Frick named new head coach at Aberdeen

Aberdeen have appointed Mario Frick as head coach, replacing Stephen Robinson and becoming the club’s fourth manager in 2026. The change comes as Aberdeen struggle near the foot of the Scottish Premiership, making Frick’s first task an attempt to improve results and steady the team.

Frick, 52, left Swiss side Luzern in the summer after five years and previously managed Vaduz, whom he led into the top flight in 2020. He takes charge for the first time against bottom-placed Kilmarnock on Saturday; Aberdeen have won three of their 12 league matches this season and had lost four in a row before Robinson was dismissed on 9 November. Frick will be assisted by Roman Matter, and the club has not disclosed contract details.