Scottish Premier League - Aberdeen appoint McGhee

Eurosport - Fri, 12 Jun 12:32:00 2009

Aberdeen have confirmed Mark McGhee has been appointed as manager with Scott Leitch, his assistant at Motherwell, his number two.

FOOTBALL 2008-09 SPL Motherwell boss Mark McGhee - 0

The pair replace Jimmy Calderwood, Jimmy Nicholl and Sandy Clark, who left Pittodrie last month.

McGhee was part of the Dons side which won the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1983 with a 2-1 win over Real Madrid in Gothenburg.

Dons director of football Willie Miller told the club's official website: "The board was unanimous in the choice of Mark for our new manager. As everyone knows, these situations can be extremely delicate and you have to allow for all eventualities.

"That said, we're delighted Mark and Scott have agreed to join us and with the return of European football next month, these are exciting times here at Pittodrie.

"Mark is well known to most Aberdeen supporters and of course, having been here as a player, he also knows what the club means to them and he's itching to get started."

PA Sport

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  1. good luck to the aberdeen fans having to listen to­ mcghee going on about wanting the celticjob for the­ next 2 seasons then jumping ship as soon as he can

    From COLLEEN, on Sat 13 Jun 5:09PM

  2. I believe that the Dons now have a manager that could­ take them near the heights they reached in the­ 80's. Celtic and Rangers are going backwards and­ other teams are improving. Now that McGhee is in the­ post get rid of that other waste of space that is­ costing the Dons money (Miller) and give the funds to­ the manager to get some decent players. Good luck to­ the new boss.

    From MORGAN, on Sat 13 Jun 2:54PM

  3. Looks like Willie got his man..But at what cost to­ buying in some descent players...If they can afford to­ pay Motherwell compensation for McGEE....They must have­ some cash to splash out on a few new players....Since­ the last lot have all walked out for free.Not sure if­ Mcgee is the right choice....Should have given Gordon­ Strachan a run for there money....No Compansation­ involved with an unemployed...Ex Celtic­ manager....Mallytait oot in Sakhalin (DQ)

    From Malcolm, on Sat 13 Jun 6:39AM

  4. point 1, what @#$% you come out with, he will do fine­ job at Pittodrie.

    From Gary S, on Sat 13 Jun 5:35AM

  5. good to see that the aberdeen fans know where they­ belong.lol. fingers crossed for 3.don't put your­ money on it.

    From Alex W, on Sat 13 Jun 1:09AM

  6. haha! now we hav no excuse for not doing well. we will­ come third!!!!

    From dodger, on Sat 13 Jun 12:03AM

  7. That's a good deal for Aberdeen i think. McGhee is­ an experienced manger in the SPL so I think he will fit­ in well and have Aberdeen challenging for 3 spot.­ It's a shame the SPL is a 2 horse race.

    From Stuart, on Fri 12 Jun 10:34PM

  8. YYAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSS!!!

    Great appointment...good­ times ahead. Roll on the rangers game...when did they­ last win at Aberdeen?? Ha ha.

    STAND FREE!!

    From david, on Fri 12 Jun 9:50PM

  9. I hope he does well and gets some financial backing too­ - doubt it thou with 'moneys too tight to­ mention' in charge!

    From Bigeye, on Fri 12 Jun 8:25PM

  10. billy you are a total waste of a comment go back to­ your own scummy pages and take your english flag with­ you

    From paul, on Fri 12 Jun 8:22PM
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    TAKE THE @#$% HOME, CELTIC SCUM !!!!!
    MOTHERWELL WILL­ DO BETTER, CMON THE WELL

    From Billy, on Fri 12 Jun 7:59PM

  12. about time miller sorted this out. now give him money­ ti spend on talent

    From bain, on Fri 12 Jun 7:55PM
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