Aberdeen will be closer to a managerial shortlist "in a few more days", says sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel. The German is leading the search for Jimmy Thelin's replacement, with Peter Leven in interim charge and having overseen the past two fixtures. Swede Thelin's 18 months in charge ended in early January, eight months on from the Dons' Scottish Cup final win. We are now past that stage so it comes down now to some final candidates. "In a few more days we will have a clear idea who will be on that shortlist."

Source: BBC January 16, 2026 15:01 UTC