Aberdeen have officially dismissed head coach Stephen Robinson following a crushing 4-0 home defeat to Hibernian, ending his tenure at Pittodrie in under eight months. The result marked the Dons’ fourth consecutive loss in all competitions, cementing a disastrous start to the campaign where the side has managed just three wins from 12 Premiership fixtures. The sacking comes as a shock given Robinson’s recent success, but the club’s slide to second bottom in the table forced management’s hand.
Dons cut ties with head coach after four straight losses and slide to second bottom
The departure extends beyond the head coach, with assistant managers Brian Kerr and Stephen Craigan also leaving the club. Club legend Willie Miller, speaking on BBC Sportsound, did not mince words about the performance, labeling the loss “utterly embarrassing” and describing Robinson as “a man lost” on the touchline. Miller’s comments reflect the growing frustration among supporters who had expected a stronger response after a period of stability that included three successive top-six finishes and a League Cup triumph under his previous role.
Stuart Duff has been placed in interim charge as the club searches for a permanent replacement, a critical move to halt the bleeding before the season deteriorates further. Robinson, a 51-year-old former Northern Ireland international, had agreed to a contract until 2029 when he left St Mirren in March, having previously managed Oldham Athletic, Motherwell, and Morecambe. His abrupt exit underscores the high-pressure environment of Scottish football, where results must be immediate, and the Dons now face the urgent task of stabilizing their squad and morale.
Source: Yahoo Sports
