Aberdeen are on the lookout for a new manager after opting to sack head coach Jimmy Thelin last weekend following a 1-0 defeat to Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership.
Just under eight months from winning the Scottish Cup with a penalty shootout win over Celtic, the Swedish head coach has paid the price for a disappointing first half of the Scottish Premiership campaign that has seen them win just seven of their opening 20 league games.
Upon his departure, the 47-year-old left a classy message to his former club, saying: “I would like to thank the players for their commitment and effort during my time as their coach, and the staff who worked every day with loyalty and pride. I would also like to thank the supporters. Your passion for your team never waivers, even in disappointment.”
Peter Leven has been placed in temporary charge, but he has been unable to turn fortunes around at Pittodrie, with back-to-back league defeats to Rangers coming in his two games as caretaker boss.
With Aberdeen now in search of a new head coach, we look at the favourites for the Pittodrie job. Here are the latest odds for the next permanent Aberdeen manager.*
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13. Scott Brown - 8/1
Having spent time with Aberdeen as a player and coach in the latter part of his career, Brown has gone on to manage Fleetwood Town and, currently, Ayr United. He's second favourite to take over Pittodrie, and is priced at 8/1. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
14. Stephen Robinson - 8/1
Weeks after leading St Mirren to the Premier Sports Cup, the Northern Irish manager is one of the leading favourites to depart his role in order to join Aberdeen. A huge blow for the Saints if it happens, it is perhaps only natural that they would be interested after his excellent work at the SMiSA Stadium. | Jane Barlow Photo: Jane Barlow
15. Tony Mowbray - 8/1
Has twice managed in the Scottish Premiership before with Celtic and Hibsand is currently out of work having left West Bromwich Albion last season. Took Sunderland to the EFL playoffs during the 22/23 season before he was absent from the game with a serious illness, but is now ready to return to management if the correct job comes along. He's joint third favourite for the Aberdeen job. | Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
16. Jens Berthel Askou - 5/2
The Danish boss has made a huge impression at Motherwell in the first half of the season, meaning it is no surprise to see him included high on the favourites list for the role, despite the Fir Park outfit sitting comfortably above the Dons in the table. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images