The Aberdeen management team of Derek McInnes and Tony Docherty have agreed new contracts with the Club that will see them remain at Pittodrie until at least the summer of 2020.
Commenting on the news, Chairman Stewart Milne said. “I mentioned recently that Derek and Tony had demonstrated their loyalty to and ambitions for the Club when they elected to remain and this contract extension reaffirms that. This is great news for everyone connected to Aberdeen Football Club and gives us a real boost ahead of the new season.
“I would again urge the supporters, as they always do, to get right behind Derek, Tony and the team and really make a difference for what promises to be another exciting, and hopefully ultimately, successful season.
“Continuity will be crucial in the weeks and months to come as we look to enjoy another successful campaign on the park and begin the process of delivering our new Training and Community facilities and the new Stadium.”
Manager Derek McInnes added. “We’re delighted to extend our contracts and both Tony and I are looking forward to the season ahead. We’ve still a lot to do both on and off the pitch and as I’ve mentioned on several occasions I want our tenure here with Aberdeen to be remembered fondly as a successful period and one where we were winning trophies.
“I am committed to trying to bring more success to the Club and with the excellent squad of players we have and the backing of our brilliant supporters, it is important we keep driving forward both on and off the pitch and maximise our full potential as a Club.
“I love working for the Club and our aim must always be to have a competitive, confident Aberdeen team on the pitch, producing young players and training professionally in a modern facility that is in keeping with the ambitious Club we are. We require the full support of the city and all our supporters to help us achieve that.
“As well as creating a professional environment, strong relationships are key if you want to be successful in football and we have that both with our players and supporters.
“Lastly, I would like to thank the Chairman and the Board for their trust, confidence and backing.”
The news of the management team extending their contracts comes on the back of the signings of Greg Tansey, Greg Stewart, Ryan Christie, Nicky Maynard, Gary Mackay-Steven and Kari Arnason as well as the contract extensions of key players Joe Lewis and Shay Logan as the Club looks to sell over 11,000 season tickets for the first time on record.
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