Mark McGhee will remain manager of Aberdeen following lengthy boardroom discussions over his future, the Clydesdale Bank Premier League club have confirmed.
The Aberdeen board held talks throughout the day on Wednesday and on Thursday after the team followed a 9-0 thrashing by Celtic with a 2-1 home defeat by Inverness Caledonian Thistle on Tuesday night.
McGhee admitted he feared for his job after the game but continued to insist he could lead the Dons out of their poor run of form, which has seen them collect four SPL points from a possible 30. And chairman Stewart Milne issued a statement confirming McGhee will stay in his role.
A statement on McGhee's position was expected on Wednesday but the talks failed to deliver an outcome after ending on Wednesday night.
The discussions resumed on Thursday morning and, with Aberdeen facing a trip to Ibrox to play SPL leaders Rangers on Saturday, clarification on the manager's situation arrived this afternoon.
Milne confirmed McGhee and his assistants Scott Leitch and Colin Meldrum will remain in charge at Pittodrie.
A statement read: "Following the weekend result and the current league form, the board and Mark have taken some considerable time to reflect on where we are at present, what challenges lie ahead and the actions required to get the maximum out of not just the playing squad, but indeed everyone at the club.
"While there is a recognition that we do require to change some aspects of the way we operate, as a result of these talks, Mark's position as manager remains and he, along with everyone else at this club, is fully focused on improving results on the park.
"This has been a very difficult spell for everyone involved with Aberdeen Football Club, not least the supporters, but with a vital run of games coming up, I would urge everyone to get right behind Mark and the players moving forward."
Source: PA
