Aberdeen sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel took the unusual step, in British football anyway, of watching his team from the dugout against Rangers. A move designed to lend support to interim manager Peter Leven and, perhaps, show some leadership in a tough time in the wake of Jimmy Thelin's sacking. The German was at pains to point out Aberdeen will not rush an appointment, but the softness at the core of the loss at Ibrox could shift that slightly. As former Hearts and Hibernian midfielder Michael Stewart said on BBC Scotland's Sportsound, Aberdeen "desperately need some leadership". "Aberdeen are a huge club and it's a very attractive job," he said.

Source: BBC January 07, 2026 11:31 UTC