Jim Goodwin

Jim Goodwin Stays

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Jim Goodwin has been given a reprieve as Aberdeen manager.

A statement from the Chairman, Dave Cormack this evening said: “We all recognise that Monday’s disastrous result in the Scottish Cup was totally unacceptable. It added insult to injury after such a poor result against Hearts, following what was a strong performance in the semi-final against Rangers at Hampden.

“The football monitoring board, comprising Stewart Milne, Willie Garner, Steven Gunn and me, have now had a full and frank meeting with Jim. It wasn’t an easy conversation, but necessary after the overall poor results since the World Cup break.

“From our wider discussions over the last two days, we believe that the senior players and the squad are behind the manager. Combined with our discussions at today’s meeting, Jim will be in the dug-out on Saturday. However, to be clear, Jim has been left in no doubt that the Board and the fans are seeking an immediate response from him and the players.”

Goodwin was recruited as Aberdeen manager last February on a two-and-a-half-year contract to replace Stephen Glass who was dismissed after 11 months in charge  with the Dons in ninth place in the league and a Scottish Cup exit to Motherwell.

But it is the same frailties of the Dons team that until now have continued under Goodwin – a porous defence and a poor away record.

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