Aberdeen have provided an update in their search for a new manager.
Neil Warnock announced his shock departure from Pittodrie after Saturday's comfortable 3-1 victory over Kilmarnock in the Scottish Cup.
The 75-year-old stood down after only 32 days in the post after he replaced Barry Robson.
Aberdeen play Dundee on Wednesday night before a trip to Motherwell this weekend prior to the international break.
Scottish Cup Highlights | Aberdeen 3-1 Kilmarnock.#StandFree pic.twitter.com/bfosf1brzo
— Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) March 10, 2024
And it's during this period that fans should expect the appointment of a new manager to be confirmed, with Peter Leven remaining in charge for now.
Alan Burrows, the club's chief executive, said: “At the turn of the year, the club instructed a football consultancy group, BPTC, headed by Bernhard Peters, to conduct a holistic review of our football operation.
“Bernhard is widely recognised as one of the most successful youth academy/high-performance architects in the industry. He has a storied reputation in the Bundesliga, having previously served as Sporting Director for Hamburger SV and Director of high performance for TSG Hoffenheim.
“BPTC themselves currently consult with a raft of top clubs, coaches, and national associations across the globe.
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“They very recently completed their audit and submitted a comprehensive report which we have reviewed with them. We are extremely pleased that their report has validated a lot of very good policy, practice, and robust processes already in place within the Club’s academy and wider football department.
“They have also identified several key areas of opportunity that would substantially enhance our current set up and are now working with us on the next phase which will, amongst other things:
- Implement certain structural changes within our football set up.
- Implement new and additional policy, practices, and processes that will further strengthen all levels of player training and development, player pathway, scouting and recruitment and football performance.
- Assist in the recruitment of a new first-team manager and the addition of a new Technical Director to support the Director of Football.
“Clearly, the number one priority is the engagement of our new first-team manager.
“The club, working with our partners, have compiled a shortlist with a combination of individuals we have identified that meet the key criteria we have agreed, and individuals that have expressed serious interest in the role.
“We plan to conduct a number of interviews this week and, in certain cases, seek permission to do so where managers are under contract elsewhere.
“Our aim is to appoint a first team manager during the upcoming international break. In the meantime, Peter Leven will continue in interim charge, assisted by Scott Anderson and Craig Samson.”
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