The imminent appointment of Robinson will surprise many. Not so much the appointment itself, given what he has achieved at St Mirren with a tiny budget compared to the riches handed to Thelin at Pittodrie. The timing and the process that has ultimately led to it is what has left heads being scratched. Robinson led the Paisley club to three top-six finishes in a row, European football for the first time since 1987 and, of course, the League Cup in December, just a fortnight before Thelin was sacked. If this had happened in January, few would have been taken aback, but St Mirren are now on the same trajectory as the rudderless Dons with one win in 13 Premiership games.

Source: BBC March 11, 2026 15:19 UTC