Aberdeen have relieved manager Barry Robson of his duties after seeing a lack of progress during his eight-month spell in charge of the Scottish club. They currently sit in eighth place in the Scottish Premiership, having collected just 24 points from 21 games this season, following a dismal run of three wins from 11 games. Aberdeen currently find themselves sitting in the relegation group, and could be playing in the Scottish Championship next season should fortunes not improve. Not a position you would expect to find one of the biggest teams in Scottish football.

Following the news, UK betting sites opened their markets on who will be appointed the Next Aberdeen Manager. Neil Warnock was installed as the early favourite to attempt to guide The Dons to safety. Warnock is followed in the betting by ex-Stoke City manager Alex Neil, with thoughts the 42-year-old might like a second crack at management in Scotland, following a very successful stint with Hamilton Academical. It is now former Celtic manager Neil Lennon who is the odds-on favourite for the job.

Neil Warnock The Early Favourite

Neil Warnock is becoming a familiar face on Sky Sports' Championship coverage, and the exposure looks to have been worth the effort. He's been installed as the early 6/4 favourite to take the vacant position at Pittodrie. Perhaps the lure of Scottish football will be enough to tempt the 75-year-old to take his second job in management since he announced his retirement from the game in 2022.

Alex Neil Second Favourite

Although he is second favourite at the moment, Alex Neil would seem to be a better fit as the next Aberdeen manager. He is without a club after leaving Stoke City and has a great reputation north of the border after guiding Hamilton Academical to the Scottish Premiership. During which time he led the team to their first win away at Celtic for 76 years. Appointing a manager who has the ability to get results from games against the Old Firm will be high on the list of priorities for the decision-makers at Aberdeen.

Does Neil Lennon Have A Better Offer?

Neil Lennon completes a hat-trick of Neils towards the top of the market, but have Aberdeen left it too late to secure his signature? The ex-Celtic boss heads the next Ireland manager market, and you imagine it would be difficult for him to turn down the opportunity to manage the national team to take the Aberdeen job.

Could Stephen Kenny Get Back Into Management?

His successor as the next Ireland manager still hasn't been named, but Kenny could already take up his next managerial role at Aberdeen. However, his unsuccessful spell at Dunfermline Athletic could count against the 52-year-old. It was a season in which he was unable to stop the club being relegated, despite reaching the Scottish Cup final against Celtic.