Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson is on the verge of losing his job, with the club's board expected to make a decision on Monday that will result in his departure. According to BBC Sport, Robinson has managed the Pittodrie club for the last time following a disastrous run of results.
The decision comes after Aberdeen's humiliating 4-0 defeat to Hibernian on Saturday, a result that has intensified pressure on Robinson's position. The Daily Record reported that Aberdeen had won only three of their 12 league games, leaving them 11th in the table and just two points above bottom-placed Kilmarnock.
Defender Nicky Devlin has called on his teammates to examine their commitment, questioning whether the squad is
"doing enough"after the heavy loss to Hibs. The defeat has exposed deep problems within the squad and raised serious questions about whether Robinson can turn the club's fortunes around.
What happened in the Hibernian match?
Hibernian's emphatic 4-0 victory over Aberdeen showcased the gulf in quality between the sides on the day. Midfielder Jamie McGrath scored a spectacular goal in the rout, describing his strike as something that
"had been a long time coming"after a period of frustration in his performances.
How serious is Mika Baur's injury?
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is concerned about the fitness of midfielder Mika Baur following an injury sustained during the club's 1-0 victory over Kilmarnock. Glasgow Times reported that Celtic's medical staff suspected Baur had suffered a heavy ankle sprain, though the diagnosis had not been confirmed and a scan was planned for the following day.
Baur was replaced by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain after departing the field late in the match. The Celtic Bhoys noted that Celtic entered a two-week international break after the Kilmarnock match, with Baur's scan expected to clarify the injury and his availability after the break.
What other injury issues are affecting Scottish clubs?
O'Neill explained that winger Haissem Hassan was unavailable for Sunday's match due to
"manoeuvring"issues. The manager also clarified that he would not have asked Kasper Hogh to take a penalty missed by Benjamin Nygren against Kilmarnock, even if the forward had remained on the pitch.
Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken has expressed optimism that his side's form will improve once injured players return to action. He is
"pretty confident"about the team's prospects and hopes that defender Malachi Fagan-Walcott's injury is
"not too bad".
How have other teams fared recently?
St Johnstone midfielder Kai Fotheringham has described the past fortnight as
"a long fortnight"following his red card against Rangers. The player made an impressive return to the side by scoring the winning goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Dundee, providing a positive moment for the Perth club.
What lies ahead for Aberdeen?
Robinson's tenure at Aberdeen appears to be ending after a period marked by significant struggles. The manager had previously called for unity as the club battled relegation earlier in the season, and he began his first full campaign with eight new signings and a focus on physicality and goal-scoring. However, the team's inability to improve has sealed his fate, with the board's decision expected imminently.
