The ultimate Aberdeen next manager verdict as our writers pore over 5 key candidates' credentials

Aberdeen seek their sixth permanent manager in five years after sacking Stephen Robinson; writers assess John McGlynn, Neil Lennon, Rob Edwards and others.

Aberdeen have parted ways with Stephen Robinson following a heavy defeat to Hibernian, continuing a troubling managerial carousel that has seen five permanent bosses hired and fired since Derek McInnes left in 2021. The club's board, led by Dave Cormack and new CEO Adrian Bevington, must now find a successor capable of reversing the club's downward trajectory.

Record Sport's writers have analysed the leading candidates. John McGlynn of Falkirk emerges as the standout option, having delivered an undefeated season, back-to-back promotions, and a top-six finish in the Premiership, with Falkirk now third after five consecutive wins.

Neil Lennon, currently at Dunfermline and a serial winner with 12 managerial trophies including 10 at Celtic, is also in the frame despite potential fan resistance to his appointment. Other names mentioned include Rob Edwards, Steve Clarke, and England coach Anthony Barry, who has worked with Roberto Martinez and Thomas Tuchel.

The writers stress that Aberdeen's structural problems—poor recruitment and boardroom decision-making—must be addressed to give any new manager a genuine chance of success. The club cannot afford another failed appointment.