Neil Warnock Resigns As Aberdeen Manager After 33 Days In Charge

Warnock announced his decision shortly after Aberdeen secured passage to the semi-finals of the Scottish Cup with a 3-1 win over Kilmarnock on Saturday.

The 75-year-old took over from Barry Robson at the start of February on a deal until the end of the season but failed to win any of his six Scottish Premiership games, losing four as Aberdeen dropped from eighth to tenth on the table.

“I was honoured to lead Aberdeen for a short period to help [chairman] Dave [Cormack] and the Board get themselves into a position where they could get closer to making a permanent appointment,” Warnock said.

“It goes without saying that I had hoped I could’ve collected a few more league wins along the way, but I am also delighted to have helped the club into the Scottish Cup Semi Final. I hope they can now go on and lift the trophy.

“[Assistant manager] Ronnie [Jepson] and I can’t thank the fans enough for their support while we’ve been here and we wish the club and the supporters all the very best for the remainder of the season and for the future.”

Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack added: “The Club would like to thank both Neil and Ronnie Jepson for their efforts.

“With the search for a new manager at an advanced stage, Peter Leven will assume control of all first team matters until the process is concluded.”

Warnock has now taken charge of 17 different clubs, including Crystal Palace, Queens Park Rangers, Leeds United, Middlesbrough and Cardiff City.

Warnock holds the record for the most games managed in English League football(1,626).