Aberdeen sack manager Stephen Robinson after eight months in charge following Hibs thrashing

Aberdeen have sacked manager Stephen Robinson after eight months in charge.

The Northern Irishman swapped Paisley for Pittodrie when he left St Mirren in March this year to take up the job after Jimmy Thelin was sacked in January.

However, after a poor run of form which included a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Hibs at the weekend, Robinson has been relieved of his position.

The former St Mirren and Motherwell manager won just three of his 12 games in the Premiership this season.

Assistant head coach Brian Kerr and first team coach Stephen Craigan have also departed the club.

Stuart Duff will take interim charge while the club conduct its search for a new manager.

A statement from Aberdeen read: “Following a Board meeting, Aberdeen Football Club has today taken the decision to part company with head coach Stephen Robinson.

“Stephen leaves the club alongside assistant head coach Brian Kerr and first team coach Stephen Craigan. We thank them for their efforts during their time at Pittodrie and wish them every success for the future.

“Preparatory work to support the appointment of a new manager has been undertaken, and the recruitment process is ongoing. The focus will be on identifying the right candidate to lead the club forward and deliver the progress expected across all areas of the football operation.

“Stuart Duff will assume interim charge of first team training while the club continues its search for a new head coach.”