Jim Goodwin appointed as new Aberdeen manager

The club has confirmed Jim Goodwin will join the Dons on a two-and-a-half-year contract.

The 40-year-old Irishman will take charge of the team for its cinch Premiership match against Motherwell at Fir Park today (February 19).

The former defensive midfielder, who spent his playing career in both Scotland and England, earning one cap for his country, began his coaching career with St Mirren in a player-coach role. Jim re-joined St Mirren as their new manager in the summer of 2019.

He said: "I am hugely honoured to have been offered the role of manager at this great football Club. I would like to thank the Board for putting their trust in me and I will do all I can going forward to repay the faith they have shown in me.

"The opportunity to work at one of the biggest Club’s in the country is a dream come true, and I can’t wait to get started. Not only does Aberdeen FC have a great history and fan base, but it also has a clear ambition to be successful both on and off the pitch, an ambition which matches my own. You only need to see the level of investment made at Cormack Park to realise that.

"I can guarantee everyone connected to Aberdeen FC that I will give my all on a daily basis to ensure the Club has the success it so richly craves and deserves."

Aberdeen FC Chairman, Dave Cormack added: "Jim is a young, successful manager who is ambitious and relishing the opportunity to bring success to the Club. 

"He fully embraces our vision and strategy and on behalf of everyone associated with Aberdeen Football Club we welcome Jim as our new manager."

The new Aberdeen manager will be supported by Lee Sharp who will join the Club as Assistant Manager.