Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack has revealed the appointment of a brand new head coach has been delayed attributable to “unforeseen circumstances”.
Sky Sports activities Information revealed the Dons had been engaged on a deal to call former Saint-Etienne boss Eirik Horneland as their new boss, however that he won’t be part of till the summer time.
In an announcement, Cormack confirmed that “most candidates were not available to begin work immediately”.
Eirik Horneland has had spells in control of Norway’s U19s, Rosenborg, Brann and Saint-Etienne
He added that sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel had held talks with “several strong candidates from both the UK and overseas” and that the membership “mustn’t rush or compromise” an appointment.
Peter Leven has been in interim cost since earlier supervisor, Jimmy Thelin, was sacked on January 4.
Sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel (L) has been main Aberdeen’s seek for a brand new head coach, with Peter Leven (R) in interim cost
Aberdeen are eighth within the Scottish Premiership, having misplaced 5 of the six league video games overseen by Leven.
Nevertheless, the Dons are within the Scottish Cup quarter-finals after wins over Raith Rovers and Motherwell because the membership bid to retain the trophy.
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Aberdeen misplaced to Dundee of their final Scottish Premiership match
Regardless of ongoing talks with candidates, Aberdeen introduced former assistant supervisor Tony Docherty returned to Pittodrie earlier this month to help Leven.
Docherty was a part of former boss Derek McInnes’ backroom staff and spent eight years on the membership, and joined him at Kilmarnock too earlier than getting into administration in his personal proper at Dundee and Ross County.
Former assistant Tony Docherty is again at Aberdeen
In an announcement, Cormack added: “Increasingly, coaches want a full pre-season to properly implement their ideas and philosophy, particularly those relocating from abroad.
“As a result of unexpected circumstances, the ultimate stage of the method is taking longer than we anticipated.
“Make no mistake, we are determined to secure the right head coach, someone who can provide stability and long-term success for Aberdeen FC.”
Aberdeen fixtures:
- Dundee Utd (A) – Scottish Premiership – Tuesday
- Hearts (A) – Scottish Premiership – Saturday
- Celtic (H) – Scottish Premiership – March 4 – reside on Sky Sports activities
- Dunfermline Athletic (A) – Scottish Cup – March 7
- Falkirk (H) – Scottish Premiership – March 14
