""It could be six days, it could be six weeks, it could be six months." Those were sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel's words last month when asked for a timescale on Aberdeen appointing a new manager. The German identified a need for someone who would be "fresh air" but also bring "a certain emotion and a certain fire". Pfannenstiel wanted to find a manager who would fit a pre-determined playing style, motivate the players and also fit into the culture of the club."
"The club had just taken the decision to sack Jimmy Thelin, eight months after the Swede led the team to their Scottish Cup triumph, and Pfannenstiel said searching for the right man to tick off the wish list of attributes and skills wasn't something that should be rushed. He warned that rushing to a "quick shot" appointment would be the wrong move. Patience is a virtue but after 37 days since Thelin's exit Aberdeen fans are growing anxious. Five games have been played in that time with mixed results, and two more postponed."
Aberdeen sacked Jimmy Thelin eight months after he led the team to the Scottish Cup triumph. Sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel set no firm timescale, saying "It could be six days, it could be six weeks, it could be six months." He said the club needed someone who would bring "fresh air" and "a certain emotion and a certain fire", fit a predetermined playing style, motivate players and fit into the club culture. Pfannenstiel warned against a rushed "quick shot" appointment. Chief executive Alan Burrows said many candidates from the Premiership and abroad had expressed interest, and the shortlist was reduced to three or four with interviews imminent, but the club resisted public pressure to hurry the decision.
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