Overview
- Aberdeen confirmed the former St Mirren boss on a multi-year contract, with assistant Brian Kerr joining his staff.
- St Mirren granted permission for talks after Aberdeen met a contractual clause, with compensation agreed between the clubs.
- Sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel led the search after approaches to Eirik Horneland stalled and Sandro Schwarz indicated he would only join in the summer.
- Robinson acknowledged scepticism from sections of the Aberdeen support and said results will be his response, with his first game set for Saturday against Falkirk.
- St Mirren placed Craig McLeish, Jamie Langfield and Allan McManus in interim charge as they begin their own managerial hunt.