Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin has been sacked after a five-match winless run, leaving the team eighth in the Scottish Premiership. The 47-year-old Swede had only been at the helm since the summer of 2024 and had won just one league game since his appointment. His departure comes eight months after he led the team to their first Scottish Cup win in 35 years, beating holders Celtic on penalties.
Thelin has taken responsibility for the team's poor form, stating that "results ultimately decide the tenure of this profession" and that he takes his share of responsibility. He praised the players' commitment and effort during his time in charge but acknowledged that football is about more than just technique and systems - it's also about acting on the pitch and taking responsibility.
The decision to sack Thelin was made by Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack, who said that "results and performances have fallen below the required standard" and that the club needs a change. This marks the fifth managerial change in eight years for Aberdeen, with Thelin lasting only two games longer than his predecessor Barry Robson.
Thelin's departure will be met with disappointment from fans, but they may also see it as an opportunity for the club to bring in fresh talent and ideas. The search for a new manager is already underway, with sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel leading the process. It remains to be seen whether the Dons will go international again or look to local candidates to solve their managerial conundrum.
The sacking of Thelin marks a rollercoaster end to his 18-month spell in charge of Aberdeen, which had promised so much but ultimately failed to deliver. Despite being backed financially and having some notable successes, including the Scottish Cup win, the team has consistently struggled on the pitch.
Thelin has taken responsibility for the team's poor form, stating that "results ultimately decide the tenure of this profession" and that he takes his share of responsibility. He praised the players' commitment and effort during his time in charge but acknowledged that football is about more than just technique and systems - it's also about acting on the pitch and taking responsibility.
The decision to sack Thelin was made by Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack, who said that "results and performances have fallen below the required standard" and that the club needs a change. This marks the fifth managerial change in eight years for Aberdeen, with Thelin lasting only two games longer than his predecessor Barry Robson.
Thelin's departure will be met with disappointment from fans, but they may also see it as an opportunity for the club to bring in fresh talent and ideas. The search for a new manager is already underway, with sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel leading the process. It remains to be seen whether the Dons will go international again or look to local candidates to solve their managerial conundrum.
The sacking of Thelin marks a rollercoaster end to his 18-month spell in charge of Aberdeen, which had promised so much but ultimately failed to deliver. Despite being backed financially and having some notable successes, including the Scottish Cup win, the team has consistently struggled on the pitch.
I'm not surprised about Thelin's sacking, to be honest... like, I was all hyped when he took over in summer 2024, but since then... 
it's been a struggle. One win in 5 games is just not enough! 
And you're right, the Scottish Cup win was a big thing, but it's not a guaranteed success, you know? 
The team has always had ups and downs, and this is just part of the journey... or so I thought 
. Now that he's gone, I'm curious to see who they'll bring in next... international coach? Local talent? We'll have to wait and see how it all unfolds 
I feel so bad for Jimmy Thelin, he gave it his all and led the team to a Scottish Cup win in just 8 months... that's amazing! 
But, you know how it is, football can be tough, and sometimes no matter what you do, things just don't go your way. 
It's clear that Thelin takes his share of responsibility for the poor form, but I'm sure he's also feeling some frustration and disappointment right now 
but maybe this is exactly what the team needs - a fresh perspective and some new ideas! 
Fingers crossed they can find someone who can bring the Dons back up the table! 
I mean what went wrong? 5 match winless run isn't even bad for Aberdeen 
can't they see how much he cared about the team & fans? 
Dave Cormack needs to step up his game 
. I mean, 5 matches without a win is a pretty big dent in any manager's record. And yeah, the Scottish Cup win was a flash in the pan - can't just rely on one lucky game to save your job 
. The thing is, Aberdeen's got some great fans who were really invested in Thelin's plans, so it's gonna be tough for them to see him go 
. And can we talk about how much turnover this club has had in 8 years? It's like they're trying to change their manager every season 
. Not sure if that's gonna work out in the long run...
️. And yeah, he had some rough patches, but you can't just dismiss his entire tenure like that 
. And let's be real, fans are gonna hate any change to the team's dynamics 
. Maybe Thelin was too early a scapegoat?
like one matchless streaks doesn't a manager deserve some credit? and it's not just about results, he took full responsibility but still got the axe 
but maybe this time will be different? maybe thelin was right all along and it's just about the players not executing 
. The fact that Thelin has taken responsibility for his team's poor form is a good sign, and it shows that he's willing to acknowledge the issues and make changes 
. Will they go international or look for local talent? I hope they bring in someone who can help stabilize the team and build on the Scottish Cup win 
. I feel for Thelin, he's got a good attitude about taking responsibility but it just doesn't seem to be translating to wins on the pitch. Eight months is a long time and you'd think they'd have had a bit more time to get their act together. The fact that it's become a revolving door of managers in 8 years is crazy 
. Can't say I'm surprised though, results are what matter most in football and it sounds like Aberdeen just aren't getting them right at the moment. Hopefully they find someone who can turn things around soon 
. aberdeen's been through some drama with the managerial changes, five in 8 years? 
this guy Dave Cormack just wants what's best for the team but it seems like they're just not getting it right on the pitch 
️ gotta stay tuned and see what happens next! 
The fans are gonna miss him though... Aberdeen needs a fresh start, but how long can they keep going through managers? 
I'm soooo disappointed, but at the same time, I think its time for a change 
. And u cant just blame it on one person, even if he wasnt doin great