Stephen Robinson set for Aberdeen exit after Hibs defeat – report

Stephen Robinson is set to leave Aberdeen after managing his final game for the club, according to STV Sport, following Saturday’s 4-0 home defeat by Hibernian.

The broadcaster reported on Monday morning that Robinson’s eight-month spell at Pittodrie was coming to an end. Aberdeen had yet to confirm a managerial change on Monday morning.

The defeat left the Dons in the Scottish Premiership relegation play-off position, with Hibs moving above them on goal difference. Robinson said afterwards that the performance and result were unacceptable.

What has been reported about Stephen Robinson’s future?

STV’s report, published at 10.18am on Monday 9 November, said it understood Robinson had taken charge of his last Aberdeen match.

The Scottish Sun reported earlier on Monday that owner Dave Cormack would convene a board meeting, with Robinson expected to lose his job. Neither report was an official announcement from the club.

Robinson moved from St Mirren to Aberdeen in March. The latest reports follow a run of four consecutive defeats in all competitions and a heavy loss to a Hibs side that had started the weekend bottom of the table.

Aberdeen’s official profile of Robinson says he joined alongside assistant Brian Kerr on a contract running until summer 2029. The club has not announced any arrangements for the coaching staff in response to Monday’s reports.

How Hibernian’s four goals increased the pressure

Saturday’s match was goalless at half-time before Aberdeen conceded four times after the interval. Jamie McGrath opened the scoring, with Callum Wright, Nicky Cadden and Thibault Klidjé adding the remaining goals.

Aberdeen’s official match report records several missed first-half opportunities. Kevin Nisbet failed to connect with a promising cutback, while Jack Milne forced a save and later saw a header land on the crossbar.

The Dons could not turn those openings into a lead. Hibs then pulled away, scoring their final three goals from the 79th minute onwards to complete a damaging evening for the hosts.

Robinson had made three changes following the defeat by Rangers and switched to a back four. Dan Happe, Tony Yogane and Hicham Mahou came into the starting side, with Mahou making his first start.

The line-ups and scoring details are available on our Aberdeen 0-4 Hibernian match page.

What Stephen Robinson said after the defeat

Speaking in an interview published by Aberdeen, Robinson accepted that his team had failed to make enough of its chances and said there were no excuses for the result.

“Really, really disappointing. No hiding away from it. An unacceptable performance, an unacceptable result,” he said.

He called for a stronger response from his players and acknowledged the seriousness of the situation. His assessment focused on Aberdeen’s failure to take opportunities while Hibs converted theirs.

A poor league return follows the Hampden setback

BBC Sport’s assessment, syndicated by AOL, records six wins and 11 defeats in Robinson’s 21 league matches in charge. Aberdeen have won two of their seven home league games this season.

The same report notes that their three goals across the past six league matches at Pittodrie all came in the 3-1 victory over St Mirren. Fifteen summer signings have not prevented the team from sliding towards the bottom of the table.

Aberdeen also missed the opportunity to reach the Premier Sports Cup final. Ryan Naderi’s late goal gave Rangers a 1-0 semi-final win at Hampden on 31 October, despite chances for the Dons before the decisive moment.

Our Rangers–Aberdeen semi-final preview set out the defensive absences Robinson was managing before that cup tie.

Aberdeen’s next league match is away to Kilmarnock on 21 November. The international break leaves the club with time to resolve the managerial position before that trip.