Barry Robson and his assistant Steve Agnew have agreed two-year contract extensions and will remain at Pittodrie until at least the end of the 2024/25 season.

Barry, who made 76 appearances for the first team as well as picking up a League Cup winners medal in 2014, will officially become the twenty-fourth managerial appointment in the history of Aberdeen FC.

Steve enjoyed a twenty-year playing career before moving into coaching in 2002. He has held senior positions at some of the biggest clubs in English football, including Leeds Utd, Middlesbrough, Hull City, Aston Villa, Sheffield Wednesday, Newcastle United and West Bromwich Albion.

Following seven straight wins and winning the cinch Premiership Manager of the Month award for March, Barry and his staff have helped stabilise the Club, with the team currently sitting third and locked in a battle to secure European football.

Chairman Dave Cormack said: “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Barry as men’s first team manager.

“Barry has not only delivered excellent results on the pitch over the last couple of months, he’s also been instrumental in implementing a holistic approach at Cormack Park, whereby youth academy and first team coaches and staff are working closely together on a club-wide approach to player development, delivering a consistent playing philosophy from the academy to the first team, and maintaining and developing the player pathway to first team football.

“He immediately recognised the need to surround himself with experience to help him in his growth and we are pleased that Steve Agnew has agreed to become permanent Assistant Manager.

“Barry’s focus now, whilst clearly pushing to secure European football for the Club, will be on the recruitment process for next season.”

“I would like to thank the Chairman and the wider Board for putting their trust in me and together with Steve and my staff we will work tirelessly to match the ambitions of the Club.

“Since being asked to take the team at the end of January the response from the players has been immense, and likewise the supporters have been brilliant and got right behind the team. They have played their part in our recent wins.

“We still have five tough matches remaining this season but we’re all more determined than ever to deliver European football again for the supporters and longer term meet the expectations of this great club.”

Steve Agnew added: “I’m delighted to join Barry as part of the coaching team at this great Club.

“I have really enjoyed my time here so far. It is a fantastic Club with amazing supporters at its core. They have got behind us home and away and the support has contributed to our run of form.

“Our goal now is to finish this season strong and continue to plan for 2023/24.”