Aberdeen speak to seven next manager candidates as Dons braced for further boardroom change

Aberdeen have spoken to seven managerial candidates as they search for Stephen Robinson's successor, with a final shortlist to be presented to the board.

Aberdeen have accelerated their managerial search following Stephen Robinson's sacking earlier this week. Sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel and chief executive Adrian Bevington have held discussions with seven potential head coach candidates, a mix of British and European options, over recent days.

The pair have been tasked with narrowing the field to a shortlist for chairman Dave Cormack and the board to review. Aberdeen's preference is for a traditional head coach rather than a traditional-style manager. A second round of discussions will further reduce the options before a final appointment is made.

Robinson was dismissed after a 4-0 defeat to Hibernian left Aberdeen second-bottom of the table. Stuart Duff has taken interim charge of the first team. The club has also faced potential boardroom upheaval, with reports suggesting Atlanta United's Dimitrios Efstathiou, who also serves as an Aberdeen director, is set to leave his position.