Calderwood leaves Aberdeen as he secures European qualification

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Calderwood and his assistants Jimmy Nicholl and Sandy Clark have left Aberdeen FC after five years at the helm, by mutual consent after today’s 2-1 victory over Hibernian. Calderwood had just led Aberdeen into Europe for the second time in three years, as the Hibs win secured the SPL’s final Europa League spot ahead of Dundee United.

Pittodrie Director of Football Willie Miller commented, “On behalf of everyone at the Club, I would like to thank Jimmy, Jimmy and Sandy for the substantial contribution they have made in stabilising things over the past five years, including of course, qualification again for Europe this afternoon. When they arrived there was a massive rebuilding task required and subsequently we have seen the fruits of their efforts with regular top six finishes in the league and a return to Europe, notably the fantastic run two seasons ago which saw us reach the last thirty-two of the UEFA Cup. While the absence of a domestic trophy continues to be a source of frustration for everyone connected with AFC, the three of them can be proud of what they have achieved and we wish them every success for the future.”

Jimmy Calderwood added, “Aberdeen is such a wonderful club and I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here, as indeed have Jimmy and Sandy. However, after five seasons, I feel the time is right for a fresh challenge. I’m moving on with so many happy memories of the Club and the area and I would like to thank the fans for their support as the vast majority have been fantastic. I would also wish Aberdeen Football Club all the very best for the future and I depart knowing my successor will have a solid platform from which to move forward including the return of European football next season.”

The Fans View

“Jimmy going, seve going, jamie smith going, possibly others to follow and no money to bring in new players next season. We’re fucked.”

“Good luck Jimmy! Thanks for the memories, there have been some good ones there too. And please, don’t come back to haunt us!”

“In my opinion he has been pushed out that door by sum shallow dons fans that dont know jack s**t about football. like that bullshit letter which was given to willie miller by supposedly the afc fans!!! bull s**t!! who will do any better than the two jimmys? john hughes!!!!!!!!!!! mark??? no chance mark has proved nothing!!!!!!!!!!! if anybody could it would prob be levein. sad too see them go!!! its a disgrace!!!!”

“I agree, Good luck Jimmy, Jimmy N…and f**k off Sandy Clark.”

“Good luck to all 3 of them. Done a great job like it or not. Thank for the memories, I’ll never forget Copenhagen, Madrid & Munich.”