Aberdeen pressure grows on Robinson after 4-0 Hibs defeat

Aberdeen’s 4-0 defeat by Hibernian has intensified pressure on manager Stephen Robinson, with reports differing on whether the club has already decided to end his tenure. The defeat left Aberdeen 11th in the Scottish Premiership, with three wins from 12 league matches this season.

Supporters booed Robinson at Pittodrie and called for his dismissal during and after the match. The loss also came amid a poor run of form: one report said Aberdeen had lost four consecutive games, including a Premier Sports Cup exit to Rangers.

Robinson said after the Hibs match that he would keep fighting until told otherwise. He called the performance and result unacceptable and said responsibility would ultimately fall on him. He also said Aberdeen needed players willing to fight to improve the situation.

Reports on Monday described different stages in the club’s consideration of his future. STV Sport reported that club officials, including chairman Dave Cormack, met on Sunday night and decided to bring Robinson’s tenure to an end. Another report said Cormack was expected to convene a board meeting and described Robinson’s dismissal as imminent. Aberdeen had not issued an official announcement in...