The betting odds for the next Aberdeen manager have been revealed.

Barry Robson was today sacked by the Pittodrie club after a dismal run of form.

The Dons sit eighth in the Premiership on 24 points. They do have games in hand on the teams above them, however, they are five points off the European places and a whopping 18 behind Hearts in third.

Last night's 1-1 draw at home to Dundee proved to be the final straw, with chairman Dave Cormack relieving the former midfielder of his duties. He was in charge for 12 months after replacing Jim Goodwin.

According to Instant Casino, Alex Neil is the early frontrunner for the job. The former Hamilton manager left Stoke in December after 16 months in charge of the Championship club.

Paul Heckingbottom and Neil Lennon are also among the favourites, with former Dons boss and current Kilmarnock gaffer Derek McInnes also featured on the list.

Next Aberdeen manager odds in full: 

Alex Neil 2/1 

Paul Heckingbottom 3/1

Neil Lennon 3/1

Derek McInnes 4/1

Paul Lambert 4/1 

Robbie Neilson 10/1

Paul Ince 10/1 

Dwight Yorke 10/1

Neil Warnock 14/1 

Frank Lampard 20/1

Mick McCarthy 25/1 

Michael Duff 25/1

Steve Bruce 25/1

In a statement, Cormack said: “Although it has been a difficult call, the Board felt the change was necessary and in the best interests of Aberdeen FC.

“Barry earned the right to be Aberdeen manager and knew the high level of expectation we had when he took the role. We gave Barry as much time and support as we possibly could in the hope, and expectation, he could return us to the league form we witnessed in the spring of last year.

“There is a talented squad of players at the Club which makes our current league position unacceptable.

“With 17 games left in the league and still in the Scottish Cup, this change is necessary to help us refocus on our ambitions for the rest of the season.

“It’s important we thank Barry for his significant contribution to Aberdeen as a player, a coach and manager. He’s a good man who worked extremely hard in everything he did for us, and it goes without saying that we wish him, and Steve, our very best.

“The Club, as a business, is in good shape. We have no bank debt, significant commercial growth, record season ticket and AberDNA membership sales. We also have an evolving player trading model that is allowing us to invest significantly more in the football operation than the operating income we generate.

“But, as chairman I accept responsibility, along with the board, for the managerial upheavals. It’s exhausting for everyone to go through, not least our fans and the managers who gave their all and lost their jobs.

“We have asked First Team Coach Peter Leven, assisted by Scott Anderson, to lead training on an interim basis.”