Neil Warnock, the interim manager of Aberdeen, made the decision to step down after leading the team to the Scottish Cup semifinals in just 33 days and eight games. This marked Warnock's 20th managerial position in a career spanning over four decades, with previous roles at clubs like Sheffield United, Crystal Palace, Leeds United, and Queens Park Rangers.
The 75-year-old took over from the sacked Barry Robson last month. During his tenure, Aberdeen secured victories in two cup matches but failed to win any of their six league games, leaving them in 10th place in the SPL standings. Warnock described his departure as a mutual decision following Aberdeen's 3-1 triumph over Kilmarnock at Pittodrie.
In a statement, Warnock expressed his mixed feelings about the league results but highlighted his satisfaction in guiding the club to the Scottish Cup semifinals. Aberdeen has seen a high turnover of managers in recent years, with Robson being the fourth to be dismissed in the last four seasons.
Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack thanked both Neil Warnock and Ronnie Jepson for their contributions to the team. As the search for a new manager progresses, Peter Leven will oversee all first-team matters until the appointment process is finalized.
Information from Reuters contributed to this report.
