Aberdeen considering Swede Jimmy Thelin as new boss at Pittodrie

Relegation-threatened Aberdeen are considering an approach for Swedish manager Jimmy Thelin to take over at Pittodrie, STV News understands.

The 46-year-old Elfsborg manager was interviewed for the role last year – losing out to Barry Robson – but could land the job this time round with the Dons floundering just three points above the relegation play-off spot.

Peter Leven is expected to remain as interim Dons boss for Saturday’s trip to Motherwell after being put back in caretaker charge following Neil Warnock’s departure.

Following a fourth consecutive league defeat at Dundee on Wednesday night, Leven some home truths for the players.

“Not good enough,” the first-team coach said. “First half, really poor. Started well second half and the goal has killed us. But, for me, not enough quality on the ball and we dropped too deep.

“I just said to them, listen, we are in trouble. You have got to find a way. We had some honest words in there.

“We are running out of games and we have got to pick up points. Yeah, I could blame VAR but it’s just not good enough. (The penalty) was harsh, I have only seen one replay, but whatever I can say can’t change it.

“We have got to stand up and be counted now, that was nowhere near good enough for Aberdeen Football Club.

“Better teams have gone down, probably. It’s a big game on Saturday now.

“It’s about desire, playing for the badge, playing for the fans. We never picked up second balls, we never tested them.”

The travelling fans chanted “sack the board” in the closing stages and “you’re not fit to wear the shirt” as the players left the park.