St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin in talks with Aberdeen

 

St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin has been given permission to speak to Aberdeen about the vacant manager’s job.

Dons chairman Dave Cormack identified Goodwin as the man he wanted to replace Stephen Glass and now St Mirren have given permission for him to open talks.

If the deal goes ahead the Paisley club would be due around £250,000 in compensation.

Former Hibernian manager Jack Ross had also been linked with the jobs while ex-Celtic midfielder Paul Lambert stated an interest in the role.

St Mirren said in a statement: “This is an opportunity that Jim wishes to explore and the club has granted the manager permission to speak to Aberdeen regarding this position. We hope for a swift resolution to this matter.”

Aberdeen added: “We will make a formal announcement when the process to secure a new manager is complete.”

Former St Mirren captain Goodwin has been manager of the Buddies since 2019 and took them to two semi-finals last season. His current team sit sixth in the Scottish Premiership, two points above Aberdeen.

Barry Robson has been in caretaker charge of the Dons, who visit Motherwell on Saturday, while St Mirren are taking on Livingston in West Lothian.