Barry Robson gets Aberdeen manager job for keeps as he signs two-year deal to delight Dons fans

Barry Robson has been rewarded with a two year year deal as Aberdeen boss as a reward for his stunning spell as interim gaffer.

The 44-year-old picked up the pieces at Pittodrie after Jim Goodwin was axed following a 6-0 thrashing at Hibs and he led the Dons to a first home win over Rangers in seven years with a SEVENTH consecutive win for the Reds and his No.2 Steve Agnew is staying put as well.

Robson has put Aberdeen in pole position for third place and guaranteed European group stage football with the Dons leading Hearts by five points in the Scottish Premiership table and chairman Dave Cormack, chief executive Alan Burrows and the the football monitoring board have acted quickly to tie down the club’s former midfielder. And delighted Dave Cormack saluted the deal to secure Robson for keeps. He said: “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Barry as men’s first team manager.

“Barry has not only delivered excellent results on the pitch over the last couple of months, he’s also been instrumental in implementing a holistic approach at Cormack Park, whereby youth academy and first team coaches and staff are working closely together on a club-wide approach to player development, delivering a consistent playing philosophy from the academy to the first team, and maintaining and developing the player pathway to first team football.

“He immediately recognised the need to surround himself with experience to help him in his growth and we are pleased that Steve Agnew has agreed to become permanent assistant manager. Barry’s focus now, whilst clearly pushing to secure European football for the club, will be on the recruitment process for next season.”

And the man himself could barely contain his joy after earning the