Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson faces scrutiny after goalless draw with Kilmarnock

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Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson faces scrutiny after goalless draw with Kilmarnock
Summary

Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson is under pressure following a 0-0 draw against Kilmarnock at home. The team required multiple saves from goalkeeper Marius Muller to secure a point in a performance described as slow and ponderous. This result contrasts with the early success of St Mirren under Craig McLeish, who previously served as a youth coach under Robinson. Aberdeen now prepares for a League Cup quarter-final rematch against Kilmarnock in Ayrshire this Saturday. The club enters a challenging stretch of matches, including upcoming away fixtures against Motherwell and Hibernian in the Premiership. Aberdeen has failed to record an away victory against a top-flight club since December 6, netting only six goals during that period. Chairman Dave Cormack previously stated a goal of establishing a clear team identity and competitiveness, which the current squad has yet to demonstrate.

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  • Aberdeen drew 0-0 with Kilmarnock at home.
  • Goalkeeper Marius Muller recorded several saves to preserve the draw.
  • Aberdeen travels to Ayrshire for a League Cup quarter-final on Saturday.
  • The club has not won an away match against a top-flight opponent since December 6.
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  • 10:45 AMYahoo SportsStark contrast with McLeish shows Robinson's Dons identity crisis
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On Saturday, before his team's top-of-the-table clash with Celtic, I asked St Mirren manager Craig McLeish how easy it has been to implement the style of football that is enthralling the Paisley club's supporters amid their then unbeaten start to the league season. The man who led the Saints youth team under Aberdeen boss Stephen Robinson has produced a side that plays an exciting, fast-paced brand of football with a clear identity already. Eight new signings started the narrow defeat to the champions as well as Fraser Taylor, who was on loan at Partick Thistle last season.

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