Next Aberdeen Manager Odds: Is Robinson The Right Man To Replace Thelin?
Aberdeen have had a tough start to the season and odds offered by football betting sites suggest that Jimmy Thelin’s days might be numbered.
The Dons made a strong start last season and briefly looked capable of challenging Celtic, but their form tailed off and they ended the Premiership campaign poorly.
Victory in the Scottish Cup did make it a fantastic season for a club, however, which had not won a trophy for more than a decade.
Unfortunately for Thelin, Aberdeen’s league form has deteriorated further since the second half of the 2024/25 campaign.
Their first four Premiership matches have produced just one point. They lost their Europa League play-off to FCSB, while Saturday brought a 1-0 home defeat by Motherwell in the Scottish League Cup.
With St Mirren boss Stephen Robinson favourite for the job, we take a look at the latest next Aberdeen manager odds should they decide to make a change.
Robinson Is Ready Replacement
Robinson heads the market to be the next Aberdeen manager, and it is clear to see why.
The 50-year-old has impressed at St Mirren, leading them to successive top-six finishes in 2023/24 and 2024/25.
Since losing narrowly to Celtic on the opening weekend, St Mirren have gone unbeaten across all competitions.
Robinson, who has been in charge in Paisley since 2022, may now feel he has taken the club as far as he can.
This could make a move to Aberdeen more likely and he is 6/4 on betting sites for the role.
Next Aberdeen Manager Odds:
Manager | Odds | Probability |
Stephen Robinson | 6/4 | 40% |
Simon Rusk | 2/1 | 33.3% |
Steven Naismith | 9/4 | 30.8% |
Kim Hellberg | 3/1 | 25% |
Tony Docherty | 9/2 | 18.2% |
John McGlynn | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Billy McKinlay | 6/1 | 14.3% |
Michael Skubala | 8/1 | 11.1% |
David Martindale | 10/1 | 9.1% |
Rusk In The Running
Simon Rusk is also among the contenders listed on betting apps.
The former Southampton interim manager, appointed after Russell Martin’s departure, previously coached England’s Under-19s and is recognised for his work in player development.
His relative lack of first-team managerial experience, however, may count against him.
Rusk is currently 2/1 in the next Aberdeen manager odds.
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Naismith Looking To Progress
Steven Naismith is currently assistant to Steve Clarke with the Scotland national team, but could be tempted to leave if offered the right managerial role.
His time in charge at Hearts ended badly and he was dismissed after a run of eight consecutive defeats, yet that short spell arguably overshadowed the progress he had made in his coaching career.
Naismith’s experience at club and international level ensures he remains a strong candidate and he is now 9/4 for the Aberdeen job.
Hellberg To Leave Hammarby?
Kim Hellberg has also been linked with the Aberdeen job, although he would be seen as a left-field option compared with other candidates.
Hellberg is currently in charge of Swedish side Hammarby, who sit second in the table, and he has previously been linked with a move to Scottish football.
So a move to Aberdeen at 3/1 cannot be dismissed.
Docherty And McGlynn Could Be Tempted
Tony Docherty (9/2) is currently out of work, which could make him easier to appoint than some of the other candidates.
He kept Dundee in the Premiership last season but was still dismissed at the end of the campaign, having guided them to a sixth-place finish the year before.
John McGlynn (5/1) may eventually move on from his current role at Falkirk, but could be reluctant to leave just now.
He led the Bairns from League One to the Premiership in successive seasons and will be focused on keeping them in the top flight.
However, an offer from a club like Aberdeen - particularly with the lure of European football - may be difficult to refuse.
McKinlay And Skubala Among Outsiders
Billy McKinlay (6/1) has limited managerial experience beyond short spells at Watford and Norwegian side Stabaek.
He has worked under David Moyes at Sunderland, West Ham and now Everton, as well as serving as assistant at Stoke City, experience that will have provided the Scot with valuable insight.
Michael Skubala (8/1) has been spoken of as a potential contender for the Aberdeen job, but with his Lincoln City side third in League One, he may be reluctant to move on right now.
David Martindale (10/1) is seen as something of an outsider with his style of football potentially counting against him.
* Reminder: These are hypothetical odds provided by industry experts.
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