Aberdeen fans all say the same thing after Stephen Robinson talks begin
Aberdeen have taken the next step to appoint a new manager after opening formal talks with Stephen Robinson.
The Scottish Premiership side have been without a permanent man in the dugout since Jimmy Thelin was sacked in early January.
With Peter Leven’s spell as caretaker proving to be less than fruitful, the Dons have now stepped up their hunt and have been granted permission to speak to St Mirren manager Robinson.
However, many have been quick to criticise Aberdeen’s pursuit of Robinson, including the fanbase, who have been left unimpressed by the latest development.
Aberdeen FC has this morning been officially given permission to enter formal talks with St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson regarding the vacant managerial position.
— Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) March 11, 2026
The Club will provide an update in due course. pic.twitter.com/k51hShFDYx
Aberdeen fans criticise potential Stephen Robinson appointment
Since winning the Premiership Sports Cup in December, things have not been going well for St Mirren.
They sit third from bottom in the Scottish Premiership, losing four of their past five matches, and are just three points clear of the relegation playoff zone.
While they did reach the Scottish Cup semi-finals on the weekend, Robinson has been under widespread criticism for recent results.
Therefore, after waiting months to see who Thelin’s successor is, Aberdeen supporters were left furious when they realised it could be the St Mirren manager, labelling the move as “desperate”.
How out of touch are the board?
— Glen Schreuder (@schreuder92) March 11, 2026
Geez… last man standing I presume… stinks of panic with Leven struggling atm
— Allan McCarlie 🏴🇭🇲⚽️ (@mccarlie_fc) March 11, 2026
Can you ask for permission to leave the formal talks?
— Ben (@Ben_adams22) March 11, 2026
Total knee jerk. How does this align with the club’s vision and footballing identity. Utterly mind boggling. Seriously questioning the board’s competence.
— Craig Farquhar (@craigfarquhar) March 11, 2026
Many believe the board have simply panicked after their 3-0 defeat to Dunfermline Athletic on the weekend, which has resulted in these talks.
This feels like a massive knee jerk decision. As the saying goes every cloud, I’m going to save a chunk of money by not renewing my ST’s
— tony murray (@antwan2365) March 11, 2026
This is embarrassing! Full honest explanation required asap!
— Mr Lee (@TheRedShep) March 11, 2026
Not because it’s Robinson so much, although maybe a bit. It because we could have got him within a week and perhaps avoided being in our current predicament. And this is panicking and backtracking BIGTIME.
Worrying.
We (probably) aren’t getting relegated. This reeks of desperation. Just wait until the summer!!!
— harrth (@harrtheo) March 11, 2026
What has gone wrong for Robinson this season?
In every full season Robinson has had at St Mirren, he has delivered a top-half finish.
However, this campaign, it is already impossible, with the Buddies 18 points off sixth, with only four games to go before the split.
This has mainly been due to their form post-September, where St Mirren have only won three games in the Scottish Premiership.
In this time, they have also lost 14 matches in the division, which has caused them to edge closer and closer to the drop zone.
While their success in the cups has been impressive, for many, their form in the league has been simply unforgivable, especially as it could result in a drop into the Scottish Championship by the end of the campaign.
However, it remains to be seen if Robinson will be a success at Aberdeen if he is appointed as their new manager.
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