Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack insists the membership will take its time in appointing a brand new supervisor, with Barry Robson to stay in interim cost till at the least the tip of February.

Cormack is trying to find a brand new boss after sacking Jim Goodwin minutes after their 6-0 defeat at Hibernian within the Scottish Premiership final month.

​​​​​​Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke and ex-Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder are among the many names linked to the job at Pittodrie, with Cormack saying “there was a excessive stage of curiosity in addition to some unfounded hypothesis.”

Incoming chief government Alan Burrows – who’s leaving his position at managerless Motherwell for the Dons – might be concerned within the membership’s subsequent appointment as soon as he begins within the north-east.

In a press release, Cormack stated: “Aberdeen FC’s recruitment for a brand new supervisor is progressing with potential candidates being thought of towards the detailed standards and philosophy the membership has set out.

“It’s important that we stock out the required diligence in drawing up a shortlist earlier than embarking on any severe talks or interviews.

“Alan Burrows, who begins as chief government on February 27, might be concerned within the subsequent steps. It is vital that we take our time and be affected person.

“Within the meantime, Barry Robson, supported by Steve Agnew and Scott Anderson, will proceed to guide the primary crew and they’re wholly centered on preparations for Saturday’s match.”

Might Aberdeen nonetheless clinch European soccer?

After beating Motherwell 3-1 at Pittodrie to seal a primary win beneath Robson, the Dons are seventh within the Scottish Premiership – some extent off the highest six and three behind fourth-placed Livingston – as they chase European soccer for subsequent season.

Sky Sports activities pundit Kris Boyd believes regardless of the seek for a brand new supervisor and a poor run of outcomes that noticed the membership drop from third to seventh since Christmas, Aberdeen may nonetheless end within the high 4.

“European soccer is sensible for them,” he stated. “They’re simply three factors off Livingston, though they’ve performed a recreation extra.

“I feel Aberdeen will look to choose up quite a lot of factors at house this season and if they’ll choose up factors right here and there on the street, that hole is nothing.

“Their type hasn’t been nice however it could possibly change so rapidly – have a look at Hibs the place you felt as if their teaching workers had been beneath strain however two wins and a draw later issues look very totally different.

“For that final European spot, St Mirren, Hibs, Aberdeen and Livingston are within the race and it will go all the best way.”

Who do the followers need in cost?

Talking on Sky Sports activities Information, Aberdeen fan Glen Schreuder stated:

“I feel in the long term we might be in search of another person to take everlasting cost.

“However the consensus proper now among the many followers is that Barry is in place till the tip of the season, and there is not vital strain on that to alter proper now, so long as outcomes do not deteriorate an excessive amount of.

“I feel with out that Aberdeen followers might be completely satisfied in the intervening time.”

Confirmed Scottish Premiership fixtures dwell on Sky Sports activities

Sunday February 19: Motherwell vs Hearts, kick-off 12pm

Sunday March 5: St Mirren vs Celtic, kick-off 12pm

Saturday March 18: Motherwell vs Rangers, kick-off 12.30pm

Sunday April 2: Ross County vs Celtic, kick-off 12pm

Saturday April 8: Celtic vs Rangers, kick-off 12.30pm

Sunday April 9: Dundee United vs Hibernian, kick-off 12pm