Aberdeen CEO Burrows Confident in Thelin’s Long-Term Stay

Aberdeen chief executive Alan Burrows remains unconcerned by the possibility of manager Jimmy Thelin drawing interest from other clubs, expressing full confidence that the Swedish coach will remain with the team for the long term. Thelin, who joined the club in the summer under a three-year contract, commenced his leadership with a strong performance, securing 15 victories during a 16-game unbeaten streak. However, the team has recently experienced a downturn, failing to win in their last five matches. Despite the 46-year-old’s initial period receiving considerable praise, Burrows is not worried about the former Elfsborg manager departing in the near future. Burrows stated, “My only focus is working with Jimmy on the long term at Aberdeen Football Club, of that there is no doubt.” He added, “I think Jimmy has given a commitment to Aberdeen. You can take some comfort from how his relationship was with his previous clubs, where I think he’s seen it as a project that he committed to over a period of time, so I don’t have concerns about that.” He further commented, “I don’t sit awake at night worrying if other clubs would be interested in our manager. In fact, if clubs are interested in your manager, it’s a compliment.” Burrows emphasized, “Our entire focus right now is on continuing to get good results in the short term, continuing to plan for the January window and the summer window with Jimmy in charge.” Burrows acknowledged, “I’m not naive, I also know that if a manager continues to do well, then of course he’ll (attract) interest at some point in the future, but I hope that can be in a significant period of time.” He concluded by stating, “In the short and medium term, we are very much looking forward to Jimmy being at the helm at Aberdeen and hopefully driving us and achieving the aims and objectives that we set out when he took on the role as Aberdeen manager.”