New deal for Dons boss
14 Jan 2008 - 14:15:52
Aberdeen manager Jimmy Calderwood has ended weeks of speculation surrounding his future by agreeing a contract extension.
Calderwood and his assistants Jimmy Nicholl and Sandy Clark have all put pen to paper on new three-years deals at Pittodrie.
Calderwood's future at the club had been open to question after he hinted he could leave due to a lack of financial backing from the board.
The former Dunfermline boss was unhappy that several players - including Barry Nicholson, Chris Clark and Michael Hart - had rejected new contracts and were set to leave on free transfers in the summer.
But speaking at the weekend, Calderwood admitted he was set to agree a new deal.
He said: "We've still one or two things to discuss, but nothing that's insurmountable. I'm due to meet the directors and expect things to go positively.
"It's not good for the club or anyone else for this to drag on. Staying with Aberdeen has always been our intention because we love it here."
