Aberdeen confirm Derek McInnes will replace Craig Brown as boss

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Derek McInnes says he will target silverware after being appointed as Aberdeen's new manager.
The 41-year-old, who was sacked as Bristol City boss in January, will succeed
McInnes and his assistant Tony Docherty have agreed deals until 2015.
"I'm absolutely thrilled to be given the opportunity to manage a club of the stature of Aberdeen," said McInnes.
Brown, 72, had planned to vacate the dug-out at the end of the season but said he would step aside earlier if the Dons could find an available replacement.
The former Scotland boss and his number two Archie Knox will oversee the next two matches, with McInnes taking over once the Scottish Premier League splits into two halves for the season's climax.
Ninth-placed Aberdeen, who are two points off the top six, host Hearts on Saturday before playing Dundee United at Tannadice.
"Craig and Archie also spoke with Derek to establish the most appropriate timing for a handover of duties," revealed chairman Stewart Milne.
"All agreed that bringing them in now would enable the incoming management team to have time to familiarise themselves with their new club, while Craig and Archie continue with their preparations over the next two games for a final push towards a top-six SPL position."
McInnes will use the next fortnight to familiarise himself with the personnel at Pittodrie.
"In tandem with trying to finish the current campaign in as high a league position as possible, I will also of course be assessing the squad with next season in mind," he said.
"There is so much to do, so many opportunities and I'm really looking forward to get started.
"Having been given an outline of the club's vision of the future I can clearly see the ambition here.
"And I can assure, fans, players, sponsors and everyone associated with Aberdeen Football Club that I will do everything within my power to build a team that will entertain the fans and, more importantly, bring long-awaited success back to this great club."
After beginning his management career at St Johnstone, where he finished his playing career, McInnes led the Saints to First Division title success and promotion to the SPL.
He joined Bristol City in 2011 and kept them in the Championship at the end of last season.
However, a run of poor results led to the former Rangers, Toulouse and West Brom midfielder being sacked in January.
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He is possibly the best we can hope for and afford. Get real.
What a mediocre comment.
Both sides have bigots who hate the other side for religious reasons & both sides have normal supporters who hate the other side because they are their fiercest football rivals, however your refusal to see this is pointing to the fact that it is you that is the blinded bigot.
I hope McInnes does great at Aberdeen. Scotland is crying out for a challenge from the reds. It has been far too long, not that you need reminded.
Maybe a mediocre comment, but as the results of the last 3 decades prove, true!!!! Wake up and smell the coffee. Stop reminicing about 1983.
Aberdeen have underacheived ever since Mr Milne took over as Chairman.
Everyone in Scotland can see this, apart from blinkered Aberdeen fans.
Nothing will change as long as the existing ownership of the club remains.
http://www.afc.co.uk/articles/20130325/dons-confirm-mcinnes-and-docherty_2212158_3121066
Good timing from all involved. Cheaper tickets made avaliable for next home game against Hearts where players will no doubt up there game so as to not lose their jobs at the end of the season! After split McInnes has plenty of time to make changes for next season.
Agree with you on the point made regarding McInnes' allegiances.
Eck was shown the door at Ibrox because of results. Nothing to do with Aberdeen. Eck is a Rangers-man.
Strachan left Celtic because he reached the end of his team's shelf-life after an emotional season and he wanted a break from the Goldfish-bowl. Terrific manager for Celtic. Nothing to do with Aberdeen. GS is a Hibee.
I'm glad the board cut back on the spending when they did, toaster and all. Rather that than AFC going out of business due to rash overspending, like one or 2 others.
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keithf 12Jan13
"He had 12 mths & we're in a worse position than we were this time last year. He's let go players who're doing well at other clubs. One he allowed escape last year because "Chris Wood is not the type of player we are looking for" came back today & put 3 past us. Great judgement! He's changed the team almost every match, win or lose. He had his chance: he blew it."