McGlynn’s recruitment record, tactical preparation and consistency. Former Scotland coach Steve Clarke is also mentioned as a possible high-profile appointment, while Wigan manager Gary Caldwell has been linked too.

The article notes that Aberdeen have historically tended to appoint coaches familiar with Scottish football, with relatively few foreign managers at Pittodrie. However, that could change under sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel, amid a wider trend in the Premiership for clubs to look overseas for managerial candidates. The next appointment will be closely watched because Aberdeen are second bottom of the league and face a busy run of fixtures if a decision is delayed.