Aberdeen have confirmed the appointment of Stephen Glass as their new manager.
The former Dons player, who helped the club win the 1995 League Cup, is expected to bring Celtic captain Scott Brown in as his assistant manager. It has not been announced officially yet whether or not the 35-year-old will make the switch, although it is expected that Brown will leave Celtic Park for Pittodrie.
Glass has been managing in America with Atlanta United’s reserve team, taking interim charge of the MLS club Aberdeen have a strategic partnership with last year. His management experience comes with Atlanta United 2, who play in the USL, the second tier below the MLS.
Glass says he is ‘hugely excited’ by the opportunity: “It is a real honour to be named Aberdeen FC manager. Since my retirement from playing, I have been focused on becoming the best coach I can be with the aim of being in a position to secure an opportunity such as this.
“Having worked with a number of esteemed managers and coaches in the game, my football education has been extensive and my time with Atlanta United 2 has afforded me the chance to develop some exciting young players and hone my coaching skills.
“From the initial conversations I have had with the Chairman and the board this week I am hugely excited about the plans that are being put in place for next season. Dons’ fans can be assured by my drive for Aberdeen to compete fiercely and to win.”
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