Jimmy Thelin 'OUT' of next Aberdeen FC manager running as boss to stay at Elfsborg

The shortlist of names in the frame to be the next Aberdeen manager is taking shape - but it looks as if Jimmy Thelin WON'T be on it after all.

Dave Cormack and the Pittodrie board are looking for their third manager of the season after Neil Warnock's infamous 33-day tenure came to an end with Peter Leven in charge for now. They have been interviewing this week with a view to making an appointment during the international break and having a new boss installed well in time for their return to action against Ross County a week on Saturday.

Elfsborg boss Thelin had been one of the frontrunners. He almost landed the job before Barry Robson and he quickly emerged as a top target earlier this month, but it looks increasingly unlikely that he will be available, in a major disappointment to decision-makers at Pittodrie. The Scottish Sun report he's expected to stay at Elfsborg with their season due to commence on April 1.

And it means Aberdeen will have to look elsewhere for their next permanent boss, with Neil Lennon admitting an interest while Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill has also been forced to address links.

The next manager will be Aberdeen's fifth in three years since Derek McInnes left in 2021 and club legend Russell Anderson reckons the high turnover needs to come to an end with the next appointment. He said: “There’s been a lot of upheaval at the club over the last few seasons and it’s not good for anybody. New managers come in and they have their own ideas, sign their own players which means existing players are maybe surplus to requirements or don’t fit into certain styles or tactics.

“The club need to decide what kind of identity they want and the team they want - that will drive the decision as to who will