I visited Aberdeen pub locals reacted to Alex Ferguson's bombshell exit 40 years ago - this was mood after Robinson sacking

Record Sport visited the Pittodrie Bar to capture Aberdeen fans' reaction to Stephen Robinson's sacking, comparing it to Sir Alex Ferguson's departure 40 years ago.

Record Sport visited the Pittodrie Bar in Aberdeen to gauge fan reaction following Stephen Robinson's dismissal as manager. The piece draws parallels with Sir Alex Ferguson's bombshell exit to Manchester United exactly four decades earlier, when a resurfaced BBC clip showed locals' initial reactions to his departure.

Ferguson spent eight years at Aberdeen and won 10 major trophies before his move to Old Trafford, eventually becoming arguably the greatest manager in football history. Robinson, by contrast, lasted just eight months at Pittodrie after arriving from St Mirren, following Ferguson's own path from that club.

Regular Billy, 66, expressed frustration with the revolving door of managers since Derek McInnes left in March 2021. He acknowledged Robinson kept the club in the division last season but felt the summer signings failed to deliver, describing Saturday's final match as "probably the worst" performance in years.

Billy suggested Scottish managers John McGlynn or Steven Pressley as potential replacements, while also questioning chairman Dave Cormack's appointment decisions despite his investment in the club. Fellow fan David Moffat, 64, criticised Cormack's lack of transparency about the club's vision and suggested he merely tells candidates what they want to hear rather than outlining a clear strategy.