Summary

  • Derek McInnes to remain at Aberdeen

  • Dons had rejected approach from Premiership rivals Rangers

  • 'I've had a lot to consider... now focus purely on on-field matters' - McInnes

  • Aberdeen chairman Stewart Milne: 'I'm delighted Derek's staying'

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    Get Involvedpublished at 18:20 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2017

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    John Bruce: Made the right decision.

    Neil Robertson: The media have helped create a storm out of it. Standfree!

    Derek Leith: Brilliant news... won't have to change me profile pic lol

  2. 'It's been a testing time' - Derek McInnespublished at 18:11

    "I've had a lot to consider over the last couple of days," said Derek McInnes following news he is to remain at Pittodrie.

    "I appreciate it's been a testing time for everyone, including my family, and I'm pleased to be now totally focusing on purely on on-the-field matters."

    Aberdeen manager Derek McInnesImage source, SNS
    Image caption,

    "I'm pleased to be now totally focusing on purely on on-the-field matters"

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    Get Involvedpublished at 18:08 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2017

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  4. McInnes remains at Pittodriepublished at 18:00

    Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes is to remain at Pittodrie - despite an approach from Rangers.

    The Dons rejected Rangers' request on Tuesday to speak to McInnes about the Ibrox vacancy.

    The 46-year-old, who played for Rangers, was interested in speaking to the club but will remain at Pittodrie.

    Aberdeen chairman Stewart Milne, who rebuffed Rangers' approach, declared himself the "happiest man in the world" that McInnes will be staying.

    Aberdeen manager Derek McInnesImage source, SNS
    Image caption,

    Derek McInnes is remaining in charge of the Dons