Neil Warnock appointed Aberdeen manager
Veteran boss takes over at his 17th different club
Last updated 5th Feb 2024
Aberdeen have confirmed Neil Warnock will take over as manager until the end of the season.
The 75-year-old replaces Barry Robson who was sacked last week.
Warnock, who has been in the dugout for more than 1,600 games, came out of retirement 12 months ago to return to Huddersfield and steer them from second bottom to safety in the English Championship.
The former Leeds, Sheffield United and Cardiff boss departed in September with his work done and did not rule out continuing his career.
Warnock will have a high-profile debut as Aberdeen take on Rangers on Tuesday night at Ibrox.
Speaking to the club's official website, Warnock said: “I’m really looking forward to the challenge here at Aberdeen.
“I’ve made no secret of the fact I’ve always wanted to manage in Scotland so when I spoke to Dave and Alan and they asked me to help out it just felt like the right opportunity.
“By all accounts there is a good group of lads here and it’s my job now to get the best out of them.
“Aberdeen is a big club with clear ambition and I’m hoping that during my time here the supporters will get behind the team and I can put a smile on their faces.”
Following Saturday's 1-1 draw with Celtic, the Dons sit eighth in the Scottish Premiership, 20 points behind Hearts in third place.
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